You are welcome.
No exceptions.

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Worship

SUNDAY, 8:30 & 10:30 AM, SATURDAY, 5:00 PM, AND MONDAY, 11:00 AM

You are welcome to worship at Central at one of our four unique weekly services. All Saturday and Sunday services are in person and streamed online.

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Empowering Conversations
February 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Empowering Conversations occurs on the third Sunday of the month, following the community meal.

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Downtowners Social
February 15 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

If you consider yourself a downtowner, you are invited to this social gathering on Sunday, February 15.

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Augsburg Central Health Commons This nurse led drop-in center provides basic care such as blood pressure checks and foot care. Learn More Monday Community Meal
 Enjoy a sit down lunch with neighbors and friends of Central each Monday at 11:30 a.m. following Monday worship.
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 Free Store
 The Free Store is open for shopping on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and accepting donations Monday-Thursday. Free Store Details
 Street Voices of Change
 Building community and creating spaces that honor the experiences of homelessness, and work for positive changes towards that experience in Minneapolis and across Minnesota.
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Sunday’s Sermon

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Life Together

Spark in the Spirit
  • by Rev. Stephanie Friesen

Among the many great moments there are in working in youth ministry, few compare to the moments when you see a flicker of light or a spark in the spirit of a student. Such sparks appear when new ideas are understood, when new skills are mastered (or at least attempted with some success and enough curiosity to try again), and when faces shine with understanding and confidence.

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Never have I been a part of a congregation that lives its mission so authentically. ‘You are welcome, No exceptions’ is way more than a tag line. I feel called to worship, serve, and discover my God-given gifts all in the context of feeling accepted just as God has created me to be.

- Tom Edelen

Central Lutheran Church is a place with heart. When I’m here, engaging in worship or helping with a project, I feel the warmth of this community. We have a long history of music and community engagement, and we are just as vital as ever.

- Abigail Pribbenow

Central is a place where we immediately felt welcomed and loved even if you didn’t seem to “fit-in” at other churches. Central is the church where you are loved just the way you are.

- Judith Hedman

Participating and leading in various ministry teams has been a reward in itself. To see the growth of programs, the growth of individuals, and the growth in generosity has been most exciting.

- Bonnie Weisenburger

I have been with Central Lutheran Church for 20 years, and it’s been wonderful. Pastor Melissa has been a great advocate working with the homeless community.

- Freddy Toran

Very courteous, polite, and respectful staff treat me with the utmost human dignity. Excellent nutritious meals on Mondays.

- Michael Ochieng

I come here because of the resources and meals. Plus, they help me with a lot of things I need.

- Jonathan Foss
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