Easter Morning Breakfast

Please join us for Breakfast on Easter morning from 8:00 –10:30 am in the fellowship hall. Breakfast will be served by our Youth Group and all proceeds will go to the Gethsemane youth programs. 

The suggested donation is $10.00. We look forward to seeing you all there!!

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First Communion Class

Gethsemane will be holding a first communion class March 15th at 10:30 in the Library. The class is for first grade and up.

The first communion will occur on Maundy Thursday during the service. If you or your child are interested please contact the church office by March 8. 

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Synod Assembly and Bishop Elections

    The Northeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly is coming up soon on April 24-26. This will be an important year as we will be electing a new Bishop for the Northeastern Minnesota Synod. The field of prospective candidates has been narrowed to four nominees. They are: Rev Andrew (Andy) Berry, pastor of Littlefork Lutheran in Littlefork and Bethany Lutheran in Loman, Rev David Carlson, pastor of Gloria Dei in Duluth, Rev Taryn Montgomery, Synod Minister for Discipleship and C

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Third Annual Cereal Dominoes

Throughout March, we will be gathering cereal boxes to contribute to the Food Pantry at Gethsemane. Additionally, we will engage in a fun domino-toppling event. Your contribution of an unopened cereal box will help us address hunger in our community. Let’s challenge ourselves to see how far we can stretch our cereal box chain this year.

Last year, we almost made it to the sanctuary door and back. Let's keep it going again this year! Please make sure all cereal boxes are b

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AARP Smart Driving Class

This class is for drivers 55 years old and older. After completing this course, you can receive a 10% discount on your auto insurance. The cost of attending this course is $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for non-members

The class will be held on Friday, March 27th, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 901 4th St South in Virginia. The instructor for this course is retired Chief of Police Dana Waldron. 

There are several ways that you can register: go

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VLM Work Days

Join us at Camp Hiawatha and Camp Vermilion as we work on prepping our sites for an amazing summer. Rally your congregation or come individually. We have plenty of projects for all ages.

Camp Hiawatha Work Day: May 2

Camp Vermilion Work Day: May 16

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Camp Vermilion Spring Quilting Retreat

Whether you're a dedicated quilter or a hobbyist in knitting, scrapbooking, or needlepoint, the Spring Quilting Retreat at Camp Vermilion offers the perfect Northwoods escape to focus on your projects. From March 11-15, 2026, you can join a community of fellow makers for the full weekend or just drop in for a day of crafting and shared meals. For more information, visit www.vlmcams.org/-events.

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Now Hiring

Do you or anyone you know have a passion for cooking, maintenance, or likes to work in an office setting? We have part time positions open at Camp Vermilion Cook, MN and at our main office location in Duluth, MN. Join a mission-driven team that values community, faith, and a spirit of service - all in a Beautiful Northwoods setting: Leak Cook Camp Vermilion; Camp Vermilion Maintenance Assistant; Office Assistant - Duluth. For more information, visit www.vlmcamps.org/year-r

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Now Hiring Summer Staff

Whether you're looking for a summer of adventure or know someone who is, Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry is now hiring for the 2026 season! Join our team for an unforgettable experience building community, leading youth, and enjoying the great outdoors. For more information, visit www.vlmcamps.org/employment.

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Welcoming New Members

Please join us on Sunday, March 29th during worship as we welcome our new members! All new members that are joining, please contact Pastor Rebecca for your one–on–one meeting. 

MemIf you are interested in joining the church or just getting more information about church membership, please reach out to Pastor Rebecca or contact the church office.

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Lenten Soup Suppers & Table Worship Services with Faith Talks

Wednesdays March 4, 11, 18 & 25

Soup Dinner at 6pm

Worship at 6:30pm

Join us for a simple meal of soup and bread and a short, informal worship service around tables in the Fellowship Hall. Back by popular demand, we will eat together and then in our short worship service, lay members of the church will share a “Faith Talk” in lieu of a sermon. Join us for just one or all of them, both for dinner and the service or just one or the other as your schedule allows. No need to RSVP

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Sunday School

The Sunday School children will now be learning about the crucifixion.

Palm Sunday Service will be on March 29th. They are so excited and can’t wait to be singing and waving Palms on this special day!

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Things Happening at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

LENTEN SERVICES:

Wednesdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25

Soup at 5:30pm

Worship at 6:15pm

COMMUNITY CLOSET:

Come through the doors located at the end of flat-roofed portion of the church closest to the nursing home across the street on 12th. This Community Closet is stocked with gently used clothing and household items, and a food pantry. We do not charge anything for items you need, and we do not do an interview or have a sign-up. No questions asked, just come in if you have a current

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VLM Summer 2026 Registration is Now Open

Ready for the best week of summer? Registration for Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry (VLM) Summer 2026 programs at Camp Hiawatha and Camp Vermilion is officially open. 

We offer amazing Christ centered experiences for all ages: 

Traditional Week Long Programs

Specialty Camps (Canoe Country, Hockey Camp, etc)

Shorter options for young campers

Family Camps

www.vlmcamps.org

It’s great to be alive in God’s great north woods!

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Winter L.I.F.T. Schedule

The Winter Unit of LIFT has ended and we are taking a break during our Lenten season. We will resume our Spring session starting Wednesday April 8th at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. 

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