Worship and grow with us

Our risen Christ said “Go.” So, we go to learn, we go to serve, we go to teach, we go be people of new life. And as you go, know that God goes with you, now and always. Go, serve the world with resurrection power. Thanks be to God. Gather with this Sunday.
10:45 a.m. Worship service
11:45 a.m. Fellowship and coffee
We gather in faith that there is Enough for Everyone. In worship and community, we seek to grow in love for God and for our neighbor. We trust that we are called and transformed to create a world of abundance.

This faith community is committed to genuine, inclusive welcome. Our siblings of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions are welcomed and embraced here. And we continue our commitment to work for racial equity, firmly grounded in the belief that everyone is a beloved child of God.

Livestream from anywhere

The Feed My Starving Children volunteer team kicked it into high gear this week! Thanks to their efforts, 47 kids will have a daily meal for a year. ​

BWCA all-ages camping experience

Explore, adventure, and have fun together all in the comforts of our base camp. Activities vary and are optional including paddling, swimming, nature hikes, sauna, lake jumps, rock climbing, and relaxing. All ages are welcome, including adults without kids.

Adults 18+, $306/person
Kids 3 and under, free
Children 4-11, $246/person
Youth 12-17, $276/person
Household, cap $1,200/household

August 26-29
Connect with Pastor Arthur to learn more.

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>>> Pastor Arthur roasts marshmallows and talks about summer. Watch the video.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness trip 

Yes, you’ve guessed it by looking at that image of a canoe in a beautiful place. We’ve added an additional trip to the summer calendar. Successful trips don't just happen. We'll be planning ahead for this trip, together. 

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness  
July 17-21 
Connect with Pastor Arthur to learn more.

Summer camps and trips + West Africa service trip

The summer camps and trips schedule is ready for you to view—there's even a West Africa Pilgrimage to Liberia in the works, and all ages including adults without kids are welcome. 
​Read more and register.

Minnehaha Food Shelf donations in May

One of our New Branches community partners, Minnehaha Food Shelf, provides food for 800+ of our neighbors in South Minneapolis each week—they’ve asked for special hygiene collections each month based on community needs.

In May, we’ll collect toilet paper. Bring these items to The Commons at New Branches.

In the months ahead, we’ll be collecting:
- Diapers in sizes 3, 4, and 5, open boxes welcome, in June
- Bars of soap in July
- Menstrual products in August

Let us pray for you and those around you

Share a personal request and join us as we pray for others. We continue to pray for this faith community, its members and loved ones, and their needs, concerns, successes, and so much more. 

Do you have a prayer request? Do you feel called to pray?
Reach out to the prayer team.

Church together

"When Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church called me as senior pastor in the fall of 2020, New Branches was already blooming." The Minneapolis Synod released a story about New Branches, among the many gratitudes, joys, decisions, and challenges navigated together, it's good to see a celebration of the New Branches partnership in this way." - Pastor Sara Read the story.

Covid safety practices

There's a masking policy change for our faith community. Masks are welcome, but optional during worship—please continue to mask in all common areas.

​Lake Nokomis Lutheran is the only church that will change their masking policy starting Sunday, January 29. This applies inside the Large Sanctuary. There's no change to the common space policy—mask until you're inside the Large Sanctuary and before leaving the Large Sanctuary.

Accessibility, opportunities, and Listen Everywhere

Handicap accessibility, Listen Everywhere app for hearing assistance, elevators, first aid stations, childcare upon request, volunteer opportunities, and a library are all here for you to use. Inquire to learn more.

​>>> Watch the Listen Everywhere instructional video.
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