ADULTS
Equipping adults to grow alongside one another
Sunday Education Hour
Sundays, 10:10–10:50 am
Go deeper in your faith and find community through one of our Christian Education classes, which meet September through May. For more details on classes, visit the Narthex on Sunday mornings or email Pastor Terri Russell.
Sunday Lecture Series
Experience spiritual enrichment with weekly 40-minute lectures from leading experts in a variety of topics relevant to modern-day Christians and their walks of faith. This class meets in the Fellowship Hall.
Fall Lecture Series Schedule
- November 30–December 14 – Singing the Faith in Advent and Christmastide, Gracia Grindal, Professor Emeritus-Rhetoric
- January 4–18 – Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, Laura Kozamchak
- January 25–February 8 – The Theology of the Cross, Dr. Rolf Jacobson
- February 8–March 1 – Prophets and Prophecy: Who Speaks God?, Dr. Kathryn Schifferdecker
Faith 20/20
This interactive opportunity combines 20 minutes of thoughtful, faith-forming content with 20 minutes of conversation, allowing an overview of deep topics while helping the community get to know one another better. This class meets in the lounge.
Fall 2025 Topics
- September 14, 21 – Parables and Poems: The Power of Genre, Led by Dr. Ben Rhodes
- September 28, October 5, 12 – Biblical Archaeology of the Old Testament, Led by Dr. Kaz Hayashi
- October 19 – Theology Ripped from the Headlines, Led by Laura Mortenson
- October 26, November 2, 9 – Imago Technica: the AI Revolution, Led by Dr. Nate Lindquist
- November 16, 23 – How do Worship and Music Fit Together?, Led by Dr. Jonathan Veenker
- November 30, December 7, 14 – How Does My Work Fit Into God’s Big Plans?, Led by Kirk Livingston
Encouragers
Share the highs and and lows of life and engage in prayer and encouragement with others in early to middle adulthood (ages 25–50). Each week, we’ll gather to discuss a book study or biblical text. Whether you’re married, single, or with or without children, we’d love to welcome you. This class meets in Rooms 10 and 11 of the Lower Level.
Sunday Nights at Salem
New this fall, Salem will open its doors for a variety of ministries on Sunday evenings, September 21–November 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., primarily geared towards adults. Whether it’s a small group, special interest, or simply fellowship, we pray that these offerings minister to not only those within our congregation, but also those in our social circles and the broader community as well. SNS is an opportunity for fellowship, faith growth, and outreach to others and an opportunity for creativity to flow and see what God does in the midst. Fall’s offerings are Collaborative Craft Connection, Cookie Icing, Pickleball, Game Night Getaways, LMDJ Kingdom Mosaic Series, and Body Wonder small group for women.
Salem Weekly Prayer Update Email
If you have a prayer request or praise, email or call Michelle in the Church Office. Confidential prayer requests will only be shared as you direct. To receive the Salem Weekly Prayer Update email, sign up below or call the Church Office.
Groups
Small Groups
Grow your faith with more focused, in-depth studies and get equipped to live out your faith in everyday life with a smaller group of people. Small Groups have independent focuses based on each group, such as Bible study, book study, or special interest. All Small Groups are devotional in nature and include a time of prayer. Small Groups launch in September and refresh in January, though new participants are welcome in many of the groups year-round.
Life Groups
Gather with others throughout our community to discuss the previous week’s sermon, key takeaways, and how we can apply the sermon to our lives, as well as support each other in prayer. Life Groups meet for seven weeks in the fall and seven weeks over the Lenten season in the spring. Registration is required for group placement.
The MomCo
2nd and 4th Fridays
9:30–11:30 am
Moms of every age and stage are invited to gather twice a month, September—May, for connection and encouragement. Enjoy speakers, activities, and fellowship just for moms in a judgment-free setting. Childcare is available for infants–age 5.
Journeys for 50+
Build community, grow spiritually, and serve missionally with other adults who are age 50 and older at Salem. Throughout the year, Journeys for 50+ offers several opportunities to fellowship with one another, serve our community, and collaborate with other ministries.
Email Sue Poston to learn more and get connected.
Outreach Opportunities for All Adults
Join us once a month during the school year to prepare food for our hungry neighbors. These events are sponsored by the Journeys 50+ and Missions Ministry teams.
- Feed My Starving Children in Coon Rapids: Tuesday, December 2 from 9:30–11:15 a.m. Register HERE
Friday Fellowship
If you’re an adult age 55 or older, you’re invited to join us on the third Friday of each month, September—May, for Friday Fellowship. Each month, we’ll meet for lunch and entertainment at Salem as we learn, laugh, and grow alongside others in the second half of life.
Call Judy Sonstegard at 612.719.9881 for more information.
Love Mercy Do Justice
Salem is committed to joining God to make things right in our broken world by helping hurting people (love mercy) and addressing the causes of that hurt (do justice). This team is committed to raising our cultural intelligence, advocating for those in compromised positions, and being an ally to vulnerable people and the earth God has instructed us to care for.
Email Pastor Terri Russell for more information.
Connecting Ministries
Connecting Ministries’ mission is to create a welcoming environment for new and regular attendees and members and to connect people to each other and to God. We are focused on building strong relationships between people and ministries. Some of the ways Connecting Ministries lives out its mission is by greeting people on Sunday, volunteering at Connecting Lunches and at all-church events.
Contact Sarah Whitworth for more information.
Mark your calendar for a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of life May 1–3, 2026! The All-Church Retreat will be at the beautiful Covenant Pines Bible Camp in McGregor, MN! Spend three days making new friends, reconnecting with old friends, worshiping, paddling a canoe, and recharging. Check out this video to learn all the details. Salem has reserved the entire camp and we hope to see you there!
Multicultural Team
The Multicultural Team works to welcome Salem’s diverse neighbors, celebrate the cultural richness of our attendees, and foster growth in cultural understanding and enjoyment. Our events include the annual Multicultural Lunch, teaching sessions with Faith 20/20, multicultural nativity displays, cooking classes, and restaurant outings.
Contact Kris Livingston to learn more.
