2025 Gala: Coming Home

Join us at The Westin Edina Galleria on April 27th to help support the National Lutheran Choir and community!

Sunday, April 27th, 2025, 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Westin Edina Galleria, Edina, MN

REGISTRATION FOR THE GALA HAS CLOSED.

Mark your calendars for our annual celebration and show of support for the National Lutheran Choir. Join us at The Westin Edina Galleria for merriment, refreshments, a performance by the choir, and a fund-the-mission to support the NLC’s continuing legacy in our local community and beyond. We look forward to seeing you in Edina!

Prizes and Auction Items

Wine Toss - $25

Play our ever-popular Wine Toss game, where you get three chances to snag a bottle of wine by tossing rings at the display of bottles. You might take home a truly spectacular vintage, or it might be a more everyday bottle. Wine supplied by the singers and staff of the NLC!

Dinner with Joe and Jason 

What could be better than a meal with friends? Join the co-chairs of this year’s Gala, Joe Holan and Jason Poirier, at their Victory-neighborhood Minneapolis home for your choice between a sit-down Moroccan Feast for 8-10 guests, including your choice of meats, traditional Mediterranean sides, deserts, and drinks or a Classic Backyard Barbecue for 15, including grilled meats, veggies, all the potato salads, fresh fruit, sorbet, and your favorite summertime drinks. 

With music provided by singers from the NLC and either of these fabulous meals, this evening will certainly be one of your summer’s most memorable!


Take a Trip to Heavenly Hawaii!

Take a walk on the warm sands of the Aloha State with the Heavenly Hawaii Package. The winners of this package will get to choose from 12 different resorts on Oahu or the Big Island to experience 7 days of fun in the sun. This package can include up to 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12, so feel welcome to bring the kids! Click here to watch a short video about this package! 

This package is redeemable for up to 12 months from the date of purchase. *


Special Drawing!

Participate in the end-of-evening Paddle Drop for your chance to win a Caribou Highlands experience! 

Enjoy five nights of Northwoods Luxury at the fabulous Caribou Highlands resort in Lutsen, MN.  You will stay in a 4-bed/4-bath Poplar Ridge Townhome, which sleeps up to 12 guests.  Seasonal attractions include hiking, skiing, mountain biking, visiting State Parks, and sightseeing on the unparalleled North Shore of Lake Superior.  This is a perfect opportunity to bring your friends and family together for a very special “Up North” experience! **


How to Pay at the Close of the Event

Sometime on Sunday evening you will receive a text message with your final total for the evening. If you are satisfied with your total and want to pay by credit card, you can click "CHECKOUT NOW." If you want to make other arrangements, please stop by the registration table.  All payments will be automatically processed by 12 Noon on Tuesday, April 29th if you have not already initiated payment or made other arrangements with the NLC. 

If you feel there has been an error with any of your bids, contact the NLC office on Monday or Tuesday at 612-722-2301.


Questions?

Call the NLC office at 612-722-2301 or email info@nlca.com.


* Heavenly Hawaii 

  • Winners have 12 months from the purchase date to confirm their reservation and travel. 

  • Lead guest must be at least 25 years of age. 

  • Winners are responsible for a refundable damage deposit due upon redemption. 

  • This experience is non-transferable. Once confirmed, all reservations are final. Experiences may not be transferred or resold. 

  • Please note that a $299 resort fee is payable upon redemption. Resort amenities vary by destination and may incur additional fees for access. 

  • Subject to availability and travel year-round with the exception of major U.S. Holidays including July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year weeks. 

** Caribou Highlands 

  • Holidays excluded include Christmas, New Year’s, MLK weekend, President’s Weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, weekend of June 29, and the week of July 4.

  • Certificate expires April 27, 2026. and subject to availability.  

  • Recommend that reservations be made at least (2) months prior to stay.