Worship with us during Advent
Sundays, 9 a.m.
Join us as we listen to the litany, light the Advent candles, and sing and pray for the people around us. He came down that we may have hope, love, joy, and peace; hallelujah forevermore. Let the light from the candles say to all that God’s hope, love, joy, and peace are coming, on earth as it already is in heaven.
There's enough for everyone at Lake Nokomis Lutheran. We celebrate Holy Communion each Sunday—the individually-packaged cups are gluten free. If you're watching on the livestream, you're welcome to join us in Holy Communion by grabbing a cracker/bread and water/juice/wine for your meal.
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A message from Pastor Arthur
Worship schedules: Advent, Christmas + New Year
- Advent Worship Services
Lighting of the Advent Candles—The Promise is Born.
December 4, 11, and 18, 9 a.m.
- Longest Night: A worship service
Wednesday December 21, 6 p.m.
Advent and Christmas seem to be all about joy. What do you do if you’re sad? On the longest night of the year, we gather in darkness to grieve, lament, and endure. Join us for a quiet service of prayer, song, and light. We’ll hold the things that hurt alongside God’s promise of hope and healing.
- Christmas Eve Worship
Saturday, December 24, 5 p.m.
Come and celebrate, the promise is born! God’s grace and love will shine among us on this most holy night. The children will lead the Christmas story, our choir will sing, we’ll join together in silent night by candlelight. - Christmas Day Worship
Sunday, December 25, 9 a.m.
We tell the story on Christmas day of how ordinary shepherds were the first to visit the Christ child. We’ll sing the familiar Christmas carols as we retell the beloved story of our savior’s birth. - Worship for the New Year
Sunday, January 1, 9 a.m.
We’ll welcome the new year and carry the promise of hope right along with us. What will the new year bring? What hopes will be realized? What disappointments will we bear? Through every high and low, we trust that God goes with us. What better way to celebrate than to give thanks to God.
Build power for home with Beacon
Let’s do justice together. Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative sets the stage for change in 2023, bringing together all collaborating faith communities.
Thursday, December 1
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
700 Snelling Ave. S., Saint Paul
Register today.
At the convening, folks will gather to:
- Learn about and celebrate the new five-year plan.
- Understand and provide input on new developments.
- Launch a new Unlock the Metro Campaign: A Campaign for Project Based Vouchers.
- Preview the plan for this upcoming legislative session as we work on Bring it Home, Minnesota and other important bills.
Thursday, December 1
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
700 Snelling Ave. S., Saint Paul
Register today.
At the convening, folks will gather to:
- Learn about and celebrate the new five-year plan.
- Understand and provide input on new developments.
- Launch a new Unlock the Metro Campaign: A Campaign for Project Based Vouchers.
- Preview the plan for this upcoming legislative session as we work on Bring it Home, Minnesota and other important bills.
Christmas Choir rehearsals each Sunday
Whether you’re three years old or 103, there’s a place for you in this year’s Christmas Choir. All ages and abilities are invited to learn and share a few simple but special songs at Christmas Eve worship. Grab coffee and a treat then let’s gather every Sunday through December 18.
Sundays
10:10 a.m.
10-minute practice
New Branches Hall
Sundays
10:10 a.m.
10-minute practice
New Branches Hall
Collection of winter items in December
All three New Branches faith communities will collect donations for neighbors in need. Some donations will go to Agate Housing + Services (Agate), formerly St. Stephen's Human Services, and some will go into car care kits assembled by Spirit kids and youth.
Buy from Agate's amazon wish list of winter essentials.
View and order from the charity wish list.
Agate's Street Outreach has urgent needs—car care kits will be important. Bring these donations to worship with you.
Buy from Agate's amazon wish list of winter essentials.
View and order from the charity wish list.
Agate's Street Outreach has urgent needs—car care kits will be important. Bring these donations to worship with you.
- Hand warmers and gloves, adult sizes large and x-large
- $5 gift cards to Target, Cub, or McDonald's
- Granola bars
- Chapstick
Christmas Caroling with New Branches
Join the second annual New Branches Christmas caroling outing. We'll walk from the church to Nokomis Square Senior Living and back—caroling along way and for the folks at Nokomis Square. If the mile long walk is a challenge, meet us at Nokomis Square. We'll end in the New Branches parking lot with hot chocolate and cookies.
Sunday, December 18
3–4:30 p.m., 1-mile walk
New Branches parking lot
This is a 3-church intergenerational event for kids, youth, and adults.
Sunday, December 18
3–4:30 p.m., 1-mile walk
New Branches parking lot
This is a 3-church intergenerational event for kids, youth, and adults.
Church together, together, and together
"When Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church called me as senior pastor in the fall of 2020, New Branches was already blooming. This week 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.
Read the story.
Meaning of the new logo
The true meaning behind the new Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church logo is based on the vision, mission, and values put forth this year by the strategic planning committee. It's all unveiled in this message.
Let’s represent the new logo--together, we can ensure it's kept strong, consistent and recognizable. Logo and design combinations and usage for Lake Nokomis Lutheran will be proudly created and approved by the communications team.
Do you have logo or branding needs? Reach out.
The logo was created by Jesse Johnson, director of communications, based on the vision, mission, and values of Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church. The video was recorded and produced by John Walsh, technology team and congregation member.
Here's the logo introduction aid and Branding + Communications guide.
Let’s represent the new logo--together, we can ensure it's kept strong, consistent and recognizable. Logo and design combinations and usage for Lake Nokomis Lutheran will be proudly created and approved by the communications team.
Do you have logo or branding needs? Reach out.
The logo was created by Jesse Johnson, director of communications, based on the vision, mission, and values of Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church. The video was recorded and produced by John Walsh, technology team and congregation member.
Here's the logo introduction aid and Branding + Communications guide.
Education for adults—all are welcome
Connect and grow in education and community opportunities—dig in and cultivate your faith. There's enough for adults of all ages. Learn more.
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.
Do you have a prayer request? Do you feel called to pray?
Reach out to the prayer team.
Covid safety practices
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.
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.
Accessibility and opportunities
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.
