June 2012

Agora Pentecost Celebration
June 3, 3 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 285 Dale St., N, St. Paul
The celebration will begin at 3:00 with a performance by the Cambodian Orchestra. Global games and Pentecost crafts will be offered for children and youth. Worship begins at 4:00 with a Pentecost procession that will include banners, wind chimes and bells to lead worshipers into Redeemer’s sanctuary. Kamen Makuer, lay evangelist of the Sudanese worshiping community at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, will preach, and music will be led by global musicians from four continents. An international potluck will begin at 5:00. All are welcome to attend! For more information, call 952-888-5197, or go to our website.

St. Olaf Lutheran Presents "Instruments of Your Peace"
June 6, 7 p.m., St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 2901 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis
St. Olaf Lutheran Church will present “Instruments of Your Peace,” a free concert for peace, culture, and repair of the historic Moeller organ at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, in the restored, historic and acoustically wonderful sanctuary. The concert will include choral, instrumental, and organ selections presented by local talent, all under the direction of St. Olaf Music Director, Jerry Bursch. A free-will offering will be taken to help repair the organ. Lemonade and cookies will be served following the performance.

St. Olaf Lutheran Church Garage Sale
June 9-10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 2901 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis
St. Olaf Lutheran Church and New Directions youth will be holding a garage sale on Friday and Saturday, June 9-10. Contributions for the sale are greatly appreciated. If no one is in the church office, call Pastor Dale at 612-701-3963 for directions on where to leave them. Donations are tax-exempt. Proceeds from the sale will be used for children and youth to fund summer activities, which include summer camp, Bible school, recreational activities, and a trip to the ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. For more information, call 612-529-7726.

ELCA Day at Valleyfair
June 11, Valleyfair, Shakopee
Enjoy a day at Valleyfair at a discounted rate! Groups of any size and age are welcome! Bring sunscreen and/or raincoat – depending on the weather! Questions, contact Pastor Mary Kaye Ashley at 612-532-7083 or email carimae24@comcast.net. Download registration form>