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Captial Campaign Appeal and Stewardship 2026

SHOOTING FOR THE STARS/FEEDING THE SPARROWS

November is Stewardship month. We are asking members to prayerfully consider how they can Shoot for the Stars with the Capital Campaign while still Feeding the Sparrows with their yearly financial commitment to the church operating budget.

Both campaigns help Chisago Lake Lutheran fulfill its mission to welcome, educate, serve and share.

Capital Campaign will “shoot for the stars” with  projects which will create welcoming spaces, improve safety and security and increase energy efficiency.

Stewardship contributions will “feed the sparrows” by providing for daily operating expenses, ministries, and salaries.

If you haven’t already you will receive a folder containing more information as well as your pledge cards, please find it in the Narthex today!

Sunday, November 16 is Commitment Sunday where we ask you to return your pledge cards for both campaigns during 9am worship.

The white card is for your annual Stewardship pledge;

the green card is for your three-year Capital Campaign pledge. There will be a special celebratory brunch being served following service that Sunday – we would love to see everyone there!!

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE KITS:

 CLLC/Family Pathways Holiday Dinner Collection

Start shopping early for any donations! We are collecting for Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner Meals alongside other local churches and Family Pathway. The Casserole kits include 2 cans of Green Bean, 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup and 1 French Fried Onion Rings. We are looking to collect 150 kits total, with 100 by Nov. 6.



Monetary donations for turkeys are also being accepted. You may give at Brinks to the Family Pathways account or given in the offering plate. Please specify donation to turkeys for Holiday meals! Place any donations you are able to make in the marked bin in the church entrance. THANK YOU!

Listening Sessions With the Bishop Election Committee:

Saturday, Nov. 1 - 10 a.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church in West St. Paul OR Thursday, Nov. 6 - 7 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Shoreview

The Saint Paul Area Synod will be electing a new bishop in 2026 and the Bishop Election Committee wants to hear from YOU as we begin the journey of discerning our new leader. What qualities, values and leadership do you believe are essential for the next bishop to faithfully guide our synod? All congregation members around the synod are invited to be part of this call process. No registration is necessary; just show up!

SANKTA LUCIA REHEARSALS BEGINNING!  

The tradition of Sankta Lucia is celebrated by Scandinavian families around the world. Chisago Lake Lutheran has a long tradition of hosting a community Sankta Lucia Pageant. Practices begin, Sunday, Oct. 12^th at 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Call Chris Ruser if you would like to help or participate at 651-755-9251. The pageant will take place on Saturday, December 13^th at 9:00am. 

We are looking for volunteers and children that would like to participate in this year’s festival!  

DO YOU HAVE A THRIVENT ACCOUNT?

If so, you are able to apply for $250 Thrivent Action Card. These can be used for any number events and project. Some of the ways they have been used at CLLC over the years include: funds for the quilters and newborn kits, the Community Pig Roast, Youth Lasagna Dinner, Palm Sunday Breakfast, just to name a few. This seed money can be used in any number of projects! If you have a Thrivent account, it is easy to apply on line. 

Questions on how to apply?  We can help! LouAnn Mattson can sit down with you and assist you in applying for an Action card. All you need is your account number to do it! 

Contact Lou Ann at 651-398-7706 or lmattson@citlink.net. If you would like to sit down with Lou Ann after service on a Sunday, she can do that also. Contact the office if you are interested, 651-257-6300.

Your RightNow Media account is free and waiting for you! With 25,000+ videos available there is something for everyone and every stage of faith and life! Follow the QR code or go to https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/chisagolakeelc , you may also text CLELC to 49775, you will receive a text back, welcoming you to RightNow Media and providing you with the invite link to register. Check it out today!

Coffee atThe Lodge of Taylors Falls

Thursdays at 2:30pm.

Any and everyone is welcome to join us!!

We warmly invite you to our community coffee hour.

Enjoy complimentary coffee and a slice (or two) of homemade pie, courtesy of your neighbors

at The Lodge of Taylors Falls, 1051 Mulberry Street!