Announcements and Events
Lent and Easter Schedule
Ash Wednesday Worship - March 5, 7 pm. All are welcome to worship as we begin the season of Lent.
Lenten Soup Suppers and Worship - March 12, 19, 26, and April 2, 9 - Soup at 6 pm and worship at 6:45 pm.
Maundy Thursday Worship, April 17, 7 pm.
Easter Sunday Worship - April 20, 10:30 am with brunch before worship at 9:45 am.
MUSIC SUNDAY
APRIL 6, 2025
Music Sunday ā April 6
Weāre gearing up for an exciting day of music and fun, and we want YOU to be part of it!
Whether you love to sing, play an instrument, or dance, weāre looking for talented individuals and groups to participate. This is your chance to showcase your skills and make Music Sunday unforgettable!
Want to participate?Ā
- Sing a solo or duet
- Join a group performance
- Play an instrumentĀ
- Show off your dance moves with friends!Ā
If you're interested in being part of the talent lineup, please let us know. We'd love to have you!
Sign up now and become a part of the celebration!Ā
Send us a message to get involved.
WOMEN'S COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY
All denominations are welcome to this time of prayer and study every Monday January to May.Ā
6301 Maple St.
6:30 to 7:30 PM
1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27
2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 1/24
3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31
4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28
BINGO
UPC Family Bingo night for is back. Starting January 11 we will be hosting BINGO the second Saturday of each month thru April 12 2025.
1/11, 2/8, 3/8, 4/12
Part way through the evening we will have a "KIDS ONLY GAME". Come and join the fun & conversation. There is no charge to play and you could win a nice prize.
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
United Presbyterian Church
6301 Maple St.
Rockford, MN
(No food or drinks will be provided)
TALKING AND TREATS
All seniors are welcome to gather for treats and conversation from 1 to 3 PM the Ā 3rd Monday of every month January thru May 2025.
01/20 - Guest Speaker - Jim, from Love INC.Ā
02/17 - Guest Speaker - Mike Werman, Rockford Mayor
03/17 - Guest Speaker - Maddie, from Aging Alliance Wright County Community Action.
Ā 04/21 - Guest Speaker - Ellen Meier, from Gentle Transitions (moving and downsizing).
05/19 - Guest Speaker - Missy, from Wright County Economic Development.
Celebrating throughout the year with special events
Details to follow
CELEBRATING 160 YEARS OF SERVING WITH LOVE IN THE ROCKFORD, MN AREA
ALL YEAR LONG.
DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTĀ
We will be replacing the church driveway and resurfacing the parking lot. Work will begin in early June and should be complete by the end of June. Over $12,500 has been donated towards the project.
THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AT A TOTAL COST OF $29,000.
ONGOING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Nourishing Hope
We seek to ease food incan't make security by offering fresh produce, dairy and meatĀ to all who come to our door.Ā
Second Monday ofĀ the month at 4:00 PM
Our Fathers Lutheran Church
3903 Gilbert Ave SE
Rockford, MN 55373
For information contact us at: nourishinghope.oflc@gmail.com or go to: https://www.ourfatherschurch.org/nourishing-hope.html
Volunteers Needed Ā
Meals onĀ wheels
Meals on Wheels:
The Delano Senior Center provides the Delano area Meals on Wheels program.Ā Meals on Wheels serves the Delano, Franklin Township, Rockford, Independence, Loretto and Greenfield areas.Ā If you or someone you know is over 60 years old, home bound and in need of a meal, arrangements can be made for meals to be delivered to your home Monday through Friday.Ā Microwavable meals will be delivered on Friday for weekend meals if ordered.Ā The suggest contribution is $5.00 per meal.Ā Interested persons should call the Delano Senior Center at 763 972-0574.Ā Two working days notice is necessary to order a meal.Ā One working day notice must be given to cancel a meal.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEED TO MAKE DELIVERIES
CALL THE CENTER IF YOU ARE WILLING TO HELP
Riverworks has a local food shelf that serves the Rockford and Greenfield area.
Discounted items are at the local thrift store. With 100% of the proceeds from the thrift store goes back into the community.
Volunteers are always welcome at both locations.
āFor more information, visit riverworksonline.org.
Thrift Store
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pmĀ
Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
Greenfield MallĀ
Ā 7945 Hwy 55
Rockford, MN 55373Ā
(763) 477-5480
Food Shelf
Monday 3:30pm - 7:30pmĀ
Tuesday 9:30am - 11:30am
8230 Cedar Street,Ā
Rockford Mn 55373
(763) 477-6098
Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Clothing Closet
The Clothing Closet is open from 9-1 on Wednesday. Each shopper will be given 60 minutes to shop.
Donations of clothing and shoes are accepted during office hours. Please check in the office and they will direct you.
We do not accept appliances, furniture, or electronics.
11024 Church St NE
Hanover, MN 55341
763-498-8311