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, Weekly Announcements or articles in this website for confirmation and details. If you still have questions, please contact the church office.
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January - First Friday of the month (on hold) |
Julebord Dinner - Mindekirken Foundation fundraiser hosted by Klubb 500 |
Tickets sold in advance. |
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Early February |
Annual Congregational Meeting |
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Sunday before Ash Wednesday |
Fastelavens søndag |
Traditional Norwegian Fastelavensboller (buns filled with rich raspberry cream) served at church coffee to mark the beginning of Lent. |
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Ash Wednesday |
Ash Wednesday evening service |
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Palm Sunday |
New Member Sunday |
Those wishing to become of member of Mindekirken should contact the Pastor or the church office. |
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Holy Thursday |
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Seder Meal (on hiatus in 2019) |
A remembrance of The Last Supper. A full dinner is served. |
Reservations taken in advance. |
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Good Friday |
Daytime Good Friday Service. |
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Easter Sunday |
9:00 and 11:00 Easter Celebration Services. |
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April - Last Saturday |
Rømmegrøt Luncheon |
Tickets sold in advance. |
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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 |
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June - 1st Sunday |
Graduation Recognition Sunday |
Members of Mindekirken who are celebrating their High School or College graduation. |
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June - Last Sunday |
Scandinavian Sommer fest at Minnehaha Park |
Norway Day is held at Minnehaha Park and celebrates all things Norwegian! Come visit us at the Mindekirken booth! Sponsored by the Norwegian National League. |
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July - Last Sunday |
Olsok Service |
Olsok - A traditional Norwegian event to commemorate St. Olav, the patron saint of Norway, who brought Christianity to Norway. |
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September - 1st Sunday after Labor Day |
Rally Sunday |
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September or October - Saturday |
Rømmegrøt Luncheon |
Tickets sold in advance. |
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October - 1st week |
Leif Eriksson International Festival (LEIF) |
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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) |
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November - 1st Sunday |
All Saints Day |
Remembrance Service |
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November - 3rd Saturday (or Sat., before Thanksgiving) |
Lutefisk Dinner |
Tickets sold in advance. |
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December - 1st Saturday |
Norwegian Cookie Sale |
Rosettes, krumkake, fattiman, sandbakkels and other traditional Norwegian cookies sold. |
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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. |
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December - 3rd Sunday |
Mindekirken Choir/Norwegian Glee Club Christmas Concert |
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December 24th |
Christmas Eve Services 4:00 pm |
bilingual candlelight service |
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December 25th |
Christmas Day Services 11:00 am |
Norwegian traditional service |
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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! |
