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Children’s Ministry Gathering
Children’s Ministry Gathering
Gather with other Children's Ministry staff and volunteers for an online conversation about death and dying. More info coming.
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“Ashes to Action” Anti-racism Book Study
Anti-racism Book Study Using Shari Seifer's recent book Ashes to Action as the backdrop, the European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice (EDLARJ) is gathering interested people for the weaving of story and study in a four-part anti-racism workshop. This series will be facilitated by Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown, the Anti-racism Accountability Consultant for […]
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JUSTmove! A justice centered lock-in for youth
A Justice centered lock in for all youth in grades 6 - 9 hosted by Woodlake Lutheran Church with special guest Joe Davis and Dave Scherer. Enjoy an overnight of music, inflatables, story telling, poetry, midnight pizza, conversation, games, movies and more! Option to bring a non-perishable food item for donation! You can download the […]
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2024 Youth Ministry Extravaganza
Extravaganza is the Network's annual conference, drawing together over 1,000 leaders in children, youth and family ministry, along with teachers, resource providers and leaders from the ELCA, all for four days of renewal, education and networking. Intensive Care Course: January 17-18, 2024 Main Event: January 18-21, 2024 More information >
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Ghosted: Ministering to Estranged Parents
Ghosted: Ministering to Estranged Parents
Ghosted: Ministering to Estranged Parents Family estrangement in general and parental estrangement in particular is being recognized as an emerging public health problem in our society. Roughly 70 million persons over the age of 18 indicate they are estranged from a family member, and one in eight parent-adult child relationships is estranged. In this SPEAK […]
Come Together for Racial Justice
Come Together for Racial Justice
Come Together for Racial Justice returns on Thursday, January 18th, at 7:00 p.m. Central time to kick off another year of powerful conversations led by Pastor Kelly Chatman. Join CLNE in building relationships across boundaries in a community centered in BIPOC leadership. Ground yourself in conversations with others committed to racial justice and systems change. Register > […]
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Elementary Retreat at Luther Crest
Elementary Retreat at Luther Crest Play, worship, create, and have fun this winter while staying in a cabin with other Elementary age campers and a Luther Crest Camp Counselor! January 19-21, 2024 (Friday at 7:00 p.m. - Sunday at 11:00 a.m.) Luther Crest Bible Camp, Alexandria Minnesota More info: https://www.luthercrest.org/youth-retreats Contact person: Renae at renaer@luthercrest.org
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Learn to Paint with the Gentleman Artist
Learn to Paint with the Gentleman Artist
Looking for a creative way to warm up on a chilly Saturday in January? You are invited to join Robert Coleman (The Gentleman Artist) and CLNE for an afternoon filled with painting, learning, and community. Bring a friend, a family member, a teenager that enjoys art-ing...the more the merrier! We are excited for Robert to showcase his teaching and storytelling […]
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Embodied Antiracism Practice Group for White Bodies
What’s at the root of the collective patterns of racist harm that remain so pervasive among white bodies, despite our good intentions? And how do we begin to pull up those roots, helping us to show up more and more aligned with our values? CLNE's embodied antiracism practice groups explore these questions and build loving, […]
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Inspired Life: Mental Health Connect
Inspired Life: Mental Health Connect
Inspired Life: Mental Health Connect Rev. Hannah Campbell Gustafson will tell the story of her passion for mental health, and the journey that led her to become Executive Director of Mental Health Connect in June 2023. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared that people in the U.S. are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness and […]
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Addiction and Practical Solutions for Faith Communities
Addiction and Practical Solutions for Faith Communities
Addiction and Practical Solutions for Faith Communities Join The Center of Addiction and Faith on Wednesday, January 31, for a free one-hour webinar on Zoom titled Addiction & Practical Solutions for Faith Communities from Noon - 1:00 p.m. All attending will be on zoom and questions can be asked through chat during the webinar. Author […]
Youth Group Confirmation Night at Luther Seminary
Youth Group Confirmation Night at Luther Seminary
SAVE the date: ELCA Congregations, bring your youth (Grandes 6-12th grade) and adult leaders to Luther Seminary for a night of games, pizza, learning (about vocation!) and worship. More information coming soon. Registration opens November 15 at luthersem.edu/admissions/events/
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Refresher Course for Faith Community Nurses
Refresher Course for Faith Community Nurses
This three-part series is for current Parish Nurses/Faith Community Nurses who took their initial training program more than 5 years ago. Based on input from FCNs, we are offering these topics to help update and refresh your knowledge in health ministry. October 5, November 9, 2023 & February 1, 2024 More information >
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Discipline that connects
Discipline that connects
Discipline that Connects What kids learn when they are disciplined wil last a lifetime. But, well-intentioned parents often miss their kids' hearts during discipline. Instead of building the wisdom and respect they hope for, parents inadvertently build discouragement and resentment, which drives their kids to misbehave more. But, it doesn't have to be that way! […]