Our Church Year
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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.
When | What | Notes |
January - First Friday of the month | 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 | Fastelavens søndag | Traditional Norwegian Fastelavensboller (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 | ||
Seder Meal | A remembrance of The Last Supper. A full dinner is served. | Reservations taken in advance. |
Good Friday | Daytime Good Friday Service. | |
Easter Sunday |
9:00 and 11:00 Easter Celebration Services. |
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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. |
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. |
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 |
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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 | 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! |