You are invited to Christmas Eve worship at Abiding Savior.

• Tuesday, December 24th at 2:00 and 3:30pm:  Family friendly worship with live animals
• Tuesday, December 24th at 10:30pm:  Candlelight service

Have you ever wondered what other Christians believe? Why are there so many different flavors of Lutheran? How does the Pentecostal Church compare with the Lutheran Church, or the Baptist Church, or the Catholic Church? What do Seventh Day Adventist, Mormons or Christian Scientists believe? How do you have a good discussion with a Jehovah’s Witness at your door? As fellow Christians we have much in common, but we often fail to understand one another. We are curious about others who worship the God of Abraham through the Jewish and Muslim traditions. Where do we differ and where can we find common ground? Do our prayers all go to the same place? And what about those who faithfully practice world religions unrelated to Christianity, like Buddhists or Hindus? Worshiping idols or believing in reincarnation are very different from our experience. Is one wrong and the other right, or might there be differing ways to be faithful? We will consider these and many more questions as part of the Thursday morning Women’s Bible Study led by Pastor Marla.

Each week we’ll reflect on different faith traditions, noting similarities and differences with the Lutheran faith. We’ll ask questions about how these differences came to be and what they mean for us today. We’ll explore the challenges of living in a pluralistic country – where people of many faiths and no faith live side-by-side, and we’ll consider how we honor one another’s beliefs while being faithful to our own understanding of God. We will occasionally welcome guest speakers from other faith traditions and will also take some field trips to visit other places of worship and learn first-hand about an interesting mix of beliefs and practices.

This series begins on November 21 and continues into the new year. We invite you to join us in-person on Thursdays at 10 AM or follow along on Facebook.  Our primary resource, Honoring Our Neighbor’s Faith, compares and contrasts more than 30 faith traditions with ELCA Lutheran perspectives. Copies of this book will be made available to participants.

So, join us as we explore a wide range of faith traditions in a setting of fellowship and mutual support. Enjoy the delicious treats, prayer, music and supportive community that the Women’s Bible Study provides. We hope to see you there.  If you join us online, feel free to access our resource page Honoring Our Neighbors Faith.

Join Pastor Ryan for Men’s Bible Study 8:30AM to 10AM on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month. Come an enjoy a hot breakfast and great conversation as well as digging into the Bible and other issues we are facing together as Christians in our world today. No prior Bible experience necessary!

Looking for a great preschool or care/learning for your toddler?  Check out the amazing programs offered at Abiding Savior Preschool!  Registration is filling up quickly for the 2024-2025 school year, so register soon.  If you have any questions, please call 763-784-5326 or email preschool@abidingsavior.org.

PRESCHOOL

• We offer a half-day class (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) with 2, 3, 4 or 5-day class options to fit your and your child’s needs.
• An optional Lunch Bunch hour is available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:00 – 1:00 PM.
• For more information, please click HERE.

TODDLER ROOM

• We are excited to offer a toddler classroom option, serving children age 16 months – 32 months.  This room is offered 2 days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and is open from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM).  The different areas of our toddler classroom encourage children to engage in a variety of activities: quiet and active, social and independent, constructive and pretend play, etc.  Most of the materials are set up for easy access, encouraging children to make their own decisions.
• For more information, please click HERE.