Posts with the category “news”

If you’ve not done so yet, please take a moment to complete an online statement of intent card right now. It only takes a few minutes. This assists you in planning your giving in a thoughtful and meaningful way this year, and helps church leaders set our next budget! Every gift is appreciated and every gift matters. Remember that your statement of intent can be changed in the future if your life c...  Read More

Every year, our kids and youth put on a Christmas Program. It is the same story told in a fun new way. And this year, it's going to go perfectly! Join us on December 10th during worship for this year’s Christmas Program. ...  Read More

The December 2023 is now available for download. 10th - Kids' Christmas Program, 10 am10th - Christmas Caroling at the Glenn, 1 pm17th - Service of Lessons & Carols, 10 am24th - Christmas Eve Service, 4 pm24th - Christmas Eve Service, 9 pmFor up to date information and to register for events, visit our Events Page.  ...  Read More

As we approach the holidays, Kids Connection will look a little different. We will celebrate Christmas during Kids Connection on December 3. December 10 is the Kids Christmas program, so we ask any families who are not participating in the program to join us in the audience.On December 17 is a family-friendly service called Lessons and Carols. Many families enjoy attending that service together, s...  Read More

Advent begins this Sunday, and the Word Workers are presenting their fourth annual Advent Calendar. Every day there is a post of a short piece created by the Word Workers and All Saints members.There is still room for you to contribute a favorite Christmas memory or tradition. If you have a story you would like to share, please email Aaron Achartz or leave it in his mailbox.If you are more of a re...  Read More

Come one, come all! Help us celebrate the holidays with our neighbors at The Glenn through caroling and fellowship. We will meet at the Glenn at 1pm on Sunday, December 10. Carolers are encouraged to wear a comfortable outfit of Christmas colors (red, green, white, or black).Let us know you're coming so we have enough music. Register here, email Meg Redmond, or just show up to sing!...  Read More

Advent is quickly approaching, and the Word Workers are presenting their fourth annual Advent Calendar. Starting on Sunday, December 3, there will be a daily post of a short piece created by the Word Workers and All Saints members.As in previous years, the Word Workers are asking congregation members to contribute a favorite Christmas memory or tradition. If you have a story you would like to shar...  Read More

ICA Day at Maynard's in Excelsior is back for its 16th year. Round off Thanksgiving weekend and start the holidays right by supporting ICA while eating a delicious meal at Maynard's! 100% of proceeds will go directly to ICA to assist our neighbors in need. To make a reservation, call 952-470-1800. Thank you to Maynard's staff and our supporters for keeping the tradition alive. We look forward to s...  Read More

Download the 2023 resource guide for holiday wellness to find tips on finding wellness during the holidays:Holiday stressGrief, loneliness, and being alone for the holidaysMental wellness strategiesCovid and the holidaysGifts and givingCommunity holiday arts and music eventsCrafts to relieve stress during the holidaysUnder Mental Wellness strategies, Mental Health America’s Ten Tools for Resilienc...  Read More

Help us beautify the sanctuary for the Christmas season by making a donation for a poinsettia in honor or in memory of someone special to you. The suggested donation is $25. Please donate by Wednesday, December 13.Donate on the Make a Gift page and select Flowers as the Fund type (see below). You may also donate using the form at the Welcome Center. Make checks out to All Saints Lutheran Church, a...  Read More

Looking to set up electronic recurring gifts? Watch the video above for a short guide.Start your online giving here.If you already use online giving, you can check your past online gifts and current recurring gifts in your account....  Read More

Join us on Wednesday, November 22 at 7pm for our Thanksgiving Eve service where we thank God for all of the blessings in our lives. Then stay afterwards for fellowship and pie!You are invited to bring a pie to share. Please cut your pie before bringing it to church and make sure your pie contains no nuts. We also need volunteers to help serve. If you can bring a pie, or are interested in volunteer...  Read More

All families with young kids are invited to join us for our monthly playdate after church on Sunday, November 26. Kids can play together in our parent and child space off of the fellowship hall while parents can connect with other parents. Playdates are a great opportunity for parents and kids to meet with families they know and meet new ones as well. All are welcome to play, chat, and enjoy some ...  Read More

Our next Inspired Life talk is Tuesday, November 14 at 7pm with Kathy Flaminio, Founder/CEO of movemindfully, a training and consulting company that brings the science of mindfulness, movement, and social-emotional learning into simple trauma-responsive practices that are used in educational, therapeutic, corporate, and home environments.The challenges of the past few years have taken a toll on al...  Read More

The November 2023 Newsletter is now available for download. 5th - All Saints Sunday, 10am14th - Inspired Life: Interactive Workshop with Kathy Flaminio, 7pm22nd - Thanksgiving Eve Service and Pie Fest, 7pm27th - Parent and Child Playdate, after the service For up to date information and to register for events, visit our Events Page....  Read More

Thank you to Commissioner Harpstead for joining us this past Tuesday for conversation around mental health. She shared some important resources for us all to know about:988 is the new national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can call or text 988, or start a chat at 988lifeline.org.FastTracker.org is a navigation tool that helps you find mental health or substance use disorder services near you.Ho...  Read More

The Bishop Election Committee would like to invite you to a series of listening sessions starting on October 30, 2023. Throughout the fall, we want to create intentional spaces to hear from as many people in our congregations as possible as we work on our synod profile for the upcoming bishop election.During these one-hour sessions, a pair from our bishop election committee will guide you through ...  Read More

This Sunday, October 15, we will make our final scheduled ride for the season, taking in great river views on both sides of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. Park near Fort Snelling at The Boy Scout Base Camp; 6247 Bloomington Rd, St Paul, 55111. Be ready to roll at 1:30pm From there, we immediately cross the Mississippi and take the trail along Shepherd Rd with a detour into Crosby Farm. Then...  Read More

Join us in our parking lot for this family-friendly Halloween event! Kids get to go trick-or-treating from a bunch of decorated trunks, collecting treats and playing games at each one. There are also crafts, games, and hot chocolate. All Saints Trunk-or-Treat is open to all families so feel free to invite neighbors, friends, and relatives.The last few years have been the best trunk-or-treats in re...  Read More

October is often one of the loveliest and most vibrant months of the year in Minnesota. The fall colors are on full display and the air has started to take on a slight chill. God’s creation is showing its brilliance and that is a good reminder to also care for our spiritual wellness. Nature, prayer, devotions, connecting with others, leaning into those activities that truly bring you joy, or takin...  Read More

Saturday October 7, 11amEnjoy a fall bicycle ride on the beautiful Cannon Valley trail. We will ride from Welch to Cannon Falls and back, 20 miles round trip. It’s a flat easy trail with a beverage stop in Cannon Falls. Back in Welch we will enjoy a fine cuisine of hot dogs. Please bring a side or dessert to share.Meet at the Welch trailhead at 11am on Saturday October 7. There is a required $5 pe...  Read More

The October 2023 Newsletter is now available for download. 1st - Civic Life and Faith Study Session, 11am1st - Saints on Bikes, 1:30pm7th - Saints on Bikes, 11am8th - Civic Life and Faith Study Session, 11am8th - Pet Blessing, 2pm10th - Major Changes to the College Process in 2023, 7pm15th - Civic Life and Faith Study Session, 11am17th - Inspired Life: Building Mental Wellness Together, Jodi Harp...  Read More

Gather with your family, friends, and neighbors in our west parking lot for our Neighborhood Fall Fest! We’ll have the Rusty Taco food truck, which will be selling tacos, sides, and beverages. For the kids, there will be inflatable axe throwing, an inflatable obstacle course, and a balloon artist. A live DJ will be taking requests from the crowd.Share the Facebook Event with your friends and neigh...  Read More

All Saints has been given the opportunity to attend Urban Ventures 30th Anniversary, a memorable evening of celebration and impact as they look back at 30 years of transformation and look ahead to the work that remains. Gather with friends, neighbors, colleagues, and fellow change-makers to further their shared mission: breaking the cycle of poverty in South Minneapolis by educating kids, strength...  Read More

We are beginning our new Inspired Life speaker series: Building Mental Wellness Together, which is focused on supporting our families, our neighbors, and ourselves with strategies of resilience so that we can all thrive. We will hear about the current state of mental health and policy, learn techniques to be more mindful, and create a community of wellbeing in all areas of wellnessOur first talk i...  Read More

Saints on Bikes will have their October 1 ride starting at 1:30pm (TIME CHANGE). Meet at the Luce Line Trailhead parking lot. It is off 10th Ave N and Vicksburg Lane in Plymouth. We will ride west to Maple Plain and have refreshments at McGarry's Irish Pub. Yummy Root Beer Floats! Total mileage is 21 miles. The surface is crushed limestone with one long hill in Maple Plain. Roger and Eileen Anders...  Read More

We invite you and your pet to a special Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 8 at 2pm. We will meet at Boulder Creek Park (just 1 mile south of church on the corner of Stoneybrook Dr and Maplewood Ln). This short gathering will feature some music and reflect on the joy of caring for our pets and the natural world. Each animal will receive a blessing. ...  Read More

Parents with kids ages 2-10 years old are invited to participate in our next Parents Night Out on Friday, October 13 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Parents Night Out gives parents of young kids the opportunity to have an evening with friends, go out to dinner, go on a date, or just have an evening to themselves while knowing their kids are well taken care of and enjoying a night at All Saints filled with g...  Read More

Saints on Bikes will be riding to Victoria on Sunday, September 17. Meet at the Minnetonka Middle School East parking lot and be ready to ride at 1pm. The total ride is about 21 miles long.  Bring your own refreshment, or we can stop for ice cream at The Social Ice Cream Parlor, or we can go to ENKI brewery. They are a couple blocks from each other.Eileen will lead the ride. RSVP ...  Read More

This past year has resulted in some of the most significant changes to the college planning process in decades.Admission trends have changed around how colleges admit students.There are substantial changes to the FAFSA and financial aid that may make college more expensive.Schools have gone ACT/SAT optional, but not necessarily when they award scholarships. Join us at All Saints as we partner with...  Read More

Gather with your family, friends, and neighbors in our west parking lot for our Neighborhood Fall Fest! We’ll have the Rusty Taco food truck, which will be selling tacos, sides, and beverages. For the kids, there will be inflatable axe throwing, an inflatable obstacle course, and a balloon artist. A live DJ will be taking requests from the crowd.Share the Facebook Event with your friends and neigh...  Read More

We are kicking off the new year of Kids Connection by talking about friendship and what makes a good friend. This week we will hear about David who was a good friend to Johnathan because he kept his promises to him. Kids will learn that a good friend keeps their promises.Kids Connection takes place during the Sunday service in our kids space all the way down the stairs. Kids can be dropped off bef...  Read More

Saints Chorale, our vocal choir, has its first rehearsal tonight at 7pm. Singers are reminded to confirm their assignments and keep their availability up to date on WorshipPlanning.com. We're excited to come together for another year of singing beautiful music. If you'd like to join Saints Chorale, or any other music group, we'd love to have you in our music program this fall! Help deepen our week...  Read More

Join us Sunday as we kick off fall! We begin our new sermon series "Community: A User's Guide" in Sunday's worship service. Saints Chorale, which begins rehearsals tonight, will lead the worship service and sing a favorite hymn during the Offering. After the service, our Civic Life and Faith Study has its first session.Kids Connection begins this Sunday, and meets during worship in our kids space ...  Read More

September. For as long as I can remember I have always loved September because it marks a new beginning. Many school years begin in September, and after collecting the pencils, crayons, folders, notebooks, and erasers needed for each  year, it’s time to learn. September’s wellness focus is Intellectual Wellness, and what better way to tend to our intellect than to learn something new.If you don’t ...  Read More

Every month, parents and their kids are invited to All Saints for a playdate. This takes place after a Sunday service. All Saints provides the activities and space for kids to explore and play together as well as the opportunity for parents to meet and connect. Our next playdate is September 17th. Each month, we also provide treats for everyone to enjoy. We hope to see you there for some fun, toys...  Read More

The September 2023 Newsletter is now available for download.  Read More

All Saints has awesome family ministry programs. In order for these programs to be successful, we need individuals who are willing to spend some time enriching the lives of our All Saints kids and youth. You will be provided with age appropriate training and will go through a background check. You don’t need to be a teacher in order to influence the lives of young people, you just have to be willi...  Read More

“Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2 In our world today, we are bombarded with sources telling us what believe, who to support, and what sides to take. It can be overwhelming for anyone, but especially a young person who is just starting to figure out where they stand and what they believe. This year at Crossroad...  Read More

For kids, a new school year is the beginning of a lot of new things. For many it means having a new teacher, starting a new grade, and getting used to a new schedule. For others it might mean they are going to a new school and need to make new friends. Starting September 10, we are kicking off a new year of Kids Connection with a focus on friendships new and old.Humans were created to be in relati...  Read More