Storyteller Pati Kachel
of The Parable Fund
2020
Completed Performances
Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 12:00 Noon
Senior Fellowship Luncheon
Katie Luther: Here I Stand!
Como Park Lutheran Church
1376 Hoyt Avenue W., St. Paul, MN 55108
Contact: Jonathan Nye 612-839-2527
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Women's Ministry Luncheon
Helen Keller - A Shining Light in the Darkness
First Baptist Church
304 Main Street S., Cambridge, MN 55008
Contact: Corrine Sanderson 612-845-4418
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Golden Agers Luncheon
Conversations with Corrie ten Boom
Fourth Baptist Church
900 Forestview Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55441
Contact: Pastor Jim McLeish 763-417-8241
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Tuesday Open House Luncheon
A Story Portrait of Rønnaug Petterssen - Norway's Beloved Doll Maker
Mindekirken Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church
924 E. 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Contact: Marilyn Sorenson 612-308-5484
Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Young at Heart Luncheon
Love Stories to Warm Hearts
North Heights Lutheran Church
1700 Highway 96 West, Arden Hills, MN 55112
Contact: Sharon Leete 651-334-4169
Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Dinner Party for Friends
Treasures From Mother Teresa
Hosted at the home of Tom & Becky Sinner
Green Valley, AZ
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Coffee & Conversation
Dad, Dementia & Donuts
Hauge Memorial Library
50655 Charles Street, Osseo, WI 54758-7562
Contact: Gina Waters, Director 715-597-3444
Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM
CCW (Council of Catholic Women) Meeting
Anne of Green Gables / L.M. Montgomery
Catholic Community of St. Odilia
3495 Victoria Street, Shoreview, MN 55126
Contact: Cathy Healy 612-600-3388
DUE TO THE COVID-19 CONCERNS AND CAUTIONS, ALL OF THE PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED STORY PROGRAMS PRODUCED BY THE PARABLE FUND FOR MARCH, APRIL, MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER HAVE BEEN CANCELED BY THE HOSTING CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS.
PLEASE PRAY THAT GOD WILL BRING COMFORT AND HEALING TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH THIS VIRUS AND WISDOM and PROTECTION FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE MINISTERING TO THEIR PATIENTS.
WE HOPE THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO SERVE OUR AUDIENCES IN DUE TIME.
GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL OF THIS WORLD THAT HE CREATED.
BE WISE. BE SAFE. BE HOME. BE WELL.
BE POSITIVE. BE HOPEFUL.
BE PRODUCTIVE. BE CREATIVE. BE HELPFUL.
BE PRAYERFUL. BE PEACEFUL. BE PATIENT.
THIS TOO SHALL PASS.
Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Sons of Norway Lodge Meeting
"Ya Sure, I'm A Norvegin Luteran!"
Elks Lodge Meeting Room
126 E. Vine Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
Contact: Gloria Coulter 507-676-6537
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Lenten Service focusing on Creative Arts
Faith Stories based on Philippians 2
Redeemer Lutheran Church
3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Contact: Pastor Nate Loso 651-429-5411
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Rosary Society Ladie's Luncheon
Tales of a Tea-Totaler
St. Ladislaus Catholic Church
6455 State Highway 153, Hatley/Bevent, WI
Contact: Susan Zajackowski 715-446-3165
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 11:30 AM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Senior's Social Luncheon
Irish Tales & Other Blarney
Oak Grove Presbyterian Church
2200 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
Contact: Nancy Lee Kachel 952-884-1895
Monday, April 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
LEAF (Life Enrichment Adult Forums)
Conversations with Corrie ten Boom
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church
8211 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, MN 55112
Contact: Kathy Pullen 763-571-6559
Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 12:00 noon - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Senior Adult Ministry Fellowship Luncheon
Conversations with Corrie ten Boom
Bethlehem Baptist Church
720 - 13th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55415
Contact: Keith Anderson 612-338-7653
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 4:00 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators (MACHE) SPRING CONVENTION
Conversations with Corrie ten Boom
Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Contact: Linda Watkins, MACHE Convention Director 763-717-9070
Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 1:00 pm & 4:00 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators (MACHE) SPRING CONVENTION
Oh, Susanna Wesley! & "Move Over, Martha Stewart!"
Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Contact: Linda Watkins, MACHE Convention Director 763-717-9070
Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 12:00 Noon - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Women's Spring Community Luncheon
Bloom Where You're Planted
St. Paul's United Church of Christ
W5706 State Road 72, Ellsworth, WI
Contact: Ruth Baumgartner 715-821-1553
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 9:00 AM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Women's Spring Community Brunch
Don't Miss the Boat! How to Keep Your Friendships Sailing Smoothly
Zion Lutheran Church
1200 Highway 25 S., Buffalo, MN 55313
Contact: Nancy Dehmer 763-238-4940
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 6:00 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Women's Spring Supper
Heart Strings & Apron Strings
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
23290 Highway 7, Excelsior, MN 55331
Contact: Elaine Taggatz 952-934-4023
Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Ladies' Spring Banquet
The Glad Hatter
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
501 NW 16th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Contact: Diane Mangseth 218-326-1366
Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Women's Tea
Conversations with Corrie ten Boom
Parkview United Methodist Church
234 Maple Street, Turtle Lake, WI 54889
Contact: Sheila Dipprey 715-419-2746
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM- CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Life Enrichment Program for Residents
Dad, Dementia & Donuts
Yorktown Continental Apartments
7151 York Avenue S., Edina, MN 55435
Contact: Phyllis Brevig 612-812-7799
Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 12:00 noon - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Sons of Norway Elvidal Lodge #509 Syttende Mai Celebration
Cookin' vit de Norskie's
Granite Run Golf Course
5522 Highway 67, Granite Falls, MN
Contact: Elaine Johnson 320-765-2790
Saturday, June 20, 2020 all day - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Nordic Midsummer Fest
"Ya Sure, I'm A Norvegin Luteran"
Buck Hill Event Center
15400 Buck Hill, Burnsville, MN 55306
Contact: Rose Marie Meuwissen 612-385-8749
Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Sons of Norway Trillheim Lodge 1-511 Meeting
A Story Portrait of Rønnaug Petterssen
Whitney Senior Center
1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Contact: Nancy Watkins 320-259-4651
Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 1:30 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Women's Fellowship Program
Katie Luther: Here I Stand!
Zion Lutheran Church
401 Highway 65 S., Mora, MN 55051
Contact: Joan Erickson jerickson@ogilvie.k12.mn.us
Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID 19
Parish Women's Event
Stories of Thanks Living
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
7375 Church Street, Custer, WI 54423
Contact: Debbie Adamski 715-345-1257
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 1:30 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
SALT Seniors
Program to be determined
Buffalo Covenant Church
1601 Highway 25 N., Buffalo, MN 55313
Contact: Judy Grochow 763-684-1948
Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
The Woman's Club of Owatonna
A Patchwork Quilt of Stories
Meeting at St. John Lutheran Church
1301 Lincoln Avenue, Owatonna, 55050
Contact: Joanne Lockner 507-455-0130
Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Women of Hope Fall Fellowship
Katie Luther: Here I Stand!
Hope Lutheran Church WELS
16180 Round Lake Boulevard, Andover, MN 55304
Contact: Pastor David Russow 763-421-8434
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 12:00 Noon - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Young at Heart Senior's Potluck Luncheon
Katie Luther: Here I Stand!
First Lutheran Church
1555 - 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Contact: Paul Christensen 763-574-2378
Thursday, December 3, 2020 in the evening - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Women's Christmas Tea
Program to be determined
Grace Bible Chapel
2452 County Road 76, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Contact: Jan Dewey 218-343-1879
Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 8:30 AM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Annual Women's Christmas Tea
The Gift of Family & Friends
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5005 Northwest Boulevard, Plymouth, MN 55442
Contact: Sally Price 763-208-1567
Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 3:00 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Women's Christmas Tea
Christmas with Corrie ten Boom
Valley Baptist Church
860 Saint Croix Trail S., Lakeland, MN 55043
Contact: Cheryl Morris 612-669-5377
Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 9:00 AM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Women's Christmas Luncheon
Program to be determined
St. John's Lutheran Church
301 - 8th Avenue NW, Kasson, MN 55944
Contact: Gail Jenson 507-951-3367
Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Daughters of Norway Annual Yulebord
Cookin' vit de Norskies
University Lutheran Church of Hope
Dinkytown, MN
Contact: Pati Kachel 651-485-1506