St. Lucia was a young Christian of Sicily who was martyred in 304 AD during the persecution under Emperor Diocletian.  According to tradition, she had decided to devote her life to God and to give her possessions to the poor.  In Sweden in the late 1700’s, there were... Read More →

Celtic artists Laura MacKenzie and harpist Andrea Stern, along with trumpeter Ben Alle and the the LOTI Church Choir will lead the congregation in a Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 11th.  This year’s worship service will feature carols and melodies for the... Read More →

The composer Franz Tunder (1614 – November 5, 1667) was a Baroque era organist in one of the Hanseatic League’s most prominent cities, today’s Lubeck, Germany.  Tunder played a formative role in the development of the chorale cantata which J.S. Bach would later... Read More →

At the end of World War I in 1918, an American YMCA work named Moina Michael, published a poem called, “We Shall Keep the Faith.” It was a call to remember and act as the fallen warriors.  She also vowed to wear a red poppy as a symbol of remembrance for those who... Read More →

Rally Sunday is wonderful way of reminding people that the programs and activities of the congregation are organized to help them run the race of faith. Congregational celebrations, Bible studies, choir rehearsals and service activities, all have a way of bringing people together... Read More →

Mischa Santora, the Artistic Director of the Minneapolis Music Company and former associate conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra will direct the LOTI Church Choir and guest musicians in a performance of Buxtehude’s  music for Ascension Day at Lake of the Isles Lutheran... Read More →

A festival service celebrating Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Read More →

A festival service celebrating Christ’s resurrection from the dead. 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... Read More →

Many Roman Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate the life of St. Patrick as a missionary to Ireland.  At sixteen, Patrick was kidnapped by Irish pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland.  He himself admitted that up to this point he cared little for God.  He escaped after... Read More →