Surviving the Holidays GriefShare DVD presentation Surviving the Holidays GriefShare DVD will be presented at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, in the gathering space of Holy Redeemer Church. The seminar is for anyone who is grieving a loved one’s death. Practical, hope-inspiring ideas include ...

Five hundred words to encapsulate four years. Doesn’t seem possible. It was four years ago this weekend, friends, that we started this journey together. Borne from a simple idea about a weekly column viewing faith through everyday stories and circumstances. What a trip it’s ...

Swedish meatball supper at Hope Lutheran A Swedish meatball supper and bake sale will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov.2, at Hope Lutheran Church, 113 S Jefferson St, Minneota. Menu consists of: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, Gravy,candied carrots, buns and butter, cranberries, pie/dessert and ...

It doesn’t happen every time I’m out stumping for our faith-based nonprofit that operates an emergency shelter, food pantry and supportive housing apartments. But occasionally, when I wrap up my presentation and take questions, there will come one about the worthiness of some of our ...

A recent Public Forum writer expressed his concern about members of the LGBTQ community being bullied. Nothing good comes using words to belittle someone. The writer made several statements supporting the LGBTQ community at the end of his article. “Love is love.” was listed second. Hearing ...

Friends, if I could give you one piece of advice today, it would be to stop skimping on your friendships. Take it from me, someone who runs busy most of the time. When you slow down to actually invest in your friendships the impact is immediate. Your burdens are shared; your joys magnified; ...