(09/27/2024) Advent Lutheran Church, located across the street from Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts in Anoka, recently closed its doors permanently. A staple in the community for over 50 years, Advent has made an impact on the neighborhood. Although the church has closed, it allowed one more opportunity to give back to the community. 

Advent Lutheran members attended an all-school assembly at Lincoln on Sept. 24 to announce a donation of $124,195 to the school. Advent donated $1.3 million to the community after closing, and Lincoln was one of many to benefit from their generous contribution. View photos from the school assembly.

“With this support, we can create lasting additions at Lincoln that will benefit our school community,” said Lincoln principal Michelle Zimmerman. “The legacy of Advent Lutheran Church will continue to live on in our community and this generous gift will benefit our students and families at Lincoln for years to come.”

Members of Advent Lutheran Church have been involved with Lincoln for well over 50 years, donating countless hours of volunteer service, food drives, school supplies, clothing, and other items for students in need.

The gift was announced by former Advent Lutheran Church members Kelly Carlson, Melodee Thompson, Dianne LaFleur and Sara Landgraff.