Due to weather conditions, the Living Waters Food Shelf will be closed on Saturday, December 13. Sorry for any inconvenience. The food shelf will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, December 16. 1911 4th Ave. N., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

Join us for a family meal at 5 p.m., worship at 5:30 p.m. and classes for all ages from 6 to 7 p.m. December 14: 5:00 Meal, 5:30 Worship, 6:00 Youth Shopping Night. Youth will meet at Target in Crossroads Mall at 6 p.m. to shop for gifts for the Salvation Army. December 21: 5:00 Meal, 5:30 Worship, 6:00 Classes December 28: 5:30 Worship. NO meal or classes (Christmas break) January 4: 5:30 Worship. NO meal or classes (Christmas break) January 11: 5:00 Meal, 5:30 Worship, 6:00

The holiday season can be a time of twinkling lights and joyful gatherings—but for many, it also brings grief, loneliness, or emotional heaviness that can feel out of place amid the celebration. Living Waters Lutheran Church (ELCA), Sauk Rapids, invites anyone carrying heartache, navigating loss, or simply needing a quiet space to breathe to a gentle and reflective Blue Christmas service. This worship time is designed to honor the real experiences people face during the holid