Mar 2017
Understand Your Energy Utility Bills and Ways to Save
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) of Minnesota with support from Interfaith Power and Light and the Citizens Federation Northeast holds two educational seminars. Learn about the proposed rate hikes by Minnesota Power. Better understand electricity and gas bills. Receive several ideas to reduce energy bills and get information about energy audits.
Find out more »Apr 2017
Spring Roast Beef Dinner
This traditional roast beef dinner event is a biannual fundraiser for "The Coppertop Church." The meal includes roast beef, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, roll and homemade apple pie. Dine in, carry out and drive-through options are available. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under age 12.
Find out more »May 2017
Duluth Monarch Festival 2017
Duluth's Monarch Festival includes activities for kids, face painting, an ice cream truck and the opportunity to see real monarch eggs and butterflies. Workshops include how to raise monarchs and slide presentations of members' trips to monarch sanctuaries in Mexico. Plants are available for sale, as well as shirts, books and gifts. Duluth Monarch Buddies is a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving monarch butterflies. The cost is $5 for adults and free for children. Children must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »Jun 2017
Hilltop Market
This farmers market takes place weekly in the parking lot of the Coppertop Church.
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Strikepoint
Strikepoint, a handbell ensemble, performs. Admission is free but a $15 donation is suggested. This performance is the homecoming concert of the group’s 2017 summer tour, which took them to Colorado.
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Gift of Love Fall Fundraiser 2017
This is a catered dinner and silent auction to raise funds to help those who experience hunger and homelessness in the Duluth area and organizations such as the Damiano Center and CHUM in Duluth or the Solid Rock Center and Catholic charities in Superior. This year's event will also raise funds for agencies that help victims of recent hurricanes in the United States. The event is organized by Gift of Love, a 501(c)(3) charity -- EIN 71-0990623.
Find out more »Oct 2017
World Beat Connection
World Beat Connection, a band of United Methodist vocalists and instrumentalists, perform in a variety of styles from jazz to gospel to light rock. A freewill offering will be taken for Harbor House Crisis Shelter located in Superior, WI.
Find out more »Pumpkin Pie Sale
College of St. Scholastica students are baking and selling pumpkin pies to raise funds for the CHUM Food Shelf. Pies are $12 each.
Find out more »Jan 2018
Vital Organ Project
Composer-organist duo Vital Organ Project presents a concert of new music for the pipe organ. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert talk at 7.
Find out more »Feb 2018
Minnesota Power Natural Gas Plant Proposal and Rate Changes Public Hearing
Three nonprofit organizations are providing two free sessions to help consumers understand Minnesota Power’s new electric rates and the utility’s proposal to build a new gas power plant. The events are being organized by the Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota, Minnesota Citizens Federation Northeast and Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light. In 2016, Minnesota Power had asked for permission to increase customers' bills by as much as $225 per year on average. State regulators have scaled that request back considerably, but…
Find out more »Mar 2018
Make a Joyful Noise Concert
First United Methodist Church hosts a fundraising concert to raise money for pipe-organ repairs and refurbishment. The concert will feature Tapestry, Sanctuary Choir, four handbell choirs including Strikepoint, Jam & the Peanut Butter Band, brass, strings and more. Donations accepted.
Find out more »Apr 2018
Spring Roast Beef Dinner
The dinner includes roast beef, corn, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, a roll and homemade apple crisp. Proceeds benefit church ministries. Dine in, carry out, and a drive through are available. Cost is $13 for adults and $6 for children under 12.
Find out more »Jun 2018
Duluth Monarch Festival 2018
Learn more about saving monarch butterflies. Speakers, vendors, milkweed and pollinator plants for sale. Also: face painting, crafts for kids, food trucks and movies.
Find out more »Strikepoint
Strikepoint, one of the world’s top handbell ensembles is set to perform at First United Methodist Church. This performance is the homecoming concert of the group’s 2018 summer tour, which took them to Niagara Falls and Rochester, NY. Their recordings have been featured on National and Minnesota public radio and other nationally broadcast programs. Admission is free, but a $15 donation is suggested.
Find out more »Oct 2018
First United Methodist Church Fall Roast Beef Dinner
Roast beef, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, a roll and homemade apple crisp. Dine-in, carryout and drive-thru available. All proceeds benefit church ministries.
Find out more »Gift of Love Banquet and Charity Auction 2018
Gift of Love's 2018 fall fundraiser features a silent auction featuring gift certificates and items from business donors and individuals. The dinner at 5:30 p.m. includes guest speaker Peter Vodenka and other entertainment. Whether helping with aid after earthquakes or hurricanes, local soup kitchens, education or the rebuilding of homes in Duluth and abroad, Gift of Love works to find the most effective and direct route to providing relief.
Find out more »Nov 2018
For Heaven’s Sake
First United Methodist Church (the “Coppertop Church”) and the Arrowhead Chapter of the American Guild of Organists present Harold Lloyd’s silent film For Heaven’s Sake, accompanied on First United Methodist’s pipe organ by world-renowned concert organist Aaron David Miller. This 1926 comedy stars Harold Lloyd, who ranks alongside Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton as one of the most popular and influential film comedians of the silent film era. Organist Aaron David Miller will be improvising a soundtrack on First United…
Find out more »Dec 2018
Memorial Blood Centers Blood Drive
Patients in local hospitals depend on Memorial Blood Centers to be there with the right blood type they need to survive. All types are needed -- especially O negative (O-) and O positive (O+). Donating blood is safe for people who are in good health, free of antibiotics for 24 hours (unless taken daily for skin condition), symptom-free for at least three days following a cold or a flu, and age 17 or older (16 with written parental consent). Walk-in donors…
Find out more »Jan 2019
MLK Community Breakfast 2019
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Community Breakfast is a free breakfast and program intended to bring the community together to honor Dr. King's life and to work toward fulfilling his vision. Community members of various faiths will give a traditional blessing and/or reflection. There will be a presentation by First United Methodist Church Pastor Jeanne Alexander. The program’s emcee will be Stephanie Williams of the planning committee. The event will also livestream the Minneapolis MLK, Jr. celebration, which will…
Find out more »Apr 2019
Spring Gardening Extravaganza
Learn how gardening can improve health and the environment. Full program details here.
Find out more »Spring Roast Beef Dinner
Roast beef, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, roll and homemade apple crisp. Proceeds benefit church ministries. Dine in, carry out and drive-through available.
Find out more »May 2019
Housing for All Summit 2019
The Housing for All Summit is a community discussion on solutions to Duluth's affordable housing crisis. Lunch and childcare are provided.
Find out more »Jun 2019
Duluth Monarch Festival 2019
The fourth annual Duluth Monarch Festival is an opportunity to learn about saving monarch butterflies. This year's guest speaker is Larry Weber. He will give a talk titled "In a Patch of Goldenrod." New mini-session this year: "How to Raise Monarch Butterflies," presented by local butterfly experts. Shoreview Natives, from Two Harbors, will be selling milkweed and other native pollinator plants, all from seed locally collected. Balloon-twisting artist Laural Schultze will create balloon butterflies and caterpillars. The Northeast Minnesota Beekeepers'…
Find out more »Shall We Gather? A Collaborative Handbell Concert
Two of Minnesota’s top handbell ensembles are joining together to present a concert focusing on a “water” theme. Duluth’s own Strikepoint, one of the world’s premier handbell ensembles, will be joined by Bells of the Lakes from Minneapolis in this collaborative concert. Admission is free but freewill offerings will be taken to defray expenses. The concerts are a preview of the groups’ performance at the National Handbell Directors Seminar in St. Louis in July. The “water” theme of this concert…
Find out more »Jul 2019
Strikepoint
Strikepoint, a noted handbell ensemble, performs the homecoming concert of its 2019 summer tour, which took the group to St. Louis and also to a concert at the national handbell-directors annual seminar. Admission is free, but a $15 donation is suggested.
Find out more »Aug 2019
Garden Tour of Certified Monarch Butterfly Waystations
This is a self-driving tour of selected Certified Monarch Waystations within Duluth. These are gardens that have been certified by Monarch Watch as having a mixture of plants; milkweed and nectar flowers needed for natural propagation and growth of monarch butterflies. Monarch butterflies have been declining in the past 30-plus years and this is part of a nationwide effort to restore the population. There are now more than 55 Certified Monarch Waystations in Duluth. Most of the waystations are at…
Find out more »Sep 2019
Guy Gruters
International speaker Guy Gruters travels to Duluth for the Gift of Love annual fundraiser for the needy. A U.S. Air Force Captain from Minster, Ohio, Gruters flew more than 400 combat missions during the Vietnam War and has more than 30 combat awards, including two Silver Stars, two distinguished Flying Crosses, two Bronze Stars for Valor, two Purple Hearts, the POW Medal and more than 20 Air Medals. It was his faith, however, that carried him to victory in the…
Find out more »Oct 2019
First United Methodist Church Fall Roast Beef Dinner
Roast beef, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, a roll and homemade apple crisp will be served. Dine-in, carryout and drive-thru are available. All proceeds benefit church ministries. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12.
Find out more »Trunk or Treat 2019
Children and adults are welcome to wear nonviolent costumes to the "Coppertop Church." Kids in 5th grade or younger will be dismissed after children's time for carnival games in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a light lunch of soup and sandwiches at 11 a.m., followed by trunk or treating from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot.
Find out more »Nov 2019
Craft, Bake and Book Sale
First United Methodist Church, a.k.a. the Coppertop, hosts a craft, bake and book sale in the lower level of the church. Over 50 local crafters will sell their wares. Warm cinnamon rolls will be served beginning at 9 a.m., with sloppy joe lunch following at 11 a.m. The event is sponsored by the First United Methodist Women and proceeds will go to organizations that help women and children. For more information, call the church office at 218-727-5021.
Find out more »Dec 2019
Sounds of the Holiday Season
The Twin Ports Wind Orchestra's brass section plays a holiday concert. Gingerbread and cocoa will be served.
Find out more »Jun 2020
Duluth Monarch Festival 2020 (Canceled)
This event has been canceled. The fifth annual Duluth Monarch Festival is an opportunity to learn about saving monarch butterflies. Special guest Vicki Bonk will present the photo-filled keypoint “Grow Monarch Habitat.”
Find out more »Aug 2020
Drive-in Movie: Aladdin
The 2019 live-action version of the Disney classic is screened, drive-in style.
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Drive-in Movie: Aladdin
The 2019 version of Aladdin starring Will Smith, screens in the parking lot of the Coppertop Church, with the audio broadcast over the radio. Attendees can bring their own snacks and beverages.
Find out more »Oct 2020
Safe Halloween Alternative
Several places of worship have gathered together to offer families what organizers call "a safe Halloween alternative." Candy will be collected and quarantined for two weeks beforehand and people handing out candy will be wearing gloves and a mask. Here is a list of the churches that are participating: FUMC (230 E Skyline Pkwy) Forbes UMC (33 Grove St, Proctor) Hillside UMC (1801 Piedmont Ave) Hope (301 W St Marie St) Faith UMC (1531 Hughitt Ave. Superior) Pilgrim UCC 2310…
Find out more »Feb 2021
COVID-19 Testing
St. Louis County Public Health is planning numerous free COVID-19 testing events throughout Duluth in February. The saliva testing events are free and open to anyone, whether symptomatic or not. The locations were chosen to ensure easy access for people who may have transportation challenges that prevent them from being tested at other existing sites. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Asbury Church parking lot, 6822 Grand Ave., at the Public Health Mobile Trailer Friday, Feb.…
Find out more »COVID-19 Testing
St. Louis County Public Health is planning numerous free COVID-19 testing events throughout Duluth in February. The saliva testing events are free and open to anyone, whether symptomatic or not. The locations were chosen to ensure easy access for people who may have transportation challenges that prevent them from being tested at other existing sites. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Asbury Church parking lot, 6822 Grand Ave., at the Public Health Mobile Trailer Friday, Feb.…
Find out more »Jun 2021
Pollinator Marketplace
Sponsored by Duluth Monarch Buddies. Featured will be a pollinator/native-plant sale, with lots of milkweed provided by Shoreview Natives in Two Harbors. There will also be free milkweed seeds and resources on pollinator plants and gardening for Monarch butterflies and bees. DMB merchandise, including t-shirts and aprons, will be available for purchase. Credit-card sales preferred. DMB members will be on hand to answer questions about Monarchs and how to develop and increase pollinator habitat in yards and neighborhoods.
Find out more »Summer Parking Lot Concerts at the Coppertop: UMD Faculty Brass Quintet
The UMD Faculty Brass Quintet performs an outdoor show in the parking lot of "the Coppertop Church." Food will be available from Paul Sapyta's Room at the Table Food Truck all afternoon, with a special event menu beginning at 6 p.m. Chairs will be available, but attendees can bring their own if they wish. Freewill donations will be accepted. There will be activities for kids. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be postponed to June 23.
Find out more »Chum Rhubarb Festival 2021
Rhubarb is back! CHUM's 16th annual Rhubarb Festival returns with both in-person and online events. The week-long celebration takes place from June 20-26. During rhubarb week, several local community partners will offer special rhubarb-themed meals and treats, including At Sara’s Table, Sir Benedict’s Tavern, Love Creamery and more. The main event is a community carnival at First United Methodist Church on June 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Social distancing and all Minnesota Health Department protocols will be observed.…
Find out more »Jul 2021
Summer Parking Lot Concerts at the Coppertop: Randy Lee’s Jazz Combo
Randy Lee's Jazz Combo presents an outdoor concert in the parking lot of "the Coppertop Church." Food will be available from Paul Sapyta's Room at the Table Food Truck all afternoon with a special event menu beginning at 6 p.m. Chairs will be available or attendees can bring their own. Freewill donation will be accepted. There will be activities for kids. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be postponed to July 29.
Find out more »Aug 2021
Monarch Waystation Garden Tour
A self-guided tour of seven Duluth-certified monarch waystations, featuring gardens with a mix of milkweed and pollinator plants that provide the habitat needed for monarch butterflies and other pollinators to propagate and reach maturity. Sponsor Duluth Monarch Buddies is a Duluth nonprofit collaborating with community members and organizations to restore monarch habitats and educate people about the ecology of monarchs and other pollinators. To get started on the tour, go to the First United Methodist Church (Coppertop) parking lot on…
Find out more »Summer Parking Lot Concerts at the Coppertop: Ingeborg von Agassiz
Ingeborg von Agassiz performs an outdoor concert in the parking lot of "the Coppertop Church." Food will be available from Paul Sapyta's Room at the Table food truck all afternoon with a special event menu beginning at 6 p.m. Chairs will be available, but attendees can bring their own. Freewill donations will be accepted. There will be activities for kids. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be postponed to Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Find out more »Oct 2021
Fall Roast Beef Dinner
The Fall Roast Beef Dinner at the "Coppertop Church" is a drive-through-only affair. The cost of the dinner is $12 per meal, which includes roast beef, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, a roll and homemade apple crisp. Proceeds benefit church ministries.
Find out more »Trunk or Treat
"The Coppertop Church" hosts 35 minutes of truck or treating.
Find out more »Nov 2021
Coppertop Craft, Bake and Book Sale (Canceled)
This event has been canceled. The Coppertop Craft, Bake and Book Sale on the lower level of First United Methodist Church features used books and works by more than 50 local crafters, along with bakery and gourmet foods. Proceeds benefit organizations that help women and children. Additional parking is available in the MN-DOT lot with shuttle service provided. COVID-19 safety measures will be observed; masks are required.
Find out more »Apr 2022
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter-egg hunt at 9:15, followed by church services at 10. For kids fifth grade and under.
Find out more »Jun 2022
Pollinator MarketPlace
Featured will be a pollinator and native plant sale from Shoreview Natives in Two Harbors, free resources on pollinator plants and gardening for Monarch butterflies, and Duluth Monarch Buddies merchandise for sale. DMB members will be on hand to answer questions, assist with plant purchases and provide direction on developing and increasing monarch and butterfly habitat in their yards and neighborhoods. Pheasants Forever and the Regional Stormwater Protection Team will host booths.
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