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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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 The Free Store is open for shopping on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and accepting donations Monday-Thursday. Free Store Details
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 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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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

The staff’s hospitality and professionalism created a warm, welcoming, and seamless experience. The sanctuary’s beauty and exceptional acoustics elevated our music and made the evening truly special. We are thankful for the church’s generosity and strong support of the arts.

- Matthew Erickson, 2025 Augustana Choir Tour Manager

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

I have found my work with the Prayer Ministry especially meaningful because its mission is to encourage enrichment and deepening of congregation members’ spiritual lives.

- Bobbie Spradley

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

Besides the beauty and superb acoustics of the sanctuary space, the staff of Central were outstanding! From facilities staff, to technical assistance, to the administrative and ministry staff, we were welcomed and supported through the week!

- Jane Ramseyer Miller, Gala Choruses LGBTQ Festival

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

Cleanliness.

- Minh Nguyen

Our wedding at Central was truly perfect. The staff took care of every detail—managing logistics, technology, and music. Pastor Peter’s warmth and joy made our ceremony meaningful. The church provided a beautiful setting for our special day, and we felt God’s presence surrounding us as we began our new chapter together.

- Joe and Chloe Hjerpe

For me, faith is a gift of the understanding of God’s peace and a life of blessings, mercy, and gratitude. Congergation life at Central Lutheran allows me to simply enjoy being in the presence of Christ’s Spirit in worship and in communion with others.

- Bill Nicol

I came to Central for the music. I stayed for the wonderful relationships and the heartfelt message.

- Sara Klomp
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Rev. Peter Nycklemoe
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Resurrection Is Coming

"It feels like Ash Wednesday was just yesterday and here we are staring Holy Week in the face. This weekend, Jesus enters Jerusalem to the supportive crowds shouting, “Hosanna!” only for the same crowds to take a hard turn a few days later and shout instead, “Crucify, crucify him!” Luke tells us, “and their voices prevailed.”

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2024-25 Young Adults in Global Mission

Learn about the 2024-25 Young ADults in Global Mission that Central is sponsering.

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Cigarettes and the Coming Climate Collapse

"At first glance, cigarettes and climate change seem unrelated. The facts couldn’t be more different."

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Events

Worship
August 31 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

The 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship has the largest attendance. During the program year (September–May), this is a choir-led festive service with Holy Communion. It is a communion service rooted in Lutheran liturgy and hymns. One of the pastors preaches, and another presides for worship. Congregation members serve as the assisting minister and the lesson readers. A time for children is offered during the service. The service lasts 65 minutes, and generally 250-300 people attend. Following worship, there is a community meal served for all. In the summer, there are scheduled…

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Sunday Community Meal
August 31 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

We gather each Sunday after the 10:30 a.m. worship in the Great Room to share a meal. The menu changes week to week. On holiday weekends, coffee, cookies, and lemonade are served instead of a meal.

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Holiday Closure
September 1

Central is closed today for the holiday!

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