Cherry Grove United Methodist Church will host its fourth annual Blue Christmas Service at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 21 for anyone in the area who may be feeling “blue” this Christmas. Christmas is considered to be a joyful time, but there are persons for whom the holidays are not entirely joyful; persons who are lonely, grieving, separated from family and friends or … [Read more...]
Christmas at Lenora! Joy to the world!
The Lenora Pioneer Church Society is happy to announce the Christmas schedule for the historic Lenora United Methodist Church located near Canton, Minn., in rural Fillmore County. Over the years people have come to worship and enjoy the beauty and wonder of Christmas at this historic pioneer church begun in 1856 by Circuit Rider Rev. John Dyer. This year the kerosene lamps … [Read more...]
Mabel-Newburg United Methodist Church to host Blue Christmas Service
The holidays can be a painful time for those who are struggling under the weight of grief, or broken relationships, the weariness of illness and the isolation it brings, anxiety around finances, or addiction. On Sunday, December 15 at 5 p.m., the Mabel-Newburg UMC invites you to attend a Blue Christmas Service of Remembrance and Hope at the United Methodist Church in Mabel, 111 … [Read more...]
Christmas at Lenora! Joy to the world!
The Lenora Pioneer Church Society is happy to announce the Christmas schedule for the historic Lenora United Methodist Church located near Canton, in rural Fillmore County. Over the years people have come to worship and enjoy the beauty and wonder of Christmas at this historic pioneer church. This year the kerosene lamps will glow and the wood stove will radiate warmth on … [Read more...]
Mabel United Methodist Church announces raffle winners
The Mabel United Methodist Church had a very successful raffle in conjunction with their church bazaar on October 9. The church wishes to thank all the businesses and individuals who donated to the raffle and all who supported the raffle by purchasing tickets. There were 1,890 tickets out of the possible 2,000 sold. Below is the list of winners. Gift basket from Harmony … [Read more...]
Complimentary Thanksgiving dinner It’s turkey day for all at Discovery
A complimentary Thanksgiving dinner will be served by the Lanesboro Faith Discovery Community on Thanksgiving Day, November 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The location is 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, Minn. 55949 (former United Methodist Church). This is the 17th Thanksgiving dinner to be held and it is widely known for its welcoming atmosphere and delicious menu. The dishes vary … [Read more...]
Well House Ministry to host back to school event
Well House Ministry will be hosting a Back to School event August 25, 2019, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the old school playground in Rushford. We will be unveiling the architectural designs for the repurposing of the old school buildings as well as collecting donated school supplies for kids and classrooms at R-P Schools. There will be an Usborne Books and More Book Fair, kids … [Read more...]
The time is now
To the Editor, The last week in June I was on Washington Island to hear Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove speak about reclaiming our moral imagination as people of faith. The forum is an annual event sponsored jointly by the Wisconsin Council of Churches and the Christian Century magazine. I knew it would be a challenging presentation. Wilson-Hartgrove issued a call, a national … [Read more...]
The importance of fact checking and corrections
To the Editor, Getting your facts correct these days has become critically important. Sometimes we don’t realize the damage that can be done, when we get our facts wrong. Case in point, on Monday June 17, 2019, two reporters covered the Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting and the topic of the school purchase. One reporter, Kirsten Zoellner, freelancing for the Fillmore … [Read more...]
Free caregiver class in Preston
Catholic Charities of Southern MN will be offering a Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop series beginning June 26. It will run for six consecutive Wednesdays through July 31. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class … [Read more...]