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SUMMARY:JUSTmove Racial Justice Cohort for Church Leaders
DESCRIPTION:This eight-week learning cohort is for leaders who are seeking to catalyze courageous and faithful conversations about culture\, power\, and race. \nTuesdays\, April 7 – May 26\, Noon – 1:30 \nFor more information\, visit justmoveculture.com or email David Scherer at info@hiphopoutreach.com. \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/justmove-racial-justice-cohort-for-church-leaders/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Manna & Mercy Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Using Pastor Dan Erlander’s book\, Manny and Mercy\, South African pastor Alan Storey has developed a weekend retreat to take a fresh look at scripture through the interpretive lens of Jesus’ life\, death and resurrection and God’s overall call for each one of us to partner with God in mending this fractured world. The hope is that after we have done so\, our interpretations and use of the scriptures will be truly liberating and life-enabling for all of creation. \nTwo retreat options:\nTwin Cities: April 17-18\, 2026\nNorthfield: April 24-25\, 2026 \nRev. Alan Storey is a gospel storyteller and facilitator of personal and political change. He is the author of the 2025 Andrew Murray Desmond Tutu Prize winning The bell\, banners & blasphemy \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/manna-mercy-retreat/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work(shop)
DESCRIPTION:The Seven Principles Couples Program is marriage enrichment and pre-marital prep workshop for couples based on the scientific research published in the book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman\, with Nan Silver. No need to read the book before attending. All materials will be provided. \nAttendees will meet from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Friday\, April 24\, and again on Saturday\, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Snacks\, coffee\, and lunch will be provided. \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/the-seven-principles-for-making-marriage-workshop-2/
LOCATION:St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church\, 17205 County Rd 6\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Faith and Climate Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Young Adult Faith and Climate Summit is a gathering of young adults and high school youth who are interested in the intersection of environmental justice\, Lutheran theology\, and science. The Summit features keynote speakers\, workshops\, and breakout sessions. Through the programming\, we will explore our relationships to climate and the church in a cultural moment where past generations’ models fall short. At this summit\, the focus will be on building community among those of us who share faith\, values\, questions\, and hope\, while also empowering us to shape the rest of our lives. \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/young-adult-faith-and-climate-summit/
LOCATION:St. Olaf College\, Northfield\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,For CYF Leaders,For Young Adults
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SUMMARY:Spring Ring and Sing
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Spring with Community of the Cross Lutheran\, St. Luke’s Lutheran\, and Oak Grove Presbyterian Church as they come together to offer a concert of choral and handbell music.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/spring-ring-and-sing/
LOCATION:Community of the Cross Lutheran Church\, 10701 Bloomington Ferry Road\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55438\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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