Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis

07/12/2026

"Let us be people who don't hold back on tossing around God's mercy. And let us be people who sow with ridiculous and scandalous abundance."

Today's guest preacher, Rev. Natalia Terfa, left us with this beautiful image from the Parable of the Sower. Where will you scatter the seed of God's Word this week?

07/05/2026

This is our song, oh God of all the nations

For your reflection I present a collection of images from around th...

06/28/2026

Au revoir to Hillary and Colin (and Wren) who are beginning a new adventure in Norway! We send them on their way with thanks for their years of service in our midst and blessings for the new experiences that await.

O God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending,
by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown.
Give us faith to go out with good courage,
not knowing where we go,
but only that your hand is leading us
and your love supporting us,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

06/21/2026

Each year our confirmands write faith statements as part of their journey toward affirming their baptism, and each year we as a congregation are moved by the wisdom and thoughtfulness of our young members. Now some of these statements are the centerpiece of an exhibit in our atrium along with artwork from their authors. Thank you Remy, Chloe, and Carmina for sharing your faith and your gifts.

06/15/2026

Rejoicing in the beautiful day the Lord made today!

06/12/2026

Pastor Erik and other members visited some of our Longfellow neighbors recently to stay engaged with our community.

05/24/2026

Scenes from Pentecost worship to illustrate a few of the many ways the spirit inspires us: the beauty of the natural world, the thoughtfulness of architecture, our connection to community, the creativity of handcrafts, and the soul of music. Blessed are all gifts of the spirit!

05/22/2026

Pentecost is this Sunday, and we give thanks for our Advocate, our Fire, and our Strength. Festival worship begins at 9:30. Come Holy Spirit!