Weekly Announcements

SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025 – 10:45 AM – FIRESIDE ROOM

Have you wondered about ways to be involved, what goes on in church between Sundays, or perhaps a potential membership? Come and participate in an informational meeting on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 10:45 am in the Fireside Room to learn more and get answers to your questions! All are welcome!

BEER, BURGERS & HYMNS – MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025 – 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM AT GALLAGHER’S

Everyone is invited to Gallagher’s (888 Ohio St.) on Monday, May 5, 2025 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!

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
MAY 6, 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.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE – WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025 – 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM – FELLOWSHIP HALL

Everyone is invited to participate in the Red Cross Blood Drive at Salem on Wednesday, May 7 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. The registration link is available below. Please speak with Debbie Lee if you need help registering. Help us to fill all 20 donation spots! Your contribution is life saving!! Thank you for your support!

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE – REGISTER HERE

ELIZABETH CIRCLE – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025 – 10:00 AM – FIRESIDE ROOM

The Elizabeth Circle will meet on Wednesday, May 14 at 10:00 am in the Fireside Room. The group studies lessons from “Gather” magazine. All are welcome!

SPRING CLEAN UP DAY! SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Everyone is invited to join in this year’s Spring Cleaning Day. Come out and help us get the building, grounds and neighborhood in great shape! We’ll have projects that everyone can participate in. The event will include walking the street sections that Salem adopted last year (Bernard, Haskell and Humboldt Ave.) and disposing of trash as needed. Many hands make light work! We hope to see you all there!

MEN’S RENEWAL GROUP – FRIDAYS IN MAY – 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. May dates: 2, 16, 30

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS – SUNDAYS AFTER THE WORSHIP SERVICE

Beginning on Sunday, February 2 through Sunday, May 25, our Parish Nurse, Debbie Lee, will be conducting blood pressure checks in her office, following the worship service. Be sure to stop by and take advantage of this free health screening.

2025 SPRING/SUMMER NEWSLETTER

Please use the link below to read the 2025 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!

2025 SPRING/SUMMER NEWSLETTER (ONE MORE GRADUATE!!)

MICHELLE – ON VACATION – MAY 5-9

Michelle will be on vacation from Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9. Volunteers will be available in the office Monday-Wednesday of that week (9am-12pm).

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.