Please Join Us for Worship!
9:00 – 9:25am – Pre-Worship Prayer Group (Chapel)
Sunday, April 27, 2025
9:30am – Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 4, 2025
9:30am – Third Sunday of Easter

Preaching:
Pastor Paul Pettersen
Readings:
Ephesians 2:4-10; Psalm 145:10-18; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Mark 4:1-9
Preaching:
Pastor Maria Pederson
Music:
Cherub Choir (9:30), Children’s Choir (9:30),
Normandale Choir (9:30, 11:00), Normandale Brass (8:00, 9:30, 11:00)
Readings:
Acts 9:1-6 [7-20]; Revelation 5:11-14; Psalm, John 21:1-19
Preaching:
Pastor Rebecca Gamble
Music:
Normandale Bells
Readings:
Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 150, John 20:19-31

Sunday School from 10:40-11:30am
11:30am – 1:00pm – Virtual Coffee Hour
Christmas Eve Worship
3:30pm – Candlelight Family Worship
5:00pm – Candlelight Family Worship
Leading:
Jamie Dolynchuk,Ā President – CES
Music:
Children’s Choir
Readings:
1 Corinthians 1:18-25; Psalm 19: 7-14; Matthew 25:35-36, 26:11
9:20 – 11:00am – Nursery is available
10:30 – 11:30am – Coffee and Fellowship in the Fireside Room
10:40 – 11:30amĀ –Ā Sunday School
11:30am – 1:00pmĀ –Ā Virtual Coffee Hour
Come Learn More About What LSS Is Up To!
The Reverend Kathryn Tiede, Associate Vice President of Philanthropy at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), will bring us a word of inspiration, hope, and challenge on Sunday, November 26, as we celebrate and learn the ways of Christ the āKin.ā Join Rev. Tiede after worship in the Fellowship Hall for an adult forum to learn a brief overview of their statewide work, and a couple of specific services.
Worshiping Together Wherever You Are
Normandale Lutheran Church is delighted to offer you both in-person worship services as well as via livestream.Ā Simply choose the way that works best for you and your family. All are welcome here, always.
Worship at Normandale Lutheran Church is one of the ways we celebrate and experience being together with God and each other. It is a shared journey on which we exchange the gift of faith. Our worship is a celebration grounded in tradition combining liturgy, music, and message. Through worship, we are refreshed and filled with the Holy Spirit so we can go forth to serve others.
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Happening This Week
Monday, April 21
PreschoolĀ &Ā Blessing PlaceĀ | 9:00am – 3:00pm
(First Floor)
Violin Lessons | 1:00 – 7:00pm (Room 209-211)
Finance Committee Meeting | 5:30 – 6:30pm
(Studio A)
Executive Committee Meeting | 7:00 – 8:00pm
(Fireside Room)
Monday, December 30
No events planned
Monday, February 17
Arthur Lowell Visitation (10:00), Memorial (11:00), & Reception | 10:00am – 1:00pm (Washburn McReavy Funeral Chapel, Edina)
Monday, November 27
Normandale Foundation Board Meeting |
7:30 – 8:30am (Studio A)
PreschoolĀ &Ā Blessing PlaceĀ | 9:00am – 3:00pm
(First Floor)
Vacation Bible School | 9:00am – 12:00pm
(First, Second Floors)
Rebecca KosbabĀ Visitation (10:00), Memorial (11:00),
& Reception | 10:00am – 1:00pm
(Fireside Room, Sanctuary)
Geraldine NelsonĀ Visitation (10:00), Memorial (11:00), & Reception | 10:00am – 1:00pm (Fireside Room, Sanctuary)
Heritage Committee Meeting | 1:00 – 5:00pm
(Room 308)
Welcome Committee Meeting | 3:30 – 5:00pm
(Studio A)
Grace HospiceĀ Remembrance Service |
5:00 – 7:00pm (Sanctuary)
Finance Committee Meeting | 5:30 – 6:30pm
(Studio A)
2024 Financial Pledge DinnerĀ | 5:30 – 7:30pm (Fellowship Hall, Lower Narthex)
Stewardship Committee Meeting | 6:30 – 7:30pm
(Studio A)
Executive Committee Meeting | 7:00 – 8:00pm
(Fireside Room)
Monday, January 9
Doug Hedlund Visitation (10:00), Memorial (11:00), & Reception | 10:00am – 1:00pm (Fireside Room, Sanctuary)
Stan Gabriel Visitation (11:00),
Memorial (12:00), & Reception |
11:00am – 2:00pm (Fireside Room, Sanctuary)
Heritage Committee Meeting | 1:00 – 5:00pm
(Studio A)
Violin Lessons | 3:00 – 7:00pm (Room 205-206)
Carolyn Anderson Visitation (3:00), Memorial (4:00), & Reception | 3:00 – 6:00pm (Fireside Room, Sanctuary)
Reading Buddies | 5:15 – 8:00pm (Hope Academy)
Finance Committee Meeting | 5:30 – 6:30pm
(Studio A)
Executive Committee Meeting | 7:00 – 8:00pm
(Fireside Room)
Stewardship Committee Meeting | 7:00 – 8:00pm (Studio A)
Monday, July 3
Church is closed in observance of the holiday.
Tuesday, December 31
Alcoholics Anonymous | 6:30 – 7:30pm
(Room 207)
Tuesday, April 22
PreschoolĀ &Ā Blessing PlaceĀ | 9:00am – 3:00pm
(First Floor)
Worship Planning Team Meeting | 9:30 – 10:45am
(Choir Conference Room)
Pastoral Care Meeting | 10:45am – 12:00pm
(Choir Conference Room)
Cello Lessons | 2:00 – 9:00pm
(Room 205-206)
Violin Lessons | 2:00 – 8:00pm (Room 209-211)
Pastor & Director Meeting | 3:00 – 4:00pm
(Studio A)
Piano Lessons | 3:30 – 7:30pm (Chapel)
Normandale House Board Meeting |
4:30 – 6:00pm (Studio A)
Welcome Center / Networkers Orientation |
5:30 – 6:30pm (Fireside Room)
Alcoholics Anonymous | 6:30 – 7:30pm
(Room 207)
National Lutheran ChoirĀ Rehearsal |
6:15 ā 10:00pm (Balcony)
Church Council Meeting | 7:00 – 8:00pm (Studio A)
Tuesday, November 26
Cello Lessons | 2:00pm – 9:00pm
(Room 205-206)
Pastor & Director Meeting | 3:00 – 4:00pm
(Studio A)
Sweet Potato Comfort PieĀ Sharing w/ Tapestry Lutheran | 5:00 – 9:00pm
(7045 Lyndale Ave South,Ā 55423)
Alcoholics Anonymous | 6:30 – 7:30pm
(Room 207)
Church Council Meeting | 7:00 – 8:30pm (Studio A)
Call Committee Meeting | 8:00 – 9:30pm (Studio B)
Tuesday, January 2
Cello Lessons | 2:00 – 9:00pm (Room 205-206)
Pastor & Director Meeting | 3:00 – 4:00pm
(Studio A)
Piano Lessons | 3:30 – 8:00pm (Chapel)
Normandale HouseĀ Board Meeting | 4:30 – 6:00pm
(Studio A)
Normandale Foundation Subcommittee Meeting |
4:30 – 5:30pm (Studio B)
CPR & AED Training | 4:00 – 5:30pm (Fireside Room)
Normandale FoundationĀ Board Meeting |
4:30 – 5:30pm (Studio A)
Normandale House Board Meeting |
4:30 – 6:00pm (Studio A)
National Night Out atĀ Normandale HouseĀ |
4:30 – 7:00pm (2301 Chicago Ave.)
Sweet Potato Comfort PieĀ Sharing w/Ā Tapestry LutheranĀ | 5:00 – 9:00pm
(7045 Lyndale Ave South,Ā 55423)
75th Anniversary Meeting | 5:00 – 6:00pm
(Studio A)
David Hendrickson Committal Service & Inurnment | 5:30 – 6:30pm (Trinity Commons)
Stephen Ministry Leaders Meeting | 6:00 – 7:00pm (Conference Room – Second Floor)
National Lutheran ChoirĀ Rehearsal |
6:15 ā 10:00pm (Balcony)
Alcoholics Anonymous | 6:30 – 7:30pm (Room 207)
Stephen Ministry Meeting | 7:00 – 9:00pm (Studio A)
Tuesday, April 21
Election Polling Place | 6:00am – 8:00pm
(Fellowship Hall)
Normandale Foundation Board Meeting |
7:30 – 8:30am (Studio A)
PreschoolĀ &Ā Blessing PlaceĀ | 9:00am – 3:00pm
(First Floor)
Prayers for PeaceĀ | 9:00 – 9:20am (Chapel)
Worship Planning Team Meeting | 9:30 – 10:45am
(Choir Conference Room)
Pastoral Care Meeting | 10:45am – 12:00pm
(Choir Conference Room)
Staff Lunch / Meeting | 12:00 – 2:00pm
(Fireside Room)
Cello Lessons | 2:00 – 9:00pm (Room 205-206)
Piano Lessons | 3:30 – 7:30pm (Rehearsal Room)
Normandale House Board Meeting |
4:15 – 6:00pm (Studio A)
Stephen Ministry Leaders Meeting | 6:00 – 7:00pm (Conference Room – Second Floor)
National Lutheran ChoirĀ Rehearsal |
6:15 ā 10:00pm (Balcony)
Alcoholics Anonymous | 6:30 – 7:30pm (Room 207)
Transition Team Meeting | 6:30 – 7:30pm
(Studio B)
Senior Reflection Night | 6:30 – 8:30pm
(Studio A, Studio B, Chapel)
Church Council Meeting | 7:00 – 8:30pm (Studio A)
Church Council Meeting | 7:00 – 9:00pm (Fellowship Hall)
Stephen Ministry Meeting | 7:00 – 9:00pm (Studio A)
Stetson University School of Music Concert Choir Performance | 7:30 – 9:00pm (Sanctuary)
Call Committee Meeting | 8:00 – 9:30pm (Studio B)
Wednesday, February 21
Stewardship Team Meeting | 8:00am – 9:30am (Studio A)
PreschoolĀ &Ā Blessing PlaceĀ | 9:00am – 3:00pm
(First Floor)
Ash Wednesday Matins Service | 11:30am – 12:15pm (Chapel)
Al-Anon | 12:00 – 1:00pm (Multi-Purpose North)
Cello Lessons | 2:00 – 9:00pm (Room 205-206)
Piano Lessons | 4:00 – 5:30pm (Rehearsal Room)
Normandale House Board Meeting | 4:00 – 5:30pm (Studio A)
Cherub Choir RehearsalĀ | 5:00 – 5:45pm
(Multi-Purpose South)
Brass QuintetĀ | 5:15 – 6:00pmĀ (Balcony)
Youth Choir RehearsalĀ | 5:40 – 6:20pm
(Rehearsal Room)
Network Reboot! | 6:00 – 6:30pm
(Fireside Room)
Children’s Choir RehearsalĀ | 6:00 – 6:45pm
(Multi-Purpose South)
Ash Wednesday Vespers Service | 6:30 – 7:15pm
(Sanctuary)
Normandale Choir RehearsalĀ | 7:15 – 8:15pm
(Rehearsal Room)
AA | 7:30 – 9:00pm (Studio A)
Wednesday, November 27
Al-Anon | 12:00 – 1:00pm (Multi-Purpose North)
Piano Lessons | 3:00 – 5:30pm
(Rehearsal Room)
AA | 7:30 – 9:00pm (Studio A)
Wednesday, April 23
Preschool & Blessing Place | 9:00am – 3:00pm
(First Floor)
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study | 9:30 – 11:30am
(Fireside Room)
Al-Anon | 12:00 – 1:00pm (Multi-Purpose North)
Cello Lessons | 2:00 – 9:15pm (Room 205-206)
Piano Lessons | 3:00 – 5:30pm
(Rehearsal Room)
Brass Quintet | 5:15 – 6:15pm (Balcony)
AA | 7:30 – 9:00pm (Studio A)
Wednesday, February 22
All scheduled in-person activities are
cancelled due to inclement weather.
Wednesday, March 15
Stewardship Team Meeting | 8:00am – 9:30am (Studio A)
PreschoolĀ &Ā Blessing PlaceĀ | 9:00am – 3:00pm
(First Floor)
Choir CampĀ |Ā 9:00am – 3:00pm
(Second & Third Floors)
Summer Stretch | 9:00am – 2:00pm
(Fireside Room, Surprise Location)
Wednesday Women’s Bible StudyĀ | 9:30 – 11:30am
(Fireside Room)
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Facilitator TrainingĀ |
9:00am – 4:30pm (Room 209-211)
Advent Pause: Joy – Don’t Forget to Laugh!Ā | 10:00 – 11:00amĀ (Chapel)
Inurnment for Tom & LeahFay Linhares |
10:30 – 11:30amĀ (Trinity Commons)
Hatha YogaĀ | 11:00am – 12:00pm (Studio B)
Ash Wednesday Matins Service | 11:30am – 12:00pm (Chapel)
(CANCELLED due to inclement weather)
Second WednesdayĀ | 11:00am – 1:30pm
(Fireside Room, Sanctuary)
Estate Planning Lunch & Seminar | 12:00 – 1:30pm (Fireside Room)
Al-Anon | 12:00 – 1:00pm (Multi-Purpose North)
Cello Lessons | 2:00 – 9:00pm (Room 205-206)
Summer Stretch After Dark | 4:00 – 9:00pm
(Fireside Room, Surprise Location)
Piano Lessons | 4:30 – 5:30pm (Rehearsal Room)
Holden Village Summer Trip Info SessionĀ |
5:00 – 6:00pmĀ (Lower Narthex)
Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal |
5:00 – 6:30pmĀ (Sanctuary)
Cherub Choir End-of-Year PartyĀ Ā | 5:00 – 5:45pm
(Playground)
Community MealsĀ | 5:00 – 6:30pm
(Fellowship Hall)
Brass QuintetĀ | 5:15 – 6:00pmĀ (Balcony)
Youth Choir RehearsalĀ | 5:40 – 6:20pm
(Rehearsal Room)
Call Committee Listening Sessions (Choir)Ā |
5:45 – 6:30pm (Choir Conference Room)
Inurnment for Mary Carol Clarke | 5:45 – 6:45pm
(Trinity Commons)
Children’s Choir End-of-Year PartyĀ | 6:00 – 6:45pm
(Multi-Purpose North)
Sweet Potato Comfort PieĀ Dinner withĀ Normandale HouseĀ | 6:00 – 7:00pm
(Normandale House)
Violin Lessons | 6:00 – 7:30pmĀ (Room 207)
Caregiver Support GroupĀ | 6:00 – 7:30pm (Zoom)
Trunk or TreatĀ | 6:00 – 8:00pmĀ (West Parking Lot)
Evening Prayers for PeaceĀ | 6:30 – 7:00pm (Sanctuary)
Ā
Lenten Vespers WorshipĀ | 6:30 – 7:15pm
(Sanctuary)
Normandale Choir RehearsalĀ | 6:30 – 8:00pm (Rehearsal Room)
IGNITEĀ (7th-8th Grades),Ā SPARKĀ (5th-6th Grades), &Ā ABLAZEĀ (9th-12th Grades) End-of-Year Party |
6:30 – 8:30pm (Fellowship Hall, Lower Narthex)
SPARKĀ (5th-6th Grades),Ā IGNITEĀ (7th-8th Grades),Ā &Ā ABLAZEĀ (9th-12th Grades)
Bowling Night |Ā 6:30 – 8:00pm
(Fellowship Hall, Lower Narthex)
Parent Connect: T(w)eens |Ā 6:30 – 8:00pm
(Fishbowl, Fishbowl Narthex)
“Out of Abundance” Service Project (7-12th Grades) | 7:00 – 8:30pmĀ (VEAP)
SPARKĀ (5th-6th Grades) |
6:45 – 7:45pm (Room 209-213)
IGNITE (7th-8th Grades) |
6:45 – 7:45pm (Chapel)
Parent Connect: T(w)eensĀ (5th-8th Grades) |
6:45 – 7:45pm (Chapel)
Painting Our Faith |Ā 7:15 – 8:00pmĀ (Fireside Room)
ABLAZE (9th-12th Grades) |
8:00 – 9:00pm (Fishbowl)
Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29
Thursday, January 2
No events planned
Thursday, April 24
(Studio B)
Preschool & Blessing Place | 9:00am – 3:00pm
(First Floor)
Piano Lessons | 11:30am – 12:30pm
(Multi-Purpose Room South)
Violin Lessons | 1:00 – 7:00pm
(Rooms 209-211)
Caregiver Support Group | 1:30 – 3:00pm (Zoom)
Cello Lessons | 2:00 – 9:15pm (Room 205-206)
Piano Lessons | 3:00 – 5:30pm (Rehearsal Room)
Racial Justice & Equity Book Club |
3:15 – 4:30pm (Zoom)
Edina Coalition for Grief Support |
4:15 – 6:00pm (First and Second Floors)
Normandale Bells Rehearsal | 5:45 – 6:45pm
(Multi-Purpose Room North)
Thursday, November 30
All scheduled in-person activities are
cancelled due to inclement weather.
(Studio B)
PreschoolĀ &Ā Blessing Place | 9:00am – 3:00pm
(First Floor)
Intro to Pilates | 9:00am – 10:00am
(Studio B)
Preschool & Blessing Place Christmas Program | 10:30am – 12:00pm (Sanctuary, Fireside Room)
Memory Cafe | 11:00am – 12:00pmĀ (Studio A)
Normandale Housing Volunteer Training |
11:00am – 1:00pm (Fellowship Hall)
Choir CampĀ |Ā 12:00pm – 6:00pm
(Second & Third Floors)
(Fellowship Hall)
Mary’s CircleĀ | 1:00 – 2:00pmĀ (Studio A)
Violin Lessons | 1:00 – 7:00pm
(Rooms 205-206)
Caregiver Support GroupĀ | 1:30 – 3:00pm (Zoom)
Racial Justice & Equity Book ClubĀ |
3:15 – 4:30pm (Zoom)
Piano Lessons | 4:00 – 5:30pm (Rehearsal Room)
Edina Coalition for Grief SupportĀ | 4:15 – 6:00pm (First and Second Floors)
Normandale Bells RehearsalĀ | 5:45 – 6:45pm
(Multi-Purpose Room North)
Edina Coalition for Grief SupportĀ Leader DinnerĀ | 6:00 – 7:00pmĀ (Fireside Room)
Maundy Thursday WorshipĀ | 6:30 – 7:30pm
(Sanctuary)
Lead Pastor Call Committee Meeting |
6:30 – 8:30pm (Studio A)
Women’s Charcuterie & Craft Night |Ā 6:30 – 8:00pm (Fireside Room)Ā
Adult Craft Night for the Bazaar | 6:30 – 8:00pm (Fellowship Room)
9th Grade Student & Parent Night (Confirmation Prep) | 6:45 – 8:00pm (Sanctuary, Fireside Room)
Edina ChoraleĀ Ensemble Rehearsal | 7:00 – 9:30pm (Sanctuary)
9th Grade Confirmation RehearsalĀ |
7:00 – 8:00pmĀ (Sanctuary)
Crescendo ChoirĀ ConcertĀ | 7:30 – 8:30pm
(Sanctuary)
Friday, April 4
No events planned
Friday, March 3
PreschoolĀ &Ā Blessing PlaceĀ | 9:00am – 3:00pm
(First Floor)
Friday Morning Bible StudyĀ | 10:00 – 11:00am
(Fellowship Hall)
(Fellowship Hall)
Miriam “Mim” Manfred Visitation (10:00), Memorial (11:00),
& Reception | 10:00am – 1:00pm
(Fireside Room, Sanctuary)
Family Movie Night | 4:30 – 5:30pm (Multi-Purpose South)
Shed Building | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
(Southeast Parking Lot)
Kids Night Out | 5:30 – 9:00pm
(First Floor, Sanctuary)
Men’s RetreatĀ | 6:00 – 9:00pm (Fellowship Hall)
Good Friday WorshipĀ | 5:00 – 6:00pm
(Sanctuary)
Good Friday WorshipĀ | 6:30 – 7:30pm
(Sanctuary)
Kids Night Out | 5:30 – 8:00pm
(Fellowship Hall)
All-Saints Outdoor EventĀ | 6:00 – 8:00pmĀ (Sanctuary)
Family Movie Night | 6:30 – 8:00pm
(Sanctuary)
Twin Cities American Guild for Organists (TCAGO)Ā Spring Organ RecitalĀ | 7:00 – 9:00pm
(Sanctuary, Fireside Room)
Exultate Concert: Bruckner & Swanson MasterpiecesĀ | 7:30 – 9:00pm (Sanctuary)
Exultate Concert: Christmas Festival ConcertĀ | 7:00 – 9:00pm (Sanctuary)
Tapestry of Fire: A World PremiereĀ |
7:30 – 9:30pm (Sanctuary)
Friday, April 25
Preschool & Blessing PlaceĀ | 9:00am – 3:00pm
(First Floor)
Friday, January 17
Sweet Potato Comfort Pie-Making | 4:00 – 9:00pm (Kitchen, Fellowship Hall)
Friday, October 20

Saturday, April 19
Second Saturday (Caregiver Education & Support)Ā | 9:00am – 12:00pm
(Room 209-211, Room 212-213)
Saturday, February 25
Youth Winter Retreat | All-Day through 2/20
(Camp Vermillion)
Wilderness Canoe Base Trip Returns |
TBD (West Parking Lot)
Men’s RetreatĀ | 8:30am – 12:00pm (Fellowship Hall)
Holy YogaĀ | 9:00 – 10:30am (Fireside Room)
Normandale Housing Board Retreat |
9:00am – 2:00pm (Studio A)
Easter Crafts, Storytelling, Treats, and Egg HuntĀ | 10:00am – 11:30am
(They’re Hiding on First and Second Floors –
Come Find Them!)
Easter Egg HuntĀ | 10:00am – 11:00am
(They’re Hiding – Come Find Them!)
Vigil of Easter Worship | 7:50 – 9:30pm (Sanctuary)
Saturday, April 19
Book, Bagel, & BrewĀ | 10:00am – 12:00pm
(Studio A)
Easter Egg HuntĀ | 10:00am – 11:30am
(They’re Hiding – Come Find Them!)
Saturday, March 2
A BLAZE Winter Retreat (9-12th Grades) |
5:00pm – 10:00pm (Fireside Room, Offsite)
Saturday, April 26
No events planned