Mindekirken God jul! Merry ! COMMUNICATOR Newsletter of the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church - ELCA No. 133 December 2014

Alle Kvinner Mission’s You are invited to the Klubb 500 Julebord Bake Sale Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 Rømmegrøt Cafeteria & White Elephant sale In the spirit of Norway’s Christmas tradition, please join us for the sixth annual Sat., Dec. 6 Julebord 2015 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. A festive evening with delicious food, Featuring a variety of fellowship and music. Norwegian specialty cookies: Sponsored by Klubb 500 for the Rosettes, sandbakkelse, benefit of Mindekirken Foundation krumkaker, brunkaker, etc. Fri., Jan. 2, 2015 Cafeteria (opens at 10:30) serving 4:30 p.m. doors open for registration warm Rømmegrøt (cream porridge) 5:30 p.m. Dinner seating begins includes coffee/tea and a slice of $100 per person reservations Julekake (Christmas fruit bread), also take-out pints of Rømmegrøt All proceeds benefit Mindekirken Foundation ($50 of the ticket price is tax deductible) Quilts, handmade items, misc. gifts For information, contact the church office 612-874-0716 or Cookies go fast - come early! e-mail [email protected] Reservations due by Dec. 22, 2014 (space permitting)

No reservations necessary Please send your check payable to: Mindekirken Foundation (with memo: Julebord) Santa Lucia Pageant 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis MN 55404-2952 Or Pay via PAYPAL at www.mindekirken.org Sunday, Dec. 14 11:00 a.m. If you wish to reserve an ENTIRE round table of 8 please specify the table HOST name and submit all reservations together. (Note: tax deduction is credited to the name on the check) Mindekirken’s 28th annual Santa Persons wishing to sit together should submit their reservations together. Lucia Pageant will be presented dur- Attire: A perfect opportunity to wear your bunad or other festivewear. ing the 11:00 a.m. Norwegian ser- vice on Dec. 14. The pageant is a celebration of light and hope during Julekonsert— Nordic Choirs Christmas Concert the darkest time of the year. The sermon will be delivered in Sun., Dec. 21 at 2:00 p.m. English, by seminarian Kristofer Coffman. Velkommen! Please join Nordic Julekonsert 2014 will be bigger and better this us. year! Two new groups: the Svenskarnas Dag Girls Choir Followed and "Kvinnekor", a women's choir, will join in. The St. Paul by a festive Swedish Male choir will also be back. It will be a wonderful church afternoon of Scandinavian song. A mass choir of close to coffee 100 singers will complete the program by singing Eyvind featuring Alnæs’ Julemotett , Gustaf Nordqvist's Jul, jul, strålande jul Lussekatter and Fredrick Wick's arrangement of Glade jul. Following the concert there will (Lucia be a coffee reception hosted by the Norwegian Glee Club Auxiliary. Buns). A free will offering will be received to cover expenses. Velkommen!

The Communicator is published monthly (except for August) by the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church 924 East 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404-2952 www.mindekirken.org Office (612) 874-0716 2 From the Pastor: Salme-maraton på NRK/Hymn Marathon on NRK

“Slow TV” Mindekirken started using lect in his writing about the lives of has become a Norsk Salmebok 2013 one year ordinary people. Here is an English hit in Norway. ago. This was made possible translation by Liv Nordem Lyons of Some of the through a gift given in loving Julekveldsvisa: topics that memory of Gerd Berntsen Nelson. It have been cov- has been great getting to know 1.Now we have washed the floors ered so far are some of the 240 new hymns found and the firewood is in place, Train Journeys, in this hymnal. One of the new The birds have got their sheaf of a Coastal hymns included in the current hym- grain, our tree is trimmed so nice. Steamer nal is Julekveldsvisa/ Now we’ll sit down a little while so Kristin Sundt Cruise, Burning Song. This is a beloved song written we can catch our breath Wood, Knitting. by Alf Prøysen in 1951. The tune is And I will rock the crib so your Now “Hymn Singing” will be heard by Arnljot Høyland. The congrega- brother gets some rest. continuously for 60 hours at the end tion council in Brummundal sug- of November 2014 as all the 899 gested that this hymn be included in 2. Come, sit down by the window hymns in Norsk Salmebok 2013 (new the new hymnal 15 years ago. It and take a look with me, Norwegian hymnal) will be sung in met some resistance along the way, we’ll try to find the Christmas star, chronological order. About 200 choirs but was finally included (#64). 2014 wherever that may be. with more than 3000 singers will be is the 100 anniversary of the birth of The brightest of them all, involved in this project. The Norwe- Alf Prøysen, He has been celebrat- strong and clear it comfort gives, gian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) ed in various ways throughout the you’ll see it up above the house Norges Korforbund (Norwegian Choir year. where midwife-Matja lives. Association) & Norges Kirkeråd Alf Prøysen came from a poor (Church Council of Norway) are work- farm family in Ringsaker in the 3. The star is such a good one, ing together to make this happen. County of Hedemark. He used dia- it’s blinking, do you see? And now I’ll tell a story, so listen well to me: From the President: God jul! The first time it was shining, it made a golden bridge Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is hope of new life linked to someone from heaven down to Earth born, to us a son is given; and the greater than ourselves. is the and a stable and a crib. government shall be upon his hope of the world. Jesus is the light shoulder, and his name shall be of the world. Jesus is the message 4. A little boy was in the crib, called Wonderful Counselor, of peace that can restore our trou- a cuddly, healthy child. Mighty God, Everlasting Father, bled world. And most important, the His mom was caring for him, Prince of Peace. Christmas story is one of love for all his dad stood there and smiled, mankind. the world And shepherds in the neighbor- “Hark the herald angels sing, has ever been given came in the hood were also full of glee. “Glory to the new-born king.” form of a tiny, newborn baby. They brought some newborn Peace on earth, and mercy mild, In the busyness of Christmas, we lambs for the little boy to see. God and sinners reconciled! ~ can forget to focus on the true Charles Wesley meaning of Christmas. If you are 5. And even three wise men like me, you vow each year to were riding on, day by day, GOD JUL! spend more time on family, friends, though none of them knew where, Traditionally, we think of Christmas going to Christmas concerts and for they didn’t know the way. as a time of peace, joy and goodwill. spending time reflecting on the gift The only one to lead them In looking at the horrific violence of the birth of Jesus. But I inevitably was the shining star above occurring around the world, it can get caught up in Christmas shop- that twinkled on the firmament to be hard to believe that we can ping and baking and my Christmas show them where to go. achieve peace on earth or that joy turns to Christmas stress. I will goodwill to our neighbor is even renew my vow to truly embrace the possible. But if we look at the origi- Christmas spirit this year, as I do ble as well as chocolates and many, nal Christmas story, we see a world every year. many other delicious food items. that was in desperate need of hope, If you are looking for or in need of Our Santa Lucia pageant is Sunday, much like ours. Jesus was born into Christmas spirit, Mindekirken is December 14. I love to see the chil- a society that knew great pain, bursting with Christmas joy! Our dren in their white costumes and oppression and corruption. The Christmas cookie bake sale is Sat- holding a single candle leading the Christmas story offers hope and urday, December 6. Traditional procession for Santa Lucia who ap- encouragement toward survival, Norwegian baked goods are availa- pears also in white, with candles in

“President” cont. on p. 6 3 Juletrefest — Sun., Dec. 28 after Family worship From the Treasurer Come and join this Christmas event which is fun for all ages. During the coffee Dear Friends of Mindekirken hour in Fellowship Hall following worship, On behalf of the congregation at we will sing favorite Christmas songs as Mindekirken, I am thanking you for we walk in a circle around the Christmas your generous support by which tree, accompanied by Dean Billmeyer on Mindekirken will carry on the minis- piano. try of Jesus Christ our Savior, in the Anyone may bring your leftover Norwegian Language. Christmas cookies & goodies to share. Our fall All children will receive a bag of treats. financial appeal Beverages will be provided. has been suc- cessful. The Decorating the Church for Christmas, Sat., Dec. 20 commitment cards for 2015 Beginning at 10 am, please come and help us decorate that have been the church sanctuary for Christmas. Our sanctuary always returned as of looks pretty for the holidays, but it takes many hands to make Nov. 14 this possible. showed an in- Please join us in completing this task. Lunch will be pro- crease of 12% vided for all who come and help. It would be helpful if you over 2014. Robert J Hanson could let Kaia in the church office know if you can come and I am hoping for lend a helping hand. more commitment cards to be re- turned by the end of November as members have a chance to reflect Lutefisk Dinner November 22, 2014 on their blessings and elect to share I want to thank the forty people who volunteered their time and energy to a commitment with Mindekirken. make this event happen. Setup started on Wednesday and Thursday, with Alle Kvinner Mission gifted table setting and lefse cutting on Friday. Saturday gets to be a long day, as we $5,000 (Rømmegrøt Luncheons) to must start before 8 am to make the white sauce, cut potatoes to desired size the General Fund. Also, I would like and finish preparing the dining room. Clean-up and putting the Fellowship Hall to thank five Thrivent members who back to the Sunday layout keeps the workers busy until 8 P.M. or later each directed their Choice Dollars which year. The earlier serving times this year allowed visitors to go home while added $572 in October to the gen- there was still light for walking and driving home. The 12:00 p.m. serving was eral fund. the last to be filled, perhaps because it was a new option for this year. The 2 Your offerings for October were P.M. and the 4 P.M. seatings were completely sold out in advance. Our dining $34,760 while the expenses were room seats 166. Robert and Natalie Hanson $33,772. What else can we try to Lutefisk Dinner Coordinators improve? Stewardship of our world can include recycling MORE. At The Communicator is posted in full color on the church website Mindekirken, our waste hauler al- www.mindekirken.org. (News & Media tab) Sign up on-line to receive a lows us to recycle paper, cardboard, weekly schedule and updates by e-mail, for free. plastics, metals and glass. Please notice the marked receptacles be- fore you toss your item into the trash. November 15 was America Yes, I would like to provide a Christmas for the sanctuary. Recycles Day! Dedications will be listed in the worship bulletins for Dec. 24 and 25. Sincerely, Robert J. Hanson Your Name(s) ______Phone # (if non-member) ______

Mailer envelope (please circle) Given In HONOR of OR In MEMORY of enclosed Thank you for ______remembering Mindekirken with Amount of donation $______($15 per plant suggested) Please an end-of-the-year donation. include this slip with your donation. You may place it in the offering plate, or Mange takk. Thank you! send it in by Dec. 15. I would like to donate this plant (s) I prefer to take home a plant on Dec. 25 You may also donate on-line. I can deliver a plant to a homebound member after the Dec. 25 service. www.mindekirken.org 4 Welcome to Tuesday Open House in December

11—11:30 a.m. Fellowship and Lunch 11:45 a.m. Devotions and Announcements 12 noon—1 p.m. Cultural Program A suggested donation of $7.00 is received at the door (elevator access from parking lot entrance) [email protected] Dec. 2 Mary Jo Thorsheim — Norwegian Artist Hans Dahl and the German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II

Mary Jo Thorsheim of Norway ser Wilhelm II, the last German Em- essential to promoting his paintings Art® will pre- peror and King of Prussia. The Kai- far beyond the fjords when Dahl sent an enter- ser became infatuated with the spent winters in Berlin and returned taining and in- beauty of the fjord country and in- to Balestrand for the summer. formative pro- terested in Dahl's painting. He sub- “Dahl's depiction of the romantic gram about the sequently was a major supporter of and nostalgic scenes of life and the noted Norwe- Dahl's work. landscapes of the fjords continue to gian artist Hans Beginning with an introduction be popular today”, says Thorsheim. Dahl (1849- to the fascinating stories of Hans There will be a drawing for a 1937) and the Dahl and the Kaiser, the program door prize of a print from Norway famous Emper- will continue with a new, short film Art at the end of the presentation. Mary Jo Thorsheim or of Germany, produced for Norwegian national Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941). Hans television. (In Norwegian, with Eng- Dahl lived and worked in Balestrand lish subtitles) Historical footage, on the Sognefjord. photographs, interviews and music The breathtaking beauty of Nor- create a collage of images from the way's fjords is internationally recog- Kaiser's visits and the gala events nized today. Around the turn of the that were organized in Balestrand century before World War I, the area to celebrate them. held no less interest among tour- The film gives fresh insight into ists—and for one international figure the context that framed the career in particular who became associated of Hans Dahl. The importance of with his visits to the Sognefjord: Kai- his friendship with the Kaiser was “Flowers for Mother”

Dec. 9 Christine Midelfort — Alf Prøysen, Norway's Troubadour

2014 celebrates the Everyone's favorite song was a Prøysen song called Alf Prøysen 200th birthday of Norway's “Du ska få en dag i mårå”. It was quite literally an unofficial constitution. It is also the national anthem. As a result of this song, she became more 100th birthday of one of and more familiar with Alf Prøysen and his work while she Norway's favorite storytell- lived there. This Tuesday Open House presentation intro- ers and troubadours, duces (or re-introduces!) everyone to his songs and stories, Alf Prøysen. with an emphasis on his humor, warmth and wisdom. Alf Prøysen was born Christine returned to on a 'husmannsgård' in the U.S. and earned a Hedmark and grew up on Master's degree in Scandi- this small farm. His stories navian Languages and and songs told the delights Literature from the Univer- and demands of such a life sity of Minnesota. She and he told them in his own then broadened her study language, his dialect. This to Cultural Anthropology may seem obvious to us today, but in the 1940's and and did four years of grad- '50's this was quite a radical thing to do. He was a leader uate study at Brown Uni- in a cultural movement which broke away from the 'high versity. Her interests in culture' literature and music, arising after World War II. folk music, literature and Prøysen's emphasis on children's literature and music language continue to this was a very effective way of getting his work known and day as her students from famous in 1950's Norway. On this 100th year after his classes here at Minde- birth, Norwegians have taken time to celebrate this man's kirken in the Language and contributions to modern Norway. Culture Program will attest! Christine Midelfort was first introduced to the work of Christine Midelfort Alf Prøysen when she lived in Norway in 1969-1970. 5

Dec. 16 Carolyn Bliss — Singing Christmas with Nordic Carols

Christmas festivities in the Nordic just for fun – for dancing around the Christmas countries carry with them unique cus- tree. We’ll sing some from Hymns and Spiritual toms (a sheaf of grain for the birds), Songs of the North plus a few others that aren’t in foods (all manner of wonderful good- that collection. We’ll get the feel of a real Nordic ies), decorations (strings of flags hung Christmas. vertically on the ) and carols. For some of us, Jeg er så glad Carolyn Bliss is a long-time church musician. hver julekveld are the first Norwegian She joyfully accompanies the hymn signing dur- words we learned. ing each Tuesday Open House devotion time. But there’s lots more. Some tell the story of Jesus’ birth, some are about light in the dark time, some are Dec. 23 No TOH — Christmas break TOH Programs in January 2015 Dec. 30 No TOH — Christmas break 6 Jack Tunheim -- A Scandinavian Saga -- Happy Holidays! Norwegian Immigrants settled in Newfolden 13 Rachel Peterson-- History of the Nobel Peace Prize Forum Find updates on “Mindekirken” Facebook page 20 Dennita R Rogers---Women of Beowolf “Like” us! 27 Dennis Gimmestad— Bridging the River -- Norwegian-American Engineers Thanks to our Communicator Annual Tuesday Open House Birthday Gift SPONSORS

The congregation of Minde- Service, and also participates at kirken will be 93 years old on Janu- other events when there is an op- ary 9, 2015. Each year the atten- portunity. Most of the repertoire is dees of TOH celebrate this birthday sung in Norwegian. by giving a gift to the church. We encourage you to give a The money collected for the gift that has some relationship to the 2015 Birthday Gift will be used to number 93. For example, the dona- help The Mindekirken Choir buy new tion could be $.93, $9.30, $93 or choral music from Norway. Choir any combination you choose. Director John De Haan and Pastor Please bring your gift to TOH Kristin Sundt were in Norway the on Jan. 13, 2015 or send it to the summer of 2012 to visit Norsk church office (payable to Minde- Korsenter (Norwegian Choral Cen- kirken) with a memo that the dona- ter). They made a wish list for new tion is to be directed to the pieces. The choir has been able to TOH gift. We will celebrate Minde- buy some of the titles, but we still kirken’s 93rd birthday at the TOH have a way to go as sheet music in event on Jan. 13. Norway is expensive. The Mindekirken Choir sings Thank you! regularly at the Norwegian Worship Tuesday Open House Committee

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Halloen fra MNLCP! The Mindekirken Norwegian Lan- guage and Culture Program (MNCLP) is a community that pro- vides opportunities to build and ex- tend your linguistic and cultural knowledge of norsk and Norge through language and cultural clas- ses, genealogy seminars, and fiske- boller luncheons. Mark your calen- dars for our winter session, which begins on Mon., Jan. 5 and runs for 10 weeks. Watch the website for specifics: www.mnlcp.org Vi baker sandbakkels (baking sandbakkel tarts) On November 9, 2014, MNLCP held its first annual Familie juleverksted. We had approximately 13 families and 50 people of all ages who came together to sing, play, eat and create på norsk. They learned about lan- guage and cultural practices related Vi pynter juletreet to jul and left with a traditional crafts (decorating the Christmas tree) and baked goods. Here are some photos that capture the event:

Vi spiser risengrynsgrøt Vi synger Santa Lucia Vi lager hjertekurv (We eat rice porridge) (singing Santa Lucia) (weaving heart-shaped paper baskets) “President” cont. on p. 6

her hair, signifying the coming of pm. I especially love this service You and your family are wel- light to the world. The program is in with the soft glow of candles and come to all of our Christmas events. Norwegian and a marvelous cele- signing of Christmas hymns to pre- I can’t think of a better way to cele- bration of Christmas. The Lucia pare our hearts for Christmas and brate Christmas. buns (lussekatter) that the children the joyous celebration of the birth of Wishing you and your family a serve after the program are delicious Christ. blessed Jul! and such a Christmas treat. The Christmas Day service Jana Aune Deach Our bilingual Christmas Eve (in Norwegian) is on Dec. 25 at Congregation President candlelight service is Dec. 24 at 4 11:00 a.m. 7 From the Trustees: Good News! Application for Grants from the You have no doubt noticed re- Tues., Dec.2, for on Wed. Dec. 3, cently some activity at the back of Carpet City Express will come in Mindekirken Foundation our sanctuary. In our continuing ef- and remove the carpeting and pad forts to maintain our beautiful in the sanctuary. If all goes as The 2015 Mindekirken Foun- church, we have re-opened the wall planned we should have this com- dation grant application deadline is between what was once the Pastor’s pleted by Thurs. Dec. 4. Jan. 15, 2015. Foundation mem- office to the sanctuary. What this We have been assured that bers (full & assoc. members of Min- has done is to bring more light and this project will NOT conflict with dekirken, and members of Klubb openness to the back of the nave, any of our December and Christ- 500) are allowed to submit grant as well as to expose the beautiful mas activities. applications. You can get a copy of carved wooden bi- fold doors. As most of you know and have the grant application from the Along with this project, your been reminded often, we are self- church office or download it at trustees, with the general council’s supporting as to our financial obli- www.mindekirken.org. Click on approval, has sought bids for the gations. Projects like this are ex- About Us and then on Mindekirken replacement of all carpeting in the pensive, but we will continue to Foundation. sanctuary, which would include the show the community what a beauti- Please submit completed ap- aisles as well as the altar area. ful place we have. plications to the grant making com- As might be commonly ex- I ask that each of you reading mittee box in the church office. The pected, when one project begins, this consider making an extra do- committee will review all grant ap- something new comes into play. nation in support of this carpet pro- plications and present their recom- When we opened the wall to the ject to help us defray the cost mendations to the Foundation sanctuary, we realized that the car- which as you can imagine is sub- board which has the final vote. pet in the hallway was also in need stantial. All grants will be awarded at the of replacement. So it was decided to Should any of you feel the Foundation annual meeting in extend the new carpet in the sanctu- need to discuss the project with March 2015. If you have any ques- ary into the hallway all the way to me, or ask how you can help sup- tions, please contact the Grant the stairs and elevator. port this, please feel free to contact Making committee at: So much to do, and so little the office at 612-874-0716. The foundation@ time. Starting Mon., Dec. 1, 2014 , a secretary, Kaia will be more than mindekirken.org number of volunteers will come in to happy to provide you with my con- remove the hallway carpet and re- tact number or e-mail address. place any subfloor that might need See you in church! God jul og replacing. We hope and pray that Steinar Berg this will be completed by Trustee Chair godt nytt år!

Sunday Bible Study on Wed. Bible Study on Visit the Norwegian Christmas Sunday, Dec. 7 Dec. 3 & 17 Room decorated by Norway House and Mindekirken, at the American Kristofer Coffman leads a Bible Gracia Grindal’s class on the Swedish Institute! Study focusing on the contents and Bible Stories portrayed in Min- The Winter Wonderland exhibit the history of the Old Testament. dekirken’s stained glass windows is open through Jan. 11, 2015. Meet at 1 p.m. (following Kirkekaffe) meets on Wed., Dec. 3 & 17 at 6:45 2600 Park Ave. Minneapolis MN in the Kirkestua. to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. www.asimn.org Tel: 612-871-4907

Den Norske Lutherske Mindekirke, ELCA 924 E 21st St., Mpls MN 55404-2952 (Located 1 block south of E. Franklin & 10th Ave. S.) office phone: (612) 874-0716 fax (612) 874-1971 E-mail: [email protected] Web page: www.mindekirken.org

Pastor: Pr. Kristin Sundt Event Coordinator: Magne Hatlevik Executive Committee for 2014: [email protected] [email protected] Appt hrs: Wed.- Fri. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. President: Jana Aune Deach Office Secretary: Kaia Knutson Kitchen Coordinator: Terry Parker Vice President: Edel Mauritzen [email protected] [email protected] Secretary: Jennifer Thue Treasurer: Robert J Hanson Open Office hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tues - Fri Webmaster: Magne A. Hatlevik

Bookkeeper: Magne A. Hatlevik Mon & Fri Chair of Deacons:Frank Brathen [email protected] Communicator Staff: Kaia Knutson, Pr. Sundt Chair of Trustees: Steinar Berg Custodian: Les Tufte [email protected]

Choir Director: John De Haan Deadline: 15th of November for December issue Pastor: Kristin Sundt [email protected] No subscription fee – suggested $15 per year

Organist: Dean Billmeyer supported by your donations. [email protected] December 2014 MINDEKIRKEN COMMUNICATOR 924 E 21st St Minneapolis, MN 55404-2952

Worship schedule—Everyone is welcome! Other Meetings English transcripts provided for the Norwegian service 2nd Tuesday— Dec. 9 Nursery care and Sunday School is provided during the 11:00 services 6:00 p.m. Deacons / Trustees 7:10 p.m. Congregation Council Sun., Dec. 7 2 9:00 a.m. English Worship with Holy Communion Tuesday Open House — p. 4-5 11:00 a.m. Norwegian Worship Service with Holy Communion / Choir Tuesday Bible Study 1:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Bible Study with Kristofer Coffman (when TOH is in session)

Sun., Dec. 14 3 Advent (no 9:00 a.m. service) Norwegian Language & Culture 11:00 a.m. Norwegian Worship Service with Santa Lucia Pageant Classes www.mnlcp.org p. 6 Sermon in English, by seminarian Kristofer Coffman Filmaften Fri., Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.

Followed by coffee hour with Lucia buns (lussekatter) Newsletter Assembly (tentative) Sun. Dec. 21 4 Advent by volunteers Mon., Dec. 22 at 9:00 a.m. English Worship with Holy Communion 10 a.m. — Please call to confirm 11:00 a.m. Norwegian Service with Holy Communion / Choir this date when the time is closer. 2:00 p.m. Nordic Choirs Julekonsert / reception follows Volunteers are appreciated!

Wed., Dec. 24 Julaften / Christmas Eve Dean Billmeyer, on organ Join us for an hour or two to help 4:00 p.m. Lysmesse / Candlelight Service / Choir / John De Haan, solo fold and label the January mail-

Thurs., Dec. 25 1. Juledag / Christmas Day ing. Coffee served—you may bring your lunch. Thanks! 11:00 a.m. Norwegian Festival Service with Holy Communion Special music by Christina & Erika Espey-Sundt The Mindekirken Choir rehears-

Sun., Dec. 28 1 Sunday after Christmas (no 9 a.m. service) es on Thursdays, 7—8:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Bilingual Worship Service (Sermon in English) / choir (except on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1) Special music by Nick Brown (horn) New members welcome any time! 12:15 p.m. Juletrefest — festive coffee with singing around the tree

Velkommen!