Posts with the category “news”

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

Registration is now open for Kids Connection and Crossroads. Please register here on the website for either program.Kids Connection is for kids age 3 through 5th grade and takes place on Sundays during the service starting September 7.Crossroads is our Confirmation program for youth in grades 6-8. Crossroads takes place on Wednesdays starting on September 17.If you have questions about either of t...  Read More

This fall, you are invited to help lead and enliven Sunday worship. Saints Chorale rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 7:15pm and begin September 3rd. Carillon Choir rehearses Wednesdays at 6pm and begins on September 10th. Find more information on adult music opportunities and sign up here.Kids choir will start up later this fall and will rehearse on Sundays after the service. Parents can let Meg kno...  Read More

Emotional Wellness is our focus in August. Whether that is taking stock of your emotional health, being more focused in expressing gratitude, or increasing your flexibility, our weekly social media posts will provide some thoughts on being intentional about emotional wellness. ...  Read More

Part of our mission and vision is to make a relevant impact in the world around us and find our unique purpose to serve our neighbors. While that can be found right here in our community, sometimes we can also find it when we get away from our local space. That being said, we are planning an All Ages Service Trip for the Summer of 2026. Whether you are a young adult, an empty nester, retired, or h...  Read More

The Rev. Yehiel Curry was elected yesterday to serve a six-year term as presiding bishop of the ELCA. The election took place during the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly being held at the Phoenix Convention Center. You can read more here. ...  Read More

The August 2025 Newsletter is now available for download. 3rd - Family Meet-up at Round Lake Splashpad, 3pm10th - Packing School Supplies for ResourceWest, 11am10th - Community Bonfire, 6pm17th - Adult Study on Christian Nationalisms, 11am21st - Moms Book Club, 6pm24th - Service Trip Inquiry Meeting, 11am26th - Dads Mixer at Unmapped, 7pm31st - Summer Parent/Child Playdate, after service For up to...  Read More

Sunday, August 10, starting at 6pmIt’s not summer in Minnesota without a bonfire. All are welcome to join us at All Saints for a relaxing evening around a bonfire. We will have hotdogs and s'mores to cook over the fire. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs....  Read More

This year over 1,200 students in the Minnetonka and Hopkins School districts are in need of essential school supplies to start their school year. From now until August 10, we will be collecting school supplies (see list here) for the Back to School program at Resource West. After the service on August 10, we will gather all the supplies we have collected and put them all together in backpacks. Hel...  Read More

Meet up with other families at the Round Lake Park Splash Pad on August 3rd at 3pm. Bring your swimsuit, a waterbottle, and a snack....  Read More

Our wellness focus area for July is Financial Wellness. If mid-year is a good time to take stock of your 2025 financial goals, or you’d like to have a better idea how much you’re spending on subscriptions or are looking for an idea or two on ways to save some money, July can be a good time to think about your Financial Wellness. Follow along through our social media posts or check out the financia...  Read More