By Pastor Jen Collins Since God chose you to be the holy people God loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds [...]
This post is one of the monthly posts blog posts written by the deans of the conferences of the Minneapolis Area Synod. By Pastor Trevor Skorburg Zion Lutheran, Buffalo Dean of the Western Waters Conference What does an old gas can, handmade cards, and sweet treats all have in common? Well, for over 40 years, Zion [...]
This post continues the Mission Table’s “Year of Partnership” highlighting the new and strategic ministries of the Minneapolis Area Synod. Our Redeemer Oromo Evangelical Church is one of the strategic ministries and worships in Minneapolis. By Pastor Asefa Wakjira Our Redeemer Oromo Evangelical Church, Minneapolis There is a 28-second video on YouTube where a [...]
By Bishop Jen Nagel We’ve had a season of ordinations this fall around Minneapolis Area Synod. Ian Heseltine was ordained as a deacon with a call to serve in development at Augsburg University. With ties at Normandale Lutheran, Sumner Musolf was ordained as a pastor and now serves St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Bloomington. Asefa [...]
By Nicholas Tangen Last month, we received word that the Minneapolis Area Synod would receive a “scaling grant” from the Lilly Endowment to continue and expand the work of Faith & Neighboring Practices. We are so grateful for the possibilities that this grant affords us and are looking forward to growing our team and imagining [...]
This post continues the Mission Table’s “Year of Partnership” highlighting the new and strategic ministries of the Minneapolis Area Synod. Bread of Life Deaf Lutheran Church is one of the strategic ministries and worships in Minneapolis. By Janie Barlow Communications and Office Manager at Bread of Life Deaf Lutheran Church Bread of Life Deaf [...]
This post is one of the monthly posts blog posts written by the deans of the conferences of the Minneapolis Area Synod. By Pastor Lydia Svenulski Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Hopkins Dean of the Western Parks and Lakes Conference Pastor Leila Ortiz at the Bishop's Theological Conference Over the last handful of weeks, [...]
By Mercy Zou Taithul What is your favorite season? I want to believe that a lot of people will say "Fall," and I agree, I love Fall – the color of the trees/leaves, sweater weather, harvesting seasons for farmers and gardeners, and many more things that I’m sure you already named in your head. I [...]
By Bishop Jen Nagel What a week! This was a big week here in the Minneapolis Area Synod. On Saturday we celebrated the installation of our new Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Yehiel Curry. It was a wonderful service and day with great preaching (Rev. Dr. Kevin Vandiver, the senior [...]
By Juan GonzalezIn our synod, grace shows up in many ways. It appears when communities come closer together for safety and solidarity, when we are present for one another in collaboration and consolation, and when we welcome those who seek belonging. Juan at the Agora celebration Grace has been at work throughout September in many [...]