The March 2024 Newsletter is now available for download. 6th - Lenten Holden Evening Prayer Service, 7pm13th - Lenten Holden Evening Prayer Service, 7pm17th - Civic Life and Faith Follow-up Meeting, 11am20th - Lenten Holden Evening Prayer Service, 7pm24th - Easter Flower Donations Due28th - Maundy Thursday Service, 7pm29th - Good Friday Service, 7pm30th - Easter Eggstravaganza, 10am-12pm31st - Ea...  Read More

The ELCA has issued a Social Statement Draft on Civic Life and Faith. We’ll be gathering for a session on Sunday, March 17 after worship to follow up on the conversations we had last fall around the ELCA’s study on Civic Life and Faith. We’ll discuss parts of the draft statement and other articles that were shared. Let us know you’re coming by signing up at the Welcome Center or emailing the churc...  Read More

Neil came to the food shelf after a long career and a lifetime of self-sufficiency. Nearing retirement he was diagnosed with cancer and needed help. Because of his illness, his ability to work was significantly curtailed, reducing his income. Because of that he couldn’t keep up with all his bills. Neil came to ICA for help and thanks in part to your gifts, they have been able to provide Neil with ...  Read More

We are excited for this year's Easter Eggstravaganza on March 30th. Last year we welcomed over 200 kids and their families! To make this year successful, we need volunteers to set-up, serve as greeters, assist at the crafts table, guide at the I Spy, and do clean up. We also need kids and youth to help hide eggs, and adults to help with popcorn and drinks.If you are able to help, sign up at the We...  Read More

Join us the next five Wednesdays at 7pm for our Holden Evening Prayer services and to hear others' faith stories. Come before the service from 5:45pm-6:45pm for fellowship and light refreshments. Take time this Lent to experience 40 days of reflection through worship, prayer, and fellowship....  Read More

February’s Wellness Wednesdays will focus on Emotional Wellness. Emotional Wellness can be described as an awareness, understanding, and acceptance of feelings and an ability to manage effectively through time of change or challenge. Look to explore the importance of emotional well-being and things you can do to improve wellness. Explore the Emotional Wellness Page for more information and resourc...  Read More

We begin the Lenten season with our Ash Wednesday service on February 14th at 7pm. Join us before the service for fellowship and light refreshments. Then experience the imposition of the ashes and take the first step into the season of Lent.Join us the next five Wednesdays at 7pm for our Holden Evening Prayer services and to hear others' faith stories. If you would like to share your faith story, ...  Read More

ICA is seeing record numbers of families visiting the food shelf. With over 1000 families visiting each month, their food stock is in constant need of being replenished. Traditionally the spring is a time when contributions of food and financial support begin to decline. In response ICA joins the hundreds of other food shelves in Minnesota to encourage contributions during March Food Share month. ...  Read More

The February 2024 Newsletter is now available for download. 10th - Celebrate Black Composers Concert, 3pm–4:30pm14th - Ash Wednesday Service, 7pm21st - Lenten Holden Evening Prayer Service, 7pm25th - Parent and Child Playdate, 11am25th - PB&J - Pizza, Beverage, and Justice Event, 5pm–9pm28th - Lenten Holden Evening Prayer Service, 7pmFor up to date information and to register for events, visit th...  Read More

Hennepin County is challenging residents to reduce their consumption of single-use plastics. Sign up for the Plastic Free Challenge and during the month of February, learn how you can lower plastic use and find sustainable alternatives.Participants will select up to five daily actions and five one-time actions that can greatly reduce plastic use. Create an account, or login to your account from la...  Read More

Life is busy. Whether you are managing your own calendar or a family calendar, it can be hard to get into a routine - meetings, sick days, flat tires - life events require a change of plans. Sometimes we yearn for a routine, an ordinary rhythm to our day or week.Green Lake Lutheran Ministries invites you to experience Ordinary Time, a faith-centered rhythm at Camp House this summer! Each day you’l...  Read More

Come on Tuesday, January 30 at 7pm to hear Rev. Hannah Campbell Gustafson tell the story of her passion for mental health, and the journey that led her to become Executive Director of Mental Health Connect in June 2023. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared that we are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, and this disconnection negatively impacts our well-being. Hannah wi...  Read More