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Matthew 6:21 https://www.christchurchluth.org/welcome daily 0.75 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/87e25cd0-6f4b-44f7-95e1-a3f5d46269ba/CCL-Oct2022-39.jpg Our Welcome - The welcome is genuine, even though it comes from imperfect people. We all live in daily need of God’s mercy, which heals, forgives, and reconciles us. Our welcome has its source not in us but in our namesake, Christ Jesus. Christ is the one who welcomes, and Christ is the Light. That light is reflected in our beautiful sanctuary and, we hope, in the faces and actions of every member and guest among us. Welcome to the Light! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/1350008b-ee57-4626-a5c6-41d797e87293/CCL-Oct2022-8.jpg Our Welcome - Sunday Worship 9:30 am Whether you’re visiting once or think you might like to call Christ Church your church home, we welcome you warmly. Feel free to reach out to any staff member if you have questions. We look forward to welcoming you with joy. https://www.christchurchluth.org/worship daily 0.75 2026-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/8cbc017b-1885-43bc-a4bb-47a8c4cc7f13/CCL-Oct2022-23.jpg Worship At Christ Church, worship is at the very center of our life together. It shapes us as a community on Sunday mornings, but also far beyond that time. We are followers of Christ, we are part of the universal or catholic church, and we have inherited the riches of the Lutheran tradition. And each of those influences our worship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/0aaa1669-cc9d-48e6-8394-a0eab7199ada/IMG_0983.jpg Worship It’s a rich tradition, but not a difficult one. We invite you to come and find your part in it. Our worship invites expression of our gifts in many forms: Welcome and guide the assembly as we gather, as a greeter or usher Prepare our worship space as an acolyte Proclaim the word from the scriptures as a lector Express our response to God as a prayer writer Support the assembly in celebrating the eucharist as an assisting minister https://www.christchurchluth.org/leadership daily 0.75 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/09e75387-878a-4d3b-a533-160bd43823db/Miriam+Samuelson-Roberts Leadership - Rev. Miriam Samuelson-Roberts, Lead Pastor Lead pastor at Christ Church since 2020, Pastor Miriam loves her call at Christ Church Lutheran. She graduated from St. Olaf College in 2008, and later attended seminary at Yale Divinity School, graduating in 2015. She previously served as associate pastor at Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, MN. She and her husband, Daniel, have two children and live in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/47edfb7e-8273-4caa-be74-bb908e665f84/Erik+Haaland Leadership - Rev. Erik Haaland, Associate Pastor Associate pastor at Christ Church since 2013, Pastor Erik has been a member of Christ Church Lutheran since 2010. He graduated in 2000 from St. Olaf College, where he majored in music and religion. He later received his seminary training at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. From 2006 to 2009 he held the position of Village Pastor at Holden Village, a Lutheran retreat center in Washington State. He and his husband, Daniel, make their home across the river in St. Paul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/0e3105df-eb7d-437b-b414-1fe2e8f6fab0/IMG_3081.jpg Leadership - Mark Sedio, Cantor Mark recently retired from his position as Cantor at Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis, where he had served since 2000. Prior, he was Cantor at Mount Olive Lutheran Church (Minneapolis) from 1974-2000 and Director of Music at Saint Paul Lutheran in Davenport (IA) 1979-1982. He is an active recitalist, clinician, conductor and composer, with over 125 of his compositions for organ, piano, choral and instrumental ensembles available from a variety of publishers. An ordained deacon in the ELCA, Sedio lives in the Twin Cities with his spouse Jeffrey Sartain, an ELCA pastor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/92187240-9464-4e12-8808-5f74dbf21487/Martha+for+website.jpg Leadership - Martha Mutch, Cantor Martha Mutch joined Christ Church after serving as organist at Roseville Lutheran Church since 2007. She grew up in Larimore, ND, and received a B.A. in music from Concordia College, Moorhead, and a Master of Music degree in organ performance from Northwestern University. She also spent two years studying organ and piano in Germany. She worked for more than 25 years full-time in Information Technology while also serving as organist for several churches both in the Chicago area as well as the Twin Cities. Martha loves to play tennis, knitting (especially Norwegian mittens), gardening, and cats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/44478d0b-b7ff-4afb-b2f1-7b654de118d0/IMG_4304.jpg Leadership - Breanne Hewitt, Office Administrator Bre serves as the Office Administrator at Christ Church Lutheran, where she supports the daily operations of the church office with organization, dedication, and a welcoming spirit. A Minnesota native, she returned to the Twin Cities after spending nearly two decades pursuing her education and a career in the archival field. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Arizona. Breanne is passionate about creating a warm, efficient environment for members, visitors, and staff. In her free time, she enjoys cooking new recipes, crocheting, and spending time with her rambunctious dachshunds, Rufus Riley and Bean Crosby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/3749b17d-51f4-444f-bbf3-04dde386c772/Jake+Barclay.jpg Leadership - Jake Barclay, Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator Jake brings over 17 years of experience teaching, program designing, and leading classrooms of children ages Pre-K through 8th grade. He graduated from St. Olaf College in 2003 and pursued a vocational track rooted in serving and developing others into kind, compassionate, and well-informed human beings. He holds his MBA from Tulane University, as well as certifications in K-12 Special Education and Elementary Education. Jake lives in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood with his dog, Ida, and enjoys hiking and exploring the Twin Cities’ many trails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/04713198-7a35-40ff-9131-e45a0a42ccb7/Peter+Stork Leadership - Peter Stork, Facilities Coordinator Peter grew up in South Minneapolis in the Sibley Park area, went to Hiawatha, Standish, Follwell and Roosevelt schools. After high school he went to Augsburg College and began a career in Property Management, managing apartments, office buildings and shopping centers. He retired at the end of 2023 and wants to keep busy using building and maintenance skills from his career. Pete has been married for 38 years to Cathy, has 3 kids and 3 awesome grandkids. He plays in a band, plays golf and pickleball, and loves to write songs. https://www.christchurchluth.org/outreach daily 0.75 2025-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/64f11254-9e02-4664-a941-4cb4b921390b/2425185441_65f1d52eba_o.jpg Outreach & Service - Community Partners Fund Following the social unrest and racial reckoning that occurred in the wake of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department in May of 2020, the leadership of Christ Church decided that one small response would be to give more generously to new and existing community partners, especially those serving communities that have experienced systemic racism. Each year since then, Christ Church members have been invited to give a “second tithe” to partners chosen by our Mission Committee and Racial Justice Task Force. If you would like to pledge and give to the Community Partners Fund, you can do so as you make your financial pledge each year, or talk with Pastor Miriam. https://www.christchurchluth.org/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-18 https://www.christchurchluth.org/tours daily 0.75 2025-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/7501ce9b-7f07-41d4-9673-9a408060a374/7606227746_43f4b8f75e_o.jpg Tours - Tours Join the Friends of Christ Church Lutheran for docent-led tours of this National Historic Landmark, designed by Eliel and Eero Saarinen. Public Docent-Led Tours (Free) 2nd Sunday each month at 11:00 am Meet in the courtyard near the main entrance to the sanctuary (or just inside the main entrance on colder days) for a guided building tour. Private Docent-Led Tours Private guided tours can be arranged with at least a week’s notice. Email info@friendsofccl.org to schedule a private tour. Fee $15.00/per person (minimum fee of $25.00). Group rate $10.00/per person – minimum 6 people. Student Class Tours Email info@friendsofccl.org to schedule student tours. There is no fee for student class tours. Student tours must be accompanied by the class instructor. https://www.christchurchluth.org/landmark daily 0.75 2023-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/347e4b8d-7903-4955-9be6-f3fc328b945b/christ+church+exterior.jpg A National Historic Landmark - Friends of Christ Church Lutheran The Friends of Christ Church Lutheran was established in 2008 to preserve this historic Saarinen landmark through fundraising, education and public awareness. The non-sectarian 501c3 non-profit organization enables individuals, groups, and foundations to support the continued preservation of this nationally significant landmark through donating and volunteering. The Friends group also trains docents; conducts tours of the church building; and offers programs to provide greater public access and appreciation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/878262e5-aead-456b-b003-54e67b77ddf3/2425186575_fd79cf6580_o.jpg A National Historic Landmark - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/64f11254-9e02-4664-a941-4cb4b921390b/2425185441_65f1d52eba_o.jpg A National Historic Landmark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/7da3c3de-1236-4e98-9e6d-6cd9b5b19e8d/4052442153_4bc3a33ab6_o.jpg A National Historic Landmark - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.christchurchluth.org/youth daily 0.75 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/71da7d7c-cdd8-41ec-bdc0-9e6b977290c0/CCL-Oct2022-34.jpg Children & Youth - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/2904e4ac-49fe-4fac-a86c-48d227939767/CCL-Oct2022-31.jpg Children & Youth - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.christchurchluth.org/music-worship daily 0.75 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/f3dde4fa-d4ca-4469-a9ea-22d08e5dc99f/2425997324_1ffd41958e_o.jpg Music & Worship - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/8deca30d-25fe-40c7-a8f0-54558f87508b/CCL-Oct2022-20.jpg Music & Worship - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/1650293141331-ISDO99K1NLG062NBX1D3/41167865781_9588dd97f9_o.jpg Music & Worship - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.christchurchluth.org/rental daily 0.75 2023-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/1653057338639-IQGJLKX1OK5SBZ5IIV97/2531897285_be1109ed38_o.jpg Space Rental - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.christchurchluth.org/community-life daily 0.75 2025-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/b0465a4e-7a39-4f77-be8b-a7d1f8c23b19/CCL-Oct2022-43.jpg Community Life - 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. 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The Elm Ensemble leads a service of evening prayer that includes performances of Cantata 4 on Baroque instruments and Bobby McFerrin’s The Twenty-Third Psalm. Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/60ff3134-82cb-4bd6-9e0a-515f5e9560b4/Longfellow_Jazz_web.jpg Christ Church Lutheran Music Series - Mardi Gras Jazz Concert Ft. The Longfellow Jazz All-Stars Sunday, February 15, 2026, 4:00pm On the Sunday of Carnival weekend, just days before Ash Wednesday, join local trumpeter Bill Simenson and the Longfellow Jazz All-Stars for a lively program of traditional New Orleans jazz. With influences from blues and ragtime, this improvisatory style will delight the eye and ear and have your toe tapping. Dance while the “front line” plays and join the “second line” as we march from stage to reception. Free and open to the public. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/dfa1b37c-d710-4bfc-ba03-1987965cb42c/October_Wold_web.jpg Christ Church Lutheran Music Series - Organ Concert—Wayne Wold Sunday, October 19, 2025, 4:00pm Renowned organist, composer, and church musician Wayne Wold offers a program of German, French and American repertoire on Christ Church Lutheran’s Dobson organ (2018). Music by Bach, Franck, and others, as well as congregational singing. Wold’s technical excellence, inspiring improvisations, and sensitive hymn leadership will impress connoisseurs and novices alike. Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/03e00fc5-95eb-48e7-81f4-535296bec06d/CCL_MusicSeries_Web_Festgesang.jpg Christ Church Lutheran Music Series - Making Melody to the Lord—A Festival of Song In Thanksgiving for God’s Gift of Music and featuring the Works of Robert Buckley Farlee June 1, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Martin Luther once called music “that divine and most excellent gift.” This festival of song gives thanks for that gift and especially—in the year of Cantor Robert Buckley Farlee’s 75th birthday--celebrates its manifestation in his many contributions to Christian liturgical life. Sing and listen as a festival choir, nationally renowned musicians, and assembly come together to lift up the joy of making music in community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/79eb97ee-6110-4cc4-9bc1-3d63388ace3f/CCL.MS_SaintUrho_web.jpg Christ Church Lutheran Music Series - Saint Urho Day Celebration March 16, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hyvää Urhonpäivää! Happy Saint Urho’s Day! You’ve heard of Saint Patrick—but Saint Urho? The tongue-in-cheek legend of Saint Urho says he chased the grasshoppers out of Finland by uttering the phrase Heinäsirkka, heinäsirkka, mene täältä (roughly translated: “Grasshopper, grasshopper, go to hell!”). In the end, the day offers all of us—Irish, Finnish, and everyone else—a time for music and a good party. Join the Ameriikan Poijat brass ensemble for an afternoon of merriment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/842ee3a8-2853-4d74-ba80-0b6187d9b38b/CCL.MS_CantataVespers_web2.jpg Christ Church Lutheran Music Series - Cantata Vespers Presentation of Our Lord February 2, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Forty days after the birth of Christ, the church celebrates the festival of the Presentation of Our Lord, also known as Candlemas—the tradition of blessing and processing with candles. We gather in a service of evening prayer led by the Elm Ensemble and the Christ Church choir as we sing an ancient liturgy and experience music by Bach (Cantata 125, Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin) and Elgar (The Snow). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6254335b135cf0411eff079a/1ba384d9-0739-4d4c-8ef9-f68023013b5c/SF100_Chorus_web.jpg Christ Church Lutheran Music Series - Celebrating Sound and Space: A Finnish Hymn Festival In celebration of our congregation’s Finnish connections, Christ Church Lutheran presented a hymn festival marking the 75th anniversary of our sanctuary designed by renowned Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen as well as the publication of two new collections of Finnish hymns: The Finnish Heritage Hymnal and Lost Songs of the Suomi Synod. 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