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Fortune Lake Camp program to focus on Christian Nationalism

CRYSTAL FALLS — A new series of bimonthly Senior Days at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp will begin Monday with the Rev. David Van Kley as guest speaker. Participants can learn about the phenomenon of Christian Nationalism in America and discuss how best to respond as citizens. Kley will identify and explain the roots of Christian Nationalism in the U.S. and why it is a concern. A retired Evangelical Lutheran Church in America pastor, Kley served several congregations in the Upper Peninsula — including Amasa, Stambaugh, Ishpeming and Wakefield — as well as in Custer, South Dakota. ...

Community Outreach Cookout Saturday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Strong Tower Church in Iron Mountain will host a Community Outreach Cookout starting at noon Saturday at the church. They will have food, games for kids and adults, bounce house, prizes, as well as a backpack and school supply giveaway. The church is offering the event free of charge as a way to show community support, with “no strings attached.” All are welcome. The church is at 614 Carpenter Ave. in Iron Mountain. For more information call 906-828-1884 or email strongtowerim@gmail.com.

‘Come to Supper’ free meal Monday

FLORENCE, Wis. — The monthly "Come to Supper" free hot meal with dessert and beverage will be served from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Monday in the Fellowship Hall in the lower level of the First Presbyterian Church, 409 Florence Ave. in Florence. The Fellowship Hall is accessible to all. Those needing assistance in using the elevator will find a phone number posted on the door that will summon a person downstairs to help. Families and individuals are encouraged to come to enjoy a good meal and the company of others.

‘Come to Supper’ set for July 28

FLORENCE, Wis. — The monthly "Come to Supper" free hot meal with dessert and beverage will be served from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Monday, July 28, in the Fellowship Hall in the lower level of the First Presbyterian Church, 409 Florence Ave. in Florence. The Fellowship Hall is accessible to all. Those needing assistance in using the elevator will find a phone number posted on the door that will summon a person downstairs to help. Families and individuals are encouraged to come to enjoy a good meal and the company of others.

Come to Supper meal on Monday

FLORENCE, Wis. — The free Come to Supper meal will be offered from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Florence.

First Communion

Tom St. Louis photo Seven children received the sacrament of First Holy Eucharist at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kingsford at the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 4. This very special Mass began with the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary being crowned to honor her during the month of May. From left, in the front row are Gabriella Marshall, Ella Olsen, Paige Thomas and Amelia Peters; second row, Jonah D’Amour, Jacob Scheibe and Vincent Steinbrecher; and third row, second grade religious education teacher Ashley Thomas, the Rev. Michael Woempner and religious education ...