Weekly Announcements

PENTECOST SUNDAY – SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026 – WEAR RED & SPONSOR A GERANIUM!

Salem will be celebrating Pentecost Sunday on May 24, 2026. Everyone is invited to wear something red! We will also be purchasing red geraniums to be delivered on Pentecost Sunday to our neighbors as a token of friendship and gratitude. The plants are each $5.50. We need to sell 40 plants. Please use the link below. Thank you!

PENTECOST SUNDAY GERANIUMS – SIGN-UP HERE

SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026 – AFTER THE WORSHIP SERVICE

Salem adopted sections of the streets that surround the building (Hall, Humboldt, and Bernard) and made a commitment to carry out Neighborhood Clean-Up events twice per year. We look forward to gathering as a community and spending 1-2 hours connecting with neighbors and helping to keep the neighborhood looking good on Sunday, May 24 after the worship service. As we go out delivering the Pentecost geraniums, we’ll spruce up on the way back to church! All are invited to participate!

SUMMER FAITH FEST – JUNE 22-24

Everyone is invited to a SUMMER FAITH FEST hosted by Salem and St. Stephen’s Lutheran churches! June 22-24 (5:30 pm – 7:00 pm). Three nights of fun, food, service projects & worship for all ages!! The event will be held at St. Stephen’s. Please use the QR code below to register:

WEST ST. PAUL DAYS PARADE & BOOTH – SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026 – 9:30 am

Salem will be participating in the WSP Days parade on Saturday, June 6 at 9:30 am. Please speak with Pam Wakeen if you are able to walk/ride the parade route and/or staff the Salem table/booth that will be at Harmon Park at the end of the parade route. Thank you!

CENTERING PRAYER – E/O SATURDAY – FIRESIDE ROOM – 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

You are invited to join a Centering Prayer Group that meets at Salem in the Fireside Room every other Saturday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Centering prayer is a form of Christian meditation that can help participants deepen their relationship with God and find peace in a busy, bustling world. Their next gathering is Saturday, May 23. It will consist of two 20-minute meditation sessions, a teaching and a short social time. For more information, contact Louise Nesdahl at lenesdahl@comcast.net.

MEN’S & WOMEN’S BREAKFAST – FRIDAYS IN MAY – 8:00 & 8:30 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: 1, 15, 29

Women from St. Stephen’s gather every other Friday for breakfast at Gallagher’s (888 Ohio Street, West St. Paul) from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This lay-led group focuses on conversation and Bible discussions. All are welcome – parishioners or non-parishioners. May dates: 8, 22

2026 SPRING/SUMMER NEWSLETTER

Please use the link below to read the 2026 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!

2026 SPRING/SUMMER NEWSLETTER

NEW OFFICE HOURS – BEGINNING MAY 18

Please note the new office hours that will go into effect the week of May 18:

Monday – Office Closed
Tuesday-Thursday – 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Friday – 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (in office) 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (remote)

CHANCEL FLOWER ORDERS FOR 2026

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 PUBLICATIONS

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.