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DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
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SUMMARY:Open Budget Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for the Annual Meeting\, the Open Budget meeting will be held on Sunday\, January 25 at 11:45 a.m. We will gather in the Fireside Room to review and walk through the detailed version of the proposed 2026 budget. This is the meeting for specific questions and conversation\, rather than at the Annual Meeting.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/open-budget-meeting/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Notice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20250905T220142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T220142Z
UID:10011009-1769938200-1769947200@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/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Notice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20251203T192555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T192555Z
UID:10011723-1769946300-1769950800@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Constitution Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The last review and update of the church constitution was in 2017. The ELCA updated the model constitution for local congregations at the national assembly last summer. It is the perfect time for an update of our constitution. The updated constitution will be available by January 8 on the church website for you to review in advance of the Annual Meeting. There will also be an open constitution meeting for all interested on Sunday\, February 1\, at 11:45 a.m. in the Fireside Room. At this meeting\, we will go over the specific updates and answer questions in advance of the Annual Meeting.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/constitution-open-meeting/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Notice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260102T201000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205935Z
UID:10012633-1770462000-1770465600@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Funeral for Paul Weiblen
DESCRIPTION:Visitation: 10 a.m.\nService: 11 a.m.\nReception: noon \nJoin Online \nRead the Obituary \n  \n 
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/funeral-for-paul-weiblen/
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:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20251203T192939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T192939Z
UID:10011724-1770552000-1770557400@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the annual celebration of ministry and mission on Sunday\, February 8 at noon. We will gather for the community meal; the Annual Meeting will follow around noon. We meet for ministry reports\, hear the update on the Casavant organ project\, review finances\, approve the 2026 budget\, elect leaders\, approve updates to the constitution\, and give thanks for stories of our home in God and God’s home in us. The meeting will be livestreamed\, and you will have the option to call in or email questions during the meeting. \nJoin the Livestream
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Notice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20250416T200901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T180311Z
UID:10003403-1770903000-1770908400@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/2026-02-12/
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:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20250815T170829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T174351Z
UID:10013209-1771156800-1771162200@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/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Empowering-Conversations.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260314T160713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T162517Z
UID:10013797-1771156800-1771162200@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. \nApril Empowering Conversations\nIn April’s Empowering Conversations\, the Rev. Jim Antal\, author of Climate Church\, Climate World\, will join us via Zoom for a conversation about our call as churches to tend to the needs of climate change. Come and hear his prophetic voice on what we need to be doing now to protect our planet in the future.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/empowering-conversations-2/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Empowering-Conversations.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260206T174242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T174242Z
UID:10013208-1771167600-1771173000@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Downtowners Social
DESCRIPTION:The Invitation\, Connection\, and Communication Task Force is sponsoring a social gathering for all members and friends of Central who live downtown. If you consider yourself a downtowner\, you are invited to this social gathering on Sunday\, February 15. We will gather for an hour or so to connect names and faces\, and to share hopes and concerns about life downtown. If you have any questions or are interested in attending\, please email Pastor Peter.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/downtowners-social/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260210T155728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T155728Z
UID:10013284-1771416000-1771419600@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Worship
DESCRIPTION:The 40-day season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Our shared Lenten journey to the cross and empty tomb will be guided by the theme “Common Elements of Home.” We will pause to reflect on the Sacraments in the season of Lent and enter some of the remarkable lessons in the Gospel of John. On Ash Wednesday\, you are invited to worship at noon\, followed by a soup and salad luncheon\, or at 7 p.m.\, where the Central Choir will join us. Both services include imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. Both services willbe livestreamed. \nJoin Livestream \n 
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/ash-wednesday-worship/2026-02-18/1/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260210T155728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T155728Z
UID:10013285-1771441200-1771444800@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Worship
DESCRIPTION:The 40-day season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Our shared Lenten journey to the cross and empty tomb will be guided by the theme “Common Elements of Home.” We will pause to reflect on the Sacraments in the season of Lent and enter some of the remarkable lessons in the Gospel of John. On Ash Wednesday\, you are invited to worship at noon\, followed by a soup and salad luncheon\, or at 7 p.m.\, where the Central Choir will join us. Both services include imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. Both services willbe livestreamed. \nJoin Livestream \n 
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/ash-wednesday-worship/2026-02-18/2/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T164500
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260113T222127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T222127Z
UID:10012927-1771772400-1771778700@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Voices United Choir Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a memorable afternoon of choral music at Central Lutheran Church. This special concert brings together singers from across the Midwest\, featuring the St. Michael–Albertville High School Concert Choir\, the internationally renowned Twin Cities–based professional ensemble Cantus\, and the acclaimed Iowa State Singers.\n\nThis collaborative performance celebrates the power of choral music to connect generations of singers\, blending the artistry of professional musicians with the passion and dedication of student performers. The program will showcase a wide range of repertoire\, highlighting expressive storytelling\, musical excellence\, and the shared joy of communal singing. Audiences can expect an inspiring musical experience that reflects both artistic mastery and the vibrant future of choral music. This concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/voices-united-choir-concert/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Special Music Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Voices-United-Concert.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T133000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260210T162154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T162154Z
UID:10013286-1772020800-1772026200@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Midweek Worship and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the journey of Lent will be guided by the theme “Common Elements of Home.” Expanding on this year’s program theme\, “Stories of Home\,” we will be grounded in Martin Luther’s reflections on the Sacraments from the Small Catechism. We will also reflect on the ways we understand the common elements of home during the Lenten midweek worship at noon\, which is followed by a soup-and-salad lunch. \nThis service begins at noon and is 30-40 minutes\, followed by lunch. It will be livestreamed. \nJoin the Livestream
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/lenten-midweek-worship-and-lunch/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Food,Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lent-Midweek-Worship.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260206T181242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162153Z
UID:10013279-1772042400-1772046000@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:“Common Elements of Home in the Sacraments”\nLent begins on Ash Wednesday\, February 18. Our Lenten worship series and Wednesday Bible Study will be grounded in Essentials of Home in the Sacraments. Join us on Wednesdays beginning February 25 for good conversations and deep learning about our Lutheran understanding of Baptism\, Communion\, and Confession. \nJoin on Zoom \nStudy Guide
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/lenten-bible-study/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lenten-Bible-Study-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20250905T220142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T220142Z
UID:10011010-1772357400-1772366400@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/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Notice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Realm-Database-Support.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260306T191332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T201202Z
UID:10013715-1772357400-1772366400@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-2/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Notice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Realm-Database-Support.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T133000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260210T162154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T162154Z
UID:10013287-1772625600-1772631000@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Midweek Worship and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the journey of Lent will be guided by the theme “Common Elements of Home.” Expanding on this year’s program theme\, “Stories of Home\,” we will be grounded in Martin Luther’s reflections on the Sacraments from the Small Catechism. We will also reflect on the ways we understand the common elements of home during the Lenten midweek worship at noon\, which is followed by a soup-and-salad lunch. \nThis service begins at noon and is 30-40 minutes\, followed by lunch. It will be livestreamed. \nJoin the Livestream
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/lenten-midweek-worship-and-lunch/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Food,Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lent-Midweek-Worship.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260206T181242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162153Z
UID:10013280-1772647200-1772650800@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:“Common Elements of Home in the Sacraments”\nLent begins on Ash Wednesday\, February 18. Our Lenten worship series and Wednesday Bible Study will be grounded in Essentials of Home in the Sacraments. Join us on Wednesdays beginning February 25 for good conversations and deep learning about our Lutheran understanding of Baptism\, Communion\, and Confession. \nJoin on Zoom \nStudy Guide
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/lenten-bible-study/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lenten-Bible-Study-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T184500
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260224T185950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T185950Z
UID:10013694-1772905500-1772909100@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Candlelight Vigil
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a candlelight vigil for lament and healing. We will gather at the baptismal font for a short time of prayer\, lament\, and hope\, as well as singing and candle lighting. We will then go out to the north plaza to let our lights shine\, enjoy social time\, and care for one another. These past months have been a lot\, with many emotions and challenges. Come for a time to name the challenges\, return to the hopeful promise of baptism\, and give thanks that God’s home with us.
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/candlelight-vigil/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Candlelight-Vigil.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260305T185853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T185853Z
UID:10013714-1773140400-1773144000@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Funeral for Mariel Wolter
DESCRIPTION:Visitation: 10 a.m.\nService: 11 a.m.\nReception: noon \nJoin Online \nRead the Obituary \n  \n 
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/funeral-for-mariel-wolter/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Life Passages
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Marial-wolter.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260216T154624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T162218Z
UID:10013567-1773217800-1773244800@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Homeless Day on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:Speak up for housing justice at the State Capitol! Join advocates from Align and Street Voices of Change for the annual Day on the Hill sponsored by the MN Coalition for the Homeless. Hear testimonies from people who have lived the experience of homelessness\, meet with your state legislators\, and attend committee hearings on bills that seek to address the housing crisis in our state. \nPlease join us at Central Lutheran Church to begin our day of Advocacy. \n8:30 AM           Continental Breakfast in Central’s Great Room \n9:00 AM           Program provided by the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless \n*This will be pre-recorded and projected in the Great Room. It will spotlight policy priorities\, feature inspiring speakers\, and offer guidance on how to effectively engage with lawmakers. \n10:00 AM        Board a bus taking us to the MN State Capital in St. Paul for in-person visits with constituent Legislators  \n*Please register for visits below. Due date to sign up for legislator meetings is Feb. 26th\, 2026 \n4:00 PM           Board the bus to return to Central Lutheran Church \nRegister for Legislator Visits \nSign Up to Ride the Bus
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/homeless-day-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Hosted Events (onsite),Partner Event (offsite)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Homeless-Day-on-the-Hill.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260210T162154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T162154Z
UID:10013288-1773230400-1773235800@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Midweek Worship and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the journey of Lent will be guided by the theme “Common Elements of Home.” Expanding on this year’s program theme\, “Stories of Home\,” we will be grounded in Martin Luther’s reflections on the Sacraments from the Small Catechism. We will also reflect on the ways we understand the common elements of home during the Lenten midweek worship at noon\, which is followed by a soup-and-salad lunch. \nThis service begins at noon and is 30-40 minutes\, followed by lunch. It will be livestreamed. \nJoin the Livestream
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/lenten-midweek-worship-and-lunch/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Food,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260206T181242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162153Z
UID:10013281-1773252000-1773255600@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:“Common Elements of Home in the Sacraments”\nLent begins on Ash Wednesday\, February 18. Our Lenten worship series and Wednesday Bible Study will be grounded in Essentials of Home in the Sacraments. Join us on Wednesdays beginning February 25 for good conversations and deep learning about our Lutheran understanding of Baptism\, Communion\, and Confession. \nJoin on Zoom \nStudy Guide
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/lenten-bible-study/2026-03-11/
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:20260312T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20250416T200901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T180311Z
UID:10003404-1773322200-1773327600@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/2026-03-12/
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:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260216T161547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T161547Z
UID:10013575-1773478800-1773500400@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the annual Lenten Prayer Retreat. This year\, the retreat will be grounded in a series of videos by current leaders in contemplative prayer\, like Richard Rohr. Pastors Peter and Kathie will lead contemplative prayer moments\, and there will also be time set aside for your own prayer time. Email Pastor Peter with questions. The cost of the retreat is $25\, and you can sign up now on Realm or at the Welcome Desk! \nSign Up to Join
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/lenten-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260314T155756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T155756Z
UID:10013782-1773532800-1773619199@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Winter Weather Closure 3/15
DESCRIPTION:The incoming winter storm will affect worship and activities on Sunday. Here is the plan for the coming snow: Saturday\, 5 p.m. worship will proceed as normal\, with both in-person and online worship. SUNDAY\, THE BUILDING WILL BE CLOSED. WORSHIP WILL BE ONLINE ONLY. \nAdditionally\, all Sunday meetings\, activities\, formation\, etc. are cancelled. For more information\, you can read Pastor Peter’s letter: \nRead Pastor Peter’s Letter
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/winter-weather-closure-3-15/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Notice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260317
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260315T225355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T225355Z
UID:10013803-1773619200-1773705599@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Winter Weather Closure 3/16
DESCRIPTION:The incoming winter storm will affect worship and activities on Monday. \nFollowing our policy to close when Minneapolis Public Schools closes\, all Monday activities at Central are canceled and the building will be closed. \n 
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/winter-weather-closure-3-16/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Notice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T133000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260210T162154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T162154Z
UID:10013289-1773835200-1773840600@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Midweek Worship and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the journey of Lent will be guided by the theme “Common Elements of Home.” Expanding on this year’s program theme\, “Stories of Home\,” we will be grounded in Martin Luther’s reflections on the Sacraments from the Small Catechism. We will also reflect on the ways we understand the common elements of home during the Lenten midweek worship at noon\, which is followed by a soup-and-salad lunch. \nThis service begins at noon and is 30-40 minutes\, followed by lunch. It will be livestreamed. \nJoin the Livestream
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/lenten-midweek-worship-and-lunch/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Food,Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lent-Midweek-Worship.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260206T181242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162153Z
UID:10013282-1773856800-1773860400@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:“Common Elements of Home in the Sacraments”\nLent begins on Ash Wednesday\, February 18. Our Lenten worship series and Wednesday Bible Study will be grounded in Essentials of Home in the Sacraments. Join us on Wednesdays beginning February 25 for good conversations and deep learning about our Lutheran understanding of Baptism\, Communion\, and Confession. \nJoin on Zoom \nStudy Guide
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/lenten-bible-study/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Featured Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralmpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lenten-Bible-Study-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T062828
CREATED:20260313T210957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T210957Z
UID:10013781-1774350000-1774353600@www.centralmpls.org
SUMMARY:Funeral for Martha Rasmussen
DESCRIPTION:Visitation: 10 a.m.\nService: 11 a.m.\nReception: noon \nJoin Online
URL:https://www.centralmpls.org/event/funeral-for-martha-rasmussen/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Life Passages
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