On Saturday evening we celebrate the mystery of the resurrection and the promises given to those baptized into Christ’s death. The worship service begins outside and moves into the darkened church where the stories of salvation are read. The service concludes by breaking the fast... Read More →
Immediately following the worship service, Don Holzschuh and family will be serving a family style pancake breakfast. Guests will be seated at tables, and pancakes will be delivered fresh off the griddle. Proceeds will benefit the Lake of the Isles Camp Scholarship Fund and... Read More →
Palm Sunday traditionally marks the beginning of Holy Week. According to scripture green branches were cut from the trees and placed on the road as Jesus entered into the city. In Jewish tradition, palms had often been associated with victory. The crowds shouted, “Hosanna” which... Read More →
The season of Lent is considered a “moveable period” in the church year. It is a preparatory season for the festival of Easter, and since Easter is determined by the lunar calendar and not a calendar date, the entire Lent and Easter season shifts from one year to another. This... Read More →
The season of Lent is considered a “moveable period” in the church year. It is a preparatory season for the festival of Easter, and since Easter is determined by the lunar calendar and not a calendar date, the entire Lent and Easter season shifts from one year to another. This... Read More →
The Italian-born organist and composer Pietro Alessandro Yon is known today primarily for his beloved Christmas anthem Gesù Bambino. Surprisingly, his renown as the organist of the Vatican in Rome and his work as the organist at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York has been... Read More →
Every six years or so, Christmas Eve, falls on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. 2023 is that unique year. The last time this occurred was in 2017. Our worship schedule adjusts slightly so that we can celebrate Jesus’ birth joyously and allow some time for our musicians to enjoy their... Read More →
The informal study of theology and adult beverages continues. Following the model of Luther in his home in Wittenberg, Germany, Pastor Haug will lead a monthly gathering. Read More →