Community Life at Christ Church Lutheran

These groups are open to all! Look for announcements about events in Sunday bulletins or the Courier, our monthly newsletter, as some groups meet occasionally or seasonally. Feel free to contact the leaders of these groups directly for more information through our contact page, and mention the leader’s name in your message.

If you are looking for groups with volunteer and outreach opportunities, please see our Outreach & Service page.

  • Educational forums for adults are held on Sunday mornings at 11:15. There is a rich variety of speakers and topics, as well as lively discussion. All are welcome to these events. Fill out the form on the contact page to be added to our email list and to receive invitations to this series of events!

  • The big yearly project is the Christmas cookie sale, with funds given away to South Minneapolis Meals on Wheels. Come if you like to bake or would like to learn.

    Contact: Rita Schoenike

  • This group of retirees and friends usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month for a program, followed by a potluck lunch. Our pastors help arrange interesting programs. People of any age are welcome.

    Contact: MariLu Peters

  • Meets several times a year to brew beer for various church occasions and to educate about the art of brewing.

    Contact: Noah Niermann or Marcus Nooney

  • The Book Club meets throughout year, with lively discussion and happy fellowship. All are welcome to participate and to suggest books to discuss.

    Contact: Siri Caltvedt

  • The choir sings for Sunday morning Eucharist services throughout the academic year. Join us for a year or for a season—it’s a gift to be able to sing and lead the community in song.

    Contact: Mark Sedio. You can contact Mark via this form.

  • Bring a project you’re working on and come for a good time together of crafting and connection, coffee and treats. This group meets the first Saturday of the month, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.

    Contact: Britt Dougall

  • This faithful group of people meets once a month to create the beautiful cards you see for sale at coffee hour. No experience is necessary, and newcomers are always welcome.

    Contact: Stephanie Gustafson

  • The weaving group welcomes weavers of all experience levels. They frequently weave paraments and other fabrics used throughout the sanctuary during the different seasons of the church calendar.

    Contact: Kevin Olsen

New groups are always welcome!

Not seeing a group here that resonates with your interests? Do you have a passion that you’d like to share with a group of people? New groups are always welcome at Christ Church Lutheran. Connection with one another is a gift, and we are always open to new ways of bringing people together. Feel free to suggest something through our contact page.