Weekly Announcements

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025 – 9:30 AM

Salem and St. Stephen’s will be hosting a joint worship service on Sunday, August 10 at 9:30 am at St. Stephen’s. The service will include a VBS wrap-up and a commissioning of members from both congregations who will be traveling to Tanzania later in August. A potluck lunch will follow the service. Please use the link below to sign-up for the potluck. Thank you!

POTLUCK LUNCH – SIGN UP HERE!

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
AUGUST 12, 2025 – 10:00 AM – FIRESIDE ROOM

Everyone is invited to join Pastor Aaron for lively and engaging conversations about the scriptures during our Tuesday Bible Study sessions. The group meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am in the Fireside Room.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025 – 6:30 PM
“JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT”

Everyone is invited to another church movie night event on Wednesday, August 13 at 6:30 pm in the Fireside Room. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. We will be watching “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (1999) and leave time for discussion afterwards. All are welcome!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2025 – 10:40 AM – FIRESIDE ROOM
“REFLECTIONS ON CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY”

Everyone is invited to the Adult Forum on Sunday, August 17 (no forum on August 10). The topic will be “Reflections from Churchwide Assembly”. Grab a beverage and treat at Coffee Hour and then come and learn more about the news Pastor Aaron will share from the ELCA’s Churchwide Assembly. What went down and who was elected.

UPCOMING ADULT FORUMS

8/10: No adult forum, joint Worship at St. Stephen’s to celebrate VBS wrap-up and commission Salem and St. Stephen’s members traveling to Tanzania in August. Potluck following service.
8/17: “Reflections on Churchwide Assembly” – Pastor Aaron brings news from the ELCA’s Churchwide Assembly. What went down and who was elected.
8/24 & 8/31: No adult forums, Pastor in Tanzania.
9/7: No adult forum, God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday.
9/14: “First Reflections from Tanzania” – The group that went to Tanzania will share their first reflections on the trip.

MEN’S RENEWAL GROUP – FRIDAYS IN AUGUST – 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. August dates: 8, 22

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR MORELAND ELEMENTARY – NOW THROUGH AUGUST 31!

Salem will be holding a school supply drive for students of Moreland Elementary now through August 31. There is a collection bin available in the Narthex along with a list of the most needed items soon. The items listed below are the top five needed items. Thank you for helping to support the families in our community!

HEADPHONES (Not earbuds or Bluetooth) – $5-$10 options available at Five Below and the $5 aisle of Dollar Tree (MOST NEEDED ITEM)
BACKPACKS
DRY ERASE MARKERS
NOTEBOOKS (NEW)
PENCIL SHARPNERS WITH COVERS
CRAYONS

O.W.L.S. (OLDER WISER LUTHERANS AT SALEM)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025 – 1:00 PM – FELLOWSHIP HALL
“GRACE HOSPICE 101”

Everyone is welcome to attend the OWLS meeting on Thursday, August 14 at 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall where guest presenters from Grace Hospice and Care Builders at Home will be presenting on hospice care and home care. Our church secretary, Michelle Rodriguez, interned at Grace last spring and loved her experience! We hope to see you all there so that you can learn more about both of these wonderful organizations!

YOGADEVOTION – REGISTER FOR FALL CLASSES AT SALEM!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 (WEEKLY AT 11:15 AM)

Salem will be hosting weekly Yogadevotion classes every Tuesday at 11:15 am in the Choir Room (8 weeks: September 9 – October 28). This 55-minute practice includes chair and standing poses to strengthen, lengthen and increase stability. A perfect class for beginners! Cost: $88.

SIGN-UP HERE!

CHANCEL FLOWER ORDERS FOR 2025

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!

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 E-BULLETIN INCLUDING FREE EVENTS!

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.