More than seven years ago, my family and I were a little lost. Newly divorced and a difference of beliefs with my church at the time left us searching. The list to fill for a house of worship wasn’t long: • Midpoint between my three daughters’ Saint Paul and Blaine homes.&bull...
Our family absolutely loved the 3rd grade Bible workshop. During the first week, the 3rd graders received their Bibles with Pastor Sara leading us. We watched as our 3rd grader excitedly paged through his new Bible, reading stories, finding pictures, and just exploring. Pastor Sara taught us...
Thanks to all who helped out this past Sunday for Advent Activity Day! Kids created decorations and crafts to celebrate Advent and the birth of Jesus. Some of our volunteers have been helping with this event for more than 20 years!
25 people joined in a fun night of pizza, fellowship and bowling for an RLC event on Friday, Nov. 18. It was quite popular, many asking to schedule another bowling event soon. We filled this 1939 retro church bowling alley with laughter and Christian joy. Thank you to the staff at St...
We couldn't just let a good meme pass us by, so one of our RLC Youth groups recorded a "Mannequin Challenge" video to help promote Give to the Max Day. The "challenge" is a viral internet video trend where participants stand completely still while a camera pans across them. It seems everyone...
When we opened up some classrooms for more multi-purpose use here at Roseville Lutheran Church, we didn't want to just toss out the dozens of dividers we no longer needed. A Craigslist ad posted by Steve Henry, RLC facilities manager, garnered many responses, but one caught his attention. A...
From Roseville Lutheran Church Senior Pastor Lauren Wrightsman: At the close of each worship service we hear a blessing, "Go in peace and serve the Lord!" The blessing is a call for us to take our faith - indeed, our very lives - out into the world. A world that is broken. A world that...
We were treated to a little something different at Roseville Lutheran Church last weekend: a slew of traditional Balkan dancing, music and food from our friends at the Balkanicus Institute for Balkan Art Culture and History. Hundreds of folks gathered Friday and Saturday to both learn how...
Out high school fall retreat just wrapped up and it was a fun four days at Camp Castaway, near Detroit Lakes, MN. The retreat is a highlight of our senior high youth program. This year's speaker, Michael Havercamp, really got to the heart of our youth. In the midst of great...
Last Sunday we gathered to celebrate the gratitude of our congregation. With a spread of desserts and warm fellowship, we wrapped up our God's Gifts, Our Gratitude stewardship season. We're so thankful to have members who give graciously to the ministry, enabling us to continue and grow...