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Church News Jan. 15, 2026

t. Catherine Catholic Church

203 E. Brown St., Luverne

St. Catherine Ph. 507-283-8502; www.stscl.org

Father Joshua Miller, Pastor

Sunday mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday daily mass: 5:15 p.m. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information. 

 

Luverne Christian Reformed Church

605 N. Estey St., Luverne

Office Ph. 283-8482; Prayer Line Ph. 449-5982

www.luvernecrc.com — office@luvernecrc.com

Joe Steenholdt, Pastor

Sunday Worship services: 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday School follows the morning service (Sept.-April). Livestream and past services can be found on our YouTube channel. Our services are also on local cable TV at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays. To stay up to date on announcements, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @luvernecrc. In all circumstances, may we joyfully declare: “Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 124:8.

 

First Baptist Church

103 N. Jackson St., P.O. Box 975, Luverne 

Ph. 283-4091; email: fbcluv@iw.net — www.fbcluverne.org

Walt Moser, Pastor

Sundays: 10:30 a.m. In-person worship service. Service is also on Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m.

 

Grace Lutheran Church

500 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne 

Ph. 507-283-4431

email: pastor.zender@graceluverne.orgwww.graceluverne.org   

Sarah Zender, Pastor

Thursday, Jan. 15: 8:30 a.m. Missions in Action. 6:30 p.m. Book Club. Sunday, Jan. 18: 9 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion. 10 a.m. Fireflies & Spark Kids. 10:15 a.m. Little Lights. 10:15 a.m. Get to Know Grace in fireside room. 4 p.m. Guatemala meeting. Monday, Jan. 19: Grace Notes deadline. 2:30 p.m. CYF staff meeting. Tuesday, Jan. 20: 9 a.m. Staff meeting. Wednesday, Jan. 21: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. 8:15 a.m. Caring Visitors meet. 5:45 p.m. Supper. 6:30 p.m. Ignite. 7 p.m. Glow. Online and TV Worship options are available. Online worship: Sundays 9 a.m. at www.graceluverne.org, click Worship tab; or Facebook page at Grace Lutheran ELCA, Luverne. TV: Vast Channel 3 Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m.

 

Bethany Lutheran Church

720 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne

Ph. 507-283-4571 or 605-215-9834

Andrew Palmquist, Pastor

Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class. 10:15 a.m. Worship service; online as well (at els.org). Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Zoom Bible study. "Rejoice in the Lord always!" (Phil 4:4). See our Facebook page, Bethany Lutheran Church (Luverne) for other classes and events. 

 

American Reformed Church

304 N. Fairview Dr., Luverne 

Ph. 507-283-8600; email: office@arcluverne.org 

Friday, Jan. 16: 6:30 a.m. Community Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, Jan. 18: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. 10:50-11:40 a.m. Sunday school. 2-4 p.m. Middle School gathering. Monday, Jan. 19: 9:30 a.m. SAIL class. Tuesday, Jan. 20: Noon staff meeting. 5:30 p.m. BSF Bible study. Wednesday, Jan. 21: 5:30 p.m. Midweek meal. 6:15 p.m. Sr. High Youth group. 6:30 p.m. Jr. High Youth group. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Clubs. Thursday, Jan. 22: 9 a.m. Cookie Crew. 9:30 a.m. SAIL class. 7 p.m. Grindstone Men’s study. CommServices are also broadcast on Vast Channel 3 on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. DVD’s available upon request. To stay up to date on announcements, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @arcluverne.

 

Rock River Community Church

1075 110th Ave., Luverne

Ph. 507-283-9070; email: info@rockrivercommunity.church

Bob Junak, Pastor

Sundays - Come as you are. 10 a.m.: Main service. 10 a.m. – Jr. kids 2-5 years, kids church K-6th grade, Nursery available.

Sundays: 6:30-8 p.m. RYTH 6th-12th grade. Dec. 24: 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Service.

 

Blue Mounds Baptist Church

206 E. Main St., Luverne

Ph. 507-329-3919; email: bmbcluverne.com

Jeremy Jacob, Pastor

Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Thursdays: 7 p.m. Bible study.

 

United Methodist Church

109 N. Freeman Ave., Luverne

Ph. 507-283-4529

Dorie Hall, Pastor

Thursday, Jan. 15: 8 p.m. NA meeting. Sunday, Jan.18: 9:30 a.m. Adult/Men’s Sunday school. Sunday school. 9:45 a.m. Coffee time. Kids meet at the church. 10:30 a.m. Live Stream Worship Service. 4:30 p.m. Genesis/Revelation Bible study. Monday, Jan. 19: 3:30 p.m. Genesis/Revelation Bible Study. 5 p.m. Walking in Your Power study. Tuesday, Jan. 20: 10 a.m. Shut-in visits. 6 p.m. Trustee meeting. 6:30 p.m. Church council meeting. Wednesday, Jan. 21: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Prayer. 9:30 a.m. Folding Team. 6:15 p.m. FUEL/Confirmation. 8 p.m. AA/Alanon meeting. Thursday, Jan. 22: 8 p.m. NA meeting. (AA in Upper ARoom – AlaNon – Church library). 

 

First Presbyterian Church

302 Central Lane, Luverne

Ph. 507-283-4787; email: fpcemilie@gmail.com

Rev. Dr. Steve Voris, pastor 

Wednesday, Jan. 14: 3:15-5:30 p.m. The Loft, 5:30 p.m. Bell Choir, 6:15 p.m. Chancel Choir. Thursday, Jan. 15: 3:15-5:30 p.m. The Loft. Sunday, Jan. 18: 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. Youth Sunday School and In-Person Worship Service, (View service on Facebook under First Presbyterian Church of Luverne, City of Luverne's LUV TV or on the local Luverne cable station at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. on Thursdays), 11:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. Monday, Jan. 19: Church Office is Closed. Tuesday, Jan. 20: VISITOR Deadline, 3:15-5:30 p.m. The Loft.  Wednesday, Jan. 21: 9 a.m. Morning Circle, 10:30 a.m. Music Staff, 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Circle, 3:15-5:30 p.m. The Loft, 5:30 p.m. Bell Choir, 6:15 p.m. Chancel Choir, 7:15 p.m. Deacons.

 

St. John Lutheran Church

803 N. Cedar St., Luverne

Ph. 507-283-2316; email: office@stjohnluverne.org

www.stjohnluverne.org

Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor 

Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. Worship Service. Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship Service. 10 a.m. Fellowship time. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study. Wednesdays: 9 a.m. Bible Study. Sunday worship service is rebroadcast on LUVTV Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at youtube.com/stjohnluverne, or on Facebook.com/stjohnluverne. Holy Communion is offered on 2nd and 4th weekends and Liturgical Feasts.

 

Living Rock Church

500 E. Main St., Luverne

Ph. 507-449-0057; livingrockchurch.secretary@gmail.com

Joshua.Hayden7@gmail.com

Josh Hayden, Pastor

Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Worship service. Come at 9:45 a.m. for fellowship time with coffee and delicious food. Our kids (ages 0 years-5th grade) meet during Sunday service. Our youth group (grades 6-12) meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Youth leader contact: Arielle Larson, 507-227-6718. Most of our information can be found at our website at livingrockchurchswmn.org. Find us on Facebook and YouTube for our livestream by searching Living Rock Church Luverne.

 

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 

305 E. 2nd St., P.O. Box 36, Hardwick

Ph. 507-669-2855 – church office; 
 zionoffice@alliancecom.net 

Ed Borchardt, Pastor

9:15 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Zion Lutheran Church of Hardwick – Location of worship has been moved to Trinity of Jasper. Zion is undertaking a handicap project. Zion’s church office will remain open at this time. View our worship services on Luverne's LUV TV or our church website: zionlutheranhardwick.com

 

Ben Clare United Methodist Church

26762 Ben Clare Ave., Valley Springs, S.D.

igtwlb@WOW.net

Bill Bates, Pastor

 

First Lutheran Church 

300 Maple St., Valley Springs, S.D. 

Ph. 605-757-6662; firstpalisade@alliancecom.net 

Mark Eliason, Pastor

Sunday, Jan. 18: CHANGE OF SERVICE TIMES! 9:30 a.m. Sunday school at First Lutheran Church. 10:30 a.m. Worship service at First Lutheran Church. 11:30 a.m. Annual meeting. Tuesday, Jan. 20: First Council meeting. We Are ONLINE! Facebook: @FirstLutheranValley Springs; YouTube: FirstPalisadeLutheranParish. 

 

Palisade Lutheran Church

211 121st St., Garretson, S.D. 

Ph. 507-597-6257; palisadechurch@alliancecom.net

 www.palisadelutheran.org

Mark Eliason, Pastor

Sunday, Jan. 18: CHANGE OF SERVICE TIMES! 9 a.m. Worship Service at Palisade Lutheran Church. 10 a.m. Sunday school at Palisade Lutheran Church. We Are ONLINE! Facebook: @PalisadeLC; YouTube: FirstPalisadeLutheranParish. 

 

First Presbyterian Church

201 S. 3rd St., P.O Box 73, Beaver Creek 

Ph. 507-935-5025; email: lori.firstpres@gmail.com

Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Session meeting.

 

Magnolia United Methodist Church 

501 E. Luverne St., Magnolia

Ph. 412-760-7816; email: magnoliamnumc@gmail.com

Craig Haberman, Pastor

Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service in-person with livestream available on the church’s Facebook site, Magnolia United Methodist Church.

 

Steen Reformed Church 

112 W. Church Ave., Steen

Ph. 507-855-2336

Jeremy Wiersema, Pastor

Sundays: 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship service in-person with livestream available on Facebook and YouTube. 

 

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

112 N. Main St., Hills

Ph. 507-962-3270; email: bethlehemofhills@gmail.com

bethlehem-lutheran.com

Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Chapel. 9 a.m. Sunday school. 10 a.m. Worship Service. Worship will be streamed live to Facebook at Bethlehem of Hills. You can find more info on our website blchills.org. 

 

Hills United Reformed Church 

410 S. Central Ave., Hills 

Office Ph. 507-962-3254

hillsurc@alliancecom.net

Praveen Muthasamy, Pastor

Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 5 p.m. Evening worship service.

 

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