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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Join Pastors Melissa\, Peter\, and Stephanie for the fall’s Bible study on Stories of Home in Scripture. The season begins on October 1 at 6 p.m. This offering is available both in person and online\, so join us in whatever setting is best for you. The first four-week session will explore the stories of home in the Hebrew Scriptures or Old Testament. The second four-week session shifts to the New Testament where we will see that Jesus\, while here to live and dwell among us\, never really had a home of his own. \nJoin us as we read and study the many ways we find our home in community and in Jesus Christ. These Bible studies are created so that you can come in person or online\, every week or when it fits your schedule\, so plan to come whenever you can. \nStudy Guide  \nZoom Link
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/wednesday-night-bible-study/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T195647Z
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SUMMARY:Presiding Bishop Installation
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Yehiel Curry was elected as the next presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly on July 30. He will begin this role on October 1\, and be installed at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis on October 4. This event will be open to the public and tickets are not required. Due to the timing of this event\, we will not have the usual Saturday evening worship service at 5 p.m.\, nor the Sunday Meal (cookies and beverages will be served instead). Please join the ELCA and Central as we celebrate this joyful occasion! \nLearn More
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/presiding-bishop-installation/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Hosted Events (onsite)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20250905T220142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T220142Z
UID:10011005-1759656600-1759665600@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Realm Database Support
DESCRIPTION:Realm is the church’s database\, online payment system\, and so much more! The staff use it regularly to keep track of all our members and groups here at Central. It is very important that your information is up-to-date and correct. Pat Hansen will be at the Welcome Desk this Sunday (and every first Sunday of the month) to help you update your profile. She can even take a new picture and upload it for you! As always\, you can email Pat with any of your Realm questions. \n 
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/realm-database-support/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Notice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20250916T163755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T164801Z
UID:10011072-1759918500-1759935600@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:October OWLS Trip
DESCRIPTION:Fall Colors Tour on the St. Croix River\nAfter a ride to Stillwater\, we’ll board a large riverboat on the St. Croix for a beautiful afternoon river cruise. Rain or shine\, enjoy the riverbank views and their bursts of red\, orange\, and yellow. Lunch will be a sandwich buffet with deli meats and cheeses\, sandwich trimmings\, fresh seasonal fruit\, potato salad\, and a cookie for dessert. Beverages are not included but are available for purchase using a credit card or cash. You must have registered in advance for this event in order to attend! \nSign-up at the Welcome Desk: Sept. 21\, 28\, and Oct. 5\nCost: $35\nSchedule: \n\nBus leaves Central at 10:15 a.m.\nGet on the boat at 11 a.m.\nCruise 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\nDepart Stillwater at 2 p.m.\nReturn to Central 2:45 p.m.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/october-owls-trip/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Regular Group Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20250815T185619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T171428Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Join Pastors Melissa\, Peter\, and Stephanie for the fall’s Bible study on Stories of Home in Scripture. The season begins on October 1 at 6 p.m. This offering is available both in person and online\, so join us in whatever setting is best for you. The first four-week session will explore the stories of home in the Hebrew Scriptures or Old Testament. The second four-week session shifts to the New Testament where we will see that Jesus\, while here to live and dwell among us\, never really had a home of his own. \nJoin us as we read and study the many ways we find our home in community and in Jesus Christ. These Bible studies are created so that you can come in person or online\, every week or when it fits your schedule\, so plan to come whenever you can. \nStudy Guide  \nZoom Link
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/wednesday-night-bible-study/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20250416T200901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T180311Z
UID:10003399-1760016600-1760022000@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Central Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Central Book Club will begin reading again in September. \nWe welcome new members. If you have questions or need to request Zoom (we need a three-day advance notice)\, please contact Carol or Cathy. \nFind Out What We’re Reading Next!
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/central-book-club/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20251001T201545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T172521Z
UID:10011219-1760191200-1760194800@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Funeral for Lois Nesseth
DESCRIPTION:Service: 2 p.m. \nJoin Online \nObituary \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/funeral-for-lois-nesseth/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Life Passages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20250904T200417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T200417Z
UID:10010921-1760272200-1760286600@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Fall Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“Stories of Home” is the theme for this program year here at Central. The fall prayer retreat will pick up on this theme and provide an opportunity to explore what it means that we are home in the presence of God. The retreat will be a half-day experience on Sunday\, October 12\, beginning at 12:30 p.m. and concluding by 4:30 p.m. \nPastor Kathie and Pastor Peter will lead contemplative prayer sessions for us as we explore the ways prayer grounds and “homes” us in God. Save the day and time frame and watch for more details in the Spirit in September. This prayer retreat is free and supported by the Prayer Ministry Team.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/fall-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20251010T172225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T172225Z
UID:10011222-1760526000-1760529600@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Funeral for Carol Singleton
DESCRIPTION:Visitation: 10 a.m.\nService: 11 a.m.\nReception: noon \nJoin Online \nRead Carol’s Obituary
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/funeral-for-carol-singleton/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Life Passages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20250815T185619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T171428Z
UID:10010878-1760551200-1760554800@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Join Pastors Melissa\, Peter\, and Stephanie for the fall’s Bible study on Stories of Home in Scripture. The season begins on October 1 at 6 p.m. This offering is available both in person and online\, so join us in whatever setting is best for you. The first four-week session will explore the stories of home in the Hebrew Scriptures or Old Testament. The second four-week session shifts to the New Testament where we will see that Jesus\, while here to live and dwell among us\, never really had a home of his own. \nJoin us as we read and study the many ways we find our home in community and in Jesus Christ. These Bible studies are created so that you can come in person or online\, every week or when it fits your schedule\, so plan to come whenever you can. \nStudy Guide  \nZoom Link
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/wednesday-night-bible-study/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20251010T181459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T181459Z
UID:10011227-1760745600-1761004799@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Global Mission Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Global Mission Team is working on a wonderful weekend with our global partners\, Lutheran Health Care Bangladesh (LHCB). On October 18-20\, we will welcome Granar Marek and Rebecca Quiah\, representatives of the LHCB Board of Directors and the Rev. Franklin Ishida and the Rev. Dr. Chandran Martin from the ELCA’s office for Asia and the Pacific. \nThis year marks the 30th anniversary of Central’s partnership with LHCB. We will celebrate our long-term partnership and cast a vision for the future for what our continued relationship may look like in the years to come. \nDuring LHCB’s visit to the Twin Cities\, our guests will gather with the Global Mission Team\, enjoy a reunion dinner with the group from Central who traveled to Bangladesh in 2018\, and visit other ministry partners and potential partners. Dr. Marek and Mrs. Quiah will be with us throughout Global Mission Weekend for worship. In lieu of the Global Ministry Fair\, we encourage everyone to attend a learning opportunity with our guests at the Adult Forum and Empowering Conversations. Mark your calendars now for this amazing immersion into global ministry!
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/global-mission-weekend/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20250815T185619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T171428Z
UID:10010879-1761156000-1761159600@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Join Pastors Melissa\, Peter\, and Stephanie for the fall’s Bible study on Stories of Home in Scripture. The season begins on October 1 at 6 p.m. This offering is available both in person and online\, so join us in whatever setting is best for you. The first four-week session will explore the stories of home in the Hebrew Scriptures or Old Testament. The second four-week session shifts to the New Testament where we will see that Jesus\, while here to live and dwell among us\, never really had a home of his own. \nJoin us as we read and study the many ways we find our home in community and in Jesus Christ. These Bible studies are created so that you can come in person or online\, every week or when it fits your schedule\, so plan to come whenever you can. \nStudy Guide  \nZoom Link
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/wednesday-night-bible-study/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20251014T204801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T184808Z
UID:10011236-1761319800-1761336000@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Wedding of Emily Olson and Jason Sangrait
DESCRIPTION:Service: 3:30 p.m.\nReception: 4:30 p.m. \nJoin Online \n 
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/olson-sangrait-wedding/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Life Passages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20251001T202236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T180756Z
UID:10011220-1761386400-1761390000@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Funeral for Cherian Puthiyottil
DESCRIPTION:Service: 10 a.m.\nReception: 11 a.m. \nJoin Online \nObituary  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/funeral-for-cherian-puthiyottil/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Life Passages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20250905T191012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T153927Z
UID:10011003-1761478200-1761483600@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Life Series (III): Staying Safe Online
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your cybersecurity awareness and learn proactive steps you can take to safeguard your personal information. The presenter is Bill Raker\, an AARP member and Fraud Watch Network and Advocacy Team volunteer. Lunch will be provided to attendees\, so you must register at the Welcome Desk. Lunch will be provided to attendees\, so you must register at the Welcome Desk or online. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/life-series-iii-staying-safe-online/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event,Hosted Events (onsite)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20251014T192856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T192856Z
UID:10011232-1761481800-1761485400@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Prayer Walk
DESCRIPTION:There will be a prayer walk on Sunday\, October 26 at 12:30 p.m. You are invited to join as we go out and listen for God in our neighborhood. You can sign up at the Welcome Desk today. The prayer walk is sponsored by the Information\, Communication\, and Connections Task Force and the Prayer Ministry Team. The walk will begin at 12:30 p.m. with an introduction by Pastor Peter. We will return from the walk for a time to debrief and conclude by 1:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/prayer-walk/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20251022T193839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T142715Z
UID:10011251-1761649200-1761652800@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Funeral for Glen Nordgaard
DESCRIPTION:Visitation: 10 a.m.\nService: 11 a.m.\nReception: noon \nJoin Online \nObituary
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/funeral-for-glen-nordgaard/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Life Passages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191835
CREATED:20251024T171658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T201405Z
UID:10011343-1761760800-1761764400@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Join Pastors Peter and Stephanie for the fall’s Bible study on Stories of Home in Scripture. The season begins on October 1 at 6 p.m. This offering is available both in person and online\, so join us in whatever setting is best for you. \nThe next four weeks of Bible study focus on the Stories of Home in the Gospels. Jesus\, in the many places he called home\, reminds us that home is more than a place\, it is a feeling of belonging and community. Join us as we explore a few of the key stories of home in the Gospels. \nJoin us as we read and study the many ways we find our home in community and in Jesus Christ. These Bible studies are created so that you can come in person or online\, every week or when it fits your schedule\, so plan to come whenever you can. \nStudy Guide  \nZoom Link
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/wednesday-night-bible-study-2/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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