Outreach in our Community

Our church is surrounded on four sides by a neighborhood of nature. We do have human neighbors (of course!) along with fields and forests, hills and streams. 

We partner with our neighbors at St John Lutheran Church in Ely for ecumenical Thanksgiving worship and Good Friday worship. We also partner with them for annual the CROP Walk--a 3 mile fundraiser to bring clean drinking water around the world. They are our brothers and sisters in the faith.

Another important ministry and outreach of our congregation is through food. Donations of food and money to local food pantries is an important pillar of our mission. Also, we share through Kolach Kare and Kolach Kamps   Learners are welcome to come and work along-side experienced bakers to learn the art of authentic Czech kolach baking, a rich tradition in our church.     

Ely Fall Fest - The church participates at the Fall Fest in Ely, Iowa.

Our Chicken Noodle Soup and Kolach Event is held yearly in October and the community is invited to enjoy a hearty meal and live musical entertainment. We also feature a country store with homemade bakery, crafts, and other items.

Soup & kolach recipes can be found here.                                                              Read about Kolach Kamp