Faith
2012 Dakota Commemorative March marks 150th anniversary and opportunity for healing
Yesterday, November 7, 2012, a small group of individuals from Dakota Nation started walking from the Lower Sioux Agency (2 miles south of Morton, Minn.) to Fort Snelling State Park in a 7-day commemorative march to recreate what Dakota women, elderly and children endured during the Dakota War of 1862. It is the 2012 Dakota Commemorative March. [...]
New spin on Halloween by do.town
The do.town initiative dropped in on CrossPoint Church’s Halloween party with lighted bicycles and a giant pumpkin with a changing light display. Half of the party was outside in the parking lot and the other half was inside the church. In the parking lot, church members decorated their cars for Trunk or Treat and participants [...]
Bullying Prevention is focus for Transform the Lunchroom
At the tail end of National Bullying Prevention Month (October) Worship at the Perk hosted Transform the Lunchroom for Bloomington high school students in the lunchroom of Jefferson High School on Sunday night, October 28, 2012. The creative, glow-in-the-dark event allowed kids to paint pictures and phrases on large canvases that represent support for bullying [...]
The treats are in the trunk at St. Luke’s Trunk or Treat event
Over the weekend, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church held their annual Trunk or Treat in the parking lot of the church on Old Shakopee. The safe, kid friendly event is a St. Luke’s tradition. This was the eighth year for the event. In the parking lot, church members lined up their cars and decorated their open [...]
Nativity of Mary Catholic Church and School Welcomes New Priest
Nativity of Mary Catholic Church and School are excited to welcome Father Dennis Zehren as its new pastor. Fr. Zehren will be installed as the seventh pastor of Nativity of Mary on Saturday, August 25 during the 4 p.m. mass. As its new pastor, Father Zehren will be responsible for leading both the parish and [...]
Nativity of Mary Festival Kicks Off August 17 & 18
BLOOMINGTON, MN- (Aug. 6, 2012)- Nativity of Mary Church and School is inviting the entire community to come celebrate some end of summer fun at the annual Nativity of Mary Festival on August 17 and 18 on the church and school grounds. The Nativity of Mary Festival, traditionally held in the fall, was moved to [...]
Registration Now Open for St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Rally Day 5K/1Mile Walk Event
This year, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Bloomington, MN will be holding its third annual Rally Day 5K/1Mile Walk Event on Sunday, September 9th at 11:30 a.m. The event is held as part of Rally Day celebrations to kick-off the program year. The 5K cost is $25 and the 1 Mile Walk is $15. Registration [...]
Trio Con Brio
Trio con Brio, a musical ensemble from Sweden, will perform at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 1701 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, on Monday June 18th at 7:00 pm. This concert is part of the trio’s U.S. summer tour. Trio Con Brio St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Bloomington, MN June 18, 2012 7:00 p.m. Trio con Brio [...]
Former Nativity Student and St. Edward Parishioner to be Ordained to Priesthood
Paul Lickteig, SJ, of Bloomington, MN, will be ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood in ceremonies on June 9 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, East Campus,1093 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota. The following day, Sunday, June 10, Lickteig will deliver the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Church of St. Edward, 9401 Nesbitt Avenue [...]
Vacation Bible School in Bloomington
During the week of June 25-29, Peace Lutheran is hosting a vacation bible school in Bloomington. Age: 3.5 yrs – 5th grade Dates: June 25-29 Time: 9:30-12:30 Cost: $20 for single child; $35 for family Location: Peace Lutheran Church 8600 East Bush lake Rd Bloomington, MN 55438 (952) 944-6510
Central MN Clergy Examine the Spiritual Needs of Returning Soldiers
Since 9/11/01, the Minnesota National Guard has mobilized more than 11,000 soldiers and airmen. Those who served in combat have undergone a life-defining experience. While the vast majority return to us stronger, more confident, and more inspired than when they left, some veterans will need support as they process their experiences and make a successful [...]
Daymakers Rotary Club Awards Jim McDonald as Daymaker of the Year
The Rotary Club of Bloomington Daymakers awarded Jim McDonald the 2012 Daymaker of the Year at its Service Matters event on February 27, 2012 at the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington. The other finalists for the award included Alice Seagren, Jessica Billings, Marilyn Steinmetz, Andrew Vollmuth, Monica Williams and Leslie Stiles. All were present. The Service Matters event featured [...]
Human Trafficking Awareness Class
Human Trafficking Awareness Class Instructor: Stephanie Holt, Founder and Director of Mission 21. Mission 21 is an anti-trafficking service provider committed to the complete restoration of child victims of sex-trafficking.
Sneak Preview Video of Meshuggah Nuns by Heaven Help Us Players
Community theater group Heaven Help Us Players is performing Meshuggah Nuns, a musical in the Nunsense Saga, written by Dan Goggin. The musical comedy is about a group of nuns on a “Faith of All Nations” cruise agreeing to replace the sick cast for Fiddler on the Roof. The nuns are joined by one of [...]
Bloomington Minister Speaks About Tour in Nigeria on Jan. 22; Open to the Public
Festus Umeojiego was born in Nigeria, but has lived in the United States since he was 18. Recently, the minister of Unity South Church had the opportunity to return to his homeland in a style he had never traveled before. Sunday, January 22 at noon, Rev. Umeojiego will share photos and stories of his journey [...]
