Knife River Lutheran Church

05/15/2026

Please keep all those affected by the wildfires between Loop Road and Hwy 2 north of Two Harbors in your prayers. Many have had to evacuate their homes, including friends and members of KRLC, as well as many others living in that area. Prayers for those whose homes are in danger, whose workplaces are in danger, and whose lives are in danger -- including the firefighters working hard to get the wildfire under control. It is very warm and windy . . . the fire has been named the "Stewart Trail Fire".

05/13/2026

Kids, grandkids, neighbors and friends! All are welcome here!

05/01/2026

Did you know that KRLC has a ChurchConnect app account !?!

You can create an account by scanning the QR code below and following the steps below.

Easy setup of your KRLC ChurchConnect account
⛪️ Scan the following QR code with your cell phone or iPad/tablet
⛪️ Open the ChurchConnect app in the app store and install it on your
device.
⛪️ Open the app until it says: “Welcome to Church Connect”.
⛪️ You are already connected to the KRLC site, so press “Get Started”.
⛪️ Confirm that KRLC is your church then you will be on our KRLC landing page.
⛪️ Now it’s time to set up your personal account so press the face icon
in the top right corner to log in or set up a new account.
• Enter your email address
• Enter your name, cell phone and create a password (use existing if you are in ChurchTrac)
• You should receive an email with the access code- Check Junk mail.
• Click on the directory and then “Manage what information I share”
• Go back to the landing page and look around a little bit to see what is offered here.

If you have any questions, or problems, please see Ed L. or Hannah W.

04/29/2026

🪻🪻🪴🪴🪏🪏👩🏽‍🌾🧑🏽‍🌾🪏🪏🪴🪴🪻🪻KRLC Garden Days, May 2nd and 16th between 9 and 12 noon (not longer than).

🪻On these two days, helpers will work to repair the landscaping and gardens for the flower bloom.
🪻On May 2, the focus will be raking gravel from grassy areas and trimming/pruning the shrubs and bushes.
🪻On May 16, we will focus on bed preparation to include removal of old plant material, weeding and mulching. Please bring tools as appropriate for the targeted days activities.

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We will have knowledgeable gardeners available each day to help direct work efforts or answer questions. We just need some willing workers to perform the tasks. Once the gardens have been revived, the team has decided to maintain areas by section. If you, your family or group are interested in ongoing care for one of the several garden sections, let Steve, Anne, Patti or Rachael know during the work days.

Thank you in advance for your help bringing our lovely and peaceful garden areas back to life. The work will occur between 9 am and 12 noon, but join as you are able during these times.

Thank You,
Steve B.

04/19/2026

Mark Holman, 9 ½ months ago, we of Knife River Lutheran Church welcomed you to be the Interim Pastor in this place: to observe, participate in, and lead in the full scope of Gospel ministry among us. With the Gospel you have comforted us in times of sickness and trouble, and at the death of loved ones. Sharing our joys and sorrows, you and Marcia have been important to our life together in the church of Jesus Christ, in service to this community, and in God’s mission to the whole world. As you leave this community of faith, we say farewell, and we pray for God’s blessing.

As Pastor Mark Holman has been a blessing to us, so now send Mark and Marcia forth to serve the members of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Juneau, Alaska, that they may be a blessing to others; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.

04/10/2026

Pastor Mark’s last Sunday preaching at Knife River will be April 12th. He will be leading worship on April 19th and we will celebrate him at that time. Thank you Pastor Mark for your excellent work with us as Interim Pastor. The congregation appreciates your leadership and many talents. God's blessings to you and Marcia in your new appointment and the exciting opportunities it presents!

04/05/2026

Join us this Sunday to celebrate Christ triumph over death! Alleluia Amen

04/02/2026

Good Friday service at 7pm.

The office of Tenebrae (the name means "darkness" or "shadows") is a Holy Week devotion dating back to the seventh or eighth century A.D.

It is characterized by the successive extinguishing of candles as the service progresses. The Christ Candle is removed for a time, symbolizing our Lord's death and burial. The "strepitus" is heard (a harsh noise indicating the closing of the tomb). Then the Christ Candle is returned to its place in anticipation of our Lord's resurrection.

03/29/2026

Service starts at 9am

01/27/2026

Neighbor to Neighbor Fund

Many of you are asking - "What can I do?" First and foremost, pray. And pray again. There are a variety of ways we can respond in this moment, as both people of faith and citizens of this country. Do your homework and act as God calls you.

The NEMN Synod has established the Neighbor to Neighbor Fund
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TWQJEV5JNQE46
in direct response to our partner ELCA synods in Minnesota as they address concerns and needs in their local communities affected by federal law enforcement activity. Your gifts will be shared with them, and within our own synod should more activity arise. Thank you for your generosity. Keep vigil. Our neighbors are hurting.

Help support Northeastern Minnesota Synod by donating or sharing with your friends.