Victorious trio is a Southern gospel group composed of tenor, Rich Treptow, his wife, alto, Linda Sue Treptow, and lead soprano, Cheryl Anderson. Both Rich and Cheryl have history performing musically, with Rich singing gospel and Cheryl, country. The group, which hails from Indianapolis, w…
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On Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls Josh Burfeind will be performing original hymn medley arrangements and contemporary worship pieces selected from his collegiate classical piano senior recital. Josh will also perform original worship compositions and two selection…
The Fabulous Blackwood Quartet, a group that brings the word of Christ to listeners through song, is performing in a free concert at Basswood Baptist Church in Richville on July 30 at 7 p.m.
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Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church (OLV) Stewardship Committee is hosting a free outdoor showing of “The Chosen” series at the church on Wednesday’s beginning July 7. The events will begin at 8:30 p.m. with the film rolling at 9:30 p.m.
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The public is invited to Zion-Sarpsborg Church in Dalton on Sunday, June 27 at 2 p.m. for the “Mylo Hatzenbuhler” concert. Clyde Bauman, professional musician from Bismarck, North Dakota, created Mylo Hatzenbuhler while a student at Dickinson State College. Beginning with the idea of a rock…
The Unitarian Church of Underwood and Sverdrup Lutheran Church in Underwood have come together to bring Dr. Donna Beegle to share her training: “Breaking the Iron Cage of Poverty.”
On May 16, Bethel Lutheran Church held a dedication and groundbreaking ceremony as they planned to expand both their building and parking lot at their Fergus Falls campus.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Brethren Church will be hosting the 1517 organization’s “The Life Lived in Christ: A Conference on Christ and the Christian” at their facility on Saturday, May 15. The organization produces daily articles, videos, podcasts, conferences and books. 1517’s aim is “on what…
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy has entered into an agreement with LB Homes to purchase their administrative building, the former Eisenhower Elementary School at 805 E. Channing Ave. The former school will become a school once again as the future location of the Hillcrest Lutheran Academy lower s…
Greg Peterson, one of the three Peterson Farm Brothers, is coming to Zion-Sarpsborg Church in Dalton on Sunday, May 2 for a 2 p.m. outdoor inspirational presentation.
Children of St. Peter, a nonprofit organization based in Guatemala that focuses on providing funding for education, has been hit hard due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yes, you read that correctly and I did not misspell the word “neighbor.” Please let me explain. NABUR is a new social…
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On Easter Sunday, Roger Sodsod, gave his first sermon as Life Church’s new senior pastor. With a multitude of interests, Sodsod is certain to have a variety of stories to share as he leads Life Church.
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First Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls will be hosting two services for Easter Sunday.
A prayer offered before the Fergus Falls City Council meeting Monday evening by Hindu statesman Rajan Zed drew approximately 25 people to City Hall with signs and prayers.
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In keeping with long standing tradition, Our Lady of Victory Catholic church will again be hosting Lenten walleye fish dinners. In keeping with COVID guidelines OLV will be offering drive-thru/ takeout fish dinners on the Fridays in March.
There is a popular English proverb that tells us “from little acorns do mighty oaks grow.”
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Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, begins today. “Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40 Day penitential Season of Lent, leading to Holy Week and Easter when we commemorate the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ. For Catholics Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence …
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House of Faith: Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church Battle Lake
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Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who delivered the first Hindu prayer to open the United States Senate, is slated to deliver the invocation at the Fergus Falls City Council meeting March 15. Zed has traveled across the country, opening meetings with Hindu mantras and prayers at a city, state and n…
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Established: Bethel Fergus Falls was founded in 1912, renting space from First Presbyterian Church, which was destroyed by the cyclone of 1919.
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Established: Bethel Fergus Falls was founded in 1912, renting space from First Presbyterian Church, which was destroyed by the cyclone of 1919.
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In late 2019, Church of Peace United Methodist Church launched Peace Pantry, a program that provided care packages consisting of new items to community members who were in need. Since its beginnings, the program has changed considerably, transitioning from a ministry that invited participant…
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Many older Catholics throughout Otter Tail County recall the days of Latin Masses. This changed for Catholic churches from 1962 to 1964, coinciding with the Second Vatican Council when there was a switch from Latin to English in the United States.
On Feb. 1, Messiah Lutheran Church of Underwood will welcome a new pastor, Nate Nash, to their congregation. The avid outdoorsman, husband, and father of five (with another girl due to arrive in April) is from the Midwest but is relocating to the area from his wife’s native state of Pennsylvania.
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Year built: The church gathered in the home from 2013-14, and moved to its current location since 2014 at the Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA.
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Year built: The church met in the Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA from 2001-13. In 2012, the church purchased its current building (located at 207 W. Lincoln Ave.) and, after renovating it, started meeting there in 2013.
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Year built: The church met in the Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA from 2001-13. In 2012, the church purchased its current building (located at 207 W. Lincoln Ave.) and, after renovating it, started meeting there in 2013.
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Bethel Lutheran Church hosted a blood drive with Vitalant on Dec. 17 at Bethel Lutheran Church which helped collect a total of 28 units of blood products for patients in need.
Year built: Sverdrup Lutheran Church was established on March 6, 1876 by seven men of Lutheran heritage. The first Church was built in 1908 north of Underwood in the present cemetery location. Since then, the church has moved two times, first in 1917 to Main Street in Underwood, and then in …
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Yes, Virginia there will be a Christmas Day dinner at Grace United Methodist Church. The opening phase is in reference to the famous letter written by Virginia O'Hanlon to the New York Sun in regards to her question: “Is there a Santa Clause?”
On a sunny, snowless Wednesday afternoon Fleet Farm was full of heroes.
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Outdoor gatherings were one way for groups of people to get together during the coronavirus pandemic, but the recent drop in temperatures and accumulating snow has put an end to many of those outdoor activities. Many local churches, some of which were holding outdoor services during the summ…
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Father William “Bill” Gamber, a priest in Fergus Falls, shared with the community his passion for history and ministry. Though he passed away on Saturday, at the age of 91, he will be remembered by the many who knew him as a friendly, genuine and caring member of the Fergus Falls community.
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There will be an open house of “The Rock,” at Zion-Sarpsborg Free Lutheran Church on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. “The Rock” is an addition to the ministry in our area in the form of a new recreation/gathering/exercise space. There is a gathering space for coffee and conversation, and…
Henning’s Lutheran Island Camp is hosting it’s second annual quilt auction from Oct. 1-9. The online auction, hosted in a silent auction format, will have both quilts and other various items. For more information or to make a bid, visit the Lutheran Island Camp website at www.islandcamp.org
The second annual Blessing of the Animals service will be held Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Battle Lake, 505 W. Holdt St.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls will be hosting an event in October called “Back the Blue Drive Thru BBQ” to show support for local law enforcement. The church is raising funds to buy a gift for each uniformed officer in the Fergus Falls Police Department and, with cold weather upon …
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Abundant Life Assembly, (2929 Pebble Lake Road, Fergus Falls) invites everyone to share an evening of music and inspiration this Sunday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Fargo-Moorhead St. Andrew’s (Scottish) Society annual dinner/program and the Kirkin O’ the Tartan have been canceled.
First Lutheran Church of Fergus Falls has reason to celebrate with the completion of their church organ this year. Their organ was first built in 1922 with renovations and updates done in 1951, 1972 and 2012, but their most recents have seen both of the organ’s pipe rooms filled completely, …
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The Dalton Opera House will be staging a hymn sing-along at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 on Summit Street in Dalton.
The Opening Service of the 2020-21 academic year for Lutheran Brethren Seminary will take place at 7 p.m., Monday, August 31, at Lutheran Brethren Seminary, 1036 W. Alcott Ave., in Fergus Falls.
Pastor Craig Palach has served the congregation of Faith Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls for 25 years and even picked up extra duties in January as Faith Lutheran and Immanuel Lutheran became a dual parish. Palach’s final day as a fulltime minister was June 30.
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Bethel Lutheran Church is poised to offer their sports camp over four days in August at sites in Battle Lake and Fergus Falls.
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Bishop Donald Kettler will hold a listening session at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, at St. Lawrence Church in Rush Lake following the recent placement of Father Charles Meyer on the list of clergy likely to have abused minors.
Bethel Lutheran Church hosted a blood drive with Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, on June 25 at Bethel Lutheran Church which helped collect a total of 35 units of blood products for patients in need.
Due to COVID-19, the Lake Region Run was postponed this year. Normally held at the beginning of June, the Lake Region Run raises money for the Lake Region Healthcare Cancer Care & Research Center in Fergus Falls. Still wanting to give back to the community and bring her congregation toge…
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For the past few months, churches in the area have had to find different ways of delivering the message of their faith due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some have opted to go online or through the radio. But CrossRoads Church, a baptist ministry located at 629 E. Channing Ave., in Fergus Fall…
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PioneerCare has named the Rev. Krehl Stringer as its new full-time chaplain following the retirement of David Strom. Stringer began serving on June 1.
While chatting with one of my besties, she spoke tentatively, “They’re trying to find a solution and it’s all coming too fast, so I’m not sure anything is working!”
Bethel Lutheran Church president Gary Ohren was one of many who watched firefighters battle billowing flames on a gusty Saturday evening in the rolling countryside of St. Olaf Township.
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The Diocese of St. Cloud and survivors of clergy sexual abuse have reached agreement on a framework for a resolution of all clergy sexual abuse claims against the diocese and area parishes.
Gov. Tim Walz announced on Saturday that places of worship in Minnesota may start reopening to congregates starting on Wednesday, May 27. This decision follows a motion filed last week by the Upper Midwest Law Center on behalf of multiple Minnesota churches seeking to suspend enforcement of …
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced new guidelines for religious services during a Saturday press briefing, allowing houses of worship to reopen at 25 percent occupancy while continuing to implore Minnesotans to follow public health recommendations.
After Wednesday’s announcement by Gov. Tim Walz about what is allowed to open June 1 and how several state businesses were supposed to operate, many community members were shocked and upset on the restrictions that were still in place. Several state officials and organization leaders were al…
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Bethel Lutheran Church in Battle Lake has scheduled weekend worship services.
President Trump on Friday said state governors should allow churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship to immediately reopen.
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