Weekly Announcements

SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2025 – 10:40 AM – FIRESIDE ROOM
“HERESIES”

Everyone is invited to this Sunday’s Adult Forum. The topic will be “Heresies”. Grab a beverage and treat at Coffee Hour and then come and learn more about the early heretics that helped define our orthodoxy and the different takes on God and humanity that helped defined Christianity.

UPCOMING ADULT FORUMS

7/27: “The Desert Fathers” – A look at some hermits who started the modern monastic movement. Why did they do it? What did they say/do?
8/3: “The Intertestamental Period” – A look at the centuries between the Old Testament and the New Testament. What happened and what’s in the Protestant Apocrypha.
8/10: No adult forum, outdoor worship on Salem’s lawn, potluck.
8/17: “Reflections on Churchwide Church Assembly” – Pastor Aaron brings news from the ELCA’s Churchwide Assembly. What went down and who is 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025 – 6:30 PM – FIRESIDE ROOM
“JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR”

Everyone is invited to another church movie night event on Wednesday, July 16 at 6:30 pm in the Fireside Room. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. We will be watching “Jesus Christ Superstar” (1963) and leave time for discussion afterwards. All are welcome!

DONATION DRIVE KICK-OFF FOR MAGOME MISSION TRIP!

Salem is returning to Magome this year! We will be collecting monetary donations and gifts for our companion congregation. There will be a donation box available in the Narthex beginning on Sunday, June 15. Donations will be accepted through Thursday, July 31. Please use the link below to see the brochure and learn more!

2025 MAGOME MISSION TRIP BROCHURE

SALEM BOOK CLUB: RESPONSES NEEDED BY MONDAY, JULY 21

Pastor Aaron recently shared his insights on the two books listed below and several people expressed an interest in starting a book club where both books will be read and discussed. Please sign-up below if you are interested in participating in the book club so that we know how many copies of each book to order. Books will be ordered by July 21st. The first book we will be discussing is: “The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? by Jim Davis, Michael Graham, Ryan P. Burge. Dates for reading and discussion will be chosen when the books arrive. Salem will cover the costs of the books.

Books: “The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?” by Jim Davis, Michael Graham, Ryan P. Burge and “Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor” by Caleb E. Campbell.

BOOK CLUB – SIGN-UP HERE

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM – ST. MATTHEW’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

Volunteers are needed to help at Loaves & Fishes on Thursday, July 24 from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Meals are prepared and served at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church (510 Hall Ave., St. Paul, MN., 55107). Please speak with Janet Sell or contact the church office if you are able to help. Thank you for your support!

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
JULY 22, 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.

MEN’S RENEWAL GROUP – FRIDAYS IN JULY – 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. July 11, 25

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025

Are you looking to make a difference this summer? Does your employer offer a paid volunteer day? Are you looking to roll up your sleeves and serve your neighbor?

Join us as we partner with Habitat for Humanity to help build a home – and hope – for a local family. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or picking up a hammer for the first time, there’s a place for you on the construction team. This is a wonderful opportunity to roll up your sleeves, work side by side with others from our church and community, and be part of something bigger than yourself. No special skills required, just willing hearts and helping hands. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Come for a day or join us for the whole build! You can also volunteer to help prepare and serve lunch (no cooking skills required, also must be at least 16 years old)

CONSTRUCTION CREW – SIGN UP HERE
LUNCH CREW – SIGN UP HERE

2025 SUMMER/FALL NEWSLETTER

Please use the link below to read the 2025 Summer/Fall 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 SUMMER/FALL NEWSLETTER

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.