Weekly Announcements

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025 – 10:40 AM – FIRESIDE ROOM
“THE UNNAMED WOMEN OF SCRIPTURE”

Everyone is invited to participate in this Sunday’s Adult Forum. The topic will be “The Unnamed Women of Scripture”, led by Pastor Aaron. Grab a beverage and treat at Coffee Hour and come learn more about the saints within our story of salvation who may not have been named but still shine light on the Gospel.

NEIGHBORSINC., FOOD DRIVE – NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 30

Salem is hosting a food drive for Neighborsinc. through November 30. A barrel for donations is available in the Narthex along with a list of most needed items. Brown paper bags are also needed. Monetary donations are also welcome! Thank you for your support!

DONATE TO NEIGHBORSINC. FOOD DRIVE HERE

ARTWORK IN SUPPORT OF FOOD DRIVE

Paintings by Janet Sell are available near the food donation bin in the Narthex. The paintings are free with a suggested donation of $15.00 (small size) and/or $20.00 (medium size) that will go towards the Neighborinc. food drive. If you write a check, please make it out to Salem with “Neighborsinc. Food Drive” in the memo line. Thank you for your GENEROUS support!

ENDOWMENT FUND APPLICATIONS – DUE BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Endowment Fund applications will be available at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday, November 2. There is also a link below to the application. If you are interested in submitting an application, please do so by Sunday, November 30. You can leave your completed application in the Endowment Fund committee mailbox, located in the hallway outside the church office. Please contact the church office if you have any questions. Thank you!

2025 ENDOWMENT FUND APPLICATION

ELIZABETH CIRCLE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025
10:00 AM – FIRESIDE ROOM

The Elizabeth Circle will meet on Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 am in the Fireside Room. The group studies lessons from “Gather” magazine. All are welcome!

GIVING TREE FOR NEIGHBORSINC. – GIFTS NEEDED BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30!

In collaboration with Neighborsinc., Salem has “adopted” a family with two children and also an older adult. The Giving Tree has been set up in the Narthex. Here’s how to participate!

1. Grab a tag from the Giving Tree.
2. Shop for the item on the tag.
3. Wrap your gift and attach the tag. (Wrapping paper available near tree)
4. Drop off the gift under the tree by SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30!

THANK YOU!

TICKETS FOR FREE THANKSGIVING MEALS – ORDERS NEEDED BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Casper’s of Eagan will once again be sponsoring free Thanksgiving meals. Meals can be picked up from the Church of St. Joseph (1138 Seminole Ave) on Thursday, November 27. You must sign-up for a ticket to get your meal(s). Please contact the church office at secretary@salemluth.org or 651-457-6661 to reserve a ticket.

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

Faith Formation takes place on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at St. Stephen’s. The SECOND Wednesday of the month will be the Faith Formation Activity Night and will be held 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!

MEN’S RENEWAL GROUP – FRIDAYS IN NOVEMBER – 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. November dates: 14, 28

2025 FALL/WINTER SALEM NEWSLETTER

Please use the link below to read the 2025 Fall/Winter 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 FALL/WINTER SALEM 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 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!

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 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.