This is a group open to couples, individuals, and grandparents who want a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment to discuss the issues that face a mixed-root family. We will meet four times: (1) the many facets of a mixed-roots home; (2) Life cycle events at Mount Zion; (3) Shabbat and other holiday celebrations; (4) topic of group’s choice and closing.
Jessica Griffith joined Mount Zion in 2000. She was raised in a Reform synagogue in the south suburbs of Chicago, and in 1999 married Brent Griffith, who was raised in a Congregationalist church in central Nebraska. They have two teenage sons, Adam and David. At Mount Zion, she has served as a religious school teacher, committee chair, and board member, and is currently chair of our mixed roots efforts.
Upcoming Group Events
There are currently no events scheduled. Please check back for updates.Past Group Events
Mixed Roots: Navigating the Interfaith Household
This is the first meeting of this group, which is open to couples, individuals, and grandparents who want a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment to discuss the issues that face a mixed-root family. We will meet four times: (1) introductions and the many facets of a mixed-roots home; (2) Life cycle events at Mount Zion; (3) Shabbat and other holiday celebrations; (4) topic of group’s choice and closing.
More information available here: https://mzion.org/groups/mixed-roots-navigating-the-interfaith-household/
Mixed Roots MZ Small Group Meeting
We will discuss life cycle events at Mount Zion. Spouses and partners are welcome to join this discussion.
Mixed Roots Brunch
Please join Mount Zion’s Mixed Roots small group for a Shabbat brunch on Saturday, June 3, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Mattocks Park, Davern Street and James Avenue in St. Paul. We will have a brief discussion of Shabbat traditions and then nosh and visit.
RSVP to Jessica Griffith at jessica.p.griffith@gmail.com so we can plan for food. Please note there are no bathrooms at Mattocks, but you can use the bathroom at Jessica’s house across the street.
Interested in joining this group? Contact the Group Leader.
Write to group leader Jessica Griffith to ask questions, get involved, join the group, suggest an event, or something else!
