Holden Village recognizes Lent, Holy week, and Easter with a wide array of special programming. While celebrating its Lutheran roots, Holden Village draws from a variety of traditions and embraces the intellectual, spiritual, and emotional aspects of faith. Join Holden this spring as the community explores the season through the lens of justice. The week will be capped with a Saturday Vigil and an Easter Sunday service, egg hunt, and feast meal.
This is your opportunity to ask questions, hear updates, and learn how you can continue to be part of our community. Visit First Lutheran Church in St. Peter, MN on April 11 for a potluck and update from Holden Village staff.
Are you missing Holden and wanting to connect with the Holden community through a “Holden-style” activity? Feeling like winter is dragging on forever? Have a song in your heart that yearns to be free? Let’s put on an open mic and sing those blues away! Come to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church by the Narrows in […]
Visit Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Ballard, WA on April 11 for a Bread and Soup Meal followed by Holden Evening Prayer and a report from co-executive director Bjørn Peterson and director of Advancement Eric Bosell.
This is your opportunity to ask questions, hear updates, and learn how you can continue to be part of our community.
Visit Faith Lutheran Church in Leavenworth, WA on April 12 for a report from Pastor Aaron Musser and Holden Village Risk and Safety Lead Quinn Johnston.
In this three-part conversation, Paths to Understanding executive director Pastor Terry Kyllo and program director Hannah Hochkeppel invite participants to explore how faith, courage, and love of neighbor can help us move towards a society where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.
A Word from Holden is an initiative created in response to an unexpected evacuation from Holden Village. This is your opportunity to ask questions, hear updates, and learn how you can continue to be part of our community. Visit Faith Lutheran Church in Bellingham, WA on April 18 for a midday meal and presentation by Holden staff.
Hear Holden Village co-executive director Bjørn Peterson preach at Christ the Servant Lutheran in Bellingham, WA. The service will be followed by an adult forum and presentation by Director of Advancement Eric Bosell at 11:00 a.m.
This is your opportunity to ask questions, hear updates, and learn how you can continue to be part of our community. Visit St John's Lutheran Church in Elizabeth, IL for music and an update from Holden Village staff.
Join award-winning songwriter John Hermanson and editor/arranger, cellist, and vocalist Maren Haynes Marchesini for a Pacific Northwest Tour of “Isaiah Vespers: is this the fast we choose”
In this three-part conversation, Paths to Understanding executive director Pastor Terry Kyllo and program director Hannah Hochkeppel invite participants to explore how faith, courage, and love of neighbor can help us move towards a society where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.
Come to Spirit Garage at the Meraki Community and Events Center in Minneapolis for an evening of music and community on Saturday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. Donations to Holden are welcome and encouraged.
Holden invites Villagers across the globe to come together through participation in Holden Evening Prayer. Help celebrate spring and rebirth by holding a service in your community during the week of April 26, 2026.
Join Emmaus Lutheran Church in Eugene, OR for Holden Evening Prayer Around the World! Emmaus Lutheran is one of over 50 congregations participating in a shared sacred space. As a bonus, visitors to Emmaus Lutheran will enjoy an 5:30 Potluck and a “A Word from Holden."
Join Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland, WA for Holden Evening Prayer Around the World! Holy Spirit Lutheran is one of over 50 congregations participating in a shared sacred space. This […]
In this three-part conversation, Paths to Understanding executive director Pastor Terry Kyllo and program director Hannah Hochkeppel invite participants to explore how faith, courage, and love of neighbor can help us move towards a society where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.
Roll up your sleeves, Holden is planning a work weekend at the Holden B&B from Friday, May 1–3. Participants may arrive as early as Thursday and stay until Sunday evening.
Join Grace Lutheran Church in Evanston, IL for Holden Evening Prayer Around the World! Grace Lutheran is one of over 50 congregations participating in a shared sacred space. This year […]
Holden Village is a community where your questions are valued and encouraged. Most programs led by visiting teaching faculty occur during the summer months. However, Holden also invites faculty to teach sessions for special events and retreats throughout the rest of the year. View upcoming summer faculty.