Northern Voices

It's hard for me to not be biased given my long history with this congregation. They have strong worship, a strong choir, a beautiful facility, and an adult forum that is worth attending. It's a vibrant, healthy church.

I'm not traditionally religious and have always shied away from organized religion and places of worship. Yet, St. Michael's Lutheran Church is a place I have always felt comfortable. A sense if unjudging acceptance and belonging as well. I was introduced when my partner's family invited him and I to go to service with them soon after they invited us to move in. And I started volunteering because it just felt like a place I enjoyed being and wanted to help out at. I work there now. I still occasionally sign up as the Lector for services, or to serve coffee and wash dishes afterwards, to pick up leftovers from a local bakery for food shelves and soup kitchen donations, and to help prepare and serve community meals when I can. Perhaps I'll get the guts to see if I can join the choir (something I've always wanted to do). And if I do, I know it will feel as warm and welcoming as every other activity I've taken part in with the people of this church.

Had a great time at a Christmas event. Music was sung in the Finnish language and Osmo Vanska, former conductor at Orchestra Hall, played clarinet. After the music concert, pulla was served with lingonberries.

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I have been a member for many years and adore this place and the wonderful people who attend services. All are welcome.