An afternoon in Alden

150 years and counting

City of Alden's proclamation for Alden UMC

A nice group of people

While Belinda is in Alexandria this weekend, Charles went to Alden for the Alden UMC's 150th Anniversary. It was nice to be part of the continuing story of this faith community.

United Women in Faith Annual Meeting

Women from across the Minnesota Conference gathered this weekend for the Annual Meeting of the United Women in Faith. The gathering is taking place at Alexandria United Methodist Church where Belinda is on hand, representing the women of the Glenville UMC!

Alley Art

The newest addition to Albert Lea's art scene from Art Walk Albert Lea is this large mural in the alley behind the Alerus Bank and 112 on Broadway restaurant.

Sculpture Walk in AL

"Picture Perfect"

"Unfold'

"Just Keep Swimming"

"Just One More Page"

"Given the Choice, I Choose to be a Dragon"

Charles spent time this morning doing the Sculpture Walk in downtown Albert Lea and around Fountain Lake. There are thirteen pieces that enhance the feeling of this vibrant city in southern Minnesota!

 

Another Sunday in Glenville

We enjoy our Sunday mornings in Glenville and today was another wonderful day. Belinda stepped in to serve as the scripture reader and Charles was celebrated on the first Sunday in Clergy Appreciation Month!

Autumn at Glenville UMC

 

We're doing our part at Glenville UMC to share the joy that is autumn in southern Minnesota.

Click on this link to view short video!  (It gets a little topsy-turvy at the end.) 

A drive in early autumn

We took advantage of the beautiful weather today to take in some fall festivals just south of Albert Lea.

Starting off with two stops in Emmons, we were able to get some delicious treats from Bekah's Baked Goods at Good Shot Golf & Shooting Clays followed by a short drive to the second stop of the day at Border Market. 

Another drive took us to Lake Mills, Iowa where we stopped at Lazy Acre Vineyard for some treats from Sticky Bee Honey Farm. Our last stop of the day was at the Happy Time RV Resort (in Lake Mills) where we enjoyed a simple lunch.