Central Lutheran Church, in the heart of the city, welcomes all people to celebrate, discover and share the love of Christ.
Lectures & Workshops
July 13, 2008 10:45 am to 11:45 am
"Places of Encounter: The meaning of worship space". Gather in the sanctuary with our own Pastor Foy Christopherson, to learn more about how the dynamics of Central’s worship space and others help worship to communicate the full meaning of assembly, baptism, proclamation, and meal. His training in worship and the arts, theology and theater, music and design brings clarity and insight to understanding how worship spaces serve, as captured in his book, A Place of Encounter: Renewing Worship Spaces. As one book reviewer said, “If you are like most people, you are convinced the worship space of heaven itself was patterned after the perfectly beautiful church in which you were raised….Our worship spaces are sacred spaces, not because they are perfectly beautiful, but because they are places in which we encounter the holy.” Come and hear Pastor C discuss the places we have created in which the assembly gathers to worship God. (This event is rescheduled from June 15.) The nursery will be available until noon for small children.
July 13, 2008 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Central OWLS Cruise Lake Minnetonka. Join the Central OWLS as they cruise Lake Minnetonka! Lunch will be served on the boat. Tickets are $25. Sign up in the South Commons, beginning Sunday, July 6.
July 20, 2008 10:45 am to 11:45 am
Central "Arts Crawl" with Jerry Evenrud. The Arts Crawl will feature some of Central's own stained glass, sculpture, paintings, prints, needlework and other items of interest. We will look closely at works so familiar that we no longer see them, as well as some hidden treasures. Our "docent" will be Jerry Evenrud. We know him as a gifted member of Central. He has also been a gift to the church as a whole as a musician and as an art collector. His collection of art relating to the prodigal son is the basis for And Grace Will Lead Me Home, a beautiful book about the collection with reflections by Robert Brusic. Jerry often has displayed the collection and toured with it (including a show at the Museum of Biblical Art in New York), and recently has donated it to Luther Seminary. The nursery will be available until noon for small children.
July 20, 2008 12:15 pm to 2:00 pm
Peace with Justice forum: Islamic Resource Group. Join Zafar Siddiqui as he discusses "Islamic Perspectives on Peacemaking." Siddiqui is from the Islamic Resource Group. Lunch is available ($7.00). Validated parking is available in the Central parking lot/ramp on the south side of the church. Upcoming Forums on the 3rd Sunday of each month, except as noted, at 12:30: Aug 17: Injustice Surrounding Katrina Recovery – Tim Hepner; Sept 21: Colombian Human Rights Defenders; Oct 19: Minneapolis Community Justice Mentor Connection; Nov 23 (4th Sunday): Youth Speaking for Peace. This Twin Cities Peace with Justice Forum Series is sponsored by the ELCA Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods Peace with Justice Committee. For more information on this series call the church office.
July 27, 2008 10:45 am to 11:45 am
Composer Rev. Nancy Maeker, "And God Said...Take Care". Those of you who remember Pastor Nancy Maeker from her time at Central may have participated in one or more of her "speech choirs." Pr. Maeker will lead us through her newest composition, based on Genesis 1. The piece is intended to be an introduction to the ELW hymn #739, "Touch the Earth Lightly, Use the Earth Gently." Bring the kids; this will be a fun activity for all ages! The nursery will be available until noon for small children. Nancy Maeker served as Bishop's Associate in the Saint Paul Area Synod since 2002. On July 1, she will become Acting Director of "A Minnesota Without Poverty," a program of the Minnesota Council of Churches.
August 5, 2008 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
National Night Out!. The City of Minneapolis will once against host "National Night Out." The event promotes relationships among neighbors, local authorities and local organizations, along with crime prevention and awareness. Last year Minneapolis had over 60,000 participants at more than 1,100 different block party events. Support from local organizations is important to the success of this event. If you are interested in materials on how you can support and promote this event, contact the Church Office, or visit the city's Web site, http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/nno
August 10, 2008 10:45 am to 11:45 am
Debra Korluka, "The Spirituality of Icons"
August 17, 2008 10:45 am to 11:45 am
Tour the Casavant Organ Renovation with Jerry Olsen
August 17, 2008 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Injustice Surrounding Katrina Recovery. Speaker: Tim Hepner. Lunch is available ($7.00). Validated parking is available in the Central parking lot/ramp on the south side of the church. Upcoming Forums on the 3rd Sunday of each month, except as noted, at 12:30: Sept 21: Colombian Human Rights Defenders; Oct 19: Minneapolis Community Justice Mentor Connection; Nov 23 (4th Sunday): Youth Speaking for Peace. This Twin Cities Peace with Justice Forum Series is sponsored by the ELCA Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods Peace with Justice Committee. For more information on this series call the church office.
August 19, 2008 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Central OWLS at the Guthrie. Join the Central OWLS at the Guthrie Theater for "Little House on the Prairie." Sign-up is scheduled in South Commons and on the North Plaza July 13, 20, and 27.
August 19, 2008 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Lutheran Night at the Twins. Sign up in the South Commons July 20, 27, and August 3 for Lutheran Night at the Twins. Bring your family and friends to this annual night of fellowship at the Metrodome, and cheer on the Minnesota Twins against the Oakland Athletics. Tickets are $21. Contact Karen Knox at the church office for more information.
August 31, 2008 10:45 am to 11:45 am
Tour the Carillon Tower with Mark Sedio
September 21, 2008 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Peace with Justice forum: Colombian Human Rights Defenders. Lunch is available ($7.00). Validated parking is available in the Central parking lot/ramp on the south side of the church. Upcoming Forums on the 3rd Sunday of each month, except as noted, at 12:30: Oct 19: Minneapolis Community Justice Mentor Connection; Nov 23 (4th Sunday): Youth Speaking for Peace. This Twin Cities Peace with Justice Forum Series is sponsored by the ELCA Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods Peace with Justice Committee. For more information on this series call the church office.
October 19, 2008 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Minneapolis Community Justice Mentor Connection. Lunch is available ($7.00). Validated parking is available in the Central parking lot/ramp on the south side of the church. Upcoming Forums on the 3rd Sunday of each month, except as noted, at 12:30: Nov 23 (4th Sunday): Youth Speaking for Peace. This Twin Cities Peace with Justice Forum Series is sponsored by the ELCA Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods Peace with Justice Committee. For more information on this series call the church office.
November 23, 2008 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Peace with Justice Forum: Youth Speaking for Peace. (Please note change this month to the fourth Sunday.) This youth-led forum will be of special interest to pastors and youth ministers, and will include youth speakers, youth-produced videos, and activities all focusing on the theme of peace with justice. Come, hear, and experience wonderful ideas that you can implement as part of your youth ministry. Lunch is available ($7.00). Validated parking is available in the Central parking lot/ramp on the south side of the church. Forums are held on the 3rd Sunday of each month, except as noted, at 12:30. This Twin Cities Peace with Justice Forum Series is sponsored by the ELCA Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods Peace with Justice Committee. For more information on this series call the church office.(