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Kongsvinger and St. John’s Lutheran Churches are a joint parish. We are ELCA congregations and members of the Southwestern MN Synod of the ELCA as well as Glacial Ridge Conference.

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11/1/2026

Kongsvinger

St. Johns

A Peek at our Week

Nov. 1-7, 2026 Today – Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 All Saints Sunday Confirmation Sunday – Bruce Erdahl Joint Service of Holy Communion – 9:30 AM (Kongsvinger) *Presentation of Faith Statement – during worship *Confirmation Reception in honor of Bruce Erdahl follows worship – by Kongsvinger Thrivent Financial Group. Everyone is welcome to join us downstairs. *SundayRead More
11/1/2026

Kongsvinger

St. Johns

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP SERVICE

Thanksgiving Eve worship will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Church. Cash offering collected that evening will be given to the Stevens County Food Shelf. There will NOT be coffee fellowship served that evening. Everyone is welcome!
11/1/2026

Kongsvinger

St. Johns

NOVEMBER IS FOOD SHELF MONTH

We are collecting non-perishable food items, paper products, and personal care products, as well as financial donations (payable to the Food Shelf), for the Stevens County Food Shelf. You may leave your product donation in the carts in the narthex at each church, and financial donations can be left at the Parish Office or inRead More
11/1/2026

Kongsvinger

St. Johns

Just a Reminder...

There will be NO Sunday School on Sundays, November 15 or November 29.
11/1/2026

Kongsvinger

St. Johns

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGS

Church Council are scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall. St. John’s Council will meet at 6:30 p.m.; Joint Council will meet at 7:00 p.m.; and Kongsvinger Council will meet at 8:00 p.m. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
10/17/2026

Kongsvinger

St. Johns

KLCW QUILT RAFFLE

We are selling raffle tickets ($5 each) on a beautiful “Lonestar” king-plus quilt – made and hand quilted by the Amish (picture posted on bulletin board at each church.) Drawing will be held at the Fall Festival in November. Proceeds from the raffle will be given to support the Sunday School. Tickets are available fromRead More
10/17/2026

Kongsvinger

OPEN HOUSE BRIDAL SHOWER

An open house Bridal Shower in honor of Jill Winther, bride-to-be of Brandon Staples, will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall. The couple is registered at Target and Amazon. Everyone is welcome!
10/7/2026

Kongsvinger

Kongsvinger Dates to Remember:

*Sweets Making Day – Wednesday, November 4 at 9:00 a.m. *Lefse Day #1 – Saturday, November 14, at 9:00 a.m. *Lefse Day #2 – Wednesday, November 18, at 9:00 a.m.