Check the calendar to see all of our events. This page gives more detail about special fellowship and outreach events. You’ll get even more by clicking on the event name (including a location map).
Every Odd Month: Game Night
Date: 13 Nov 2026 From: 6:30 pm until 8:30 pmBring a snack or drink to share and a fun spirit for game night. If you have a board or card game you’d like to play with others, bring that, too!
Location: St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 E 3rd St, Bloomington INAdd to Google Calendar Apple calendar: ICAL
Annual Budget Meeting
Date: 15 Nov 2026 From: 12:15 pm until 1:00 pmThe Annual Budget Meeting of St. Thomas Lutheran Church will follow the 11 a.m. service (the meeting will begin around 12:15 p.m.). A budget packet will be emailed to members the week of November 1; paper copies will be available in the office.
Location: St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 E 3rd St, Bloomington INAdd to Google Calendar Apple calendar: ICAL
60+ Group Event: Guided Tour of the Lilly Library
Date: 20 Nov 2026 From: 2:00 pm until 3:00 pmJoin Dawn Bakken in the front entrance for the regular guided tour that features a selection of the library’s holdings and, for a few more weeks, includes the Lilly’s special exhibit on the Declaration of Independence (that exhibit will be taken down on December 12).
This event is free.
Location: Lilly Library, 1200 E 7th St, Bloomington INAdd to Google Calendar Apple calendar: ICAL
Pantry279 Volunteer Wednesday
Date: 25 Nov 2026 From: 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm
Join us at Pantry 279 on volunteer Wednesdays. There are sitting jobs and more physically demanding jobs. We welcome adults, teens, and school-age children with a parent. A shift is 2-6pm or any part of that time.
Location: Pantry279, 3610 W. State Road 46, Bloomington INAdd to Google Calendar Apple calendar: ICAL
Hanging of the Greens
Date: 29 Nov 2026 From: 12:15 pm until 1:30 pmYou’re invited to the Hanging of the Greens on Sunday, November 29, following the late service. We’re especially looking for a few volunteers able to climb a ladder and reach higher places. The Worship Committee is thankful for your help in decorating our worship space for Advent and Christmas!
Location: St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 E 3rd St, Bloomington INAdd to Google Calendar Apple calendar: ICAL
Advent Arts and Crafts Sale to support Sister Parish
Date: 6 Dec 2026 From: 9:15 am until 12:30 pmIt is time to consider using your artistic talent, if you are so inclined, to make arts & crafts items for our annual Advent sale to be held on two Sundays in December, the 6th and the 13th. We have had great success with this event in the past, with both seasoned, well-trained artists and people who learned their crafts at scout camp or Bible school. This doesn’t have to cost much if you use items from nature or recycling. The possibilities are endless: Advent calendars, wreaths and candles, ornaments, woodworking, pottery, paper crafts like origami, German scherenschnitte (paper cutting), quilling, painting, photography, fiber arts, calligraphy, pressed flower art; seasonal baked goods and candies, poetry, jewelry, and handmade gift wrap and Christmas cards and notecards.
We are linked with Sister Parish Iglesia Santo Domingo de Guzman, Chichipate Parish of San Pedro, el Estor, Izabal, Guatemala. This is a lovely way to help our neighbors while having fun in the process. Feliz Navidad!
Location: St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 E 3rd St, Bloomington INAdd to Google Calendar Apple calendar: ICAL
Advent Arts and Crafts Sale to support Sister Parish
Date: 13 Dec 2026 From: 9:15 am until 12:30 pmIt is time to consider using your artistic talent, if you are so inclined, to make arts & crafts items for our annual Advent sale to be held on two Sundays in December, the 6th and the 13th. We have had great success with this event in the past, with both seasoned, well-trained artists and people who learned their crafts at scout camp or Bible school. This doesn’t have to cost much if you use items from nature or recycling. The possibilities are endless: Advent calendars, wreaths and candles, ornaments, woodworking, pottery, paper crafts like origami, German scherenschnitte (paper cutting), quilling, painting, photography, fiber arts, calligraphy, pressed flower art; seasonal baked goods and candies, poetry, jewelry, and handmade gift wrap and Christmas cards and notecards.
We are linked with Sister Parish Iglesia Santo Domingo de Guzman, Chichipate Parish of San Pedro, el Estor, Izabal, Guatemala. This is a lovely way to help our neighbors while having fun in the process. Feliz Navidad!
Location: St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 E 3rd St, Bloomington INAdd to Google Calendar Apple calendar: ICAL
Advent Choir Concert
Date: 13 Dec 2026 From: 4:00 pm until 5:30 pmFollowing the Advent Choir Concert, please join the worship committee as we host a reception honoring our STLC choir and musicians
We’re requesting bite-sized, savory and sweet treats, ready to serve on a reception-style platter, delivered no later than the second service on Sunday, December 13. Platters will be available in the narthex on Sunday, December 6.
Signing up at the Welcome Desk for food, setup, and cleanup are all greatly appreciated!
“Angels” is our reception theme, and you’re invited to share your angel-themed decorations. If possible, please deliver them to Heritage Hall prior to our reception setup scheduled Friday, December 11 at 10 a.m. You can take them home following the reception (or pick up later at your convenience).
Let’s make the evening beautiful together! We’re grateful for any way you can contribute and look forward to celebrating together.
Location: St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 E 3rd St, Bloomington INAdd to Google Calendar Apple calendar: ICAL
Pantry279 Volunteer Wednesday
Date: 23 Dec 2026 From: 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm Join us at Pantry 279 on volunteer Wednesdays. There are sitting jobs and more physically demanding jobs. We welcome adults, teens, and school-age children with a parent. A shift is 2-6pm or any part of that time.
Location: Pantry279, 3610 W. State Road 46, Bloomington INAdd to Google Calendar Apple calendar: ICAL