A quick note before you choose your gathering: Registration is required!
Each gathering has limited space, so please click the registration link for the location you'd like to attend below. You'll need to register in advance rather than simply showing up. Once you're registered, your host will contact you directly with the gathering address and any additional details.
The holidays are better when there's room for one more. Friendsgiving is a new opportunity for Mercy friends and neighbors to gather around tables across the metro, share food and fellowship, build meaningful connections, and experience the love and peace of Jesus.
Whether you're new to Mercy, looking to connect with others, or simply hoping to share a meal and good conversation, there's a place for you. Gatherings will take place in homes and communities throughout the metro, with different dates and times depending on the host.
Find a gathering near you, click its registration link, and pull up a chair. There's room at the table!
Open Tables:
Nov. 19th | 6-8PM | Room for 25
What to Bring: Hosts will provide meat, a side, and dessert. Guests are asked to bring a dish.
Dietary Requests: Hosts are willing to accommodate gluten and dairy free.
Pets: Hosts have cats and dogs.
Accessibility: Entry does require guests to climb 5 steps.
St. Louis Park, MN | The Entlers
Nov. 19th | 6-8PM | Room for 8-10
What to Bring: Potluck, bring a dish to share.
Dietary Requests: Hosts are willing to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Pets: Hosts do not have pets.
Accessibility: Split-level home does require guests to climb approx. half a flight of stairs.
Lowerton, Saint Paul, MN | Alyissa Azucena
Nov. 20th | 7PM | Room for 10
What to Bring: Host will provide thanksgiving themed dips and things to dip.
Dietary Requests: Host is not willing to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Pets: The host has dogs and a bunny.
Accessibility: Entry is secure, but easily accessible. Guests will need to contact the host for entry.
Uptown, Minneapolis, MN | Julia Russell
Nov. 23rd | 6-9PM | Room for 50
What to Bring: The host will provide main dishes. Guests are welcomed to bring an appetizer or drinks to share.
Dietary Requests: Host is willing to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Pets: The host does not have pets.
Accessibility: Venue is a restaurant within wheelchair accessibility.
Golden Valley, MN | The Kornmanns
Nov. 21st | 4-7PM | Room for 6
What to Bring: Hosts will provide turkey, mashed potatoes, and crescent rolls. Guests are asked to bring their favorite Thanksgiving side dish.
Dietary Requests: Hosts are not willing to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Pets: Hosts do not have pets.
Accessibility: Entry does require guests to climb a few steps.
Nov. 22nd | 4-7PM | Room for 15
What to Bring: Hosts will provide turkey and some sides. Guests are asked to bring a dish to share.
Dietary Requests: Hosts are willing to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Pets: Hosts have dogs.
Accessibility: Venue is a split level home and requires stairs for entry.
NE Minneapolis, MN | Abigail Rhodes
Nov. 22nd | 5-8PM | Room for 5
What to Bring: Soup night! Guests can bring a soup or side to share, but it is not required to attend.
Dietary Requests: Hosts are willing to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Pets: Hosts have dogs.
Accessibility: Entry is easily accessible.
Nov. 24th | 6-8PM | Room for 50
What to Bring: Hosts will have caterers provide some of the meal. Guests are asked to bring a dish to share.
Dietary Requests: Hosts are not willing to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Pets: Hosts do not have pets.
Accessibility: Gathering is on the 7th floor of Bridgewater Lofts. There is an elevator and way finding signage to the community room.
Nov. 26th | 4-7PM | Room for 4
What to Bring: Hosts will have a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Guests can bring a dish to share, it is not required to attend.
Dietary Requests: Hosts are willing to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Pets: Hosts do not have pets.
Accessibility: Entry requires guests to climb minimal stairs.
Roseville, MN | The Williams Sisters
Nov. 28th | 11:30AM-2PM | Room for 8
What to Bring: Brunch potluck. Guests are asked to bring a brunch side dish.
Dietary Requests: Hosts are willing to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Pets: Hosts have dogs; however, dogs will not be present at the gathering.
Accessibility: Entry is easily accessible.
Space for gatherings can be limited. Must register to attend.
Registered guest will be contacted directly by hosts with directions to the gathering's address, etc.
Additional locations and hosts may be added, so check back for updates.