Weekly Announcements

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026 – 10:40 AM (FIRESIDE ROOM)
“CHRIST FULFILLED, WHAT NOW?”

Everyone is invited to participate in this Sunday’s Adult Forum. The topic will be “Christ Fulfilled, What Now?”, led by Pastor Aaron. Grab a beverage and treat at Coffee Hour and come learn more about the Hebrew Scripture (Moses and the prophets) to see what verses and stories Jesus may have been referencing when speaking to the disciples about how he is the Messiah.

CENTURY COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHOIR
FREE CONCERT – SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 4:00 PM – SANCTUARY

Everyone is invited to a free concert offered by the Century College Community Choir on Saturday, April 18 at 4:00 pm. Invite your friends and family and help us support this amazing choir!

THE RIVER HEIGHTS CHORALE – FREE CONCERT
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026 – 4:00 PM – SANCTUARY

Everyone is invited to a free concert offered by The River Heights Chorale on Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 pm. Invite your friends and family and help us support this amazing choir that’s home to several Salem members.

SPRING CLEAN-UP EVENT!
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Everyone is invited to join this year’s Spring Clean-Up! Come out and help us get the building, and grounds in great shape! We’ll have projects that everyone can participate in. Many hands make light work! We hope to see you all there!

INFORMATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026 – 10:45 AM – FIRESIDE ROOM

Have you wondered about ways to be involved, what goes on, or perhaps a potential membership? Come and participate in an informational meeting on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 10:45 am in the Fireside Room to learn more and get answers to your questions!

BEER, BURGERS & HYMNS – MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
6-7:30 PM (GALLAGHER’S)

Everyone is invited to Gallagher’s (888 Ohio St.) on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm for a great evening of Beer, Burgers and Hymns! Bring your family out for a fun evening with Pastor Aaron, Salem members and St. Stephen’s folks in a well-loved community outing!

MEN’S RENEWAL GROUP – FRIDAYS IN APRIL – 8:00 AM – (GALLAGHER’S)

Pastor Aaron and other men from Salem have joined members and Pastors of St. Stephen’s for breakfast at Gallagher’s (888 Ohio Street, West St. Paul) every other Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. This group focuses on conversation and Bible discussions. All men are welcome – parishioners or non-parishioners. April dates: 3, 17

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 – 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL

Everyone is invited to participate in the Red Cross Blood Drive at Salem on Wednesday, May 6 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. The registration link is available on the “sign-up” page of the website. Please speak with Debbie Lee if you need help registering. Help us to fill all the donations spots! Your contribution is life saving!! Thank you for your support!

REGISTER HERE!

FAITH FORMATION – WEDNESDAYS – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Faith Formation takes place on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at Salem. Please use the link below to learn more about this great program for families, kids and individuals and to sign up! All are welcome!

FAITH FORMATION – SIGN UP!

NEIGHBORSINC. FOOD DRIVE – THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who donated monetary gifts and food goods to the recent Neighborsinc. food drive. We delivered 143 pounds of food and a check in the amount of $1,244.94! These donations make a huge difference in the lives of community members in need. Blessings to all donors for your wonderful generosity!

2026 SPRING/SUMMER NEWSLETTER

Please use the link below to read the 2026 Spring/Summer edition of the Salem newsletter. Thank you for helping us reduce costs by using a digital format and for helping reduce the ecological impact that paper, toner, toner cartridges and other printing components has on the planet. We appreciate your help!

2026 SPRING/SUMMER NEWSLETTER

NEW OFFICE HOURS

Our Church Secretary, Michelle Rodriguez, has begun her MSW internship and will be in the office on a new schedule through May of 2026. The new office hours are posted below:

Tuesday*/Thursday/Friday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Office is closed on Mondays* and Wednesdays
First Monday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
First Tuesday: Office Closed

CHANCEL FLOWER ORDERS FOR 2026

Please use the link below to sign-up for chancel flowers. You can choose to have flowers provided by our florist for $40.00 or choose to provide your own arrangement. You MUST sign up for either option. Please write “chancel flowers” on the memo line of your check and make it out to Salem or include a note if you send in cash. If you provide your own arrangement, it must be brought to the sanctuary no later than 9:15 am for your chosen Sunday so that they can be placed on the stand prior to the start of the service. The diameter of the flower stand is 11 inches. Arrangements from a wedding or funeral are permissible provided they are still fresh and no banners or inserts other than greenery or flowers are included. Flowers are not displayed during Lent. We CAN accommodate for more than one flower order per Sunday, if the date you would like is already taken, please contact the church office to make a request for an additional arrangement. Thank you!

CHANCEL FLOWERS – SIGN UP HERE

LIFE AT SALEM

Don’t forgot to visit the “LIFE AT SALEM” page on the website to see pictures of recent events!

Please use the link below for information about upcoming programming offered by Lyngblomsten such as free concerts, presentations and classes!

LYNGBLOMSTEN PUBLICATIONS

One-bedroom assisted living apartments are available at The Heritage at Lyngblomsten on the Como Park campus. For 30 years, this market-rate community has served seniors ages 55+ in a caring environment.

Our congregation is a member of Lyngblomsten, a Christian nonprofit organization providing healthcare, housing, and community-based services for older adults since 1906.