Social Outreach
Food Collection for Keystone 1 in 5 Minnesota households can’t afford the food they need. 26% of households with children are food insecure. 40% of households of color are food insecure. As Minnesotans face new challenges, including reduced federal funding, more people than ever are turning to Keystone Community Services. Let’s help restock the shelves…
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“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday Day of Service September 7, 2025 RECAP On Sunday, September 7th, CPLC and some of our neighbors participated in the ELCA National Day of Service. We tackled three projects this year: Camp Noah Birthday Cards. Camp Noah is a day camp that serves children in communities impacted by disaster,…
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Pre-Fair Neighborhood Block Party 2025 Thank you to everyone who attended our Block Party on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 from 6-8 PM in our church parking lot. Special thanks to Sweet Fruci’s Ice Cream Truck, St. Paul Parks and Rec, and Thrivent Financial. And a very special thank you to all of the volunteers. This…
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Como Grow a Row Growing & Harvesting Seasons 2025 Join Como Park Lutheran Church, the Como Community Seed Library, and our Como Park neighbors in our 3rd year of fighting food insecurity through the Como Grow A Row initiative. This initiative is a way for neighbors to dedicate a row or planter in their garden…
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GROWING FOR GOOD On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Como Park Lutheran Church hosted a community event to kick-off our third season of the Como Grow-a-Row Initiative. This year’s event included games, make & take activities, presentations, free seeds, gardening advice, tool maintenance, treats, as well as tours of Como Park Lutheran Church’s Giving Garden—our Giving…
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Como Park Farmers’ Market Weekly Schedule: Thursdays 2 PM – 6 PM May 15 – October 30, 2025 1545 Hamline Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55108 We are excited to be partnering with the St. Paul Growers Association to bring a farmers’ market to our Como Park neighborhood! This new market will take place in…
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Social Ministries Auction 2025 an Emerald Evening Thank you to all who donated items to, who attended, and who volunteered at our Social Ministries Auction on March 29, 2025 from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Como Park Lutheran Church. Your generosity and donations will be used for the best purposes of Como Park Lutheran…
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CPLC Volunteers help at Keystone Free Farmer’s Market Event On Friday, October 4, 2024 Keystone Community Services held a Free Farmer’s Market at Roseville Covenant Church. The Free Farmer’s Markets program is another way that Keystone is helping to provide access to healthy food. As prices for gas and groceries rise, more families are turning…
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“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday Day of Service September 8, 2024 On Sunday, September 8th, CPLC and some of our neighbors participated in the ELCA National Day of Service. This year’s projects were: Birthday Cards for Camp Noah (a day camp that serves children in communities impacted by disasters), where members decorated 30 children’s birthday…
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Como Grow a Row Summer 2024 This growing season, Como Park Lutheran Church is teaming up again with the Como Community Seed Library and our Como Park neighbors to fight food insecurity through the Como Grow a Row initiative. This initiative is a way for neighbors to dedicate a garden row to donate their produce…
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