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Church Quilters Create Special Quilt To Help Fundraise For Ukrainian Refugees

Quilting for Ukrainian Refugees

The quilters at Olivet Lutheran Church were more than happy to create a special quilt to help fundraise for Ukrainian refugees struggling to stay financially viable in Fargo-Moorhead.

September 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a massive room at the Olivet Lutheran Church on South University Drive, dedicated quilters churn out about 250 creations a year to give to a variety of individuals in need. “Probably about half of them go to local charities here in town,” explained Donna Lewis. So when Michael Southam – a member of the congregation…

Olivet Lutheran Church in Fargo Bringing Back Its Free Christmas Eve Dinner

December 21, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Christmas Eve tradition is returning after a two-year break due to the pandemic. Olivet Lutheran Church in Fargo will host nearly six hundred people on Saturday for its Christmas Eve dinner. For nearly 30 years, Olivet has partnered with Nativity Catholic Church to prepare and serve hundreds of free meals for the holiday. If you…

Interfaith Peace Vigil Honors Victims of Sri Lanka Terror Attacks

Some at the vigil know people in Sri Lanka or have fled violence in other countries themselves

April 23, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Christians, Jews and Muslims in the F–M area come together in solidarity at an interfaith vigil after the terror attacks in Sri Lanka. On Easter Sunday, one pastor at Olivet Lutheran Church says she felt on top of the world while taking part in festivities. All changed later in the day when she heard about the bombings in…

Olivet Lutheran Church Raises Money For School in Haiti

funds will go towards $10,000 roof construction

February 10, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Olivet Lutheran Church held an all-day fundraiser to help complete the construction of a school in Haiti. It included everything from Valentine’s Day cookie decorating to a silent auction and Haitian dinner. The money will go towards a $10,000 roof for a welding school in Haiti. Volunteers from the church have already helped to build a wall…