Posts with the category “news”

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

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

Bring the spirit of Advent and Christmas to our worship with your musical gifts! All Saints has a strong music tradition and you can be part of it this year. If you are interested in singing with the choir for our Lessons & Carols or Christmas Eve Services, reach out to Meg Redmond. ...  Read More

The November 2025 Newsletter is now available for download. 1st - Breadmaking for First Communion, 10am-12pm2nd - All Saints Sunday Service, 10am14th - Parents Night Out, 5:30-8:30pm21st - Moms Group, 7pm23rd - Commitment Sunday Service, 10am23rd - Dads Group, 11am26th - Thanksgiving Eve Service and Pie Fest, 7pm For up to date information and to register for events, visit our Events Page....  Read More

Friday, November 14 • 5:30pm–8:30pmParents with kids ages 2-10 years old are invited to participate in our next Parents Night Out. Parents 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, snack...  Read More

How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! — (Psalm 133:1 NRSV) Join with other women from the Minneapolis Area Synod from 9am-4pm on Saturday, November 15 at Transfiguration Lutheran Church. Learn and listen, connect and create, celebrate and worship together. The keynote speaker will be Bishop Jen Nagel. Come and be refreshed!Coffee and breakfast treatsFree chair mass...  Read More

On Wednesday, October 29, the Crossroads youth will be packing personal care kits for Lutheran World Relief. Each kit needs one light-weight bath-sized towel, two bars of soap, one adult sized individually packaged toothbrush, one comb and a nail clipper. We will be collecting these items from now until October 29. Personal Care Kits go to people in the US and other countries who have been affecte...  Read More

All Saints is headed to Medora, North Dakota for the All Ages Service Trip, July 21-26, 2026. Not only will we be doing a variety of volunteer work throughout the long weekend, but we will also be staying in the beautiful badlands of North Dakota and get to experience the fun of Historic Medora.The service trip cost is $700 per adult, $500 per kid, with a family maximum of $2100. Kids under 5 are ...  Read More

Saturday, October 25 • 2-4pmJoin us in our west parking lot for this free family-friendly Halloween event! Kids get to go trick-or-treat around our parking lot by visiting each of the decorated cars. After visiting the cars, kids can grab a cup of hot chocolate, enjoy yard games, get an airbrush tattoo, or play Halloween bingo. Trunk or Treat is open to all families, so invite neighbors, friends, ...  Read More

Intellectual wellness is a key component of overall wellness, emphasizing the importance of engaging the mind in stimulating activities. This month, watch for wellness Wednesday posts that explore keeping our mind active whether it be hobbies, a connection to community, or formal learning. Check out the Intellectual Wellness page for more information. ...  Read More

The October 2025 Newsletter is now available for download. 1st - Community Meal, 6pm1st - Midweek Prayer, 7pm5th - Adult Study: Public Faith for Troubled Times, 11am5th - Kids Choir Rehearsals Begin, 11am12th - Adult Study: Public Faith for Troubled Times, 11am14th - Dads Group, 7pm19th - Adult Study: Public Faith for Troubled Times, 11am25th - Trunk or Treat, 2-4pm26th - Moms Group, 11am For up t...  Read More

Join us at 7pm on Wednesday, October 1 for a time for prayer, reflection, mindfulness and music. This lightly structured gathering in the sanctuary will provide time for you to recenter and renew your spirit around sacred readings, music and candlelight. All are welcome. No experience necessary! We'll gather as one community for inspiration and peace. ...  Read More

On October 5th, we will be commemorating Francis of Assisi and a spirit of gratitude for all of God's creation. As part of worship, we want you to share photos of the animals and nature for which you care. Email Aaron with photos of your pets, plants, gardens, or any other nature to which you tend by Wednesday, October 1. ...  Read More

A five-week adult study following worship beginning Sept. 21As people of faith we are moved to work for the common good, not only on a personal level, but also in the public sphere. And yet, history and current realities show us the many pitfalls and challenges of doing so. At a time when a growing number vocally support theocracy while others want nothing to do with religion personally, let alone...  Read More

Join us for our sixth annual Fall Fest! There will be some returning favorite activities, including an inflatable obstacle course, yard games, and airbrush tattoos. However, there will also be new activities for families to enjoy this year. See the Baron of Bubbles work his magic with incredible bubble creations, taste delicious fall treats such as caramel apples, popcorn and apple cider, take a c...  Read More

The September 2025 Newsletter is now available for download. 3rd - Saints Chorale Rehearsals Begin, 7:15pm7th - Kids Connections Begins, 10am7th - Kickoff Fair, 11am7th - Service Trip Inquiry Meeting, 11am7th - Sunday Volunteer Tour, 11:15am10th - Carillon Choir Rehearsals Begin, 6pm14th - New Member Class, 11am14th - Crossroads Confirmation Orientation, 11am17th - Crossroads Confirmation Begins, ...  Read More

It's a can't miss fall at All Saints! It begins on Kickoff Sunday, September 7, with Kids Connection starting up, special music during worship, and the Kickoff Fair afterwards. We are On the Move as Kids Connection begins! Kids Connection is our Sunday morning programming for children age 3 through 5th grade that runs from September through May. Kids begin in the service with their families befor...  Read More

If you're interested in becoming a member, you're invited to join us for a new member class on September 14 after the service. Fill out a New Member Information Form if you are interested. Reach out to Pastor Jon with any questions. ...  Read More

Mental Health Connect is excited to offer their first Mental Health First Aid trainings the next two weekends...AND they're looking for a few more people to round out the classes! Adult MHFA TrainingSaturday, August 16, 9:00 am - 2:30 pmYouth MHFA TrainingSaturday, August 23, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Trainings will be "blended courses" with some material completed online prior to the in-person training...  Read More