Christiania Lutheran Church

Often Christiania gathers at our ballfield, 2 miles east of the church on 267th Street, on the last day of Sunday School, and at church on Harvest Festival, usually the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Leadership of the church gathers for a picnic usually on the second Tuesday in July and for a dinner at church in early December.

Pick-Up Volleyball

Thursday evenings, 6:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. adults gather at Highview Christiania's Celebration Center for volleyball with adults from that church, St. Nicholas Catholic Church and New Day Church. Participants are asked to make a small contribution to Highview for their building expenses. This event encourages physical wellness and camaraderie with our neighbors. Volleyball will run December 6, 2007 through early Spring 2008. Both men and women are needed to play.

Pick-Up Softball

Children, youth, and adults meet at the Twin Church Ballfield, 2 miles east of the church on 267th Street on Tuesday's at 6:30 p.m. during the late spring through summer. The Property Commission keeps the field mowed and is considering adding a port-a-potty for the season. Treats often show up after the game.

Spring Luncheon

Women are invited to hear Rev. Richard Collman on the topic of the National Cathedral in Washington DC on Wednesday May 14, 2008 from 11:30 - 1:30.

Christmas Tea

In December women gathered for a potluck and a program. In 2006 they shared treasures and memories of Christmas.

Congregational Camping

Campsites and camp motel rooms are open for all during the annual camping weekend at Camp Onomia, usually the first weekend in August. Camp provides a sandy beach, paddleboats, canoes, a playground, basketball court, ball fields and balls, and dock for members' boats for fishing and tubing. Often the adults do a Bible study on Saturday morning while the children have activities with camp staff. Sometimes the group shares cooking responsibilites. Worship is at the campfire Saturday night.

Dinner Groups

Small groups of 5-8 meet for dinner in each other's homes, sharing small devotions and great times of laughter and conversation. Groups meet for one year and sign up's for new groups begins every August - September.

Yoga Class

Thursday afternoon and evenings, Sheilah Giles leads a small group in stretching and muscle conditioning through traditional yoga positions. A small fee is requested.

Blood Pressure Checks

Once a month, usually on the second Sunday of the month, our parish nurses, Michelle V. and Kim K., take blood pressures between Sunday services.

Friendly Visitors

Individuals trained in active listening and prayer visit with shut in's and special members of our congregation for support and caring.

Parents of Preschoolers

This new group began in fall 2006 and has started Date Night, a cooperative babysitting service once a month on a Saturday night from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Welcoming New Babies, and Dinner Groups with preschoolers. The Parents of Preschoolers occasionally meet on Sunday mornings for coffee and conversation, the next gathering on Sunday April 22, 2007.

Graduation Recognition

The Christiania Lutheran Church Women (CLCW) honors all high school and college graduates in June during the Fellowship Hour following Sunday worship with special treats and short interviews on students' next plans.

Christiania Lutheran Church
26691 Pillsbury Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 461-2283
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