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St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church Hosts ELCA Rite of Reception at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

On September 18, 2-4 PM, St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church is hosting an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Rite of Reception at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 285 North Dale Street, St. Paul. Three pastors rostered with Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries—Reverend Anita C. Hill, Reverend Phyllis Zillhart, and Reverend Ruth Frost—anticipate official reception to the ELCA Clergy Roster. A ticketed dinner and dance follows at 7 PM, hosted by St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church Wingspan Ministry, Lutherans Concerned/North America, and Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries.

Edina Community Lutheran Church Recognizes City of Edina with Inaugural “Good News Award”

On September 19, 12:45 PM, Edina Community Lutheran Church will present the City of Edina with the inaugural “Good News Award” at Arden Park, 5230 Minnehaha Boulevard, Edina, down the hill from the church at 4113 West 54th Street, Edina. It recognizes the city’s establishment of a domestic partners registry on June 1, 2010. Mayor Jim Hovland will accept the award on behalf of the city. The event is part of the church’s celebration of its 25th anniversary as a Reconciling in Christ congregation.