With the increase in Covid cases in our area, we are pausing in-person worship for two Sundays (November 15 and November 22). There will be NO IN-PERSON WORSHIP at Hayward or Trondhjem on November 15 or November 22. Please join us online during this time, and stay healthy!

Hayward and Trondhjem Lutheran Church Worship Update
In-person indoor worship has resumed at both Hayward and Trondhjem Lutheran Churches. Information on health and safety measures that have been put in place can be found below. Please know that we are following the number of Covid-19 cases within our area, and in-person worship may change due to an increase in positive cases. 

Hayward Lutheran Worship
Hayward Lutheran Church is worshipping on Sunday at 10:30am. Communion is being safely served on the 1st Sunday of the month.
Trondhjem Lutheran Worship
Trondjem Lutheran Church is worshipping on Sunday at 8:45am. Communion will be safely served on the 1st and 2nd Sundays of the month.

Info for both locations
MASKS are required for all who attend.
For those who do not feel comfortable attending in-person worship, please know that online worship will continue! Please also be aware that all people who are over 65 years of age or who have underlying health concerns are strongly encouraged not to attend in-person worship at this time.

Indoor Worship at Hayward Lutheran Church

As we begin to gather in person once again, we want to make sure that we continue to keep in mind the safety of all who walk in our doors, as well as the health of the community around us. The following items are in place to honor your health and care for our neighbors (especially the least of those in our community who may be more susceptible to the symptoms of Covid-19):
  • If anyone is feeling ill or has symptoms of any kind, they are not to attend worship.
    • IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS, OR DO NOT FEEL WELL IN ANY WAY, PLEASE STAY HOME:
      • ​FEVER, CHILLS, A NEW COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, A NEW SORE THROAT, NEW MUSCLE ACHES, NEW HEADACHE, NEW LOSE OF SMELL OR TASTE.
  • Information on COVID symptoms, physical distancing, and hygiene requirements will be posted at the entrance.
  • Hand sanitizer and tissues will be available at the entrance.
  • Masks (or another appropriate face covering) will be required to be worn by worshippers during the duration of worship and while inside the building. If someone arrives without a mask, the church will provide them with one.
  • People will enter through the Narthex door, where they will be asked if they have any COVID-related  symptoms. 
    • While waiting to be seated, household units should maintain 6-feet of distance between each other. This will be marked out on the floor.
  • Sanctuary seating will be limited to no more than 50 people per service. Overflow seating will be available in the social hall.
    • 1 household unit (couple, family, etc.) will be seated in each pew, seated at the end of the pew. Seating will be staggered by pew, So that no household unit is sitting directly behind another household unit. For example, if a couple in the front row is seated on the east end of their pew, the couple in the second pew will be seated on the west end of the pew, and then the couple in the third pew would be seated in the east end of the pew, and so on. If a family is large, accommodations will be made to give them more space, to maintain physical distancing.
  • Bulletins will be placed in the pews prior to worship. All items needed for worship will be printed. 
  • Offering plates will not be passed during the service. These will be placed at the entrance, so that people can place their offering in them as they arrive.
  • Conversing with others is to be kept to a minimum.
  • Congregational singing will not be done at this time and spoken responses will be kept to a minimum. Soloists may at times offer music. Recorded music and instrumental music will be offered.
  • The drinking fountain will not be used and marked “out of order.”
  • There will be no coffee hour, or sharing of food or drink, at this time.
  • The building will be cleaned following worship.
  • Online worship will continue for those who do not feel comfortable returning to in-person worship.
  • High-risk individuals are discouraged from attending in-person worship.
In-person group meetings
  • All groups meetings should be on the church calendar (call and schedule with church office).
  • Meetings should be held in the social hall, which allows for maximum social distancing. 
  • Groups are to be kept to 15 people or less.
  • Physical distancing and hygiene protocol must be maintained by all groups:
    • Maintain 6-feet of distance between participants.
    • Masks must be worn at all times inside the building.
    • No singing at events.
    • No food or drink shared at the event.
    • Clean and disinfect common spaces after your group is done (cleaning supplies will be provided).

Indoor Worship at Trondhjem Lutheran

In-Person Indoor Worship for TRONDHJEM LUTHERAN: Trondhjem Lutheran is worshipping indoors on Sunday mornings at 8:45am. In order to maintain physical distancing, the congregation will be divided into two groups (as we did over the summer), with one group worshipping on one Sunday, and the other worshipping on the following Sunday. This service will be similar to our outdoor service: a shorter, condensed service. There will be no coffee hour at this time. Masks are required to be worn at all times by those who attend. Certain safety measures have been put in place to keep you safe, as well as to keep our community safe! 
 
Indoor Worship Safety Information (Trondhjem)
  • If anyone is feeling ill or has symptoms of any kind, they are not to attend worship.
  • Information on COVID symptoms, physical distancing, and hygiene requirements will be posted at the entrance.
  • Hand sanitizer and tissues will be available at the entrance.
  • Masks (or another appropriate face covering) will be required to be worn by worshippers during the duration of worship and while inside the building. If someone arrives without a mask, the church will provide them with one.
  • Congregation members who wish to participate in indoor worship will be divided into two groups. These groups will worship on alternate Sunday, in order to limit the amount of people in worship on a Sunday morning. A list of participants will be maintained in case contact tracing is needed. 
  • Sanctuary seating will be limited to no more than 15 people per service. 
    • 1 household unit (couple, family, etc.) will be seated in each pew, with one pew left vacant between the next household unit.
  • Bulletins will be placed in the pews prior to worship. All items needed for worship will be printed. 
  • Offering plates will not be passed during the service. These will be placed at the entrance, so that people can place their offering in them as they arrive.
  • Conversing with others is to be kept to a minimum.
  • Congregational singing will not be done at this time and spoken responses will be kept to a minimum. Soloists may at times offer music. Recorded music and instrumental music will be offered.
  • There will be no coffee hour, or sharing of food or drink, at this time.
  • The building will be cleaned following worship.
  • Online worship will continue for those who do not feel comfortable returning to in-person worship.
  • High-risk individuals are discouraged from attending in-person worship.

Ways to Give

Even though we're not meeting in the church building for a while, the financial needs of the church continue.
​If you are able to continue to give, you can get your offering to us in multiple ways:
By Mail
Hayward: Mail to Hayward Lutheran Church, PO Box 426, Hayward , MN 56043
Trondhjem: Mail to Steve and Linda Kraushaar, 86392 160th Street, Glenville, MN 56036
Electronically (Hayward Only)
You can begin giving electronically by either talking to Treasurer Jerry Noland or by downloading the GivePlus app on your Smartphone! (download the free app from the App Store or Google Play; Find Hayward Lutheran by entering the zip-56043; then follow the prompts to set up your donation! You can set up a one-time or reoccurring donation.  It's safe and easy to do!)

Weekly E-Newsletter

Beginning within the next few weeks, Hayward and Trondhjem will start sending out a weekly email newsletter! If we already have your email on our newsletter mailing list, or on file for something else, you may already be signed up! If you would like to sign up for this, please fill out the form below!

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Online Worship and Sunday School Resources

Online Worship Resources can be found here for worship while we are not meeting for worship in person!
Remember that, even though we are not meeting in the church building, the church is still alive and present and meeting, because YOU are the church!
​The church is the body of Christ-its people-which is more than a building! It is all of you!

Thanksgiving Day Message from Pastor Josh

Worship for Sunday, November 22, 2020: Christ the King

On this Christ the King Sunday, we are reminded that the coming of God’s kingdom is not one of the sword, but a kingdom where we care for those in need around us. Because when we look to other’s cares, we are caring for Christ and bringing the reign of God to earth.

Hymns: “O God Beyond All Praising” ELW 880; Text: Michael Perry, 1942-1996; Music: THAXTED, Gustav Holst, 1874-1934; Text © 1982, 1987 Jubilate Hymns, admin. Hope Publishing Company; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. Gospel Acclamation: ELW 168, Music: Plainsong mode VI; Arr. © 2006 Augsburg Fortress; used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Crown Him with Many Crowns” ELW 855; Text: Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894, sts. 1-3, 5; Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903, st. 4; Music: DIADEMATA, George J. Elvey, 1816-1893; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. “Beautiful Savior” ELW 838; Text: Gesangbuch, Munster, 1677; tr. Joseph A. Seiss, 1823-1904; Music: SCHONSTER HERR JESU, Silesian folk tune, 19th cent.; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Worship for Sunday, November 15, 2020: Time after Pentecost

In the parable of the talents, Jesus tells about a many going on a journey and entrusting his wealth with three servants. In this story, Jesus teaches us about what we should do with his grace that he entrusts to us: it grows when we share it with others, not when we hoard it for ourselves.

Hymns: “Build Us Up, Lord” ELW 670; Text and Music: BUILD US UP, Mark Glaeser, b. 1956, and Donna Hanna, b. 1952; Text and Music © 2003 Augsburg Fortress; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. Gospel Acclamation: ELW 168, Music: Plainsong mode VI; Arr. © 2006 Augsburg Fortress; used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending” ELW 678; Text: Robert L. Edwards, 1915-2006; Music: RUSTINGTON, C. Hubert H. Parry, 1848-1918; Text © 1961, ren. 1989 The Hymn Society, admin. Hope Publishing Company; Reprinted and used with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-722483. All rights reserved. “Take My Life, That I May Be” ELW 685; Text: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879, alt.; Music: PATMOS, William H. Havergal, 1793-1870; Hymn text and tune are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.
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Hayward Lutheran Church and Trondhjem Lutheran Church are Congregatations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. For more information on the ELCA, check out: www.elca.org.