Events List
7 events found.
Week of Events
Restoration Center Closed
The Restoration Center (including Free Store) will be closed Monday, April 6, through Thursday, April 9. We will reopen on Monday, April 13.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
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February 15, 2026 -Worship
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February 15, 2026 -Adult Forum
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February 15, 2026 -Worship
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February 15, 2026 -Sunday Community Meal
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February 15, 2026 -Empowering Conversations
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February 15, 2026 -Empowering Conversations
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February 15, 2026 -Downtowners Social
Worship
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…
Adult Forum
The 2025-26 program year Adult Forums will be grounded in conversations that align with Stories of Home.
Worship
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.…
Sunday Community Meal
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
Empowering Conversations occurs on the third Sunday of the month, following the community meal.
Empowering Conversations
Empowering Conversations occurs on the third Sunday of the month, following the community meal.
Downtowners Social
If you consider yourself a downtowner, you are invited to this social gathering on Sunday, February 15.
Monday, February 16, 2026
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February 16, 2026 -Restoration Center Closed (H)
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February 16, 2026 -Restoration Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
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February 16, 2026 -Fine Arts Ministry Team Work Day
Restoration Center Closed (H)
The Restoration Center (including Free Store shopping and donations) is closed for the holiday.
Restoration Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
The dedicated Restoration Center volunteers gather at Central for an appreciation lunch served by Central's staff.
Fine Arts Ministry Team Work Day
The Fine Arts Ministry Team is reorganizing the art collection and database on these "work days," each Monday and Wednesday.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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February 17, 2026 -Executive Committee
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February 17, 2026 -Staff Meeting
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February 17, 2026 -Mobile Free Store
Executive Committee
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
Mobile Free Store
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.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026 -Free Store Shopping (W)
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February 18, 2026 -Emergency Rental Assistance Intake (W)
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February 18, 2026 -Ash Wednesday Worship
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February 18, 2026 -Prayer Shawl Knitters
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February 18, 2026 -Fine Arts Ministry Team Work Day
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February 18, 2026 -Ash Wednesday Worship
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February 18, 2026 -Central Choir Rehearsal
Free Store Shopping (W)
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.
Emergency Rental Assistance Intake (W)
The program supports individuals and families by providing rental assistance in a time of short-term financial crisis.
Ash Wednesday Worship
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.
Prayer Shawl Knitters
The prayer shawl knitters meet monthly for prayer, fellowship, and knitting. Meeting Location: Lower Narthex
Fine Arts Ministry Team Work Day
The Fine Arts Ministry Team is reorganizing the art collection and database on these "work days," each Monday and Wednesday.
Ash Wednesday Worship
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.
Central Choir Rehearsal
The Central Choir sings at the 10:30 a.m. worship service September – May and for all major church festivals.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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February 19, 2026 -Street Voices of Change
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February 19, 2026 -Décor Ministry Team
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February 19, 2026 -Streets to Housing
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February 19, 2026 -Health Commons
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February 19, 2026 -Free Store Shopping (Th)
Street Voices of Change
These meetings are places where people invest in and empower each other to build a loving community.
Health Commons
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.
Free Store Shopping (Th)
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.
Friday, February 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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February 21, 2026 -Worship (Sa)
Worship (Sa)
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…