Events Calendar
Events
Calendar of Events
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4 events,
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On Palm Sunday, we will gather for an Intergenerational Learning event to build Bible story dioramas with Peeps. 
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… |
9 events,
This nurse-led drop-in center is focused on meeting people where they are to respond to any expressed felt need of those who visit, especially as it pertains to health. 
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
Monday’s worship service is grounded in community and followed by a community meal. Each week of the month, worship has its own flavor, from testimony times and healing services to confession and forgiveness and Holy Communion. Music is led by members of the worshipping community. The Pastor for Community generally leads worship, though some weeks… 
Pastor Melissa leads this weekly conversation, drawing from the Ignatian Spirituality Project and the ways it opens us all. 
The program supports individuals and families by providing rental assistance in a time of short-term financial crisis. 
StreetSong draws on the experiences, hopes, and aspirations of its members to produce a choral experience promoting personal fulfillment and the development of community.
StreetSong draws on the experiences, hopes, and aspirations of its members to produce a choral experience promoting personal fulfillment and the development of community.
StreetSong draws on the experiences, hopes, and aspirations of its members to produce a choral experience promoting personal fulfillment and the development of community. |
1 event, |
2 events,
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The program supports individuals and families by providing rental assistance in a time of short-term financial crisis. |
6 events,
These meetings are places where people invest in and empower each other to build a loving community.
This nurse-led drop-in center is focused on meeting people where they are to respond to any expressed felt need of those who visit, especially as it pertains to health.
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
Join us for Maundy Thursday worship. Noon service of Holy Communion; 7 p.m. service with foot/hand washing and Holy Communion.
Join us for Maundy Thursday worship. Noon service of Holy Communion; 7 p.m. service with foot/hand washing and Holy Communion. |
3 events,
Join us for Good Friday worship. The noon service will include Ian Snyder on violin. The 7 p.m. service will be led by the quartet.
Join us for Good Friday worship. The noon service will include Ian Snyder on violin. The 7 p.m. service will be led by the quartet. |
2 events,
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Join us at 5 p.m. for a service of light, readings, and Holy Baptism and Communion. Fellowship time will follow. |
2 events,
Join Central for Easter Sunday as we celebrate the risen Lord! There will be festival worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with a light continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m.
Join Central for Easter Sunday as we celebrate the risen Lord! There will be festival worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with a light continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. |
2 events,
The Restoration Center (including Free Store) will be closed Monday, April 6, through Thursday, April 9. We will reopen on Monday, April 13. |
7 events,
Led by the Global Mission Team, Central Lutheran has been deeply involved in global mission for its entire 100+ years of ministry. The ELCA’s vision of accompaniment is the foundation for today’s global mission work. Meeting Room: on Zoom 
The Personnel Committee serves as an advisor to the lead pastors who serve as the head of staff. 
The Fine Arts Ministry Team is meeting! This group organizes, plans, and displays unique art shows at Central. 
This group is meant for anyone experiencing loss of any kind, whether it be health, a job, a close friend, a pet, housing, etc. 
The Generosity Team meets with Pastor Peter to plan for generosity opportunities throughout the year. Meeting Location: Zoom |
3 events,
Led by the Global Mission Team, Central Lutheran has been deeply involved in global mission for its entire 100+ years of ministry. The ELCA’s vision of accompaniment is the foundation for today’s global mission work. Meeting Room: on Zoom |
3 events,
The Fiscal and Property Committee manages the assigned budget lines related to property and advises the Congregation Council, as requested, on fiscal and property issues, decisions, and policies. The Director of Finance and the Treasurer of the congregation serve in an advisory capacity to the Fiscal and Property Committee on fiscal and property issues, decisions,… 
The Central Book Club, led by volunteers, is a space for guided conversations about books chosen by the group. We look toward faith and life in everything we read, across a variety of genres. |
2 events, |
1 event,
Saturday evening worship is a contemplative communion service. Whichever pastor is preaching on Sunday, preaches and leads worship on Saturday night. The service is guided by a contemplative sense: a slower pace, room for silence, and a simpler service order. The altar is on the main floor, and much of the music is led from… |
8 events,
The 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship is an intimate “First Light” service with Holy Communion. It features hymns and the Word, musically enriched by vocal soloists. It is a full communion service led by the Casavant organ or the piano. One of the pastors preaches, and another presides for worship and communion. A member of the… 
The 2025-26 program year Adult Forums will be grounded in conversations that align with Stories of Home.
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We’ll gather to celebrate six decades of wilderness faith formation, swap stories, and share what’s ahead - including Central youth’s upcoming summer adventure. 
Pat Hansen will be at the Welcome Desk this Sunday (and every first Sunday of the month) to help you update your profile.
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.…
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. 
The Central Cares for Creation Team works hard to help the congregation be as eco-friendly as possible, to educate the congregation about eco-issues, and to identify areas for the church to engage in advocacy around climate justice. Meeting Room: Nativity 
Pastor Peter leads this prayer gathering grounded in various contemplative prayer practices. Each month a practice is introduced and then experienced. |
6 events,
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This nurse-led drop-in center is focused on meeting people where they are to respond to any expressed felt need of those who visit, especially as it pertains to health.
Monday’s worship service is grounded in community and followed by a community meal. Each week of the month, worship has its own flavor, from testimony times and healing services to confession and forgiveness and Holy Communion. Music is led by members of the worshipping community. The Pastor for Community generally leads worship, though some weeks…
Pastor Melissa leads this weekly conversation, drawing from the Ignatian Spirituality Project and the ways it opens us all.
The program supports individuals and families by providing rental assistance in a time of short-term financial crisis. |
2 events,
This group is meant for anyone experiencing loss of any kind, whether it be health, a job, a close friend, a pet, housing, etc. |
5 events,
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The program supports individuals and families by providing rental assistance in a time of short-term financial crisis. 
The prayer shawl knitters meet monthly for prayer, fellowship, and knitting. Meeting Location: Lower Narthex 
You're invited on Wednesdays beginning April 15 for good conversations and deep learning as we look at the women, the disciples, and the community. Study Guide and Zoom link are available here. 
We are planning to meet on the 3rd Wednesday night of each month to learn about and discuss the church’s role in our young people's lives. |
5 events,
These meetings are places where people invest in and empower each other to build a loving community.
This nurse-led drop-in center is focused on meeting people where they are to respond to any expressed felt need of those who visit, especially as it pertains to health.
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Join us for a drive to the Minnesota Heritage Center in Bloomington where we will meet 107-year-old Ernestine in "Birthday Candles." |
1 event, |
3 events,
Recycle your old electronics and cords and by shredding any paper documents you no longer need.
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The memorial service for Phil and Eve Overby will be held at Central at 11 a.m.
Saturday evening worship is a contemplative communion service. Whichever pastor is preaching on Sunday, preaches and leads worship on Saturday night. The service is guided by a contemplative sense: a slower pace, room for silence, and a simpler service order. The altar is on the main floor, and much of the music is led from… |
6 events,
The 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship is an intimate “First Light” service with Holy Communion. It features hymns and the Word, musically enriched by vocal soloists. It is a full communion service led by the Casavant organ or the piano. One of the pastors preaches, and another presides for worship and communion. A member of the…
The 2025-26 program year Adult Forums will be grounded in conversations that align with Stories of Home.
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.…
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. 
Empowering Conversations occurs on the third Sunday of the month, following the community meal. |
7 events,
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This nurse-led drop-in center is focused on meeting people where they are to respond to any expressed felt need of those who visit, especially as it pertains to health.
Monday’s worship service is grounded in community and followed by a community meal. Each week of the month, worship has its own flavor, from testimony times and healing services to confession and forgiveness and Holy Communion. Music is led by members of the worshipping community. The Pastor for Community generally leads worship, though some weeks…
Pastor Melissa leads this weekly conversation, drawing from the Ignatian Spirituality Project and the ways it opens us all.
The program supports individuals and families by providing rental assistance in a time of short-term financial crisis. |
4 events,
The Executive Committee is an elected team of four members: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The Executive Committee meets in advance of the council to plan the meeting agenda and gather the work of other committees, teams, and task forces that will need council affirmation and support. Meeting Location: Zoom 
Central operates a Mobile Free Store on the third Tuesday of each month. The Mobile Free Store is located at 651 Nicollet Mall. Location: 651 Nicollet Ave.
This group is meant for anyone experiencing loss of any kind, whether it be health, a job, a close friend, a pet, housing, etc. |
4 events,
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The program supports individuals and families by providing rental assistance in a time of short-term financial crisis. 
We gather with a warm cup of coffee or tea and support each other, in whatever state of grief we find ourselves in. All are welcome.
You're invited on Wednesdays beginning April 15 for good conversations and deep learning as we look at the women, the disciples, and the community. Study Guide and Zoom link are available here. |
5 events,
These meetings are places where people invest in and empower each other to build a loving community.
This nurse-led drop-in center is focused on meeting people where they are to respond to any expressed felt need of those who visit, especially as it pertains to health.
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
1 event, |
2 events,
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The celebration of life for Marlene White will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Central Lutheran.
Saturday evening worship is a contemplative communion service. Whichever pastor is preaching on Sunday, preaches and leads worship on Saturday night. The service is guided by a contemplative sense: a slower pace, room for silence, and a simpler service order. The altar is on the main floor, and much of the music is led from… |
5 events,
The 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship is an intimate “First Light” service with Holy Communion. It features hymns and the Word, musically enriched by vocal soloists. It is a full communion service led by the Casavant organ or the piano. One of the pastors preaches, and another presides for worship and communion. A member of the…
The 2025-26 program year Adult Forums will be grounded in conversations that align with Stories of Home.
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.… 
The Align Central Team helps communicate our advocacy invitations to the rest of the congregation. Folks with lived experience of homelessness know what’s best for them and their experience, so the Central Align team is an ally to them in systems change. This team responds and takes action where they are invited, when it comes…
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. |
7 events,
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This nurse-led drop-in center is focused on meeting people where they are to respond to any expressed felt need of those who visit, especially as it pertains to health.
Monday’s worship service is grounded in community and followed by a community meal. Each week of the month, worship has its own flavor, from testimony times and healing services to confession and forgiveness and Holy Communion. Music is led by members of the worshipping community. The Pastor for Community generally leads worship, though some weeks…
Pastor Melissa leads this weekly conversation, drawing from the Ignatian Spirituality Project and the ways it opens us all.
The program supports individuals and families by providing rental assistance in a time of short-term financial crisis.
StreetSong draws on the experiences, hopes, and aspirations of its members to produce a choral experience promoting personal fulfillment and the development of community. |
3 events,
The Congregation Council is the leadership team that provides the monthly guidance and long-range planning vision in the life of the congregation. In addition to the ten elected members, the pastors also serve on the council.
This group is meant for anyone experiencing loss of any kind, whether it be health, a job, a close friend, a pet, housing, etc. |
5 events,
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The program supports individuals and families by providing rental assistance in a time of short-term financial crisis. 
The Central Lutheran Church Bell Choir performs a variety of handbell music throughout the program year.
You're invited on Wednesdays beginning April 15 for good conversations and deep learning as we look at the women, the disciples, and the community. Study Guide and Zoom link are available here. 
The Central Choir sings at the 10:30 a.m. worship service September – May and for all major church festivals. |
4 events,
These meetings are places where people invest in and empower each other to build a loving community.
The Free Store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This nurse-led drop-in center is focused on meeting people where they are to respond to any expressed felt need of those who visit, especially as it pertains to health. |
1 event, |
3 events,
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In the turning of the season, we rise—rooted in memory, reaching toward the future. This program bursts forth in song, celebrating the sacred bonds of community.
Saturday evening worship is a contemplative communion service. Whichever pastor is preaching on Sunday, preaches and leads worship on Saturday night. The service is guided by a contemplative sense: a slower pace, room for silence, and a simpler service order. The altar is on the main floor, and much of the music is led from…
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In preparation for Confirmation Sunday on May 3, confirmands will gather for a meal and rehearsal. |
