Weekly Announcements

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026 – 10:40 AM – FIRESIDE ROOM
“IGNATION CONTEMPLATION”

Everyone is invited to this Sunday’s Adult Forum. The topic will be “Ignation Contemplation”, led by Pastor Aaron. Grab a beverage and treat and come and learn more about this practice of engaging in and with prayer and scripture.

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! REGISTRATiON DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3.

Update: Please note, we are currently at capacity for registrations. Any registrations received on or after August 18 will go on the waitlist and we will notify you if a spot opens up.

WEDNESDAYS 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (SEPTEMBER-MAY)
ST. STEPHEN’S & SALEM (ACTIVITY NIGHT ON 3RD WEDNESDAY)

The 2026/27 season of Faith Formation starts on Wednesday, September 16! We’ll kick off 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 third Wednesday features activity nights hosted at Salem. All are welcome! Please use the link below to register!

FAITH FORMATION – SIGN-UP HERE!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 – FOLLOWING THE WORSHIP SERVICE

Everyone is invited to participate in “God‘s Work, Our Hands” on Sunday, September 13, 2026 following the 9:30 am worship service. The project will take place in the Fellowship Hall. We will be packing care bags for persons struggling through homelessness. All packing supplies will be provided, we just need your hearts and hands to prepare and distribute the bags! We will also be assembling newborn kits for Global Health Ministries. A list of needed supplies and collection box are available in the Narthex. You can also make a monetary donation for the newborn kit supplies so that any missing items can be purchased for the September 13 packing event. If you write a check, please write “newborn kits” on the memo line, if you give cash, please include a note with “newborn kits”. We hope to see you all there! Learn more: Newborn Kits & Global Health Ministries.

COMING IN SEPTEMBER!
2026 SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE FOR STUDENTS IN GUATEMALA AND TANZANIA

The scholarship drive for students in San Lucas, Guatemala and Magome, Tanzania will be happening throughout the month of September. Your gifts and support give students in both countries the opportunity to go on to secondary school. Full scholarship amounts will be made available soon! Any amount is greatly appreciated! Designated envelopes will be available in the pews during September and a scholarship giving tab will be available on the “Give” page of the website during that time as well. Please include “scholarship for Magome and/or Guatemala” on the memo line of your check. 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. It will consist of two 20-minute meditation sessions, a teaching and a short social time. For more information, contact Louise Nesdahl. August dates: 8, 15, 29

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

MORELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE – THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who donated so generously to the school supply drive for Moreland Elementary. Shirley Peterson will deliver the supplies and monetary donation on August 27th. Your support will greatly benefit the families and staff of this community partner!

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
ESTATE PLANNING – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026
THE GATHERING RESPITE PROGRAM

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.