Recent News
Gearing up for fall
August 8, 2010 — In just five short weeks Central will launch the 2010-2011 program year with a weekend filled with welcoming festivities both for members and for those who may come exploring for the first time. High levels of innovation, creativity and energy mark the planning and preparations now underway. In many aspects this will be a season of new beginnings for Central—a season in which, said Pastor Rick Nelson, “no one can say it’s just church as usual." full story here
Central will join Book of Faith Initiative
August 1, 2010 — Central will join with other congregations throughout the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in implementing the Book of Faith Initiative this fall—aimed at increasing biblical literacy and fluency for the sake of the world. full story here
A new model for children's faith formation
July 18, 2010 — This fall Central will join with other congregations around the church in offering a new "rotational model" for children's Christian education—part of the SPARK curriculum by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. full story here
Employment Team builds hope and community
July 9, 2010 — The Employment Team at Central Lutheran Church works for a healthier community where all people are able to access meaningful employment. Founded just under a year ago, the Employment Team was developed as an outreach of the Restoration Center, Central’s outreach/social justice center. full story here
Financial commitments top $900,000!
July 4, 2010 — In what Pastor Rick Nelson calls "another first" for Central Lutheran Church, financial commitments for the current fiscal year, which began June 1, now total $909,684—the result of pledges from 395 Central households! full story here
Vacation Bible School is a hit!
July 1, 2010 — Our 2010 intergenerational VBS opened on June 30 with many participants of all ages and a lion (well, sort of). Five-year old Lucy Jacobson called it "the best day at church ever." full story here
Carillon featured on television
June 27, 2010 — A story about Central's 47-bell Paccard Carillon and our summer carillon concert series aired on WCCO Television Sunday evening June 27. Featured in the story was Ian McKinley, the first guest carillonneur of the summer series. watch the video here
Annual Meeting acts with unanimity;
hears challenge to stay outward focused
June 21, 2010 — The comments and reports at the 91st Annual Meeting of Central Lutheran Church presented a picture of a healthy congregation, united in mission. full story and the 2009-2010 Annual Report here
New network invites friends across the church
to join Central's mission "from afar"
June 21, 2010— A new and significant effort by the Communications and Public Relations Ministry Team was formally launched yesterday. Friends of Central will seek to identify and communicate with people across the church—most likely thousands of them—who have some connection to Central Lutheran Church. learn more here
Summer Carillon Concert Series announced
June 20, 2010 — The annual summer series, "Music in the Air" will bring some of the world's finest carillonneurs to Central's bell tower—housing the massive 47-bell Paccard Carillon. details here
A journey discovery and sharing
May 23, 2010 — The new Shared Ministry Team is at work and they are not a bit timid in their goal. They are out to change the very culture here at Central—the way we do mission and ministry together; the way we raise up and nurture servers and leaders; the way we thank and encourage those who serve along the way.“ full story here
Central's senior member honored
May 16, 2010 — May 7 was officially “Ebenezer Day” in the City of Minneapolis—a day honoring the 93-year-long ministry of health care to senior adults. When friends and residents of the Minneapolis campus gathered under a large tent on Park Avenue on Ebenezer Day, they honored one of Central’s own—Alida Thompson—proclaimed the annual Ebenezer Resident Ambassador. The accompanying certificate carried these words: “Showing us how to live well for 104 years.” full story here
August 8, 2010 — In just five short weeks Central will launch the 2010-2011 program year with a weekend filled with welcoming festivities both for members and for those who may come exploring for the first time. High levels of innovation, creativity and energy mark the planning and preparations now underway. In many aspects this will be a season of new beginnings for Central—a season in which, said Pastor Rick Nelson, “no one can say it’s just church as usual." full story here
Central will join Book of Faith Initiative
August 1, 2010 — Central will join with other congregations throughout the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in implementing the Book of Faith Initiative this fall—aimed at increasing biblical literacy and fluency for the sake of the world. full story here
A new model for children's faith formation
July 18, 2010 — This fall Central will join with other congregations around the church in offering a new "rotational model" for children's Christian education—part of the SPARK curriculum by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. full story here
Employment Team builds hope and community
July 9, 2010 — The Employment Team at Central Lutheran Church works for a healthier community where all people are able to access meaningful employment. Founded just under a year ago, the Employment Team was developed as an outreach of the Restoration Center, Central’s outreach/social justice center. full story here
Financial commitments top $900,000!
July 4, 2010 — In what Pastor Rick Nelson calls "another first" for Central Lutheran Church, financial commitments for the current fiscal year, which began June 1, now total $909,684—the result of pledges from 395 Central households! full story here
Vacation Bible School is a hit!July 1, 2010 — Our 2010 intergenerational VBS opened on June 30 with many participants of all ages and a lion (well, sort of). Five-year old Lucy Jacobson called it "the best day at church ever." full story here
Carillon featured on televisionJune 27, 2010 — A story about Central's 47-bell Paccard Carillon and our summer carillon concert series aired on WCCO Television Sunday evening June 27. Featured in the story was Ian McKinley, the first guest carillonneur of the summer series. watch the video here
Annual Meeting acts with unanimity;
hears challenge to stay outward focused
June 21, 2010 — The comments and reports at the 91st Annual Meeting of Central Lutheran Church presented a picture of a healthy congregation, united in mission. full story and the 2009-2010 Annual Report here
New network invites friends across the churchto join Central's mission "from afar"
June 21, 2010— A new and significant effort by the Communications and Public Relations Ministry Team was formally launched yesterday. Friends of Central will seek to identify and communicate with people across the church—most likely thousands of them—who have some connection to Central Lutheran Church. learn more here
Summer Carillon Concert Series announced
June 20, 2010 — The annual summer series, "Music in the Air" will bring some of the world's finest carillonneurs to Central's bell tower—housing the massive 47-bell Paccard Carillon. details here
A journey discovery and sharing
May 23, 2010 — The new Shared Ministry Team is at work and they are not a bit timid in their goal. They are out to change the very culture here at Central—the way we do mission and ministry together; the way we raise up and nurture servers and leaders; the way we thank and encourage those who serve along the way.“ full story here
Central's senior member honored
May 16, 2010 — May 7 was officially “Ebenezer Day” in the City of Minneapolis—a day honoring the 93-year-long ministry of health care to senior adults. When friends and residents of the Minneapolis campus gathered under a large tent on Park Avenue on Ebenezer Day, they honored one of Central’s own—Alida Thompson—proclaimed the annual Ebenezer Resident Ambassador. The accompanying certificate carried these words: “Showing us how to live well for 104 years.” full story here
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