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Fastelavn 2026

Our annual Fastelavn celebration was on February 8th in the Fellowship Hall. It was a full house! Delicious Scandinavian fare was enjoyed along with singing, (dancing), and breaking of the barrel, of course!

Children's Ministry March 2026

March 8th

March 15th

March 22nd



March 29th

April 5th

Luther Park visits Sunday School

Tom Klein, uilleann piper, visits Sunday School

No Sunday School - Spring Break

First Communion Class after Worship

Pancake Breakfast in Fellowship Hall 

Easter Egg Hunt at the Parsonage

Easter Sunday No Sunday School

Palm Sunday Festivities

March 29th

Children will gather in the Narthex at the beginning of worship to prepare for the palm processional before going to Sunday School.

The Pancake Breakfast will be held after worship (Proceeds go towards the Luther Park Summer Camp Scholarship Fund. 

The annual egg hunt at the Parsonage will be after the pancake breakfast.

Foodshelf Donations Needed

The most needed items include small art supplies for kids (crayons, markers, playdoh, etc), children’s books and activity books, laundry detergent (pods only), cooking oils (16-24 oz containers), rice (1-2 lb bags), pasta, ramen (not in cups), canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned chicken, menstrual pads, toiletries (especially hotel/travel size), and paper grocery bags with handles. They accept all non-expired shelf stable foods. 

All donations make a huge difference. Donations are collected on the wooden cart in Fellowship Hall. Volunteers deliver them to the food shelf on Friday mornings.

joyceuptownfoodshelf.org

Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church provides a meal on the second Saturday of each month. Our monthly meals are provided by donation. The shelter orders & serves the meal. 

Thanks to Jim & Pat Bausell for February.

MAR 14

APR 12

MAY 10

JUN 14

JUL 12

AUG 9

SEP 13

OCT 11

NOV 8

DEC 13

David & Mary Goplen

Rick Gripentrog

Jim Olson, in memory of ChanSoon Olson

Kristie Eklund, in memory of Richard Eklund

Laura Nortwen & Kathy Greenbank

MaryBrooke Maher

MaryBrooke Maher

Leslie & Steve Hite

Mary Sabatke, in memory of Bruce Sabatke

Mike & Jana Kavoukjian

Midweek Lenten Vespers Service

Wednesdays

7:00 PM

Sanctuary

Pastor Haug will focus his Lenten sermon series on the Book of Romans and the early missionaries who brought Christianity to Scandinavia in preparation for his spring trip to Norway & Sweden.

Women's Bible Study

Thursday, March 5th

7:00 PM

Christy Room

We are continuing our study of Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman! by Beth Moore. Join us! LOTI Groups

Join us

Saturday, March 7th

9:30 AM

Christy Room

for a time of camaraderie!

There is no membership requirement or time commitment.

Just come to enjoy the fellowship, for a few minutes, or a couple of hours!

(No knitting skills required)

Daylight Saving Time

Sunday, March 8th

2:00 AM CDT

Minnesota will begin daylight saving time 2026.

Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour!

Luther Park Visit

March 8th

10:30 AM

Fellowship Hall

Luther Park Bible Camp, Danbury WI, will visit LOTI to share more information regarding the fun summer opportunities they have to offer for children, youth and families, They offer Half-Week Cabin, Full-Week Cabin, All Skills Horse, & Full Week Treehouse camps.

In addition to kid's programming, Luther Park Bible Camp also offers opportunities for families.

Camp Getaway for Families

Fridays—Sundays

Session 1: June 26-28

Session 2: July 10-12

Session 3: July 24-26

Session 4: July 31- August 2

Grand Camp for Grandparents & Grandchildren

Arrival, Sunday August 2nd

4-5 PM

Departure, Wednesday August 5th

11 AM

Isles Ensemble Concert Letters from the Past

March 8th

2:00 PM

Sanctuary

Join us for a unique concert experience blending chamber music and spoken word, as we journey through themes of love, memory, and the echoes of forgotten voices. Through the lens of historical letters and evocative music, the program offers intimate insights into the relationships and artistry of celebrated composers. Composer, David Evan Thomas, will read excerpts of letters between the two couples for context.

PROGRAM

BOHUSLAV MARTINU

VITÊZSLAVA KAPRÁLOVÁ

CLARA SCHUMANN

ROBERT SCHUMANN

Madrigals for violin & viola 

String Quartet, Opus 8 

Romance No. 1, Opus 22, for violin & piano

Quintet for piano & strings 

Admission is $25 or pay as you area able. Children and students are admitted free of charge. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or online at Eventbrite, using the button below.

Growlers & Theology

Thursday, March 12th

7:00 PM

Parsonage

The informal study of theology and adult beverages continues. Following the model of Luther in his home in Wittenberg, Germany, Pastor Haug will lead a monthly gathering.

Grand View Choir Concert

Friday, March 13th

7:00 PM

Sanctuary

Grand View is a Lutheran University affiliated with the ELCA with Danish roots from Des Moines, IA. The choir is touring the midwest over spring break with a stop here at LOTI. 
This concert is free and open to the public. Join us!

grandview.edu

Saint Patrick's Day Worship

Sunday, March 15th

9:30 AM

Sanctuary

Many Roman Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate the life of St. Patrick as a missionary to Ireland. At sixteen, Patrick was kidnapped by Irish pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland. He himself admitted that up to this point he cared little for God. He escaped after six years, returned to his family in southwest Britain, and began to prepare for ordained ministry. He later returned to Ireland, this time to serve as bishop and missionary. He made his base in the north of Ireland and from there made many missionary journeys with much success.

We will celebrate the missionary life of St. Patrick in our morning worship service on Sunday, March 15th. Irish music will be performed by Tom Klein, a master uilleann piper. The uilleann pipes are a unique Irish bagpipe. Instead of standing and playing, performers sit and pump a bellow with their elbow.He will perform for the Sunday School as well.

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Join us for our annual festive dinner with music provided by The Norwegian Glee Club, directed by Pastor Arden Haug. Our meal is served family-style–open seating.
RSVP to Bob Olson, (612) 866-0687

Seating is limited.

Reserve by March 15th.

$27.00/Adults

$12.00 /Children, ages 7–2

Free of charge/ Children 6 & younger

Women's Book Club

Friday, March 27th

5:00 PM

Home of Deb Gilroy

Our book this month is Return to Me, Lynn Austin. Bringing to life the biblical books of Ezra and Nehemiah, Return to Me tells the compelling story of Iddo and Zechariah, the women who love them, and the faithful followers who struggle to rebuild their lives in obedience to the God who beckons them home. LOTI Groups

LOTI Holy Week 2025

March 29th – April 5th

Join us in worship for our Holy Week journey of renewal and new life to Easter!

Music for Holy Week is provided by memorial gifts in honor of Rob Bergford.

Palm Sunday Worship

March 29th

9:30 AM

Sanctuary & Livestream

Palm Sunday traditionally marks the beginning of Holy Week. According to scripture green branches were cut from the trees and placed on the road as Jesus entered into the city. In Jewish tradition, palms had often been associated with victory. The crowds shouted, Hosanna which means God save us. It was a festive day as pilgrims from all around the Mediterranean Sea gathered to celebrate the week of Passover.

Our Palm Sunday Service at Lake of the Isles will be a festive day as well. The Sunday School children will process with their palms.

The choir, soloists and guest musicians will perform special music… Buxtehude's Jesu. Meine Freude. 

Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, March 29th

10:30 AM

Fellowship Hall

Immediately following the worship service, Pierre LaMere, Zachary Ross & Dale Thomas will be serving a family style pancake breakfast. Guests will be seated at tables, and pancakes will be delivered fresh from the griddle.

Proceeds benefit the Lake of the Isles Camp Scholarship Fund and Luther Park Bible Camp. Suggested contribution: Adults/$5, Children/Free of charge. Join us!

Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, March 29th

11:00 AM

Parsonage

Children are invited to the Parsonage for an Easter egg hunt after the pancake breakfast

Maundy Thursday Seder

April 2nd

6:00 PM

Fellowship Hall

The congregation will honor the historic meal celebrating the Jewish roots of Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. All members of the congregation are invited to participate in this special Middle Eastern meal. Please help us prepare by contacting churchoffice if you plan attend.

Good Friday

April 3rd

3:00 PM

Sanctuary & Livestream

Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ death on the cross. The afternoon worship service will mark in readings and music Jesus’ journey to the cross and his burial in the tomb with guest choir Hymnus Angelicus, under the direction of Paul McKenzie. This service will be in-person and live-streamed.

Easter Vigil

Saturday, April 4th

8:00 PM

Cloister

On Saturday evening we celebrate the mystery of the resurrection and the promises given to those baptized into Christ’s death. The worship service begins outside at the cloister and moves into the darkened church where the stories of salvation are read. The service concludes by breaking the fast with champagne & hot cross buns.

Easter Morning

Sunday, April 5th

9:30 AM & 11:00 AM

Sanctuary & Livestream

Two worship services will be held to celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead. The choir and guest musicians will perform at both services. The first service will be live-streamed.

Easter Flowers

Easter flowers will be displayed in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday and can be taken home after the 11:00 AM service or anytime the church is open during the week.

The list of donations will be posted on the Christy Room door.

Prayer Ministry

All are welcome to join!

We meet on Mondays at 7:00 PM via Zoom.

Janna Haug, Debra Gilroy, Linda Nelson, Diane Stensrud & Carolyn Hagford

All are welcome to come and join our Wednesday morning Bible study!

Pastor Haug leads the morning Bible study group in the Christy Room & via Zoom on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM.

Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church 

2020 W Lake of the Isles Pkwy

Minneapolis, MN 55405

(612) 377-5095

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