In January, we kicked off the very first ever Checkmate Social: A Night of Chess and Board Games! It was an amazing experience with people of all backgrounds, skill levels, game interests, and ages. Join us for the next social on Wednesday, February 11 at 5:30pm!
Category Archives: Uncategorized
APLC & The Night Ministry
On Monday, January 26, a team of Acacia Park Church members went with The Night Ministry crew to serve our Pilsen neighbors. On a bitterly cold day, we were able to share some warmth by distributing cold weather gear, sack lunches, and hot apple cider.
Epiphany Blessing Bags
This weekend carried the quiet glow of Epiphany, the shift from Christmas to the steady light that guides us into a new year. We heard again the story of the Magi—travelers who followed a star with nothing but trust and curiosity. Congregants were sent home with Blessing Bags so that they could mark their ownContinue reading “Epiphany Blessing Bags”
Cookie Exchange & Craft Event
Last Sunday, we hosted our annual cookie exchange. Over 500 yummy cookies were baked and shared. And a few other fun things happened too!
New Life for Old Bags
On Saturday, Acacia Park Lutheran Church members headed over to United in Faith to volunteer in New Life for Old Bags. This service project turns regular plastic grocery store bags into sleeping mats for those who are unhoused. It’s a great transformation of an item that typically ends up in a landfill into something thatContinue reading “New Life for Old Bags”
Annual Soup & Fall Bingo Event
Together, we raised nearly $1,000! Thank you to everyone for joining us for this cherished annual event!
All Saints Sunday
Scenes from Acacia Park’s All Saints service on November 2nd. We gathered together, remembering and giving thanks for the everyday saints who have touched our lives — those who encouraged, inspired, and supported us throughout our lives.
acaciaparkchurch.com 