Glenwood Lutheran Church (ELCA), 206 Minnesota Avenue East, Glenwood, Minn. 56334; Rev. Mark Manning, Krista Lee, associate pastor: Monday, Dec. 9 – 12 p.m. Lunch Advent devotions at church with Pastor Krista, 6 p.m. board meetings, 7 p.m. church council meeting. Tuesday, Dec. 10 – 8:30 a.m. do days quilting in dining room, 7 p.m. men’s and women’s AA in meeting room. Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 8 a.m. men’s Bible study/zone room/Zoom, 12 p.m. executive officers’ meeting/library, 1 p.m. church staff meeting in library, 6:30 p.m. mid-week Advent worship and Holden evening prayer/sanctuary, 6:30 p.m. Live radio broadcast on KMGK 107.1 FM and livestream. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 8:30 a.m. traditional advent worship service, 9:30 a.m. coffee fellowship in fellowship hall, 9:45 a.m. adult Sunday school with Pr. Mark in meeting room, adult choir practice in balcony, 11 a.m. Holy Cow children’s Christmas program (livestream on website, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and on the TV app), 5 p.m. Yahweh yoga on 3rd floor.
Worship services are also broadcast on radio and livestreamed. Tune into KMGK 107.1 FM or the church’s website for live broadcasts of worship services at 10:30 a.m. (glenwoodlutheran.com), on our Facebook page (@glenwoodlutherans), and on our YouTube Channel (/Glenwoodlutheran), these can be watched live or viewed later. Church Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Office phone number: 634-4514 (leave a message if after hours). Weather announcements and cancellations: ext. 19. Funerals or weddings this week: ext. 17.
CrossWind Lutheran Parish ELCA, Starbuck; a weekly devotional time and worship service are accessible at fronlutheran.org: Fron Lutheran Church: Tuesday, Dec. 10 – church council. Thursday, Dec. 12 – 9:30 a.m. Welca Bible study/Christmas party potluck. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 8:30 a.m. worship, 9:30 a.m. coffee, Sunday school. Immanuel Lutheran Church – Immanuel1872@hcinet.net: Thursday, Dec. 12 – 9:30 a.m. CrossWind parish women Bible study/Christmas party potluck at Fron. Saturday, Dec. 14 – 9:30 a.m. men’s Bible study at Shalom Lutheran. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 11 a.m. worship service. Indherred Lutheran Church, 17110 State Hwy. 114, Starbuck: Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 6:30 p.m. confirmation at Fron. Thursday, Dec. 12 – 9:30 a.m. Welca Bible study/Christmas party potluck at Fron. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:45 worship.
Hope Community Church, an Evangelical Free Church; Kelly Mahoney, pastor; www.hopeminnewaska.org: Sunday services: 9 a.m. worship – Starbuck (117 West 5th Street), 10:30 a.m. worship – Glenwood (Central Square, 105 2nd Ave. NE), 10:30 a.m. YouTube livestream, connect on the church website.
St. John’s Lutheran Church (LCMS), Villard; Ryan Pumphrey, reverend: Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 9 a.m. Bible study, 10 a.m. Advent-midweek. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 10:30 a.m. worship. Sunday worship services are found on Facebook: LCMS Lutheran Churches in Pope County, MN.
Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMS), Grove Lake; Rev. Ryan Pumphrey. Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 6 p.m. Advent-midweek. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 9 a.m. worship, 10 a.m. Sunday school, 6 p.m. Bible study. For more information call 320-634-6433.
Shalom Community Lutheran Church (LCMC), 111 E. 5th St., Starbuck; Michael Troen, pastor: Tuesdays – 9:30 a.m. text study at Ministry Center and Zoom, 1 p.m. prayer meeting. Saturdays – 9:30 a.m. men’s Bible study. Sundays – 8:30 a.m. worship at Ministry Center and YouTube Livestream, Bible study following worship. If you need a link and password for Zoom, please contact the Shalom Ministry Center at 320-239-3418 or email sclc@hcinet.net.
Saints by the Lake Catholic Churches, Fr. Joseph Vandeberg, Sacred Heart Church (SH) 115 N. Franklin Street, Glenwood; St. Bartholomew Church (SB) 441 Lincoln Avenue, Villard; St. John Nepomuk Church (SJN) 25890 110th Street, Lowry: Tuesday, Dec. 10 – 11 a.m. Mass (SB) and 5 p.m. Mass (SJN). Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 8:30 a.m. Mass (SH). Friday, Dec. 13 – 8:30 a.m. Mass (SH). Saturday, Dec. 14 – 4 p.m. Mass (SB) and 5:30 p.m. Mass (SH). Sunday, Dec. 15 – 8:30 a.m. Mass (SJN), 10:30 a.m. Mass (SH).
Minnewaska Lutheran Church (AFLC), Starbuck, www.minnewaskalutheran.org; Micah Klemme, pastor: Tuesday, Dec. 10- 7 a.m. men’s discipleship breakfast Bible study, 9 a.m. quilting group meets at church, 4:30 p.m. Deacon meeting, 5 p.m. church council meeting. Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 1 p.m. Bible study at church, 7 p.m. Bible study at church. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 9 a.m. morning worship, 10 a.m. coffee fellowship, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school and confirmation. Tuesday, Dec. 17 – 7 a.m. men’s discipleship breakfast Bible study, 10 a.m. Bible Study at Glenwood Estates. A livestream of our Sunday morning service is on our YouTube channel or our website.
Lowry Community Covenant Church, Lowry; Andy League, pastor; aleague@gmail.com, 320-283-5416: Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 7 p.m. annual meeting. Saturday, Dec. 14 – 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Christmas at the Parsonage. Bring a salad or dessert to share if you wish. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 9:45 a.m. Sunday school for all ages, 11 a.m. morning worship service.
Glenwood United Parish (United Church of Christ/United Methodist Church), Glenwood, 320-634-3712; glenwoodunitedparish@gmail.com; Pastor Kelby Werner: Sundays – 10 a.m. worship service in person and online (youtube.com/@GlenwoodUnitedParish), fellowship to follow at 11 a.m. Weekly devotions available by email.
East and West Zion Lutheran Churches (ELCA), Hancock, Minn.; 320-239-2430, zionparish@hcinet.net; Steve Carmany, pastor: All livestream worship will be on the Shepherd of the Hills (SOTH) Facebook page. Tuesday, Dec. 10 – 3 p.m. Christmas Bible study at Scandi Haven, 7 p.m. Christmas Bible study at SOTH. Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 6:30 p.m. confirmation Christmas Bible study at E.Z. Thursday, Dec. 12 – 6 p.m. Zoom Christmas Bible study, 7:15 p.m. W.Z. council meeting. Friday, Dec. 13 – 12 p.m. daily devotions over 93.5 KSCR Benson Radio. Saturday, Dec 14 – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday kids club at East Zion. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 9:30 a.m. worship at West Zion, 11 a.m. worship at East Zion, 11:45 a.m. Christmas dinner at Buddies, 12 p.m. family potluck dinner, E.Z. council meeting. Tuesday, Dec. 17 – 3 p.m. Christmas Bible study at Scandi Haven, 7 p.m. Christmas Bible study at SOTH.
Restoration Church, 18151 Co. Rd. 21, Glenwood; Dan Risdall, pastor; restorationchurchmn.com: Mondays – 7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meeting. Wednesdays – 6:30 p.m. youth and adult small groups. Sundays – 10 a.m. worship service.
First Lutheran Church, Kensington, 320-965-2540: Tuesday, Dec. 10 – 9 a.m. Advent Bible study at T.L., 6-7:30 p.m. beers and cheers at Kensington Café. Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kingdom Kids, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. pre-confirmation, 4:30-6 p.m. confirmation, 6 p.m. FLY supper, 6:15 p.m. choir. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 10 a.m. coffee, 10 a.m. council meeting, 11 a.m. worship, 12:15 p.m. tri-church potluck & budget meeting at Oscar Lake Lutheran. Monday, Dec. 16 – 5:30 p.m. Christmas game night at Trinity Lutheran. Tuesday, Dec. 17 – 9 a.m. Advent Bible study at T.L.
Barsness/Chippewa Falls Lutheran Churches (ELCA), rural Glenwood, Brenda Boogren, pastor: Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 6:30 p.m. Holden evening prayer at Chippewa Falls. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 10 a.m. worship and children’s Christmas program at Chippewa Falls, potluck dinner to follow.
Trinity Lutheran Church and West Lake Johanna Lutheran Church, rural Brooten; Jean Megorden, pastor: Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 5 p.m. choir, 6 p.m. God squad, 6:30 p.m. confirmation, 7:30 p.m. joint councils meet. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 9 a.m. WLJ worship with Holy Communion, 10:30 a.m. Trinity worship with Holy Communion.
First Baptist Church, Glenwood, 320-334-3130, fbcglenwoodmn.com; Jeff Heitzman, pastor: Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 6:30 p.m. AWANA. Saturday, Dec. 14 – 8 a.m. Bible study. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 8:30 a.m. prayer time, 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m. coffee fellowship, 10:30 a.m. worship service and communion.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Lowry; Bryan Taffe, pastor: Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 5:30 p.m. confirmation. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 9:30 a.m. worship, Sunday school Christmas program, fellowship to follow.
Grace Pointe Church, Villard; John Praetorius, pastor: Sunday, Dec. 15 – 9 a.m. youth and adult Sunday school, 10 a.m. Advent worship celebration with youth Christmas program, 11 a.m. coffee fellowship.
St. Johns Lutheran Church (LCMC), 17852 350th Ave., rural Starbuck; 320-360-3612; Michael Troen, pastor: Wednesday, Dec. 11 – 1:30 p.m. Women of the Word at Ramona Olsen’s house. Sunday, Dec. 15 – 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m. worship with Holy Communion, 11 a.m. fellowship coffee.
Scandia Lutheran Church (AFLC), Sundays – 9 a.m. worship, 10 a.m. Sunday school and confirmation class.
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Swift Falls; Steve Carmany, pastor: Thursdays – 6 p.m. Zoom Bible studies. Fridays – 12 p.m. radio devotions KSCR 93.5.
First Baptist Church, 601 Lyndale Avenue, Morris; 320-589-4163, morrisfbc.org; Michael J. Tanis, pastor: Wednesdays – 1 p.m./7 p.m. prayer and Bible study (*adjustments from summer/winter). Sundays – 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. worship. Visit the website or Facebook page for more information, resources for your family and links to study God’s word and pray together.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (LCMC), 20490 480th Ave. Morris (1 mile north of Morris on County Rd. 5), 320-585-6868, gslmorris.com; Michael Hanson, pastor: Sundays – 9 a.m. worship, 10 a.m. fellowship and Sunday school.
Calvary Lutheran Evangelical Church (WELS), 260 St. Hwy 55 N, Glenwood: Mondays – 6 p.m. worship, 7:15 p.m. Bible study.
Brooten Community Church, Brooten; Rick Krasky, pastor. Sundays – 9:30 a.m. worship service, 10:40 a.m. coffee fellowship and Sunday school.
Lakes Area Seventh Day Adventist Church, 201 13th Ave. W and Fillmore, Alexandria; Tony Ferreira, pastor: Saturdays – 10 a.m. Sabbath school, 11 a.m. worship service.
St. Donatus, Brooten, parishesontheprairie.org; Greg Paffel, reverend: Wednesdays – 8:15 a.m. Mass.
Living Word Lutheran Church (LCMC), 1722 16th Ave. E., Alexandria, (south of Woodland Elem. School), 320-762-1997, livingwordalexmn.org; Pastor Jess Carson, Tuesday – 9 a.m. adult Bible study, Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. men’s Bible study, Sunday – worship 9:30 a.m. followed by fellowship and Bible study. Online worship service available on our website and on Facebook – facebook.com/lwlcalexandriamn.
