Join us for a night of food, games, and a community. All Saints will be hosting an intergenerational potluck at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park - Lakeview Pavilion (directions) on Wednesday, August 23. Yard games for all ages will be set up and ready to play by 5:30 pm. If you have your own favorite yard game, feel free to bring it.We plan to eat around 6 pm. All Saints will provide a main dish, ev...  Read More

Emotional wellness is that ability to handle life’s stressors. Emotions that bring us both “up” and “down” are natural given what we are experiencing. Cultivating emotional wellness includes strategies such as mindfulness, connection, and gratitude that bring a sense of being part of something bigger than ourselves, helping us see our emotions from a new perspective.Check out our Wednesday Wellnes...  Read More

Thanks to all of the musicians who have volunteered to play special music this summer! We are so lucky to have such talented folks in our congregation. Check the weekly E-News for upcoming music each week.Singers, instrumentalists, and musicians of all types, we'd love to have you in our music program this fall! Help deepen our weekly Sunday worship or, if your availability is limited, participate...  Read More

Family Fun: Forest Bathing – Wednesday, August 23, 6:30-8:00 PMLocation: Spring Lake Park Reserve, Schaar’s Bluff Trailhead, 8395 127th Street East, Hastings, MN 55033. Shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing”, is the practice of being present in a forest setting as a form of meditation and exercise that may result in improvements in mood and focus, reduction in stress levels and blood pressure, all whil...  Read More

Would you like to develop a deeper understanding of Christian faith without a significant investment of your time? Did you grow up in another Christian tradition? None at all? Or just want to refresh your understanding of the heart of Christian faith? Are you looking for some inspiration and direction? St. Olaf College is offering a free community ed course through their Lutheran Center for Faith,...  Read More

The Saints on Bikes will ride the beautiful Gateway/Brown's creek trail to Stillwater on Saturday, July 22. Meet at 11:00am at the Gateway State trailhead, 55th St. east of Hadley Ave (SW corner of Hwy 36 & I-694). We will stop for lunch in Stillwater and for those wishing to ride further we can ride the St. Criox River Crossing Loop trail. This trail begins at the old lift bridge and loops around...  Read More

The ELCA has released a study on “Civic Life and Faith.” It’s an invitation to join a conversation about religious liberty, the proper role of the church in relation to government, and many other critical topics. This study is part of the process toward developing an ELCA social statement on topics related to civic life and faith, including how we address controversial topics, the objectives of de...  Read More

Many families have been taking advantage of our parent and child playdates each month. Playdates are a great way for kids to get a chance to play together and parents get a chance to meet other parents with similar aged kids. Playdates happen once a month after the Sunday service. They are also accompanied by treats for all to enjoy. The playdate for this month is Sunday, July 30....  Read More

Join us for worship this Sunday as we begin our new series "Overgrown."How is your yard? A perfect lawn can be beautiful, but achieving that usually requires various treatments, fertilizers, meticulous mowing and weeding. Many of Jesus’ parables related to agriculture and the natural world.In this three-week series, we talk about the nature of faith from the perspective of seeds, crops, weeds and ...  Read More

July is just past the middle of the calendar year and is a good time to do a mid-year financial checkup. Some ideas for steps to take include taking or re-taking our Wellness Assessment to see a picture of all of the six wellness areas, reviewing some mid-year tips or even engaging with a free Thrivent Financial money coach through their Money Canvas program. Here's to your financial health in the...  Read More

We have options for our next SOB ride, which is this Sunday, July 9. We are headed to the Winery at Sovereign Estate in Waconia. We have two start places. Let us know which place you choose.30 miles: 1pm with wheels rolling;Highcroft Country Day School.301 Peavey Lane, Wayzata.22 miles: about 1:25pm wheels rolling;St. Martin's by the Lake Church.2801 Westwood Road, Minnetonka Beach.There are five ...  Read More

The ELCA has released a study on “Civic Life and Faith.” It’s an invitation to join a conversation about religious liberty, the proper role of the church in relation to government, and many other critical topics. This study is part of the process toward developing an ELCA social statement on topics related to civic life and faith, including how we address controversial topics, the objectives of de...  Read More