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Circle of Welcome Update
The Circle of Welcome Ministry is underway! Eight Oak Knoll members have been matched with a refugee family from Afghanistan who recently...
Feb 28, 2024


Oak Knoll Christian Preschool & Childcare - March 2024
February was a busy month for our preschoolers. All classrooms celebrated Valentine’s Day by sharing Valentine cards, having a special...
Feb 28, 2024


Beacon Housing Update
In a continuing effort to keep the congregation informed on affordable housing issues, your Beacon Housing Committee would like to share...
Feb 28, 2024


Council Update
Greetings to fellow Oak Knoll members and friends, It’s a new year and that brings changes to the church council members! I am looking...
Feb 28, 2024


Music at Oak Knoll - March 2024
Written by Matt Cerar, Music Director March will bring about some of the most beautiful music of the year (in my humble opinion). Our...
Feb 28, 2024


Oak Knoll Christian Preschool & Childcare - February 2024
In January we welcomed our preschoolers back from Christmas break and finally welcomed snow. The children had a few days where we were...
Jan 29, 2024


CYF Faith Formation Update
Written by Christina Black, Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Director Getting to Know Each Other This month’s Dinner and Family Night...
Jan 29, 2024


Beacon Housing Update
In a continuing effort to keep the congregation informed on affordable housing issues, your Beacon Housing Committee would like to share...
Jan 29, 2024


Council Update
Greetings, Oak Knoll Family! As this is written, we have just come off a week of very cold winter temps—even for Minnesota! The council...
Jan 29, 2024


Be Aware of Church Scams
Spoofing and Phishing Please note that from time to time, church staff and members have received emails Pastor Jay asking for financial...
Jan 29, 2024


Daring Greatly: Four-Week Book Study
Brené Brown is a researcher and storyteller who has spent the last two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy....
Jan 29, 2024


Music at Oak Knoll - February 2024
Written by Matt Cerar, Music Director February brings about lots of activity in the music department. Musicians will be working on plenty...
Jan 29, 2024


Ministry Partner of the Month: Lutheran World Relief
Lutheran World Relief (LWR) focuses on sustainable development projects and disaster relief and recovery by reaching out to people around...
Jan 29, 2024


A Prayer in the Night
Written by Pastor Jay Rudi We navigate life as fragile human beings, experiencing vulnerability, and suffering. And even though we are...
Jan 29, 2024


CYF Faith Formation Update
Written by Christina Black, Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Director Parents' Drop & Shop At the beginning of December, our youth...
Dec 28, 2023


Beacon Housing Update
In a continuing effort to keep the congregation informed on affordable housing issues, your Beacon Housing Committee would like to share...
Dec 27, 2023


Council Update
Greetings, Oak Knoll Church members and friends! As this is written, we have just finished watching a terrific Children’s Christmas...
Dec 27, 2023


Music at Oak Knoll - January 2024
Written by Matt Cerar, Music Director Happy 2024! The music never rests at Oak Knoll. The vocal choir will begin rehearsals on January...
Dec 27, 2023


Oak Knoll Christian Preschool & Childcare - January 2024
December was a joyous month as the children learned about Jesus’ birth and celebrated the season of Christmas. Our classrooms kept busy...
Dec 27, 2023


Hmong New Year Celebration
On December 16th, members of Oak Knoll celebrated the Hmong New Year with our ministry partner Amazing Grace Lutheran Church at their...
Dec 27, 2023


Ministry Partner of the Month: Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
Amazing Grace Lutheran Church is a mission congregation of the ELCA and is led by Pastor Nhiabee Vang. Their mission is to reach the...
Dec 27, 2023


2023 ICA Support Wrapped Up
Thank you for your gifts of money and food to the ICA food shelf throughout the year! They are very grateful for Oak Knoll's support....
Dec 27, 2023


Love In Action - 2023 Generosity
Thank you for your wonderful response to our 2024 Generosity Campaign! We have so much to be thankful for as we look upon our life and...
Dec 27, 2023


Oak Knoll Christian Preschool & Childcare - December 2023
November was a busy month for our preschoolers. We celebrated our students at parent-teacher conferences, where we met with families to...
Nov 27, 2023
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