Not Just for Sundays
Our worship services are every Sunday at 9:30 am, but you’ll find activities inside and outside our building throughout the week as well. Take a look at our calendar and join us!
You are welcome at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, a Reconciling in Christ congregation. Your presence makes your journey part of our journey–one we share with people of all ages and abilities, family structures, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, races and ethnic backgrounds, and financial circumstances. We affirm that every individual is a member of God’s family, uniquely created and worthy of belonging. We are joyfully committed to hearing your stories, engaging your gifts, and working alongside you to strive for racial equity, promote social and economic justice, and heal our broken world. This congregation, like all congregations, is fallible and flawed. We make mistakes. But we are dedicated to building relationships with all who believe, doubt, question, seek, and wonder.
If you’re exploring Diamond Lake Lutheran Church for the first time, our website will answer many questions. We invite you to visit us in person to learn even more about who we are and what we do. Our worship services are every Sunday at 9:30 am, but you’ll find activities at Diamond Lake throughout the week as well. Wednesday evenings are especially busy with a community meal, Kids Club, Youth Group, and the Lakeview Forum. Take a look at our calendar and join us!
The easiest way to become part of a church community is to get involved. From social outreach to Bible study and more, we offer many opportunities to deepen relationships both inside our walls and out in the community. Drop in at any time to learn more about how each group operates. We can’t wait to meet you!
Gifts to this month’s Mission of the Month–Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center–fund a range of programs that educate and empower Native women and their families, and to inform and assist those who work providing services to the community. Please give by scanning the QR code, placing a gift in an offering plate, or visiting the Give Back page of this website.
We’re gathering in the Sanctuary on Wednesdays during Advent for a time of song, candlelight, poetry, and stillness in the midst of a busy season. Together we’ll sing through the Holden service, including Mary’s Magnificat, as we wait for the coming of Emmanuel, God-With-Us. All ages are invited to attend; Kids Club will not be running concurrently during these services—families are encouraged to worship together. Come early for dinner, served 5:30–6:15 pm.
In a free 45-minute appointment, you will meet with a University of Minnesota nursing student and a registered nurse to check your blood pressure, oxygen levels, and body composition. Together you will develop a personalized wellness plan. Appointments are required—sign up using the QR code or contact Parish Nurse Parker Webster at [email protected].
Donating blood can help save lives in our community—and it takes less than an hour of your day! Register now to reserve your slot by clicking here. Need help signing up? Contact Parish Nurse Parker Webster at [email protected]. All are welcome to this event!
The children of Diamond Lake Lutheran present a creative retelling of the birth of Jesus during worship with Mary Said Yes!, a pageant written by Pastor Andrea and recently published by Church Anew. After the program, all are invited to the Lakeview Room for cookies, cocoa, and gift wrapping for the families in the Lutheran Social Service apartments we support through the Welcome Home ministry. Be sure to invite family and friends!
Christmastime can be hard for those who are grieving, those struggling with depression, those feeling isolated or alone, and those for whom the future seems bleak. The Blue Christmas service makes space for these feelings not usually acknowledged during this season. This quiet, candlelit service is designed especially for those who need a moment of stillness amid the holiday rush. All are welcome to come and experience God’s light and hope on this winter solstice weekend.
4 pm Radio Play Performance
5 pm Buffet Supper
Get into the spirit of the season with the performance of a holiday “radio” play and a holiday buffet with friends, old and new! Free and all are welcome. To help in planning for the right amount of food, please RSVP by emailing [email protected] or calling 612-827-6159. Happy to help serve or clean up? Contact John Pedersen at [email protected].
Worship on Christmas Eve is a traditional service, ending with a candlelit singing of Silent Night. Come to be grounded in the story we know so well, and to sing your favorite Christmas hymns. This is a family-friendly service – there will be a Sermon on the Steps and battery-operated candles for kids. A staffed nursery will be provided.
When you arrive, friendly greeters will welcome you. If you have a few extra minutes, grab a cup of coffee and a Bogart’s Doughnut, and join folks in the commons area for conversation.
During worship, you’ll experience a blend of liturgy, Bible readings, and a thought-provoking sermon. Children are actively engaged in the service through features such as the Pray-Ground at the front of the sanctuary and the Sermon on the Steps. Holy Communion is part of every worship service.
Award-winning musician Dr. Kevin Hobbs plays both the organ and grand piano, offering worshippers a weekly prelude and postlude on the grand piano. The choir is directed by Dr. Bruce Gleason, and services often feature the Children’s and Carillon Bell Choirs, led by Chuck Linderkamp.
Congregational Fellowship Hour: Following worship, stay awhile to enjoy more Lutheran coffee, Bogart’s Doughnuts, and great conversation.
Bogart's Doughnuts, Coffee, and Conversation
Worship
Congregational Fellowship Hour
Our worship services are every Sunday at 9:30 am, but you’ll find activities inside and outside our building throughout the week as well. Take a look at our calendar and join us!
Each of us is gifted with unique talents, interests, and life experiences. Using these gifts alongside others helps us to carry out our mission at Diamond Lake to learn, follow, and serve. Learn more about the variety of committees, teams, and ministries we offer. Some of them keep our church healthy and vibrant while others focus on connecting with people in the greater community. We invite you to consider where God might be calling you to be of service.
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