Our PH Thanksgiving program is a not-to-be-missed time of celebration and community, bringing together Pilgrim House members and friends with special music, a performance by the Pilgrim House Chorale, seasonal readings, poetry … and more. If you or younger members of your family have a musical selection you’d like to share, please contact Bill Rohde … Continue reading Our Traditional Pilgrim House Thanksgiving Celebration
Rev Leslie Mills continues her series from last month. It can be argued that religious community is where we come together to figure out what it means to be human. What might this mean following the election? Drawing on both Eastern and Western philosophy, we will explore different concepts of what it means to be … Continue reading On Being Human Part 2 – Rev Leslie Mills
Do you know how many Minnesotans have received the Medal of Honor? Why they were awarded? Join author and photographer Doug Ohman, our friend and annual presenter, as he honors many of the brave Minnesotans who earned this highest military distinction. Hear some of the incredible stories from the Civil War to the Vietnam War. … Continue reading Medal of Honor
Join us for an informative presentation on recycling in Ramsey County! We’ll cover what items are recyclable, how to properly sort and recycle them, and give insight on where recyclables go after they’re collected. We are hearing that plastic recycling is not worth the effort. We seek to learn the real facts from our presenter … Continue reading Ramsey County Recycling 101
The Shared Values of United Church of Christ and Unitarian Universalism – The UUA has asked local congregations to find out about United Church of Christ and where we might work together on social issues. We are two groups with shared values. They proclaim to be – “an open and affirming organization open to all … Continue reading United Church of Christ
What does it mean to be “human”? This is a topic that has intrigued scholars, mystics, and theologians across continents and cultures ever since our species was able to differentiate itself from other animals. As a thought experiment, it is certainly a curiosity. But the longer I sit with this question, the more I wonder … Continue reading On Being Human – Rev Leslie Mills
Alexandra House addresses abuse victims with a safe place to stay and emotional assistance. Amanda Fulk is Community Engagement Coordinator. Pilgrim House has been a long time contributor to Alexandra House. The big fundraiser for Alexandra House is HopeFest which was held September 28th leading into October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Caren Stelson, author of Stars Of The Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport, will present her book. The Nicholas Winton story may be one of the few hopeful stories emerging from the Holocaust, but it does speak to that dark period. Children nine, ten or older as well as adults will know and … Continue reading Stars of the Night – the Nicholas Winton Story
A little concert and a little reading with Doug Wood and Steve Borgstrom.
Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt was first elected to the District 7 seat in 1996. After 28 years of consequential service, particularly to her Pilgrim House constituents, she has chosen to retire. In addition to being Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and its Budget Committee, she serves on multiple local, state and national boards … Continue reading Minnesota County Commissioner of the Year Victoria Reinhardt
