Spirituality

Spiritual connections: Looking to the heavens for the solar eclipse

Rod Anderson • April 8, 2024

Millions witnessed the solar eclipse on Monday, uniting people in a moment of awe and reflection, reminiscent of the spiritual journey described in Psalm 1

Spiritual connections: Easter marks more than just springtime celebration

Rod Anderson • March 24, 2024

Pastor Rod Anderson explores Easter's profound significance beyond popular symbols, urging a deeper reflection on its spiritual importance.

Spiritual connections: Snowbirds flock to churches

Rod Anderson • March 5, 2024

A journey down memory lane in Arizona reflects on family, ministry, and the community's impact, highlighting the role of snowbirds in church life.

Volunteer judges needed for CMS-hosted History Day regionals

Juliana Allen • February 21, 2024

Volunteers at Eden Prairie's National History Day competition help middle schoolers explore history through creative projects.

Spiritual connections: Who’s watching?

Rod Anderson • February 6, 2024

Pastor Rod Anderson explores the spiritual comfort found in observing sparrows, drawing parallels to God's watchful care in his column.

Interfaith event shares interpretations of the sacred from diverse faith traditions

Joanna Werch Takes • January 24, 2024

Eden Prairie's Interfaith Circle hosted a World Religion Sunday event at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Jan. 21 centered around the theme of "What We Hold Sacred." The event included prayers, songs, dance, readings and reflections from multiple faith traditions.

Spiritual connections: A word and a prayer from MLK Jr. Day

Rod Anderson • January 15, 2024

At MLK Day events in Minneapolis and Gustavus Adolphus College, speakers Marley Dias and Karith Foster offered insights on inclusivity and societal progress, echoing Dr. King's enduring legacy in contemporary discussions.

Spiritual connections: A new day — a new year

Rod Anderson • January 2, 2024

Reflecting on the transformative power of prayer, Pastor Rod Anderson embraces New Year's Day as a time for new beginnings and hopes.

Spiritual connections: What the world needs now

Rod Anderson • December 17, 2023

Pastor Rod Anderson reflects on the enduring message of "What the World Needs Now Is Love" and its relevance today.

Spiritual connections: A Minnesota story to be remembered and repeated at Thanksgiving

Rod Anderson • November 17, 2023

Hanging on the dining room wall above our Thanksgiving table is a beautiful needlepoint representation of "Grace" created and gifted to us by a sweet elderly woman, who is now deceased. I'm sure it's...

Spiritual connections: First impressions last

Rod Anderson • November 3, 2023

Adobe Stock Photo In the morning, when I arrived at the senior living community where I’m chaplain, a work crew was already at the main entrance redoing and renewing all the landscaping with new...

Spiritual connections: Father Creator and Mother Nature

Rod Anderson • October 13, 2023

Our neighborhood is called Cedar Forest, and we're surrounded by numerous red cedar trees. Many have grown from young seedlings to mature evergreens on our corner lot during the 46 years we’ve lived...