Posts with the category “news”

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

Join us on January 8 as we come together in fellowship hall for a dinner. Following dinner, we will head over to Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen to serve together. Feed My Starving Children is a fantastic organization that sends packs of food to people all over the world. There are a variety of ways to volunteer during a packing session accommodating volunteers as young as 5 years old or v...  Read More

GLLM summer ministry offers Youth, Family, and Adult programs at three sites located along the shores of beautiful Minnesota lakes. Together, in vibrant settings in community and creation, the life-giving love of Jesus is shared.Green Lake has an "Early Bird" discount this year. Register here by February 13, 2025 for the discount! All Saints families can use the code 25OVERFLOWS for $25 off. Our b...  Read More

Join us for worship on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24. More info and watch online here.4 PMFamily-friendly candlelight service with Holy Communion and a special Kid's Message. Kids are invited to stop by the Welcome Center before the service for a goodie bag of activities to do during the service or to enjoy at home. 9 PMEvening candlelight service with Holy Communion....  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

Join us for our annual Service of Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 15 at 10am. This service features the Saints Chorale choir, Kids Choir, Saints Brass, and Carillon Choir, along with vocal and instrumental soloists. Invite your friends and neighbors to experience word and music combining to tell the Christmas story....  Read More

The December 2024 Newsletter is now available for download. 3rd - Inspired Life: Erinn Frees, 7pm8th - Kids and Youth Christmas Program, 10am8th - Dads Bible Study, 11am12th - Summer Camp Registration Opens15th - Christmas Poinsettia Donation Deadline15th - Lessons & Carols, 10am15th - Moms Bible Study, 11am15th - Caroling at the Glenn, 1pm24th - Family-Oriented Christmas Eve Service, 4pm24th - Ev...  Read More

As we approach Christmas, there are many festive family friendly opportunities on Sundays. The first week of Advent is December 1. Families are encouraged to use this as an opportunity to worship together. The following week on December 8, join us as many kids and youth participate in the annual Christmas play. On December 15, families can enjoy the Lessons and Carols service together or kids can ...  Read More

Come one, come all! Celebrate the holidays with our neighbors at The Glenn through caroling and fellowship. We will meet at The Glenn at 1pm on Sunday, December 15. We will sing at the Care Suites, in Memory Care and in the Chapel, before ending with treats with the residents around 2:30pm.Carolers are encouraged to wear a comfortable outfit of Christmas colors (red, green, white, or black). We wi...  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 15.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 Lutheran...  Read More

Tuesday, December 3 • 7pmErinn Frees, MA, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist at Children’s Minnesota who brings years of experience and insights into the power of music to bring healing and hope to all ages. Leave with insights into the power of music and how you can draw upon it in your own life to find renewal and healing.Learn more on the Inspired Life page....  Read More

Join us for our Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, November 27 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 nuts. If you can bring a pie, sign up at the Welcome Center or email the church office....  Read More

How to Cope with Stress During the HolidaysThe updated resource guide for nurturing wellness during the holidays is now available on the Mental Health Connect website where you can find resources on:Suggestions for youHoliday stressGrief, loneliness, and being alone for the holidaysMental illness strategiesCovid and holidaysGifts and givingCommunity holiday arts and music eventsCrafts to relieve s...  Read More

What a glorious fall we have had this year! It sure helps to have nice weather to get outside and enjoy the fall colors. As the days turn cooler, it's important to have a plan to keep our physical-self active and practicing physical well-being! See other great physical wellness ideas on our weekly social media posts. ...  Read More