Our Church Year

Our Church Year

Here's a snapshot of Mindekirken's church year. All events and dates listed below are tentatively scheduled. Be sure to check the church newsletter - the Communicator or articles on this website for confirmation and details. If you still have questions, please contact the church office.

When	What	Notes
January - First Friday of the month (on hold)	Julebord Dinner - Mindekirken Foundation fundraiser hosted by Klubb 500	Tickets sold in advance. Julebord means "Christmas Buffet" and is a traditional Norwegian feast served around the Christmas season.

Early February	Annual Congregational Meeting

Sunday before Ash Wednesday	Fastelavenssøndag	Traditional Norwegian Fastelavnsboller (buns filled with rich raspberry cream) served at church coffee to mark the beginning of Lent.
Ash Wednesday	Ash Wednesday evening service
Palm Sunday	New Member Sunday	Those wishing to become of member of Mindekirken should contact the Pastor or the church office.
Holy Thursday
Good Friday	Good Friday Service
Easter Sunday	9:00 and 11:00 Easter Celebration Services. Kirkekaffe to all served between services.
April - Last Saturday	Rømmegrøt Luncheon	Tickets sold in advance. Rømmegrøt is a delicious cream porridge, served with butter, sugar and cinnamon.

May-Sunday closest to 17th of May	Syttende Mai Festival Service with music, parade, food, dancing and games for the kids.	Syttende Mai is a grand celebration - Norway's Constitution Day

June - 1st Sunday	Graduation Recognition Sunday	Members of Mindekirken who are celebrating their High School or College graduation.

July - Last Sunday	Olsok Service	Olsok - A traditional Norwegian event to commemorate St. Olav, the patron saint of Norway, who brought Christianity to Norway.

September - 1st Sunday after Labor Day	Rally Sunday
September or October - Saturday	Rømmegrøt Luncheon	Tickets sold in advance. Rømmegrøt is a delicious cream porridge, served with butter, sugar and cinnamon.

October - 1st week	Leif Eriksson International Festival (LEIF)

November - 1st Saturday	Scandinavian Treasure Chest Sale	Norwegian imports, chocolate and handmade gift items, Cafeteria and lefse. Regular Bake Sale (no norsk cookies at this time)
November - 1st Sunday	All Saints Day	Remembrance Service
November - 3rd Saturday (or Sat., before Thanksgiving)	Lutefisk Dinner	Tickets sold in advance. Lutefisk, meatballs, potatoes, coleslaw and lefse. Cake for dessert.

December - 1st Saturday	Norwegian Cookie Sale	Rosettes, krumkake, fattiman, sandbakkels and other traditional Norwegian cookies sold.
December - mid month, on the Sunday closest to Dec. 13	Santa Lucia pageant	The Santa Lucia pageant is a Scandinavian tradition - a festival of light. The pageant is performed in song and verse by young girls and boys.
December - 3rd Sunday	Mindekirken Choir/Norwegian Glee Club Christmas Concert
December 24th	Christmas Eve Services 4:00 pm	bilingual candlelight service
December 25th	Christmas Day Services 11:00 am	Norwegian traditional service
December - Sunday after Christmas Day	Juletrefest (Christmas Tree Festival)	Juletrefest is a traditional Norwegian event with treats, singing Norwegian Christmas songs and dancing around the Christmas tree. The little ones look for a visit from the Julenisse!