In 2023, Norwegian author, translator, and playright Jon Fosse won the Nobel prize in literature. But who is he, and which other Norwegians have been awarded this prize?

Pastor Gunnar Kristiansen will provide a brief overview of iHelpFriendship’s current projects during kirkekaffe, highlighting opportunities to support their mission. Attendees will have the chance to sign up and offer their assistance. A Filipino lunch will be served.

Tom Maakestad works and lives in Marine on the St Croix, MN where he has maintained a studio for the past 16 years. As a painter, Maakestad’s main subject matter continues to be inspired by the broad valleys and agricultural regions near his family farm in Northfield, MN.

Join us for our annual luncheon, which includes rømmegrøt, simple open-faced sandwiches, cookies, and coffee/tea.

Tidløs is a Norwegian band that was established in 2009. They have toured and played concerts in all parts of Norway, in addition to the Faroe Islands, Iceland and the USA.

Tuesday Open House began with an idea from Ingrid Sorensen, wife of the Mindekirken Pastor from Norway.  It was a small group from the congregation getting together for fellowship. Today it is a time for fellowship, a lite Norwegian lunch and a learning program.