Weekly Announcements

BEER, BURGERS & HYMNS – MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (GALLAGHER’S)

Everyone is invited to Gallagher’s (888 Ohio St.) on Monday, August 10, 2026 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!

OWLS – AUGUST MEETING – PLEASE NOTE DATE & TIME CHANGE!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 – 2:00 PM
“FRAUD PREVENTION”

The OWLS (Older Wiser Lutherans at Salem) will be meeting on Tuesday, August 11 at 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Katie Galloway of Sunrise Bank will be leading a presentation and conversation about FRAUD PREVENTION. The meeting date has been changed to the second Tuesday of the month. The August meeting will begin at 2:00 pm instead of 1:00 pm due to the availability of the guest speaker.

JOINT WORSHIP SERVICE AT ST. STEPHEN’S
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026 – 9:30 AM

Everyone is invited to a joint worship service at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church on Sunday, August 16 where both congregations will join their voices and spirits in prayer, song and reflection! Stay after worship for a fellowship and Sunday brunch!

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR MORELAND ELEMENTARY – NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 23!

Help support students at Moreland Elementary! There is a collection box available in the Narthex. Please drop off donations by Sunday, August 23. Shirley Peterson will organize the donation delivery. Please see the list of most needed items and not needed items below. Thank you!

FREE 6-WEEK PAINTING CLASS (BEGINNER FRIENDLY)
THURSDAYS: SEP. 17 – OCT. 22 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL

Salem received a $2500 mini-grant from the St. Paul Area Synod through the “Planting Hope” campaign. The purpose of the grant is to fund creative projects in congregations that serve as a step to invite community members into life in Christ. Wanda Borman will be leading six, 2-hour classes beginning on September 17. Everyone will paint the same subject during the first class, then move on to painting basics in following classes and finish by choosing their own subject to paint. No experience needed! Please call or email the church office at secretary@salemluth.org. to register!

WEDNESDAYS 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (SEPTEMBER-MAY)
ST. STEPHEN’S & SALEM (ACTIVITY NIGHT ON 2ND WEDNESSDAY)

The 2026/27 season of Faith Formation starts on Wednesday, September 16! We’ll kick of the season with an outdoor meet & greet event that will feature “Walking Tacos”! Come have dinner and meet new/old friends! Faith Formation is for individuals and families of all ages! It takes place on Wednesday evenings and offers a time for worship and learning! The second Wednesdays feature activity nights hosted at Salem. All are welcome! Please use the link below to register!

FAITH FORMATION – SIGN-UP HERE!

LUTHERAN NIGHT WITH THE TWINS
TUESDAY, AUG. 11 – 6:40 P.M. | TARGET FIELD, MINNEAPOLIS

Join other Lutherans from all over the Twin Cities and beyond for a night at the baseball game as the Twins take on the Baltimore Orioles! It’s a great event for congregations, youth groups and more. There are a variety of seating options and pricing, ranging from upper level ($16) to club level ($51) and more. For tickets, contact Ryan Thomson at 612-659-3582 or ryanthomson@twins.com. Come early to join other Lutheran voices in singing The Star-Spangled Banner at the start of the game! You will need to arrive at the field by 5:20 p.m. and meet the group outside the stadium.

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, August 8 It will consist of two 20-minute meditation sessions, a teaching and a short social time. For more information, contact Louise Nesdahl.

MEN’S & WOMEN’S BREAKFAST – FRIDAYS IN AUGUST – 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. August dates: 7, 21

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. August dates: 14, 28

2026 SUMMER/FALL NEWSLETTER

Please use the link below to read the 2026 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!

2026 SUMMER/FALL NEWSLETTER

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.