Calvary Presents "Cul de Sac" Beginning Feb. 10

What does faith look like today? How can real people discover a sense of purpose and hope? The community is invited to find out through “Cul de Sac,” an original modern-day theatrical series to be presented by Calvary Lutheran Church, Golden Valley, Minn., this Lenten season.

Calvary’s production of “Cul de Sac” will be featured at the church’s weekly Lenten worship services on Wednesdays, Feb. 10-March 16, and Thursday, March 24, at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Calvary is located at 7520 Golden Valley Road. The services are free and open to the public.

Many describe “Cul de Sac” as a “dramedy”—a fitting reflection of the drama and comedy that people encounter in real life. Audiences will meet the Bloom family comprised of dad Alan, mom Emily and the couple’s three kids: Kyle, a sullen, cynical teenager not sure about “this faith thing;” Hope, a school track star driven to succeed and known for her always sunny disposition; and Isaac, a quirky tween who favors commercials over cartoons.

Throughout the series, the Blooms interact with the many other colorful personalities of their neighborhood—from the eccentric Greta with a bit of rebellious side, to the opinionated Ed with an obsession with political lawn signs, to the young and inquisitive Dylan who notices and grieves the absence of faith in his own home.

The dramas are based on devotional readings from Rick Warren’s best-seller “The Purpose Driven Life.” Through devotions together, the Bloom family pulls important lessons and key passages from the Bible to inform and inspire their relationships with each other, the rest of the world and, most importantly, Jesus. The themes of each production are:

· “It All Starts with God” (Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10)

· “Planned for God’s Pleasure” (Feb. 17)

· “Formed for God’s Family” (Feb. 24)

· “Created to Become Like Christ” (March 2)

· “Accepting Your Assignment” (March 9)

· “God’s Power in Your Weakness” (March 16)

· “Partaking of God’s Promise” (Maundy Thursday, March 24)

“Calvary has a rich history of bringing the Bible to life on stage, but this year we’re excited to take that tradition to a whole new level,” said the Rev. Jeff Krogstad, Calvary’s senior pastor. “Through ‘Cul de Sac,’ we’ll experience contemporary stories with depth and heart, people like all of us and a God like no other.”

The cast includes a variety of experienced and professional local actors, including Carl Erickson as Alan, Christy Kane as Emily and Cassidy Marshall as Kyle, as well as Christy Jones as the production’s director. Visit calvary.org/culdesac for a complete list of cast members, as well as other details.

“Cul de Sac” audiences are also invited to take part in dinners each week from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for $5 per person ($15 maximum per family). See calvary.org/culdesac for menus.

The mission of Calvary Lutheran Church is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Established in 1946, Calvary offers six weekly worship services and a wide variety of activities for children, youth and adults. For more information, visit calvary.org or call 763-545-5659.

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