Rise 2026 - Terebinth Refuge Annual Fundraising Breakfast September 10th 7:30a-9:00am. Park Event Center - Waite Park Register and Sponsor Today www.terebinthrefuge.org/RISE A morning of hope, healing and freedom.

Ladies Tea September 12th at noon Ages 5 thru Adult Free Event at Northland Church - 3686 Cty Rd 8 SE, St. Cloud Serving Savory & Sweet Charcuterie RSVP by September 1st Online at northlandchurch.com/tea Call 320-252-5677 for more information

3rd Annual Make a Difference with Indy 5K/1K Run Walk St. Joseph, MN - Klinefelter Park Saturday, September 12th at 10am. To register: www.stcloudtoyota.com/makeadifference Or Call Kayla at 320-253-2581  

Relay For Life of Central Minnesota Saturday September 12th from 1-10 pm Family event with food vendors, kid games, craft sale & a raffle Opening ceremony at 2 Survivor Lap at about 2:30 Lighted luminaries at dusk Event moved indoors in case of inclement weather Sartell Community Center

Breakfast & Bake Sale Sunday, September 132th Spring Hill Church Basement Serving 9a-12;30p Sausage, Eggs, fried potatoes, applesauce, peaches and coffee cake.

Spiritual R & R Day This day offers time and space for quiet prayer, reflection, reading, walking, resting and meeting with a spiritual director if desired. Group prayer begins and ends the day. Midday Prayer with the sisters in the Oratory and noon meal with the sisters at the monastery are optional. Free will offering accepted. Optional meal at the monastery is $12. Facilitators: Spirituality Center Staff Limit: Minimum of 4, maximum of 10 participants Registration Link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/spiritual-r-r-day/ Registration closes Saturday, September 12.

Sweet Sounds for a Big Cause - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota - a fundraising experience supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota September 17th Live Music from Mason Dixon Line Doors open at 6p and music from 7p-9p. Event at Milk & Honey Ciders in St. Joseph For more information go to bigdefenders.org

28th Annual Camp Onomia Quilt & Silent Auction Join us at Camp Onomia for our 28th Annual Quilt & Silent Auction on Saturday, September 19, 2026! Featuring beautiful handmade quilts donated by talented quilters and supporters from across the region, this annual event is a favorite fall tradition at Camp. Browse and bid on one-of-a-kind quilts, enjoy the beautiful fall setting on Lake Shakopee, and support Camp Onomia’s ministry of hospitality, faith, community, and outdoor experiences for people of all ages. The auction is part of Quilt Auction Weekend at Camp Onomia, September 18–20, with additional activities throughout the weekend. All proceeds support Camp Onomia. Saturday, September 19, 2026 Camp Onomia Onamia, Minnesota www.camponomia.org/quilts

St. Francis Xavier Parish in Sartell is having their Fall Festival. September 19th following the 4p mass and September 20th from 9:30a-2:00p Food from 11a-2p Bingo from 12p-2p Hamburgers, Water and pop. Silent Auction closes at 1pm Big ticket and Quilt Drawing at 2pm

Rejoice Fall Festival – A Day of Community, Tradition, and Fun! Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10 AM–5 PM for the Rejoice Fall Festival — one of Clearwater’s favorite annual traditions. This family‑friendly event brings together great food, local vendors, kids’ activities, and the kind of hometown charm that makes fall in Minnesota unforgettable. Festival highlights include: • Cash raffle • Silent auction • Granny’s Attic • Local gift vendors • Bake sale • Kid Zone • Farmers market • Car show • Ole’s Grill & Bar • And our famous all‑you‑can‑eat Lutefisk & Swedish Meatball Dinner with seatings at 3 PM and 5 PM Adults $30 • Ages 5–11 $10 • Under 5 Free Dinner reservations required; tickets available online, in the office, or by phone. This event supports Rejoice’s community programming and outreach efforts throughout the year Held at Rejoice Lutheran Church - 1155 Cty Rd 75 NW, Clearwater

9/11 Firefighters Memorial will be displayed at the Sartell Fire Department on October 8th. Click on link for more information. https://www.facebook.com/share/1DkxRrLKvU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

October 9-10at at the Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featured guests: Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (Speaker + Emcee) and Amber Gerstmann (Emcee) Register to attend, Volunteer, and/or Exhibit CLICK HERE Only $20 for First Time Attendees  

You’re invited to join Saint Benedict’s Monastery for Empty Bowls: A Gathering of Hope on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This community event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot across from The House Food and Tap in St. Joseph, Minn. An Empty Bowls celebration provides attendees the opportunity to “purchase” a bowl handcrafted by local potters and artists and enjoy a shared meal of locally made soups and breads. There are no set prices; attendees are asked to donate what they can. All proceeds will benefit the St. Joseph Community Food Shelf. Last year’s inaugural Empty Bowls event attracted more than 300 people and raised a grand total of $6,452.81 for the Food Shelf! The monastery’s Social Justice Ministries team is seeking donations of soups and breads from businesses that operate commercial kitchens. Organizations or individuals interested in getting involved can contact Elizabeth Reum, director of social justice ministries, at ereum001@csbsju.edu or 320-471-8450.

Spiritual R & R Day This day offers time and space for quiet prayer, reflection, reading, walking, resting and meeting with a spiritual director if desired. Group prayer begins and ends the day. Midday Prayer with the sisters in the Oratory and noon meal with the sisters at the monastery are optional. Free will offering accepted. Optional meal at the monastery is $12. Facilitators: Spirituality Center Staff Limit: Minimum of 4, maximum of 10 participants Registration Link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/spiritual-r-r-day-2/ Registration closes Thursday, October 15. St. Benedicts Monastery - 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph MN

Sunday, October 25th Assumption Parish in Eden Valley 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meals include roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, coleslaw, dinner rolls, pies, & beverage Hotdogs are available for children Take-out meals available $13 Adults, $7 Children ages 5-12, Free for children 4 & under

Rainbow Support Evening Parents/allies/friends and LGBTQ+ persons gather to pray, share stories and support each other. Confidentiality is maintained. Free will offering accepted. Date: Thursday, November 12, 7-9 p.m. Facilitators: Sheila Nelson and Eunice Antony, OSB Registration Link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/rainbow-support-evening-2/ St. Benedict's Monastery - 104 Chapel Lane St. Joseph MN