Teresa Lhotka, B.A., CA
Executive Director, Missing Children Minnesota
No registration is required for this free event.
It’s time to collect winter wear for area Minnesota schools. Bring any of the listed items during September and October to “fill the tote” in the entryway of Family of God. If you prefer to make a financial gift, please mark it “fill the totes” and it will be used to purchase waterproof mittens.
Here’s what’s needed:
waterproof mittens (size medium & large)
warm hats
unisex black sweat pants or stretch pants (sizes 3-10)
black socks (sizes 0-10)
boys & girls underwear (sizes 3-10)
The schools that are impacted are New Heights and South Point Elementary in East Grand Forks, Riverside Christian School, Fisher & Climax Elementary, and Warren Elementary.
United Lutheran Church invites the community to read and discuss the book Red State Christians by Angela Denker, a pastor in Minneapolis. United is bringing Rev. Denker to Grand Cities by zoom on April 20. Gretchen has purchased several copies of the book for us to share. Let her know if you would like to read and gather to discuss at our Justice Conversation on April 9 at 7 p.m. at Family of God Church.
The Valley Senior Living Foundation host's the 11th Annual Around Our Table. This church and individual sponsored event will consist of beautifully decorated tables.
Join us online for our Third Annual Quilt Online Silent Auction from April 10th - April 18th.
All proceeds support the Chaplaincy Ministry Program at Valley Senior Living. Pastoral Care and the Chaplaincy Ministry Program at Valley Senior Living were born out of a strong tradition of spirituality, At Valley Senior Living we are committed to the wellness of the body and spirt. This commitment to the spirituality of our residents sets Valley Senior Living apart form similar organizations. It is an essential part of the bond which holds our care communities together.
Our Chaplaincy Program provides these services to residents and family members:
- Worship Service
- Support At End Of Life
- One-On-One Visits
- Bible Studies
- Advances Healthcare Directives
Food & Supplies
Formula and Diapers
Transportation
Laundry
Know Your Rights Info
Other basic needs
Working together to meet the needs of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks community members.
Helping Community Members meet their basic needs
Helping New Americans find the resources they need to thrive
Join the growing network of Forks-Area neighbors, preparing to mobilize & assist one another to meet basic needs.
The annual East Grand Forks Music Booster fundraiser Spud-Tacular will be held on Monday, March 2, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the East Grand Forks Senior High School gym and cafeteria. Enjoy student performances throughout the evening. Free will donation for potato bar. Pies sold by the slice and themed raffle baskets and baked goods are also available. (Food served from 4:30 - 7 p.m.) Proceeds benefit the East Grand Forks music program.
UND Interfaith and Worldview Team invites the community to a week of learning and celebration. Family of God will participate in several ways.
Sunday, January 25
Evening presentation on Separation of Church and Hate (book by John Fugelsang) at Christus Rex
Monday, January 26, 4:45-6:30 p.m.
Lotus Meditation Center at Family of God
Tuesday, January 27, 4:30 p.m.
Meditation at Christus Rex
Evening panel presentation on the week’s theme
Thursday, January 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Interfaith Fair at Memorial Union
Family of God will share a table with others who use our building
Christus Rex and Gretchen will host a space to walk a labyrinth during the fair and throughout the afternoon
Saturday, January 31, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lotus Meditation Retreat at Family of God. The retreat will focus on the practice of Metta or Loving Kindness and will be free to all. There will be short talks, time for meditation, and a closing vegetarian potluck.
Join Lotus Meditation Center for a (free!) retreat Saturday, January 31, 9 am - 1 pm, at Family of God. The theme will be Loving Kindness (metta) and sending our thoughts into the world. There will be brief teaching talks, silent meditation and guided meditation. The event will end with a vegetarian potluck. Spread the word!
You are invited to an upcoming event that will celebrate Grand Forks as what might be the very first Blue Zones Certified Community in North Dakota and re-introduce Live Well Grand Cities, a local coalition that we're growing to become the future of critical wellbeing work and advocacy in our region.
Date: Thursday, November 6th
Time: 6 - 8 PM doors open at 5:45
Location: The Career Impact Academy
Address: 4201 Career Drive Grand Forks, ND 58203
The Blue Zones Project in Grand Forks was a three-year initiative, and we are coming up on the end of that timeframe this November. So much good has happened through so many local partnerships. We are so pleased to share with you all that has happened over the last few years and show you our vision for what comes next.
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, October 28th at 7pm United Lutheran Church where we will welcome Phyllis Johnson who will be speaking on "Faith and Civic Life: Seeking the Wellbeing of All", a social statement adopted by the ELCA Church Wide Assembly 2025.
"No Kings" protest is scheduled in Grand Forks for Saturday, October 18, 2025
.The nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations are organized to protest the Trump administration. A similar protest was held in Grand Forks on June 14, 2025.
Details for the upcoming protest
Date and Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. CDT.
Location: Town Square Grand Forks, at 1 South 3rd Street.
Organizer: Indivisible.
Focus: The movement is committed to nonviolent action and is holding demonstrations across the country.
