Church – Spirit – Culture

Kimball United Methodist Church invites you to a soup supper at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, followed by a 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday worship service.

The Thrift Store at St. Anthony Church in Watkins will reopen to the public again Thursday, Feb. 17, after having been closed briefly because of the COVID surge.

How’s the view up there? Come to the “Up, Up, and Away” brunch at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Annandale and hear Deanna Robertson and Becky Billmyer share about their amazing hot-air balloon ride experience. You will be lifted up by the clarinet and saxophone music by Mike Gohman…

By Dana Adams, U of M Extension Holidays are considered by many to be a time of celebration. The holidays signal traditions, being close to loved ones and, of course, gratitude. But mom, dad, and grandparents all shower everyone with presents, anticipate a spick and span house and a 21-course dinner. All this means stress, stress,…

How do you view advancing age? There are many different ways that people choose to look upon old age coming to visit them. Consider some of the following options that very mature people anticipate and accept as inevitable. One thought is, “that is just the way it is, and I cannot do anything about it.”…

One day while walking to school, My eyes teared up and my mouth did drool. There directly in front of me, Was a beautiful dark chocolate tree. I jumped up and down laughing with glee, Thinking how great this day was to be. As I grew closer it smelled so sweet, I trembled from my…

Salem Historical Church has been closed since 1968 (53 years); they host a Christmas program each year to connect people and bring the rural Central Minnesota community together. This year the day begins with horse-drawn wagon rides from 3-4:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18,   followed by an old-fashioned Christmas program at 4:30 p.m. Gifts of…

Be A Santa to a Senior program from Home Instead delivers cheer to older adults As isolation continues to impact local seniors, Home Instead renews the important Be a Santa to a Senior® program promising another season of holiday cheer. Be A Santa to a Senior supports older adults who may be overlooked, isolated or…