Homelessness often seems far away and an issue for the city. We live in Forest Lake. It can’t possibly be a problem here, right? Unfortunately, there are a lot of people in our community that need our help. For those that experience homelessness, it isn’t some far off issue. It is...
Faith ministry continues, even as we remain physically distant. We celebrate God's Spirit leading us this past week. We are so grateful to our Be Well Team for the research, extra meetings, careful attention to detail, patience and wisdom in planning our first in-person worship in four months on...
“It will not feel like a typical worship morning, but…” Pastor John’s recent letter to the congregation started with those words. Sunday, July 12, is currently scheduled to provide an in-person worship experience (with restrictions) for individuals who choose to worship...
Faith ministry continues, even as we remain physically distant. We celebrate God's Spirit leading us this past week. The fountain is flowing! Stop by the Memorial Prayer Garden and remember saints living among us and saints who have gone before us this holiday weekend. Volunteers are calling our...
When it comes to poison oak and ivy, it is wise to heed these words of advice “leaves of three let them be.” The leaves are usually grouped three to a stem. Contact with these plants usually causes red, swollen skin, blisters, and severe itching. Washing the resin off the skin with...
The BE Well Faith committee continues to engage in discussion around a variety of topics. Communicating with staff concerning safety practices when in the building. Determining space for staff or others who may become sick while in the building. Preparing for weekly offering of...
Faith ministry continues, even as we remain physically distant. We celebrate God's Spirit leading us this past week. Look at our vegetables grow! Plants, purchased with hunger grant proceeds, are growing in Faith home gardens. Soon we will harvest produce and donate it to local food...
As Faith Lutheran discerns next steps in being able to offer in-person worship opportunities (with restrictions), the Be Well Faith committee continues to review all the guidance available from the CDC, the MN Department of Health, and the ELCA. One thing that has been made abundantly clear by...
Dear Faith Friends, Back on March 8th, when we had our last in-person worship at Faith, I had no idea it would be until July before we could even consider gathering in our building again. Thank you for your patience as we continue to wrestle with when and how to open our building, following the...
Pictured: Jesse Mollner My little bubble has been popping a whole lot lately. Did you know June 12th was Loving Day? When I saw that, I assumed it was like a bonus Valentine’s Day for the summer, but it’s actually the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in 1967 that banned...