Church – Spirit – Culture
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Minnesota Starwatch for August 2021
By Deane Morrison, University of Minnesota Jupiter and Saturn are at their best of the year this month, thanks to Earth lapping them in the race around the sun. When Earth laps a planet, the event is called opposition because Earth passes directly between the planet and the sun, making the planet appear opposite the…
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Introducing Rev. Lori Artner
Rev. Lori Artner became pastor of Kimball United Methodist Church, in addition to Zion UMC, last year, toward the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her introduction to the community had to be postponed, but here she is now. Appointment History • Kimball United Methodist Church in Kimball, 2020-present. • Zion United -Methodist Church in South…
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Catholic Charities Senior Dining is reopening eight congregate dining rooms in August
Catholic Charities Senior Dining congregate dining rooms will reopen Monday, Aug. 2, across Central Minnesota for adults age 60 and over in Albany, Elk River, Maple Lake, Mora, North Branch, Paynesville, Princeton, and St. Cloud. Additional sites will be reopening beginning in September. Diners are invited back with a warm welcome to enjoy a balanced,…
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‘Weaving Wonders’ brunch
Come one, come all to the “Weaving Wonders” brunch at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Annandale. Zane Schaefer of Annandale Arts and Textiles will present the age-old art of weaving, and perhaps tweak your interest to try it. Rachel Pletke of Waconia will present beautiful music, and speaker Rite…
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52nd SalemFest Sunday, Aug. 8
Come for a potluck picnic at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, at Salem Church, 28547 220th Street, north of Paynesville. Directions: Hwy. 23 bypass to Stearns County #33 north for 4 miles to 220th Street, left on 220 (a gravel road) for 1/2 mile. Look for the steeple. Please bring food to share. All plates,…
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Upcoming festivities at KUMC
You’re invited to our annual summer social from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at United Methodist Church in Kimball. We will serve sloppy Joes, pie, and ice cream. A concert follows the meal at 7 p.m. by “The Jumpin’ Jehosafats.” Both the meal and the concert are a free-will event. On Sunday, Aug. 1, we…
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Catholic Charities is open and in need of your support
Dear Friend, Over the course of the pandemic, Catholic Charities has continued to provide access to our essential services. In 2020, we served 44,251 people, bringing food, shelter, clothing, behavioral health services, and more to our neighbors. Now that Minnesota restrictions have been lifted, and with more people in our community getting vaccinated, we want…
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Tour of Saints, July 11
Registration is open for the 2021 Tour of Saints. It’s not a race. It’s a heavenly little ride. Each summer in Central Minnesota, more than 1,000 bicyclists wind their way through a rich green and rolling landscape, along quiet roads on the Tour of Saints bicycle ride – a Minnesota tradition and a celebration of…
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Annandale Christian Women’s Club
We’re finally back! The Annandale Christian Women’s Club is so glad to again be able to provide you with a wonderful monthly brunch and program. Join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. (note time change) Thursday, June 10, in Annandale. You will enjoy a great feature called Cherished Pet Portraits by Jacklyn…
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A homeless mission in St. Cloud
By James Kirchhofer, Kimball United Methodist Church Missions Committee Nancy Dyson and Jason Jaques are a very dynamic and committed couple committed to serving the homeless in St. Cloud. Six days a week they gather together the ingredients for a meal consisting of a warm sandwich, a package of cereal, and a number of small individual nutritious…
