Worship with us: Love never ends
Ruth is a love story, but not necessarily that kind of love story. Ruth experiences love in all forms. We’re going to read the story of Ruth alongside the story of God’s love as heard in 1 Corinthians 13. “Love is patient, love is kind…love never ends.” This familiar passage wasn’t written for weddings and it’s not a description of romantic love. It was written to show you the many lengths God’s sacrificial love in Jesus will go to remind you how deeply loved you are.
9 a.m. Sunday Worship
We'd love to see you in person on Sunday. There's enough for everyone here. We celebrate Holy Communion each Sunday—individually-packaged cups are gluten free. You're able to livestream from wherever you are. Grab a cracker/bread and water/juice/wine for your meal.
After in person worship, stay for fellowship, coffee, and treats in The Commons and Common Ground Cafe--10-11 a.m.
After in person worship, stay for fellowship, coffee, and treats in The Commons and Common Ground Cafe--10-11 a.m.
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Accessibility and opportunities
Handicap accessibility, elevators, first aid stations, childcare upon request, volunteer opportunities, and a library are all here for you to use. Inquire to learn more.
Youth led worship: Erica's Farewell Celebration
Kids and youth, you're invited to help lead worship with Deacon Erica during her Farewell Celebration. Sign up for one of these awesome opportunities.
Sunday, August 21
9 a.m. Worship begins
8:30 a.m. Kids and youth arrive
Congregation members, come and help us celebrate with Erica. We've heard rumors of a special picnic and artwork signing opportunities during this celebration.
Deacon Erica informed us of her plan to leave her position at Lake Nokomis Lutheran. Read a letter from Deacon Erica. Read a letter from Kathryn and Pastor Sara about what's next for Lake Nokomis Lutheran.
Sunday, August 21
9 a.m. Worship begins
8:30 a.m. Kids and youth arrive
Congregation members, come and help us celebrate with Erica. We've heard rumors of a special picnic and artwork signing opportunities during this celebration.
Deacon Erica informed us of her plan to leave her position at Lake Nokomis Lutheran. Read a letter from Deacon Erica. Read a letter from Kathryn and Pastor Sara about what's next for Lake Nokomis Lutheran.
Summer lock-in this August 19-20
Youth grades 6-12 are invited. There will be games, fellowship, pizza, small groups, worship, a movie, and commando—favorite middle of the night game. RSVP for this event.
New Branches Community invitation
Saturday, August 20
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Come when you're able.
Volunteers from all three churches are invited and welcome to sign up.
Let us know you're coming.
The New Branches Family Room is on the top of our minds with fall programming just around the corner. We have a lot to do in just six hours—there will be cleaning, sorting, recycling, donations, carpet cleaning, repairs, etc.
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Come when you're able.
Volunteers from all three churches are invited and welcome to sign up.
Let us know you're coming.
The New Branches Family Room is on the top of our minds with fall programming just around the corner. We have a lot to do in just six hours—there will be cleaning, sorting, recycling, donations, carpet cleaning, repairs, etc.
New Branches information desk volunteers
The New Branches community is looking for volunteers to help at the information desk each week. Volunteers from all three churches are invited and welcome to sign up.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
2- and 4-hour shifts available
Responsibilities for this role include welcoming and orienting visitors to the building, answering phone calls, light office duties, securing the building, and paying attention to building appearance and maintenance needs.
No experience needed.
All volunteers will be trained.
Sign up to volunteer.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
2- and 4-hour shifts available
Responsibilities for this role include welcoming and orienting visitors to the building, answering phone calls, light office duties, securing the building, and paying attention to building appearance and maintenance needs.
No experience needed.
All volunteers will be trained.
Sign up to volunteer.
Three congregations. One home.
Our church has formed an innovative building partnership with Living Table United Church of Christ and Spirit of St. Stephen’s Catholic Community called New Branches. newbranchesmn.org The three faith communities share the renovated building and worship spaces—while retaining our individual faith identities.
We imagine being able to do more together than we ever could separately. Learn more.
We imagine being able to do more together than we ever could separately. Learn more.
Covid safety practices
There are members of all three churches who have compromised immune systems.
Thank you for wearing a mask on Sundays to keep everyone safe.
During the coffee and treat hour in The Commons, we ask that you pull your mask back up between sips and bites.
Limited exceptions do apply if you enter New Branches Monday-Saturday. We ask that you ask those around you, or your specific group, about their comfort levels with masks in mind.
Thank you for wearing a mask on Sundays to keep everyone safe.
During the coffee and treat hour in The Commons, we ask that you pull your mask back up between sips and bites.
Limited exceptions do apply if you enter New Branches Monday-Saturday. We ask that you ask those around you, or your specific group, about their comfort levels with masks in mind.
