Alida Lutheran Church will hold their Fall Auction on Saturday, October 5 at 7:00 PM. Auction item categories include “fancy work”, baked goods, crafts, produce, and plenty of other miscellaneous items. There will be free pie à la mode and coffee to follow. Everyone is welcome! Alida Lutheran Church is located at 26066 Mallard Grade Trail near Shevlin, MN. For questions, contact LaVonne Patterson at 218-657-2433.

St. Jude’s Catholic Church of Thompson will be holding their Fall Supper on Sunday, October 8th from noon to 5pm at the church. They will be serving turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, buns, and pumpkin dessert.

ELCA Congregations Lend Their Hands In Service to Their Communities
Grand Forks, North Dakota (ELCA) — The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
congregations in the Grand Forks County are providing an opportunity to participate in “God’s
work. Our hands,” on Wednesday, October 9 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Grand Forks Town Square.
Members of Augustana, Calvary, Christus Rex, Evanger, Northwood, Sharon, St. Mark’s, St.
Matthew’s, University, United, Walle, and Washington Lutheran congregations in Grand Forks
County are proud to be hosting an event with three projects in mind:
● A nonperishable food and personal hygiene collection that will benefit St. Joe’s Food
Pantry
● Making school supply kits that will be donated to Lutheran World Relief for distribution
● Writing thank you notes that will be delivered to first responders and healthcare workers.
“This day of service is so important to visibly demonstrate the unseen work that congregations
do all year round,” said Pr. Jared Carson, of Calvary Lutheran Church.
“We love Grand Forks and the people here. We are so excited to welcome members, friends,
and neighbors to participate in this event, which will make a positive impact in the greater Grand
Forks community, “ said Pr. Jo Gast, Augustana Lutheran Church.
About Calvary Lutheran Church
Calvary Lutheran Church doors opened for worship in November 1953. Since then we have
been called by God to welcome everyone in all walks of life. No matter where you are in your
spiritual faith, there is a place for you within these walls.
About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 3 million
members in more than 8,700 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean
region. Known as the church of “God’s work. Our hands.,” the ELCA emphasizes the saving
grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The
ELCA’s roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.

The High Cost of Free Love with Speaker Pam Stenzel, presented by Northwoods Pregnancy Center. Topic: Sexual Integrity–Making the best choice to save sex for marriage. 7-12th Graders are invited to Bemidji Covenant Church (5404 Hart Ln NW) on Wednesday November 9 from 6-7:30 PM. For questions, call Becca or Steph at 218-444-3035. Parents, youth leaders, and teachers are welcome! Groups of over 20 please RSVP.

Support to overcome hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Faith-based. Second floor.

“Face-to-Face Marriage weekend” a ministry of “The Family Collective”.

Neal & Diane Arnold, creators of “The Family Collective” will facilitate their “Face-to-Face Marriage weekend” on Friday Oct. 11th beginning at 5:30pm and all day Saturday October 12th, at Abide Church in Park Rapids, MN.

This conference is being provided at no cost.

During this conference, couples are taught to express deep, underlying emotions from a place of authentic vulnerability and learn how to ask for their own needs to be met.

Together couples understand how to be emotionally available, empathetic, and engaged with each other.

Face-to-Face Marriage Weekends provide emotional language as well as relational skills for a healthy connection between partners.

Couples can register for this free event at: www.abideparkrapids.com

Trinity Lutheran Church Lake George( 37115 U.S. Hwy 71) is hosting a Lutefisk Supper on Saturday, October 12, 2024! Serving begins at 4:00 pm. $20 adults / $10 kids for all you can eat! Tickets available at the door.

Menu: Lutefisk, homemade fresh lefse, potatoes, meatballs with gravy, veggies, apple & pumpkin pie. Musical entertainment by Kent Dudley.

“Face-to-Face Marriage weekend” a ministry of “The Family Collective”.

Neal & Diane Arnold, creators of “The Family Collective” will facilitate their “Face-to-Face Marriage weekend” on Friday Oct. 11th beginning at 5:30pm and all day Saturday October 12th, at Abide Church in Park Rapids, MN.

This conference is being provided at no cost.

During this conference, couples are taught to express deep, underlying emotions from a place of authentic vulnerability and learn how to ask for their own needs to be met.

Together couples understand how to be emotionally available, empathetic, and engaged with each other.

Face-to-Face Marriage Weekends provide emotional language as well as relational skills for a healthy connection between partners.

Couples can register for this free event at: www.abideparkrapids.com