Weekly Announcements

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
JUNE 17, 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.

Salem will be hosting another 7-week session of Yogadevotion on Tuesday mornings at 11:15 am. This devotional chair yoga class incorporates seated and balancing poses along with scripture and a breath prayer. This 7-week session runs from: 5/6/25 – 6/17/25

REGISTER HERE

O.W.L.S. (OLDER WISER LUTHERANS AT SALEM)  – THURSDAY, JUNE 19 – 1:00 PM – FELLOWSHIP HALL
“GET READY TO START RIGHTSIZING”

The next OWLS meeting will be on the THIRD Thursday in June. A guest speaker will present on the topic of “Get Ready to Start Rightsizing”. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about how to get started at this next OWLS downsizing event.

MEN’S RENEWAL GROUP – FRIDAYS IN JUNE – 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. June dates: 13, 27

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!

Podcast about Respite for Caregivers

Alzheimer’s advocate Karla Hult, who founded the organization So Many Goodbyes and will facilitate a workshop at Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes on April 26 (see below for more details), recently interviewed Rachel Boucher, Program Coordinator for Lyngblomsten’s The Gathering, on her podcast. Rachel shares how beneficial group respite programs can be, for both the person living with dementia (who receives enrichment programming and social connections) and for caregivers (who receive a much-needed break from a challenging role). Click here to listen to the podcast.  And, see below for information about our event later this month featuring Karla Hult.

• 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.

The use of face masks in the church building is recommended IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER ARE AT RISK. Please note that they are not required.