Upcoming Events, Announcements, & Information

The keypad for the east side door near the offices is currently malfunctioning. We are in the process of arranging for its replacement. The church is open from Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM, and on Sundays from 8 AM to 11 AM. Until the door is repaired, please try to visit during these hours or kindly notify our staff in advance if you require access outside of these times. This will help minimize the time needed to unlock the doors and reduce the need for assistance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are working diligently to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Sunday School Choir: The Sunday School Choir will be singing during worship on April 27th, everyone is invited to an ice cream social following the service in the fellowship hall during coffee hour. We will also do a “Noisy Offering” which goes to our Sunday School Program so if you feel like helping out, please add your spare change!

Mother’s Day Brunch
The beloved Mother's Day brunch is back! Join us on Sunday, May 11th, from 8 to 11 AM in the fellowship hall. Our last brunch was held in May 2019, so spread the word to your friends and family—we would love to see a fantastic turnout! This event operates on a freewill donation basis, with all proceeds going to support the ELCA Bible Camps this summer and next.
The menu will feature: Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Ham, Cereal, Made to order Omelet Bar, French Toast Bar, Cinnamon Rolls, and Mother's Day Cake!
Help Needed: We are looking for youth and their families to assist with this event. Please let Cindy or the office know if you are able to help!

Senior Recognition Sunday is scheduled for May 18th. Families with seniors are encouraged to send their students' information to our AV, Kari, so she can prepare the slideshow. After the service that day, we will host a reception featuring cake and treats to celebrate their accomplishments and honor them as valued members of our congregation.

Transition Team: Our Transition Team has been diligently preparing questionnaires for you. We invite individuals of all ages to participate. If you happen to miss a week or two, there's no need to worry; they can be completed at any time. Please check your email to find the surveys or pick one up at the church. Baskets are available in the back of the sanctuary, the fellowship hall, and the office, so kindly return your completed slips to one of these locations. If you have any questions, feel free to contact a member of our Transition Team. Thank you for your participation!

Your Transition Team - Matt Cage, Karna Kelley, Dwayne Witter, Leah Wichmann-Hinz, Mary Goplen, Rene Arendt, Anne Dahlen

Pipe Organ Update:
The organ project to restore, repair, and clean the instrument has started! The project should hopefully take about 3 months to complete. Once finished, we are planning a concert with a variety of musicians featuring the new piano and restored organ within the New Year. We will keep you updated on the timeline as we move forward.

Garden:
The garden Committee will be looking for your help again this year for our church vegetable gardens. The produce is donated to the local food shelf!
Contact Jaycee if interested in helping out. No experience needed. 507-358-7749.

Coat Closet

We need coats to refill our coat closet. As you start putting away your winter gear and find coats, snow pants, gloves, hats, mittens ect. that you no longer use, please consider donating them to the URLC coat closet. This closet is for everyone to use and is a great resource for many in our community. We accept all types of items, new or gently uses is preferred, but can mend and wash if needed. Thank you for your continued support of this great mission!

Sign up to Assist:

At the back of the sanctuary, you will find several clipboards, each containing a sign-up sheet for various areas of our worship and gatherings. You'll find sheets for ushering, communion assistance, reading during the service, and serving coffee after the service. While none of these tasks require a significant commitment, they all greatly enhance our time together at URLC. Having volunteers signed up for each role helps our services run smoothly and ensures we have the necessary people and supplies when needed. If you have any questions about what each role entails, please don't hesitate to reach out. We’re more than happy to provide a brief overview or a quick lesson. Thank you to everyone who has shared their time and talents!

Use of Space

Have any groups you would like to gather but don’t have the space? Want to play cards or games on rainy days, book clubs, or other interests that require some space to pursue? Call the office at URLC and talk to us about using our space. There are many open days, dates, and rooms waiting to be filled! Tell us you ideas, we’d love to help you out!

URLC Quilting Ministry
The URLC quilters will meet Thursday, April 24, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until approx. 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Come for all or part of the time. We are always looking for and hoping for additional people to join us! No special skills needed other than tying knots! It's a great time for fellowship (coffee & a snack provided) and getting to know others! All ages are welcome! If you have questions, contact Marilyn Anderson.

VOICE Information

If you would like to receive The Voice by mail, just call the office and we will add you to the list!

Have any ideas or information you would like to see in The Voice? Call the office or send it to admin@urlchurch.org by the 23rd of each month.

Directory Updates

If you are needing to get ahold of our URLC President Matt Cage for any reason please contact him at his landline, 732-5006, or by cell 218-358-0005.
New address, email, or phone number? Please call the office to help us keep our records up to date!

Please Say a Prayer for: Wayne Radke, Darlene Sharp

Please call or email the office to update this list.

If you have been joining our congregation the past few months, we are so happy to have you. If you would like to be on our contact list for our newsletter, information about upcoming events, and mailings, please call the church office and connect with Katie. We would so like to be in contact with you and want you to know what is happening in our church. It is so great to see you joining us for worship and events at URLC! Welcome, welcome, welcome!