The Sanctuary Improvement Task Force met on January 9, 2012, to discuss the on-going improvement project.  The first phase of the project was completed in October, and consisted of angling the pews and moving the baptismal font to maximize our space and enhance the welcoming feel of our sanctuary.  The task force is now ready to consider components of the second phase of improvements.

At the annual meeting, the congregation prioritized improving the insulation in the sanctuary in order to practice responsible stewardship of our financial and natural resources.

For it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. - 2 Corinthians 4:6

Sisters and brothers in Christ, grace and peace in this Season of Light!

The Season of Epiphany is upon us – the season of wondering and marvelling and revelling in the light of Christ as it goes from us – from the stable in which it was born – out into the world: beyond us, into our homes and schools and workplaces and communities. As the winter days slowly begin to lengthen, as the earth turns back toward the sun (for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere), we celebrate the bright light of Christ bursting out into the world – no longer contained in some distant, unknown realm, no longer contained in one small manger, no longer contained at all – just out and about and shining throughout the world.

LSS Senior Nutrition Program-Hubbard County

The focus of the Senior Nutrition program is “to assist Minnesota’s older adults to remain healthy, active and live independent lives.”  The Program has several ways of providing meals for seniors:  Congregate meals at a senior center, “Meals on Wheels” for seniors who have a difficult time getting to a congregate meal site, and the “Diner’s Club” program which offers books of tickets for meals at local cafes and restaurants that have set up a special menu for the seniors. 1/3 of the funding for this program comes from State and federal government, 1/3 from customer donations, and the remaining 1/3 from fundraising, grants and donations from individuals and businesses.