In grief and change, God is planting renewal. Pastoral planning calls us to discover abundant life, rooted in faith, hope and bold trust.
September Planning Update: In grief, we remember. In planning, we trust. In faith, we move forward.
Tollefson: Grief is not a one-size-fits-all deal
Grief comes in many forms, but Christ meets us in them all — offering comfort, strength, and healing when we feel most broken.
Deacon Wocken: Church offers treasury of wisdom to console hearts
Grief touches every heart — but faith transforms sorrow into sacred strength. In our darkest moments, Christ meets us, consoles us, and leads us toward hope.
Father Crane: Grief has a place
In times of unavoidable grief and loss, the Church establishes good, sensitive rules and processes for handling these delicate, powerful moments.
A Legacy of Love: Local woman turns loss into a ministry of comfort
When Tracy Zwilling lost her husband of 36 years, she found herself grappling with overwhelming grief and the frustrating silence that often surrounds it. But her search for connection led to a grief ministry that helped her and now benefits her whole community.
Bishop Neary: We do not grieve as people without hope
Grief shakes us, but it doesn’t define us. In the silence, God speaks. In sorrow, Christ weeps with us. And through faith, healing begins.
From church to stage: Holy Angels Performing Arts center serves as model for thoughtful reuse of sacred space
In 1995, the former parish church was refurbished and repurposed and now serves as a venue for concerts, theater productions and school events.
Poor Clares: All Things New as co-workers of God
The Poor Clare sisters of Sauk Rapids invite people to pray with them for the All Things New process.