Religion

Millville church to worship pilgrim-style

Nov 17, 2016

Grace United Church of Christ in Millville will recreate a pilgrim worship service on Sunday, Nov. 20, at their 9 a.m. worship service. The public is invited. The congregational side of their religious tradition traces itself back to the first pilgrims. Their pastor, Rev. Dr. Bob Summers, will be...

Area pastors to fill vacancy roles at St. John's

Nov 2, 2016

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lake City said good-bye to its pastor Oct. 30. Pastor John Berg accepted a call to serve Divinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Paul, Minnesota. He will be installed at Divinity on Nov. 13. Until a new pastor accepts the permanent call to serve St....

Christian rehab center choir to perform Oct. 23 at United Methodist Church

Oct 19, 2016

The public is invited to watch the Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir perform this Sunday, Oct. 23, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Lake City United Methodist Church. Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge’s mission is to “assist teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and...

Frontenac church celebrates 150 with special service, dinner

Oct 6, 2016

The public is invited to attend as St. John’s Lutheran Church in Frontenac celebrates its final 150th anniversary service this Sunday, Oct. 9. The service will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a catered dinner. The guest preacher will be Rev. Mark Schroeder, president of the Wisconsin Evangelical...

17 gather for prayer before school

Oct 6, 2016

On Wednesday, Sept. 28, 17 junior and senior high school students of Lincoln High School gathered around the flagpole on Garden Street before school to pray for their school, teachers, classmates, community and themselves. This student-led event has been ongoing for 25 years nationally and at least...

Annual flagpole prayer event for high schoolers is Sept. 28

Sep 22, 2016

Teenage members of churches from around Lake City will converge on the flagpole at Lincoln High School Wednesday, Sept. 28, to pray for their school, classmates, teachers, community and country during the annual “See You at the Pole” international prayer event. The students will meet at 7:30 a.m....

Frontenac church's 150th anniversary celebration is Oct. 8

Sep 15, 2016

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Frontenac will celebrate its final 150th anniversary service on Sunday, Oct. 9. The service will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a catered lunch. The guest preacher will be Rev. Mark Schroeder, president of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Charles Hoeft of...

Many clergy have come out of congregation at St. Mark's

Sep 1, 2016

Because St. Mark’s had decided to operate without interim rectors the deacon Rev. Barbara von Haaren continued her pastoral and spiritual work. During that time, Diane Nihart was Rev. von Harren’s administrative assistant and between them the Christmas celebration of 1986 became an ecumenical...

Dialogue on Islam is Aug. 30 in Plainview

Aug 29, 2016

On Tuesday, Aug 30, area residents will have an opportunity to learn about the Islamic religion from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. at the Plainview Community Center. Two speakers of the Islamic faith will discuss the similarities and differences between Christianity, Judaism and Islam. They will also discuss...

Father-son duo perform at St. Mary's

Aug 24, 2016

Paul Todd performed with his son, Paul Todd, Jr., at St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church Aug. 10. The father and son have been performing together for eight years. They performed a combination of classical, gospel, broadway, swing, and other styles of music. Paul Todd played six keyboards...