YOGADEVOTION 2026
Great Hall Narthex 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MinnesotaWe invite all to move mind, body, and spirit in awareness of God’s presence through gentle, breath-guided yoga practice.
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Lent services every Wednesday at 12 & 6:30pm. Learn more
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Life can be challenging at times, but you don’t have to go through struggles alone. The Pastors and Care Lay Ministry team welcome opportunities to reach out and share Christ’s love with people in need of support. In addition to a caring ministry team, we offer prayer and referrals to licensed counselors and resource centers. Check the event calendar at the bottom of the page for specific group information.
Congregation members and friends are encouraged to contact our Pastoral Care team so we can offer spiritual support and prayer.
RECEIVE CARE—If you need care we’re here for you. The Pastors and Care Lay Ministry team are here to support you in times of grief, or death. If you or someone you know would like a visit from our Pastoral Care team, whether it’s at home, the hospital, or a care facility, please let us know by calling 651.762.9137. In addition to a caring ministry team, we offer prayer, referrals to a licensed counselor and resource centers.
VOLUNTEER WITH CARE LAY MINISTRY—Volunteers are trained to make the most of one-on-one home, hospital, and care center visits. You’ll visit, pray, offer communion, and follow-up, helping folks stay connected to St. Andrew’s when they’re unable to attend church and activities. To get involved, contact Brian Norsman.
This ministry offers support and fellowship for cancer survivors, caregivers, and those with a loved one with cancer. The support group is offered both in-person and via Zoom, or 1-on-1 sessions are available, too. Contact Micki Smith for more information.
Being a caregiver for a loved one has its challenges. Benefit from a community of caregivers like yourself in this support group. In this warm, welcoming space, you’ll share the joys and pains of caregiving. Click HERE for more.
Together in Grief at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, is an in-person, facilitated support group for those experiencing the loss of loved ones. Share, listen, and support each other, and move toward healing. Sessions run 8 weeks—click HERE for current dates and details.
At St. Andrew’s, we walk with people in all seasons of their lives. We’re honored to host AA, NA, and Al-Anon recovery groups at various times during the week, open to all members of the greater community. Check the events below for specific group information.
After eight years serving as Pastor to a church on the north shore of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Brian was called to St. Andrew’s in 2009 to be Pastor of Children, Youth & Family. Since then Brian has been called to outreach ministry, started a church plant in Hugo, and currently leads the Pastoral Care & Spiritual Formation team. He earned his B.A. in Economics & Spanish from St. Olaf College, in Northfield, MN, and his MDiv from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA.
Brian and his wife Sena have four children and three grandkids. He loves sailing, golfing, biking, pilgrimages/retreats, smoking meat in his Traeger, spiritual direction, and family adventures with kids and grandkids. Before going to seminary at age 30, Brian was in the banking and investment world and owned a Scandinavian Tour Company specializing in heritage travel, pilgrimages, and adventures.
Pastor Carole Lundell was ordained in 1993, and served as a Youth Minister for 25 years at other churches. Then in 2014, Mike Carlson recruited her for elder care at St. Andrew’s, and she's been the Campus Pastor at St. Andrew’s Village ever since! Now caring for the older population is her passion and she feels so privileged to be invited into people's lives, often in the most difficult moments. Earning her B.A. in Interpersonal Communications from U of W-Stevens Point, and MDiv from Luther Seminary was the perfect education for doing what she does.
Carole has two young adult children, Rachel and Brendan. One of each of the two dogs and three cats that live with her were inherited from her kids. During rare non-work moments, Carole loves to paint landscapes in acrylics, or delve into pretty much any other art project. She also enjoys exploring genealogy within her own family. Her favorite thing about working at St. Andrew’s is the staff! The people working here are so talented, fun, and easy to be with.
There’s not a person more perfect for a role that demands empathy and sympathy than Lisa Grundtner. She started working at St. Andrew’s in 2008 as the Wedding Coordinator, and in 2011 moved into the Care Ministry which included coordinating funerals and grief support while still coordinating weddings. She eventually handed off the wedding coordinating role to focus on directing the funeral ministry. Lisa earned her B.A. in Political Science at St. Cloud State University, and her M.A. in Theology at Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA.
Her son Henry lives in Duluth with his wife Alex, who is expecting a baby this year—Lisa’s first grandchild! Her daughter Anna lives in Oregon. They are all outdoor enthusiasts and live in great places for her to visit. Lisa has no pets at the moment, but never say never…
Lisa loves downhill skiing, golf, yoga, gardening, reading, and a good cup of coffee. After graduating from college, Lisa moved out to Colorado to be a ski bum for a year, and ended up staying for four years. She currently works a seasonal job at Afton Alps Ski Area and travels out west most winters to take advantage of the ski pass. Visiting the National Parks is on her traveling bucket list, and her tally so far is an impressive FIVE!
Joe Holmberg is proof that if you like your job and like the people you work with, you stick around. He came to St. Andrew’s in 2000 to run Communications and has seen many changes during his tenure here—from being solely print-focused to introducing digital and web. His current role with the Funeral Ministry gives him the opportunity to show compassion to grieving families and make sure the funeral services reflect the wishes of loved ones. [Segue here?] He earned his B.A. in English and German from Westmar College, and an M.A. in Theology at Wartburg Seminary. While many know Joe from his work at St. Andrew’s, it’s his smashing success as “Joe the Juggler” for the Preschools of St. Andrew’s that has endeared him to all.
Joe and his wife Shelly have two young adult children, Ellie and John. Ellie recently moved to Florida, yet technology keeps them all close. And how cute is this? He chats with his daughter every single morning on his way to work. (He may be crusty on the outside, but he’s gooey on the inside.) His two favorite things to do for fun are riding his Harley and experiencing live music. Joe says he and his family are all better for being forever connected to St. Andrew’s.
Jenelle is thrilled to be able to offer free counseling to people of all ages at St. Andrew’s—kids, teens, parents, and adults from 18 to 108. Jenelle’s care and compassion has been such a gift to the kids, students, and adults of this congregation!
Previous to her current role, her favorite job ever was working as a Youth Minister at St. Andrew’s from 2011-2015. After earning her B.A. in Marketing & Human Relations from St. Cloud University, and M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy from Argosy University, she became a licensed therapist in private practice. Then in 2023, St. Andrew’s called her to come back, this time to begin a mental health ministry to serve the community within the church.
She and her husband Adam have two kids, Tate and Reese, and a dog named Lu. Her hobbies include travel, experience food tours, watching movies, going to the park with kids, and being outside any chance she gets! Jenelle also enjoys creative play with her kiddos—kitchen/restaurant, dinosaurs, and construction site, to name a few. Watching her little ones find pure joy in the simplest of things is THE BEST.
We invite all to move mind, body, and spirit in awareness of God’s presence through gentle, breath-guided yoga practice.
We invite all to move mind, body, and spirit in awareness of God’s presence through gentle, breath-guided yoga practice.
This group provides a safe and caring space to share stories, listen deeply, and walk alongside one another on the path toward healing.
Directions: Enter the church campus from the HiltonTrail/Stillwater Rd. intersection and take an immediate left toward the Great Hall. Enter the Great Hall building using door #6 (Community Resource Centerentrance). Room 2 is to the right just inside door #6. Group meets weekly, except on federal holidays, due to inclement weather, or other church building […]
Fridays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Great Hall Room 2 Directions: Enter the church campus from the HiltonTrail/Stillwater Rd. intersection and take an immediate left toward the Great Hall. Enter the Great Hall building using door #6 (Community Resource Centerentrance). Room 2 is to the right just inside door #6. Group meets weekly, except on federal holidays, due […]
Fridays, 7 p.m. Great Hall Dot Room Directions: Enter the church campus from the HiltonTrail/Stillwater Rd. intersection and take an immediate left toward the Great Hall. Enter the Great Hall building using door #6 (Community Resource Centerentrance). Group meets weekly, except on federal holidays, due to inclement weather, or other church building closure.
Fridays, 7 p.m. Great Hall Room 5B Directions: Enter the church campus from the HiltonTrail/Stillwater Rd. intersection and take an immediate left toward the Great Hall. Enter the Great Hall building using door #6 (Community Resource Centerentrance). Just inside the building, turn left toward the Community ResourceCenter and continue to Room 5B at the end […]
AA – Gratitude inAction Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Great Hall Room 2 Directions: Enter the church campus from the HiltonTrail/Stillwater Rd. intersection and take an immediate left toward the Great Hall. Enter the Great Hall building using door #6 (Community Resource Centerentrance). Room 2 is to the right just inside door #6. Group meets weekly, except […]
Sundays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Great Hall Room 2 Directions: Enter the church campus from the HiltonTrail/Stillwater Rd. intersection and take an immediate left toward the Great Hall. Enter the Great Hall building using door #6 (Community Resource Centerentrance). Room 2 is to the right just inside door #6. Group meets weekly, except on federal holidays, due […]
We invite all to move mind, body, and spirit in awareness of God’s presence through gentle, breath-guided yoga practice.
We invite all to move mind, body, and spirit in awareness of God’s presence through gentle, breath-guided yoga practice.
Growing Through Loss is an opportunity to receive grief support and learn more about grief in a group setting, free of charge.
Friday, February 27 • 7pm
Cameron Wright presents Songs My Grandmother Loved, a show that reaches back into American history, defying stereotypes and genres and highlighting songs and performers that have influenced Cameron and have moved us all.