Category: Church Happenings

United Protestant Church Summer Concert Series invites you to the Holy Hootenanners!
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 7:00 p.m.

The Holy Hootananners are a spiritual force that originated in 2013 at a small church in Mahtowa MN, pop. 370. Their music is a blend of gospel, blues, folk and spiritual genres.

Big “Thank you” to Susan Coen State Farm Insurance, for sponsoring this concert!

There is no admission fee; a good-will offering will be taken during the concert. All proceeds go to the Restore UP Church Building Fund.

This year’s Spaghetti Dinner is May 22nd and pick up only. You must buy tickets in advance.

We will be hosting four free concerts this summer, starting in June with the Singing Slovenes. We will be accepting free will donations, but you need not purchase entry.

We are now accepting gently used items for the Rummage Sale, which will be held June 16-18.

Thank you to everyone that came and celebrated our church’s centennial with us this April. We saw the removal of the cornerstone, displayed the contents of the 1921 time capsule, heard from past clergy, and enjoyed good company.

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1921 Time Capsule Contents:

2022 Time Capsule Contents:

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On Sunday, April 24, 2022, members and friends of United Protestant Church will gather at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate one hundred years of worshipping in the building at 830 88^th Ave West. The first worship service was held in the church on Sunday, April 2, 1922.

Former pastors will share their perspectives during this centennial worship celebration and the contents of the time capsule sealed in the cornerstone in 1921 will be on display. Refreshments will be served following the service. All are welcome – we hope you can join us!

In light of high covid regional transmission rates and recommendations from the CDC, MN Dept of Health, and UCC, we have made the decision to cancel the this year’s Christmas Concert with Bill Bastian and the Highland Quartet. We hope to reschedule a concert wth them when conditions improve. For more information and resources on covid, visit https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html

We do have a number of smaller events going on this month. Remember to sign up for the emailed newsletter and weekly updates on our website if you’d like to be kept up to date! Contact Us!