2021 details to come
Everyone is welcome to experience German holiday traditions at our annual Holiday Open Haus. This two-day event features authentic food and drink, local vendors selling gifts, food, and handmade goods, and fun activities for all ages.
German Ecumenical Christmas Service This annual tradition at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ includes hymns, liturgy, readings, special music, and a short sermon auf Deutsch. The service will be in person at 900 Summit Avenue in St. Paul. Due to COVID-19, all are asked to wear masks. spucconsummit.org
Dr. Beverley Chalmers, internationally-recognized author and scholar, will speak about the abuse and sexual violence perpetrated against women and children during Nazi rule. This program commemorates the 73rd anniversaries of the signing of the UN Genocide Convention on December 9, 1948, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948. The program is […]
Virtual Event Back by popular demand! Led by Minnesänger Director John Hoffacker from the grand piano at the GAI Haus, we'll gather virtually to sing German holiday favorites. Shortly before the event, you will receive a Zoom link and a link to the song sheets.
Join us for the return of one of the GAI's most cherished events, our annual Christmas dinner. Tickets are $80 and include a holiday program, a multi-course dinner catered by Lake Elmo Inn, and two beverages. 5–6 p.m.—There will be a 1-hour program in the ballroom including a performance by members of local flute ensemble, […]
The GAI Damenklub (Women's Club) welcomes all German speaking women who are interested in gathering for Gemütlichkeit and conversation auf Deutsch. The Damen meet at the GAI the third Monday of the month at noon for a potluck lunch and conversation. In addition to regular meetings, the Damenklub hosts Summer Kaffee und Kuchen and they bake […]
This German language club meets monthly at the GAI. Founded in 1979, the Sprachklub offers community members an opportunity to speak German in an informal, congenial setting, regardless of level of proficiency. A variety of topics are presented, and fluency ranges from a working knowledge of German to native speakers. For more information and upcoming […]