Saints on Bikes will be riding the North Cedar Lake Trail on Sunday, August 20. Meet at the Hopkins Depot, 9451 Excelsior Blvd, and be ready to roll at 1pm. Parking is available on the west side.We will visit La Dona Cerveceria. This is a brewery that celebrates all things Latino.  RSVP to Eileen Anderson or the church office. ...  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, August 27....  Read More

Sing with the Open Choir ♪♫Want to try out singing with the choir? Everyone is invited to sing in the Open Choir, which will be singing for the August 20th service. We will meet at 9am that Sunday to rehearse the anthem and hymns. A preview of the song with audio and sheet music can be found here. Press the "  Read More

You may have noticed that for the last year we've been offering free donuts once a month. We're able to provide these because of your generous donations. There's a notable difference in the community and conversation that takes place after worship when we have snacks and coffee to share. We offer the donuts as a gift to spread this generous spirit and community. Thank you for your ongoing gifts th...  Read More

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