Sweet Read
- Sunday, February 5, 2012
| Sweet-Read is bookclub gathered around faith and society. Where are the places - what are the ways - we experience faith engaged and making a difference in the world? If you have a book you'd like to read and discuss, let the pastors know. |
Worship Service
- Sunday, February 5, 2012, 10 am
Sunday School
- Sunday, February 5, 2012, 9 am
| Classes are for K-5th in a one-classroom style. Classes run from 9:00 to 9:50, with church beginning at 10:00. |
Fellowship
- Sunday, February 5, 2012, 11 am
Confirmation Class
- Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6 pm
| Confirmation students are getting 'up close and personal,' creating portfolios of biblical characters - retelling the story with a twist, researching settings, connecting to art works and music. This is the opposite of a biblical overview. And along the way they'll learn of themes and connections... (read more) |
Read-Aloud Book Club
- Wednesday, February 8, 2012
| The Read-Aloud book club is beginning a new book on the life of Hans Christian Andersen, read to us by the voice (and person!) of Chris Johansen. Wednesdays at 1 pm at the United Pioneer Home. Come join us. |
Choir
- Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7 pm
| The West Denmark Choir sings once or twice a month, practices weekly under the direction of Harry Johansen, Chris Johansen, accompanist. New choir members are always welcome! The choir sings from September into June, then takes a couple of months off. During the summer months special music - either... (read more) |
AA Meeting
- Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9 am
Fastelavns
- Sunday, February 19, 2012
| On Sunday, February 19th, West Denmark Church will observe its traditional pre-Lenten celebration. Come for the pot-luck at 6 pm and stay for the "batting of the barrel" at 7 pm, followed by the Coronation of this year's West Denmark King, Queen and Princess or Prince. At West Denmark, royalty is... (read more) |
Ash Wednesday
- Wednesday, February 22, 2012
| Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. Join us for a Soup and Sandwich Supper at 6pm followed by the worship service at 7pm. |
Noisy Offering
- Sunday, February 26, 2012
| A “noisy offering” is taken the last Sunday of each month during worship. Collected coins are designated for the mission of the ELCA.
The church council is looking forward to increasing our contributions toward feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and supporting those who have experienced... (read more) |
Community Meal
- Sunday, February 26, 2012
| Community Meal meets on the last two Sundays of each month at 5:00pm. It is basically a pot-luck meal (although visitors, guests and those unable to bring a food offering are most certainly encouraged to join us). Hospitality is our goal! This meal is an opportunity to share a meal, build... (read more) |
BackPack Ministry
- Friday, March 2, 2012
| The BackPack program is a cooperative ministry of several local churches providing supplementary food for area children. Backpacks are filled with nutritious, kid-friendly food for the weekend. Eligible families are selected through the school and backpacks are distributed on Fridays, to be... (read more) |
Family Camp 2012
- Saturday, June 30, 2012
| You are invited...
...to the West Denmark Family Camp 2012. This year’s camp begins Thursday, June 30, and continues through Sunday, July 3. In the tradition of Danish folk schools, you will have the chance to listen to and interact with engaging speakers, folk dance, sing, make crafts,... (read more) |
| Recently At West Denmark... |
Fish Boil 6:30 pm
- Saturday, February 4, 2012
| A fish boil is a visual, as well as gustatory event ~ an almost full moon, the snowy woods and fire, lights shining from the old school house windows (heated for dining again year!), luminaries lighting the path, a sudden blaze as the pot is brought to a cleansing boil-over ~ it's an event to... (read more) |
Christmas Program and Dancing around the Christmas Tree
- Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 6:30 pm
| This year the Christmas Program moves to the days between Christmas and New Year's as we continue to celebrate the season of Christmas. This was a traditional time for the family-centerd program in years past, and is offered again to help de-clutter the frenzy that Christmas often becomes. Stories,... (read more) |
Church-wide Rummage Sale
- Saturday, June 11, 2011
| Clothing, household decorations and do-dads, children’s things, tools and shop equipment, yard and garden items, newly divided plants, furniture … We're cleaning out garages and attics (and widening basement paths) arranging it for sale at the Parish Hall. Look for it next time, at the West... (read more) |
Jensen & Bugge - Traditional Danish Music
- Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 7:30 pm
| Join us for Traditional Danish and Scandinavian Music. At least once a year performers from Denmark - like the delightful Danish duo of Jensen & Bugge - come to West Denmark Hall for a concert and, if we're lucky, an impromptu dance. Stay tuned for information. P.S. Thanks, Mark Pedersen! |
Æbleskiver Fever at West Denmark Church Hall
- Saturday, May 7, 2011
| It would not be spring without the West Denmark Lutheran Church's annual Æbleskiver supper. For over 60 years, church members have serving the traditional Æbleskiver meal to neighbors and friends from an ever widening circle. At the peak of the dinner rush, as many as 16 bakers can be seen turning... (read more) |
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