Featured Events
Now that we have said our goodbyes and given our thanks and praise for Pastor Marty’s 26 years of service, and we have welcomed Pastor Peter as our Interim Pastor, many members of the congregation may be asking themselves, “What comes next?” At its meeting this past Tuesday, the Church Council began to address…
The Dead End Hayride is quickly becoming a CPLC favorite… so we’re heading back again this year! This haunted adventure includes a hayride, plus walking through spooky fields and buildings. Scary fun isn’t for everyone, and that’s perfectly okay – we have plenty of other youth events coming up throughout the year. Who: 7th–12th…
Rally Day marks the start of CPLC’s 2026–2027 Sunday School year! After worship, families are invited to tour classrooms and meet our teachers. Registration for the 2026–2027 year is now open. Please register by Sunday, September 20 at bit.ly/cplcsundayschool. Even if your information is already on file, please complete a new form for this school…
During worship this Sunday, September 20th, the pastor will offer a special Blessing of the Backpacks as our children begin a new school year. Kids are invited to bring their backpacks to worship and come forward for a brief blessing and prayer. All children – preschool through high school – are encouraged to participate!
REMINDER: no market on August 27 or September 3. There’s nothing better than fresh food and community connection. The Como Park Farmers’ Market returns this season, bringing together local growers, makers, and neighbors in one vibrant space! This year, the market will take place in the CPLC parking lot at 1545 Hamline Ave N in…
Join us on August 25 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. for our Pre-Fair Neighborhood Block Party! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy free ice cream for kids, snacks, beverages, lawn games, and a State Fair ticket drawing. Free entry, everyone is welcome! 2025 Block Party: Two Saint Paul Parks and Recreation staff members welcome visitors…
Day of Service On Sunday, September 13, 2026, “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday there’s an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to love and serve our neighbor – by participating in a service project. We invite you to participate in one or…
GROW ONE EXTRA ROW. FEED A NEIGHBOR. Whether you have a backyard garden, a raised bed, or just room for one container, you can make a difference. Como Grow-a-Row is a community gardening initiative that invites neighbors to grow a little extra produce to share with others. Together with the Como Community Seed Library and…
Join us at the Northwest Como Recreation Center on Thursday, August 6, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for Saint Paul’s Safe Summer Nights community event! Enjoy free food, family activities, giveaways, and the chance to connect with neighbors and local police officers. Como Park Lutheran will have a community table sharing upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways…
When Pastor Marty Ericson arrived at Como Park Lutheran Church in 2000, he stepped into a congregation with a more complicated history than had been apparent during the call process. Looking back, he says he wishes he had asked more questions before accepting the call. Still, one of his strongest memories from those early…