Posts with the category “news”

June 25, July 23, August 27 • 7pmAll Saints welcomes you to a time for prayer, reflection, mindfulness and music this summer. These lightly structured gatherings 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 on the fourth We...  Read More

A Moms’ Book Club is starting this summer! Whether you love books or you are just looking to connect with other moms, all are welcome to join us. We will be reading A Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers. A Lineage of Grace tells the story of 5 women in the lineage of Jesus. The first book club date is July 10 at 6 pm. If you would like to participate in the Moms' Book Club or need a copy of the bo...  Read More

Two weeks ago we received our new tables, and yesterday we received our new chairs and storage carts. Thanks to Greg Jackson, Amy Stratton, Nico, and Aaron Achartz for their help in unboxing and assembly. Thanks to all who have contributed to this project!...  Read More

June’s wellness focus is social wellness, which involves our relationships with others and the environment. As summer begins, consider activities to increase your social wellness:Maintaining regular contact with friends.Spending time with loved ones.Participating in volunteer work.Check out the Social Wellness page for more resources, including the Social Wellness Toolkit from the NIH. ...  Read More

The Summer 2025 Newsletter is now available for download. 1st - Saints on Bikes, 1pm8th - Kids Pentecost Ribbon Processional, meet at 9:50am11th - Bubble Dance Party & Ice Cream Social, 5-7pm16-19th - Day Camp, 9am-2pm22nd - Adult Study on Parables, 11am23rd - Mulch Party, 6pm25th - Midweek Mindfulness service, 7pm29th - Parent/Child Playdate, after service  10th - Moms' Book Club, 6pm13th - Adult...  Read More

Join the Scouts on the evening of Monday, June 23rd for a mulching party. We will be spreading mulch across the various gardens and plots around the church. Bring a pair of work gloves and help us prepare for summer! ...  Read More

Last week we noted that we placed the order for our new tables and chairs and this past Wednesday we received our new tables! Thanks to Greg Jackson, Amy Stratton, Liz Hasty, and Aaron Achartz for their help in some lifting and unboxing. We received notice that chairs should arrive in the next 2 weeks. We are also pleased to confirm that we have received all of the funds to complete the project! W...  Read More

Do you have kids that love to dance and move or love playing with bubbles? If so, join us on June 11 from 5-7pm for a fun night filled with bubble activities, family friendly music, and ice cream. The bubble dance party and ice cream social is a great opportunity to meet friends new and old and have a little fun with the whole family.Families are invited to bring a picnic dinner. There will be spa...  Read More

Our day camp spots are going fast! Reserve yours before the deadline of Saturday, May 31. Staff from Green Lake Lutheran Ministries come out to All Saints every year to put on an awesome day camp week for kids. Kids will enjoy singing songs, learning bible stories, playing games, doing crafts, and so much more all week long. Day camp is open to kids age 3 to 5th grade. It goes from Monday, June 16...  Read More

In the month of May, the Spiritual Formation committee will be focusing on physical wellness. Watch for posts about turning exercise into "joyful movement", getting curious about your habits, and starting small on our All Saints Facebook page! For more information on physical wellness, check out our Physical Wellness page or the All Saints App....  Read More

Come and support our youth who will be affirming their baptisms and their faith on May 18. It's an opportunity for each of us to reflect on our own faith and commission to be a light in the world. ...  Read More

The May 2025 Newsletter is now available for download. 3rd - Saints on Bikes, 1pm4th - Annual Meeting, 11am8th - MHC Breakfast of Hope11th - Mother's Day16th - Parents Night Out, 5:30pm-8:30pm18th - Confirmation during the Worship Service, 10am18th - Last Sunday of Kids Connection, 10am25th - Parent/Child Playdate, after service For up to date information and to register for events, visit our Even...  Read More

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 enjoying 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 as our volunteers do no...  Read More

Join us tomorrow evening at 7pm our Good Friday Service of scripture, shadow, and song. The service is done in Taizé style and will feature Saints Chorale and talented All Saints musicians and guests. Taizé hymns are chants, repeated again and again, giving them a meditative character.Taizé is a small village in the eastern part of France. Since 1940 it has been the home of an ecumenical community...  Read More

Members are invited to attend this year's congregational annual meeting on Sunday, May 4 following the service. In preparation for the meeting, there will be informational sessions to learn more about the proposed FY25 budget. The sessions will take place in the Lounge (on the Library Level) on Wednesday, April 23 at 6pm and Sunday, April 27 after the service. ...  Read More

Come and listen to stories of hope and support Mental Health Connect, a collaborative of faith communities working together to destigmatize mental health. All Saints has reserved a table at the annual Stories of Hope Breakfast fundraiser on Thursday, May 8th from 8 am to 9 am at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis. This year’s spotlight is on youth mental health, and stories from you...  Read More

The core of intellectual wellness is making an ongoing effort to expand our creativity, knowledge and skills. Sometimes we associate creativity only with arts and crafting, or music. As a music therapist, I’ve heard lots of people say “I’m just not a very creative person.” This is not true! Creativity is like a muscle–we all have it, and we can all strengthen it by exercising it regularly.April is...  Read More

Enjoy a variety of musical styles by our talented All Saints musicians during Holy Week.April 13, Palm Sunday • 10amTraditional worship led by Meg Redmond and Saints Chorale.April 17, Maundy Thursday • 7pmContemporary worship led by Tom Klemond.April 18, Good Friday • 7pmA Taizé style worship with readings, led by Meg Redmond and Saints Chorale.April 20, Easter Sunday • 10amTraditional worship led...  Read More

The April 2025 Newsletter is now available for download. 2nd - Lenten supper, 5:30pm2nd - Holden Evening Prayer - Steve Wahl speaking, 7pm6th - Kids Choir rehearsal, 11am9th - Lenten supper, 5:30pm9th - Holden Evening Prayer - Mary Christopherson speaking, 7pm13th - Palm Sunday Service, 10am13th - Kids Choir rehearsal, 11am13th - Moms Group, 11am17th - Maundy Thursday Service, 7pm18th - Good Frida...  Read More

Join us for our fourth annual Easter Eggstravanza on Saturday, April 19th. This year we will again be having two egg hunts: one at 10:30am and one at 11:30am. Families can reserve an egg hunt spot ahead of time. Follow the link, click "Register Now" and select a free timed ticket for each child to reserve your spot.Other activities at the Easter Eggstavanaza include a special Kidcreate Studio craf...  Read More

Every month, moms and dads at All Saints gather together for some connection and conversations surrounding parenting and faith. In March, the Moms group is meeting Sunday, March 16 at 8:30 am. There will be a light breakfast and coffee provided. The dads group will meet next Sunday, March 23 following the service at 11 am. New moms and dads are always welcome. Contact Chelsea or Miranda and Jacob ...  Read More

You are invited to help beautify the sanctuary for our Easter celebration by donating flowers in honor or memory of someone special to you. The suggested donation is $25. Please donate by Sunday, April 13. To donate, contact Chris in the church office or submit your donation on the Make a Gift page. Select "Easter Flowers" as the Fund type, as shown below. Please add a note when you make your gift...  Read More

Spiritual wellness is our focus area for March. Henri Nouwen, whose writings are said to help Christians renew their lives in the chaotic pace of the modern world, wrote that Lent is the most important time of the year to nurture our inner life, offering a time to discover the mystery of Christ within us. Explore the Spiritual Wellness page for resources to learn, reflect and connect. ...  Read More

You can help us refresh our Fellowship Hall with new furnishings to make it a continued focal point for community at All Saints! Set out a chair for a friend, a community member, or a new visitor.Well over 20 years ago, All Saints purchased the chairs we now use in the Fellowship Hall. For most funerals we add our metal folding chairs to expand seating. The small number of round tables we use on S...  Read More

On a sunny December day, Caroline came to ICA for her first-ever shopping appointment. Feeling a bit nervous, she was greeted by ICA staff member Katie, who offered to help her navigate the food shelf. "There are so many options! I can choose from all three sections? This will feed us for days! I’m already at $50 worth of food! This is too much," Caroline exclaimed, her voice catching as she wiped...  Read More

The March 2025 Newsletter is now available for download. 5th - Ash Wednesday dinner, 5:30pm5th - Ash Wednesday service, 7pm12th - Lenten supper, 5:30pm12th - Holden Evening Prayer - Anne Englert speaking, 7pm16th - Kids Choir rehearsal, 11am19th - Lenten supper, 5:30pm19th - Holden Evening Prayer - Fred Tsuchiya speaking, 7pm23rd - Kids Choir rehearsal, 11am26th - Lenten supper, 5:30pm26th - Holde...  Read More

Lenten devotions provided by Luther Seminary are available at the Welcome Center, titled “There in God’s Garden.”Are you currently picking up one of the available quarterly devotional booklets? Christ in Our Home and The Word in Season are provided at All Saints throughout the year. You can also subscribe and have them delivered to your home by calling Augsburg Fortress at 800-328-4648, or go to A...  Read More

Wednesday evening suppers begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5th, and continue through the next five weeks of Lent. Food will be served from 5:30–6:30pm, with the worship service beginning at 7pm. If you would like to help serve or contribute food for a week, talk to Chelsea about how you can help. ...  Read More

Join us for a memorable week filled with fun songs, games, a water day, crafts, meeting new friends, and Bible stories that help us see that we can have faith that overflows, not as something boring or stuck in one place, but as a powerful and active force that pushes us to do good things, inspires others, and creates a chain reaction of love and kindness in our communities.Summer Day Camp is bein...  Read More

In this video, our Cans for Hunger crew shares how they are Christ's hands in the community by working to end hunger with each recycled can. ...  Read More

Thanks to a generous donation from a member, families using our Parent Child Space on Sundays can now view a livestream of the service on a newly installed TV. If you are a parent that needs to step out of the sanctuary with a child, we invite you to use this space and hope that you still feel connected with us during the service.Thanks to the donation, we also made tech upgrades this past fall to...  Read More

Mindfulness: This is defined as a practice of being aware of all the elements in the present moment. Practicing mindfulness helps a person relate to stress and uncertainty with greater skill and ease. It can be practiced through mediation formally, or informally by bringing awareness to even the most mundane tasks like washing the dishes, walking the dog or showering. To practice mindfulness, for ...  Read More

The February 2025 Newsletter is now available for download. 2nd - "Sabbath" Study, 11am9th - "Sabbath" Study, 11am16th - "Sabbath" Study, 11am21st - Parents Night Out, 5:30-8:30pm23rd - Parent and Child Playdate, 11am23rd - "Sabbath" Study, 11am For up to date information and to register for events, visit our Events Page....  Read More

If you have a child who is age 2-10, you are invited to join us for Parents Night Out. Drop off your kids at All Saints for a night of fun activities, games, crafts, and a movie. While you know your kids are safe and having fun, you can enjoy a date night, night with friends, go out to dinner, or just have a night to yourself.The next Parents Night Out is on Friday, February 21 from 5:30-8:30 pm. ...  Read More

We are excited to welcome back Rosie Daze Band, who led a service last summer. Rosie Daze is an all women band made up of seasoned musicians with decades of spicy performance experience. Described as "infectious" and "a hoot and a half to see live."The band came together serendipitously at the Minnesota Bluegrass Fall Fest in 2022. For most of 2023, they dedicated their time to harmonies and find...  Read More

Join us this morning as we welcome Travis Aufderheide, executive director of Green Lake, for Camp Sunday. He has a short camp message and a special Kids message. He will be sharing more about camp during Kids Connection....  Read More

The council recently approved replacement of the failing rooftop HVAC unit over the Fellowship Hall area. This was the oldest remaining unit left from a period dating back to the late 80s/early 90s. It is the last recent replacement of units from that era which had been in service for 30 years or more.This new unit offers higher efficiency cooling and heating for that large area of the building. I...  Read More

Looking for something to do with your family on a Friday night? Get out of the cold and join us for a family movie night the evening of January 24. The movie will start at 6:30 pm in the Ministry Center. We will provide the popcorn. Feel free to bring your own treats, blankets, or stuffed animals to enjoy during the movie! We hope to see you there. ...  Read More

Financial wellness is our focus area for January. Saundra Davis, professor and financial coach, shares that “financial wellness comprises both the math and the emotions of money,” and outlines three pillars of financial wellness: clarity on goals, knowledge of your financial numbers, and the ability to adjust your behaviors and manage your emotions in a way that honors both your priorities and fin...  Read More

The January 2025 Newsletter is now available for download. 5th - Kids Connection resumes, Sundays at 10am8th - Intergenerational Dinner and Service Night, 5:30pm-8:30pm24th - Family Movie Night, 6:30pm26th - Parent and Child Playdate, 11am For up to date information and to register for events, visit our Events Page....  Read More