What a blessing to be a member of a congregation that reaches out to a community in need of friends and resources at a time when they are beginning a new life journey in a new country. I am so thankful that we have Lutheran Social Service as a community partner and that they have been so...
Faith Lutheran has had the privilege of providing housewarming gifts to 4 (yes, that’s 4!) refugee families who have made their way to Minnesota from extremely difficult conditions in refugee camps. One family from Iraq and three Karen (Kah-ren’) families from Burma arrived in...
Refugee Outreach had an exciting opportunity this summer to participate in a baby shower for newly arrived refugees who were expecting babies. Faith was able to provide two highchairs, a changing pad for a changing table, and 4 $50 gift cards for the expectant mothers. We also...
Do you know what an injera maker is? I didn’t know either when I saw it on my list of things to buy for newly arriving refugees. When I Googled it, I found out it is to make an Ethiopian bread from teff flour, similar to a crepe. How to find such a machine??? I soon...
The Tenth Triennial Gathering of the Women of the ELCA was held in July at the Minneapolis Convention Center and nearly 3,400 participants took part in the workshops, speakers, servant events, and exhibit area. I attended Friday and Saturday, and Dorothy Grandstrand joined me on...