Introduction
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! This is an exciting time for you. Thank you for considering to be married at Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church. We wish to provide you with our understanding of Christian marriage as you begin your preparation for marriage.
Historical studies show that happily married couples are likely to remain partners for life if they share a faith in God and a spiritual commitment. That is our focus in marriage preparation at Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church. A spiritual life together of worship and prayer can help make your marriage fulfilling and vital. We hope you will make growing in faith and love for God and each other an important part of your marriage commitment, whether you make your church home at Lake of the Isles or another church.
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General Information
We receive many inquiries from members and non-members about the possibility of celebrating their wedding at Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church. We consider marriage to be a part of our congregation’s ministry to help couples begin their life together with both the blessing of God and the genuine care of this community of faith. All are welcome.
The first step in planning a wedding at Lake of the Isles is to contact our Wedding Manager, Sandy Swan or (952) 836-6437. She will confirm church availability and direct you through the next steps.
Self-tours of the sanctuary and are available when the office is open: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; and for Sunday Worship from 8:30-12:00pm. We welcome you to join us! Contact Diane LaMere or Sandy Swan for alternate tour times.
Membership
The use of our sanctuary for weddings is available to members and non-members. We invite you to consider making Lake of the Isles your church home if you are not presently a member elsewhere. As stated above, we believe that faith and regular participation in the life of the church are important assets to a healthy and lasting marriage. We invite you to worship with us on Sunday mornings and join us in the Fellowship Hall after the service. If you are interested in church membership at Lake of the Isles, please contact the church office for information about new member classes.