Cloister Fundraiser

Sunday, October 13th
5:00 PM
The Reisberg Home

Greetings!

Nearly a century ago in November 1924, the members of the Lake of the Isles Community Church gathered for the laying of the cornerstone of their new home. The former Lowry Hill Congregational Church, which had been built in 1900, had been destroyed in a fire. Shortly afterward, having purchased a parcel of land along Lake of the Isles Boulevard, the congregation was prepared to write a new chapter in a new location. They commissioned the architectural firm of Hewitt & Brown, who had created the monumental, neighborhood landmarks of the Northwestern National Life Insurance Office Building, Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church and St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, to design their new sanctuary. Over the next 5 years, the church would take on its now familiar and recognizable form. Stoically, the gothic arches of the cherished cloister were the first to be erected. For nearly 100 years, this beloved space has been the backdrop and frame for wedding and family photos.

Unfortunately, after a century of Minnesota winters, the stone floor of the cloister is in desperate need of repair. That is the focus of our annual fall fundraiser. 

On Sunday, October 13th, Bernie and Michelle Reisberg will once again open their home for a buffet dinner and silent auction, and Michelle McCreery will prepare an exquisite, delicious meal. A $20 contribution per person will cover the cost of the meal for the event. If you would like to offer a silent auction item, please contact Diane LaMere with the details. The deadline for auction items and dinner rsvp is Wednesday, October 9. 
We hope to see you there!

Pastor Arden D. Haug