an eagerness to welcome
In the News
The June Newsletter is full of news and
information about our vibrant congregation:
A report from Council President Terry Speiker about our time of transition as we search for a new pastor; a wrap-up report on the efforts for and proceeds from the Annual Æbleskiver Dinner; a visit to Grundtvig’s Church in Copenhagen; a progress report on the
construction of the new outdoor, wood-fired pizza oven; and much more.
Danish Folk Dancing Anyone?
This year’s Family Camp will include a performance by West Denmark’s new Folkgruppe. Donna Mae Pedersen loved dancing and was one of the original
founders of Family Camp. In her honor and in the long history of folk dancing at family camp, a group will be meeting a few times before Family Camp to learn several new dances to perform and teach.
The practices will happen at the Parish Hall on June 1 and 22 at 7:00 p.m. It will be fun and easy. No prior folk dancing experience necessary.
If you are interested in participating, contact
Shawn Mai at 612-801-4975 or by email
shawnmai64@gmail.com.
Upcoming Special Events
Haugaard’s West Denmark Fiddle School
Instructors’ Concert
Tuesday, June 16 – 7:30 p.m.
Reserved Seats: $25 Open Seating: $20
Featuring: Harald Haugaard (Denmark), Sebastian Bloch (Denmark),
Hanneke Cassel (Boston), Kevin Henderon (Shetland), and
Emma Kragh-Elmoe (Denmark).
Registration for Family Camp is now open!
June 30 and July 1-3
For nearly a half-century, West Denmark has presented our version of a true Danish Folk Camp—a mini “school for life.” Family Camp is a remarkable experience of community, as we connect with friends old and new; and learn, eat, sing, play and dance together. This year’s camp has been carefully and creatively planned to carry on this rich tradition.