Unity Lutheran

The Paint-a-Thon has begun! Even a butterfly joined us and seems to like the new color.

The new solar panels are up on the south-facing side of the fellowship hall roof. They’ll soon be connected and providing clean, renewable energy as well as lowering our electric bill!

ETA: There have been some questions as to why the solar panels are up before the new roof. The answer is that the solar contractor had an unexpected opening in their schedule, allowing them to squeeze in a small project like ours much earlier than previously planned. The new roof is still in the works, and we will be able to enjoy the benefits of solar power sooner rather than later. The solar panels will be uninstalled and reinstalled as part of the roof replacement.

Join us as we Wade into the Word of God this summer at Vacation Bible School! Please register participants and volunteers at the link below or by scanning the QR code.

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Our summer schedule begins this Saturday, May 23! During the summer, worship services will be held at Unity Lutheran on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. from May 23-Sept. 5. Plus, we will be having a potluck after the service on the first Saturday of each month. Please join us on this new adventure!

Today is Ash Wednesday.

Gracious God, out of your love and mercy you breathed into dust the breath of life, creating us to serve you and our neighbors. Call forth our prayers and acts of kindness, and strengthen us to face our mortality with confidence in the mercy of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. —Bread for the Day

The ELCA will observe the 2026 National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) with a free online program on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 6-8 p.m. This will be a night of intentional storytelling, deep listening and reflection, featuring diverse voices that will draw us closer together. Visit the page linked below for more information and to access the presentation. No registration is required.

ELCA.org The ELCA, in partnership with Augsburg Fortress, will observe the 2026 National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) with a free evening program on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 6-8 p.m. Central time:

This upcoming Sunday (Jan. 18) is an important day! We will have our annual meeting at the conclusion of our 10 a.m. service, so please attend if you are able. Plus, in lieu of a sermon, there will be a special presentation from Community Action. In recent years, our congregation has supported their food pantry and bought Christmas gifts for families served by their organization. We will also be taking up a free will offering in support of their work. Hope to see you there!

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has issued a statement regarding the ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

Read the full statement through the link in the comments below.