ALOA Ironwood Springs Lutherhostel
Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch StewartvilleAdult Lutherans Organized for Action (ALOA) exists to help congregations strengthen their ministry with and for older adults; and to encourage older adults to affirm their gifts and use those gifts in service to family, church, community and the world. This retreat is a time for reflection, refreshment and connect with others. Enjoy dynamic presenters, [...]
Grounded & Grateful, a day with Diane Butler Bass
VirtualThis is a one-day event designed to provide church leaders with a rich opportunity to connect, reflect and rejuvenate. Since early 2020, the ground under our feet has shaken and shifted. We’ve become dislocated. We’ve experienced loss, death, unwanted change, systemic racism, and exposure of the underbelly of a society that is something other than [...]
2021 Addiction & Faith Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton BloomingtonIt’s Time to Register for Addiction & Faith Conference The Center of Addiction & Faith will hold its third Addiction & Faith Conference October 7-9, 2021, in Bloomington, Minnesota, to give faith communities tools for responding to the addiction crisis. Registration is open for in-person and virtual attendance at www.addictionandfaithconference.com. The Center grew out of the Fellowship [...]
Mental Health & Gun Violence
VirtualStudies indicate that between 3-5% of all firearm homicides are the result of mental illness. In Minnesota, 79% of gun deaths are suicide by gun. A typical mass murderer is described as isolated, lacking in social support, bears a grudge, is angry and externalizes blame. Yet the vast majority of people diagnosed with psychiatric disorders [...]