Tuesday Open House
Tuesday Open House is the pastor’s initiative outreach ministry to expand knowledge of persons with Norwegian interests and/or background about Mindekirken and Norwegian culture via five areas of interest. Areas are: Norwegian literature, historic/contemporary Norwegian life, music, theology/faith/life, and art. The program provides an opportunity for fellowship, a time for devotions, a time to eat a lunch and always interesting presentations.
Tuesdays, September-May, in Fellowship Hall
10:30 a.m. Doors open
11-11:30 a.m. Lunch is available
11:45 a.m. Welcome and Announcements
12-1:00 p.m. Program presentation
$10 donation per person upon entry includes lunch and program
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
In case of a snow event, please check the homepage or call the office for any updates before coming.
Please include the number in your party and the date of the presentation you're registering for via email: reservations@mindekirken.org
Upcoming Presentations
Tue, Feb 04The Daily Text - Presenter: Phil BlomFeb 04, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMMindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USAThe Moravian/ Bohemian Reformation, the source of the Daily Text, might have been our reformation except its leader, John Hus, was captured and burned at the stake 100 years before Martin Luther. The Daily Texts are now translated into 50 languages and will be made available.
Tue, Feb 11Fiddling and Storytelling - Presenter: Robert “Bud” LarsenFeb 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMMindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USABud Larsen learned t build Hardanger fiddles from Gunnar Helland, a member of the Helland fiddle maker family from Norway who ran a violin shop in Fargo, ND. Bud has built more than 40 fiddles during his career. Not only does he build them he also has repaired more than 100.
Tue, Feb 18The Life and Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer - Presenter: John MatthewsFeb 18, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMMindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USASince his untimely death by hanging at the hands of the Nazis in April 1945, pastor, theologian and conspirator Dietrich Bonhoeffer has continued to inspire people through his writings and responsible actions. Come and hear Pastor John Matthews convey the essence and dynamics of Bonhoeffer’s life.
Tue, Feb 25Methodist Norwegians in US - Presenter: Thelma BoederFeb 25, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMMindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USAWe will explore their work among Norwegians in the Upper Midwest, particularly in Minnesota, with side trips to Norway and other parts. See also the article in February's Norwegian/American newspaper telling of one family's Methodist roots in Norway and Minneapolis.
