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SUMMARY:All Saints' Weekend
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a beautiful weekend of All Saints’ remembrances during worship on November 1\, 2\, and 3. We will light candles and read the names of those saints who have died in the past year. Additionally\, during All Saints’ Weekend you can expect: \nSaturday Bell Tower Tours: Meet a tour guide at the Welcome Desk at 3 or 3:45 p.m. to start your tour. Be sure to wear appropriate shoes and clothes for six flights of stairs to the Carillon cabin. Everyone must be able to walk the stairs on their own. Children must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be carried up the stairs. There will be a short demonstration of the workings of Central’s carillon. Experiencing the bells from inside the insulated carillon cabin can be a powerful reminder of the cloud of witnesses who surround us on All Saints Weekend. \nSunday Adult Forum: Reconciling grief after loss requires exploring a new “home base” for daily life. Emotional\, relational\, and spiritual practices will need to be adjusted in order for healing to take place and new patterns of living to emerge. Pastor Brian will explore the grief process\, share insights for coping with loss\, and encourage the opportunity to come out on the other side more resilient. Adult Forums meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Narthex. \nSpecial Music at 10:30 a.m. Worship: As we remember those who have died during the last year in our church\, the Central Choir and members of the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra will offer John Rutter’s poignant Requiem\, featuring texts from the requiem mass\, and Psalms 130 and 23. Note that the 10:30 a.m. service will be slightly longer than normal\, around 75-80 minutes. \nAll Saints’ Booklet
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/all-saints-weekend/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T120000
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CREATED:20250905T220142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T220142Z
UID:10011006-1762075800-1762084800@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/2025-11-02/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Notice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20250909T193323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T175116Z
UID:10011067-1762079400-1762084800@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:All Saints' Requiem
DESCRIPTION:As we remember those who have died during the last year in our church\, the Central Choir and members of the Metropolitan Symphony orchestra will offer John Rutter’s poignant Requiem\, featuring texts from the requiem mass\, and Psalms 130 and 23. Note that the 10:30 a.m. service will be slightly longer than normal\, around 75-80 minutes. (As a shorter option\, the Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. worship will still include the All Saints’ liturgy\, including the reading of the names). \nPrelude:     Rhapsody No. 1 in D Flat Major      Herbert Howells \nChoral Mass:       Requiem                                    John Rutter \nPostlude:    Cortège et Litanie\, Op. 19\, No. 2     Marcel Dupré
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/all-saints-requiem/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Special Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T143000
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20251022T194539Z
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SUMMARY:Funeral for Tonia Perkins
DESCRIPTION:Service: 1:30 p.m.\nReception: 2:30 p.m. \nJoin Online \n 
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/funeral-for-tonia-perkins/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Life Passages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20251024T171658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T201405Z
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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-2/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20250904T202053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T202053Z
UID:10010983-1762603200-1762617600@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Fix-it Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 8 is a big day at Central. We are hosting a Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic from noon to 4 p.m. The C3 (Central Cares for Creation) Team has been planning for this event for years and is so excited to finally host! \nFix-It Clinics offer free\, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble\, troubleshoot\, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances\, clothing\, electronics\, mobile devices\, and more. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills\, build community connections\, and reduce the number of repairable items that are thrown in the trash. \nThe Clinic will take up the entire Great Room and will bring in hundreds of folks. Please consider helping that day (more info in the Spirit as we get closer) or plan on bringing your favorite toaster that just needs a new cord for a little fix-it action.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/fix-it-clinic/
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:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20251024T171658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T201405Z
UID:10011345-1762970400-1762974000@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-2/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20250416T200901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T180311Z
UID:10003400-1763040600-1763046000@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/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20251104T214958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T214958Z
UID:10011443-1763164800-1763423999@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Sabbath to End Homelessness Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Our congregation will observe the Sabbath to End Homelessness at Saturday evening worship\, Sunday morning worship and forums\, and on Monday during worship and the community meal. The Align Central Team is planning multiple activities to highlight both the challenges and the successes of our ongoing efforts to house all of our neighbors. Play a special edition of the classic Candyland board game during Adult Forum. Stay for Empowering Conversations\, where we will hear from David Hewitt\, Director of Housing Stability for Hennepin County.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/sabbath-to-end-homelessness-weekend/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20250815T170829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T174351Z
UID:10011613-1763294400-1763299800@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Another place in which adult formation is nurtured by story is through the monthly Empowering Conversations. \nEmpowering Conversations occurs on the third Sunday of the month\, following the community meal. A guest speaker is invited to come share stories about our community and the things that we and our neighbors are facing. Generally\, those gathered are invited into discussion on the topic. \nFebruary Empowering Conversations\nJoin us for a unique Empowering Conversations as we welcome artist Sean Garrison. Sean Garrison is known for his live painting events\, in which he creates an abstract painting in the presence of a group of people. Mr. Garrison’s art is currently on display here at Central. For this Empowering Conversations\, he will talk with us about his call and his process to create art as a spiritual practice.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/empowering-conversations/2025-11-16/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20251024T171658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T201405Z
UID:10011346-1763575200-1763578800@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-2/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20251111T222549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T172726Z
UID:10011466-1763769600-1763942399@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Generosity Ingathering Weekend
DESCRIPTION:“Stories of Home” shapes our fall generosity appeal this year. The promise that God’s home is with us and our home is in God brings comfort and hope in complex times. Gerhard Frost\, a Lutheran poet and writer of the last century\, taught the importance of “homing in the presence of God.” Reflecting on what it means that our home is in God\, Frost wrote\, “God offers himself to us; we\, in turn\, share what we receive from him. This is the meaning of the Christian story. In a graceful cycle of faith\, we move from God to each other and back to God again. Our movement is both personal and communal. It binds together the past and future\, and through it we come together in the presence of the Father\, Son\, and Spirit” (Homing in the Presence\, 121). \nBelow\, you will find the Stories of Home brochure and the Ways to Give sheet. The faith promise intention card is in the brochure as a tear-off page. The Ways to Give sheet is an added resource as you plan to fulfill the intention that you will make to God as an act of worship on Saturday\, November 22\, or Sunday\, November 23. We will make our faith promises\, our financial intentions\, as an act of worship. It is a hopeful response for us to process to the front during worship and place our faith promises in the cornucopias as a corporate act of faith. \nMake Your 2026 Faith Intention  \n  \nStories of Home Brochure  \nWays to Give
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/generosity-ingathering-weekend/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20251117T194700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194700Z
UID:10011474-1763983800-1763987400@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Meal
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the annual Thanksgiving Meal will take place on Monday\, November 24. All are welcome to join us for worship at 11 a.m. where we will offer up our gratitude for God’s abundance. Then\, at 11:30 a.m.\, we will enjoy a feast of all our favorite Thanksgiving foods (turkey\, mashed potatoes\, stuffing\, pie\, and more!) gathered together with our beloved community.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/thanksgiving-meal/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Food,Restoration Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20250916T164513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T164603Z
UID:10011073-1764068400-1764090000@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:November OWLS Trip
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota History Theatre for Rollicking! A Winter Carnival Musical\nJoin us for a quick drive to St. Paul where we’ll visit the History Theatre for a whimsical performance about a snowy adventure at the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Clarence “Cap” Wigington is whisked away into a magical world that drives this Minnesota festival. Join us for a history lesson and great entertainment! You must have registered in advance for this event in order to attend! \nSign-up at the Welcome Desk: November 2\, 9\, and 16\nCost: $35\nSchedule: \n\nBus leaves Central at 11 a.m.\nLunch arrangements: TBD\nArrive at the theatre at 1:30 p.m.\nPerformance from 2–4 p.m.\nReturn to Central by 5 p.m.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/november-owls-trip/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Regular Group Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20250610T184118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T172645Z
UID:10011476-1764230400-1764262800@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Closure
DESCRIPTION:The Central building is closed on these holidays: \n\nNew Year’s Day\nMartin Luther King\, Jr. Day\nEaster Monday\nMemorial Day\nJuneteenth Freedom Day\nIndependence Day (4th of July)\nLabor Day\nThanksgiving Day\nDay after Christmas Day\n\n 
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/holiday-closure/2025-11-27/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Notice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T103000
DTSTAMP:20260616T181625
CREATED:20251117T200907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T200907Z
UID:10011495-1764495000-1764498600@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Advent Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Advent Fair is scheduled again this year as an intergenerational learning event on Sunday\, November 30 at 9:30 a.m. This Central tradition is a beautiful way to launch your Advent season with displays\, activities\, treats\, and crafts. In keeping with our theme\, Stories of Home\, we are inviting members to bring in items that capture the essential stories of home in your Advent tradition. We’ll have a large display of Nativity sets again this year and invite you to bring an item to share at a display table or to share at tables over coffee and cookies. Bring your stories\, your imaginations\, and your curiosity for sharing Advent traditions and memories\, and join us on November 30 as we begin a season of waiting for Jesus’ birth.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/advent-fair/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,CYF Formation,Featured Event
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