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From Interim Senior Pastor Scott Olson on Gathering in Person at Grace:

It is with deep disappointment, yet out of love for our neighbor, that we are suspending indefinitely in-person worship beginning November 29.

There will be no in-person worship service Christmas Eve.

Worship services will continue to be livestreamed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkgIdMrLPydPPPrwMptEPQ/videos?view=57<https://wasecagracelutheran.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=258de5d20124073ff92a6db6c&id=2777d72f3f&e=f8d70672ac>.

Although we believe we have created the safest possible environment, several factors have led to this decision:

1. The continuing surge of infections that threaten to overwhelm our health care system.

2. The decision of the Waseca school board and surrounding districts to suspend in-person learning.

3. Gov. Walz' heightened restrictions and pleas for safe gatherings.

4. ELCA congregations in our area are making similar decisions.

Even thought Gov. Watz' restrictions don't affect faith communities, we believe that loving our neighbor propels us to this decision.

We will use similar previously established criteria when deciding to re-open safely. Please keep watching for updates.

Meanwhile, as always, you who are "the church" are not closed. Children, youth, the hungry, and those in need continue to be cared for. We may be scattered, but we're not shattered.

In these difficult times we cling to Jesus' final words in Matthew 28: "Lo, I am with you always to the end of the age." Peace and health be with you all.

In Christ's Love,

Pastor Scott Olson

Rev. Dr. Scott E. Olson, Interim Senior Pastor

Ministry is still happening at Grace, including the following:

Worship services will continue to be available on our YouTube channel.

(You don’t need a YouTube account to join us.

If you do have an account, please subscribe to Grace Lutheran's channel!)

Monthly Food Shelf assistance.
Faith Formation and Confirmation.
Phone email contact to members by the pastors and Outreach Team.
Council and Ministry Team meetings via Zoom.

Click <HERE> to view Grace Lutheran's COVID-19 Preparedness Plan

Advent Sermon Series 2020

"Nothing Will Be Impossible with God"

November 29: When Things Get Revealed (Mark 13:24-37)

December 6: Your God Is Here (Mark 1:1-8)

December 13: Can I Get a Witness? (John 1:6-8; 19-28)

December 20: Do Not Be Afraid (Luke 1:26-38)

Click HERE to read more.

Join us in caroling virtually!

Maybe we can't sing together, but we can sing "together" virtually! As the song says "We need a little Christmas" and this is one way to both claim and share the holiday spirit. Everyone is invited to join us in recording yourself and/or your family singing these beloved carols. We'll put it all together for a video presentation to be shown later in December. The information you need to record can be found on the Grace Lutheran website: https://www.wasecagracelutheran.com/grace-musicians. There's a sample video on this page as well, to show what the final video will look like. Lots of room for more groups and individuals.

Please submit your video by Sunday, December 6th. We're excited to see all of you caroling with us!

Thank you for visiting our website!

Come as you are to worship and share the good news that we all, as children of God, are forgiven and given new life through the life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Our weekly worship services are open to all and begin at 9:00 am each Sunday.

Faith Formation meets Wednesdays at 5:45 pm and is open to all kids pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade. Let us know if you're interested in helping!

The weekly Sunday services are broadcast Sundays at 11:00 am and Mondays at 5:00 pm on Waseca's Public Access channel 8.