Posts with the category “news”

Come and sing with the Open Choir on June 7th for Pastor Jennifer's installation. Everyone is welcome to sing that morning. No need to sign up, simply show up at 9am for a brief rehearsal before the service. Contact Music Director Meg Redmond with any questions. ...  Read More

Every summer, we invite camp staff from Water's Edge Ministry (formally Green Lake Lutheran Ministries) to lead our Day Camp for kids (June 15–18 this year). They do a fantastic job making kids feel special and welcomed during the camp day; it is only right for us to make them feel welcomed as well. We are looking for a handful of households who would be willing to provide some hospitality to camp...  Read More

As the weather gets warmer and more consistent, it's time for more outside time and potentially the increase in physical activity. Our wellness focus for May is Physical Wellness. What are some ideas that you have for maintaining or improving your physical wellness? Here's to you and what you already do and what you are looking forward to doing for your physical well-being this spring and summer!...  Read More

The May 2026 Newsletter is now available for download. 3rd - Annual Congregational Meeting, 11am3rd - Caring for Creation Garden Cleanup, 12pm8th - Parents Night Out, 5:30-8:30pm17th - Confirmation, in worship service17th - Dads Group, 11am19th - Moms Group, 7pm24th - Pentecost Service, 10am24th - Caring for Creation Meeting, 11am31st - Last Sunday of Kids Connection, 10am For up to date informati...  Read More

Friday, May 8 • 5:30-8:30pmParents Night Out gives parents of young kids the opportunity to have a night with friends, go out to dinner, go on a date, or just have a night to themselves while knowing their kids are well taken care of and get a night at All Saints filled with games, crafts, snacks and a movie.Parents Night Out is open to all kids ages 2-10. We just ask that they are potty trained a...  Read More

Members are invited to attend this year's congregational annual meeting on Sunday, May 3 following the service. In preparation for the meeting, there will be an informational session to learn more about the proposed FY26 budget. The session will take place in the Lounge (on the Library Level) on Sunday, April 26 after the service. ...  Read More

This past Sunday at the Special Congregational Meeting, members voted to call Jennifer Schneider to serve as Associate Pastor. There were 57 'yes' votes and 0 'no' votes. Jennifer has been called and her first Sunday is expected to be May 3.Jennifer's ordination will be on Thursday, May 14 at 7pm at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, where she completed her internship. Watch for more details in the May Ne...  Read More

Get ready to feel inspired together! Mental Health Connect's 2026 Stories of Hope Breakfast is Thursday, May 7 from 8-9am at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. This year we lift up the collective practice of hope and the ways we build resilience in community. Enjoy delightful music, savor a delicious breakfast, and mingle with fellow community members. Doors open at 7am for coffee and conversation.All ...  Read More

The next Caring for Creation meeting will be Sunday April 19 after the worship service. Please join us in the lounge to share, support, and pray for our beautiful planet and its people.All Saints Lutheran Church is in the 9 Mile Creek Watershed District. They have arranged an event to clean up Valley Park in Hopkins on May 2 from 1-3pm. Please join us. Meet at the Playground to borrow equipment an...  Read More

It's April and our wellness focus for the month is Intellectual Wellness. It's a good time to ponder how we approach learning new things, improving a skill, or being aware of our sources of information. Our social media posts and Intellectual Wellness page have more information about taking stock of our intellectual wellness and making some changes this month. ...  Read More

The April 2026 Newsletter is now available for download. 2nd - Maundy Thursday Service, 7pm3rd - Good Friday Service, 7pm4th - Easter Eggstravaganza, 10am-12pm5th - Easter Sunday Service, 10am8th - Meet & Greet with Associate Pastor Candidate, 6:30-7:30pm12th - Special Congregational Meeting, 11am19th - Retirement Celebration for Chris Heiberg, 11am19th - Caring for Creation Meeting, 11am For up t...  Read More

As part of the ongoing upkeep of our building and furniture, staff and volunteers renewed the serving credenza in Fellowship Hall. As a well-designed piece, it provided an opportunity for a greener alternative than replacement. The old stain was stripped off and it was re-stained to match the updated flooring. A new, modern top and door hardware were then installed. Thank you to Greg Jackson, Doug...  Read More

Our March Wellness Focus is on Spiritual Wellness. Spiritual wellness includes a sense of connection to something bigger than us and typically involves a search for meaning and purpose in life. As the Lenten season continues, look to explore and embrace a practice that has meaning for you and provides an opportunity to grow in your faith, or live out your faith. Follow the weekly social media post...  Read More

The March 2026 Newsletter is now available for download. 1st - Bonhoeffer, Faith and Purpose Study, 11am4th - Lenten Community Supper, 5:45-6:45pm4th - Holden Evening Prayer Service, 7pm8th - Bonhoeffer, Faith and Purpose Study, 11am11th - Lenten Community Supper, 5:45-6:45pm11th - Holden Evening Prayer Service, 7pm13th - Parents Night Out, 5:30-8:30pm15th - Bonhoeffer, Faith and Purpose Study, 11...  Read More

Easter will be here before you know it. On Saturday, April 4, you are invited to our 4th annual Easter Eggstravaganza. There will be returning favorite activities such as the Egg Hunts, Easter Theme Crafts, Easter Bingo and Easter I Spy. New this year are winged visitors! The Raptor Center will be bringing a few birds in for everyone to learn about and get a front row view of these majestic birds....  Read More

You are invited to help beautify the sanctuary for the Easter celebration by donating flowers in honor or memory of someone special to you. The suggested donation is $25. To donate, go to the Make a Gift page. Select "Easter Flowers" as the Fund type, as shown below. You can add a note when you make your gift online or indicate in an email the names(s) for whom your donation is in memory or honor....  Read More

ICA is seeing record numbers of families visiting the food shelf. With over 1,000 families visiting each month, their food stock is in constant need of being replenished. Traditionally the spring is a time when contributions of food and financial support begin to decline. In response ICA joins the hundreds of other food shelves in Minnesota to encourage contributions during March Food Share month....  Read More

Parents, are you looking to have a night out with friends, go to dinner without the kids, have a date night, or just a night to yourself? Parents Night Out gives parents the opportunity to have a kid-free night while supporting a good cause and knowing their kids are well taken care of. Kids will experience a fun night at All Saints filled with games, crafts, snacks, and a movie.Parents Night out ...  Read More

This year, get your spring plants from Gertens and a portion of your money will go to support All Saints youth and families that are going on the All Ages Mission Trip to Medora, ND and to Shores of St. Andrews Bible Camp. Order on our fundraising site starting today. If you have any issues, enter our store ID code (389) into the text field and click ‘Enter ID to Continue.’ The last day to order s...  Read More

Love Outpoured: Devotions for Lent 2026 provides devotional messages from Ash Wednesday to the Vigil of Easter. Featuring images, scriptures, stories, questions and prayers, these pocked-sized devotionals are perfect for audiences of all ages. Pick up your copy at the Welcome Center....  Read More

February’s wellness focus is on Emotional Wellness. Emotional Wellness can be described as an awareness, understanding, and acceptance of feelings and an ability to manage effectively through time of change or challenge. Look to explore the importance of emotional well-being and things you can do to improve wellness. Follow the weekly social media posts, or check out the Emotional Wellness page fo...  Read More

The winter Olympics are happening this month. People from all of the world come together to compete in their sport of choice. At All Saints, we decided to have a friendly competition of our own. On Friday, February 20 from 6-8pm we will be hosting the wacky Olympics where families and friends will compete against each other in silly games that they may or may not have tried before. The wacky Olymp...  Read More

This spring, Pastor Jon will again be leading the Bonhoeffer class he led back in fall 2024, which is an exploration of the life and ministry of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This is a free, accessible course that explores the history and Christian theology of this Lutheran pastor and theologian who gave voice to the heart of Christian faith in WWII era Nazi Germany and in defense of those who were sufferi...  Read More

The February 2026 Newsletter is now available for download. 1st - AED Orientation, 11am1st - Adult Study: The Cost of Ambition, 11am5th - Clean Water 2026 – Boe Carlson, 7pm5th - Moms Group, 7pm8th - Rosie Daze Band in Worship, 10am8th - Souper Bowl of Caring Collection8th - Adult Study: The Cost of Ambition, 11am15th - AED Orientation, 11am15th - Adult Study: The Cost of Ambition, 11am18th - Ash ...  Read More

Each year during the Big Game, thousands of groups and food charities across the country come together to tackle hunger through the Souper Bowl of Caring. This year, we will be collecting food for ICA. On Sunday, February 8, bring in your non-perishable donation and leave it by the sign for the team you want to win....  Read More

New this year, we are expanding our Lenten supper options with ready to serve meals. We need 2-3 volunteers for each Wednesday to help with light-duty set-up, serving, and clean-up. Meals are served starting at 5:45pm, so plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before then for set-up. If you can help, email the main office or sign-up at the Welcome Center....  Read More

Gather at All Saints for four days filled with music, crafts, games, and Bible stories that help us step into God's living story and discover that our story and God's story are one in the same. Every splash, song, act of service or kind word are all moments that we become part of a great story-one of faith, hope, belonging, and love. Journey with us as we step into the stories at the Water's Edge ...  Read More

It's a new year and another opportunity to take stock of our financial health. Calculating net worth, making a few different budgeting decisions, or spending dedicated time to discuss money matters with a trusted person can all be steps in good financial wellness. Follow the weekly social media posts for more ideas or check out the Financial Wellness page....  Read More

Striving for excellence is good. But, in a world of hyper-competition over just about everything including acclaim, wealth and status, how do we find meaning and value in ourselves in a way that is healthy and life-giving? And how does our own focus impact not just our own lives but those around us? Drawing from New York Times Bestselling author Miroslav Volf, we'll consider this award-winning boo...  Read More

The January 2026 Newsletter is now available for download. 4th - Kids Connection resumes, 10am7th - FMSC Volunteer Night, 7-8:30pm11th - Camp Sunday, 10am11th - Creation Care Group Meeting, 11:15am-12:15pm18th - Adult Study: The Cost of Ambition, 11am22nd - Grant Merritt Environment Series, 7pm25th - Adult Study: The Cost of Ambition, 11amFor up to date information and to register for events, visi...  Read More

Would you like to meet monthly to discuss, learn, do action items, share ideas, and get support for your endeavors to Care for Creation: Our Planet and People? Join the Creation Care Group on Sunday, January 11 from 11:15-12:15 in the lounge, to help plan the next year. If you have any questions, talk to Eileen Anderson. Please join us. Let's shine our light & love in God's magnificent creation. ...  Read More

Every year, millions of children die from preventable causes such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria and undernutrition. Hunger is still causing nearly half of deaths in children under 5 years old. From this data, we estimate at least 6,200 children die each day from causes related to undernutrition. This is heartbreaking. Feed My Starving Children has sent food to over 110 countries with one goal in...  Read More

Social wellness is our focus area for December. It's a month that can be filled with social events, family gatherings, or maybe even loneliness. It's a good time to remember that relationships are important to us as humans and a good time to think about how we can improve connections in our lives. See other social wellness ideas on our weekly social media posts and on our Social Wellness page....  Read More

Check out the 2025 Holiday Wellness Toolkit from Mental Health Connect. This resource guide provides ideas for individuals and families who are in need of carefully navigating their mental health and wellness during the holiday season. We encourage you to share this information with those who can benefit from it. Topics include:Ways to Use the Guide with Your Faith CommunitiesHelp for Holiday Stre...  Read More

It’s December, which means it’s time to start thinking about camp, but this year with a new name: Water’s Edge Ministries! Summer camp allows kids to create core memories that will shape them in their future. They will make friends, do fun activities, and learn how God is at work in their lives. This year Water’s Edge Ministries is focusing stories in the Bible that have to do with water. Water is...  Read More

The December 2025 Newsletter is now available for download. 11th - Summer Overnight Camp Registration Opens14th - Poinsettia Donations Due14th - Service of Lessons & Carols, 10am16th - Dads Group, 7pm19th - Moms Group, 7pm21st - Kids Christmas Program, 10am24th - Christmas Eve Service, 4pm24th - Christmas Eve Service, 9pm31st - Year-End Contributions DueFor up to date information and to register f...  Read More

Join us for worship this Advent and Christmas season. Sunday morning worship is at 10 am. Christmas Eve services are at 4 pm and 9 pm. Watch the services online or join us in person.First Sunday of Advent - November 30Second Sunday of Advent - December 7Lessons & Carols - December 14Come and experience word and music combining to tell the Christmas story at our annual Service of Lessons & Carols. ...  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 Sunday, December 14.Donate on the Make a Gift page and select "Christmas Poinsettia" as the Fund type (see below). You may also donate using the form at the Welcome Center. Make checks out to All Saints Luther...  Read More

Although we’ve barely felt a chill in the air this Autumn, it’s undeniable that wintry weather is not that far away. I don’t know what credibility my sources have, but I’ve read that this winter, unlike the last several, is supposed to be extra cold and snowy. As the weather turns colder, opportunities to move our bodies can easily diminish as the idea of going outside becomes less and less appeal...  Read More

Join us for our Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, November 26 at 7pm. We will thank God for all of the blessings in our lives. Then stay afterwards for fellowship and pie! Members are invited to bring a pie to share. Please cut your pie before bringing it to church and make sure your pie contains no peanuts or tree nuts. If you can bring a pie, sign up at the Welcome Center or email the churc...  Read More