Although midsummer sounds like July or August in the US, it is celebrated in Scandinavia on the weekend closest to June 24th, the feast day of John the Baptist. It is the time when the days are long and the colors of the sea and forest are vibrant. According to scripture, John... Read More →

Our Coffee Hour this day will be Norwegian themed. We will appreciate any Norwegian food contributions by members of the congregation. They can be hot or cold, savory or sweet. Please contact the Church Office of anything you would like to contribute. Read More →

Celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead with us! The choir and guest musicians will perform. Your donated Easter flowers may be taken after this service. Read More →

Celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead with us this day. The choir and guest musicians will perform. This service will be live-streamed. 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 →

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 six... Read More →

It has become a tradition at Lake of the Isles to celebrate Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine as the Wedding at Cana Sunday. In the Syriac Christian Church of the Middle East, the Sunday before the beginning of Lent is marked as Cana Sunday. It is a day to celebrate... Read More →

This service will be led by the choir, string quartet, flute and chimes. Inspired by the St. Olaf Choir’s performance in Norway’s Nidaros Cathedral, this musical service will feature beloved choral anthems such as Carl Schalk’s Before the Marvel of the This Night, Carol... Read More →

This liturgy is for families of all ages. Familiars will be sung with the accompaniment of flute and chimes – all leading to the living nativity scene at the manger and the singing of Silent Night. Woven into the service will be two Norwegian Christmas carols, I am so Glad Each... Read More →

 You are invited to join the caroling chorus! We will gather at the home of Michelle & Bernie Reisberg to sing Christmas carols around the neighborhood before returning to the Reisberg’s home for refreshments. Please bring an appetizer to share. RSVP to Pastor Haug. Read More →