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This course required for RNs who wish to become Parish/Faith Community Nurses. It is also offered to non-RNs who wish to start or lead a Health Ministry in their congregation. The course is virtual via Zoom and includes 15 modules (Beginning Your Ministry; Spiritual Care; Health and Healing; Communication and Conflict; Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Care, [...] |
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Becoming Midwives of Hope for the Healing of Creation The EcoFaith Summit, put on by NE MN Synod and Saint Paul Area Synod Care of Creation, will feature compelling speakers, enlivening worship, informative exhibits, opportunities for networking, and an array of engagement sessions for giving birth to strong, creative action in our congregations, camps, campuses, and [...]
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Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, severed relationships, the loss of dreams, or more, this day retreat will provide an opportunity for you to grow and heal. Experientially focused, the day includes options for processing grief through music, art, movement, prayer, meditation, and time in nature. In addition, participants can meet [...]
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To put a face on the current state of discrimination that the transgender community is expiencing, Oak Grove Lutheran is inviting India Miller, a transswoman and activist to share her story, dispel some common myths about trans people and explain how you can help support this community as an ally. This presentation is free. See [...] |
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Faith Lutheran is inviting local community leaders, elected officials, and members of the wider community with various backgrounds and beliefs to join this respectful conversation. The goal is to people together when a record-high 80 percent of U.S. adults believe Americans are greatly divided. A light dinner will be served, and registration is free! We [...] |
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Youth ministry staff and key volunteers from the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods are invited to gather each month for conversation about youth ministry. Join us in April when Dr. Mary Hess from Luther Seminary joins us for “Create, Share, Believe: Storying Faith in Digital Spaces.” Kids live amidst a digital world of stories [...]
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Guns are a leading cause of death for American children and youth. ENGAGE: Lutherans for Gun Violence Prevention, is a work group of the SPAS, dedicated to gun violence prevention. We are hosting an online conversation led by Jill Chisholm, who will present the Be SMART strategy for keeping kids safe from guns. Would you [...] |
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The Seminaries of the ELCA will be hosting another Fireside Chat in April. This next one is with Deacons Krista Anderson and Beth Anderson about Word and Service Ministry. Fireside Chat: Exploring Diaconal Ministry in the ELCA Thursday, April 10th, 2025 Join them for a virtual fireside chat with the Seminaries of the ELCA, Deacon [...] |
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Young adults are invited to come together for worship with Gather Twin Cities |
1 event,On Saturday, April 12, you’re invited to participate in the 2025 Palestine Liberation Pilgrimage, organized by MN Christians for a Free Palestine and the worldwide Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage movement. This event will be a place to grieve the genocide and overwhelming loss of life in Gaza, repent of our religion’s and nation’s contribution to the [...] |
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Come for a night of conversation and community! Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available for participants to purchase at the brewery. |
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1 event,Minnesota faith and community groups join national “Better Together Film Festival” to reduce political polarization. Six churches and community groups across Minnesota are inviting their neighbors to watch movies and bridge divides during the Better Together Film Festival, held the week of April 21 – 27. The festival, part of the National Week of Conversation, [...] |
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Congregations are invited to bring their confirmation (6th-grade graders) and/or high school youth groups and adult leaders to the Luther Seminary campus for a night of worship, learning, pizza, and some fun surprises! This event is free, but please register by Wednesday, April 9. |
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Hans Nielsen Hauge—The Heart of His Message: Hans Nielsen Hauge is one of the most well-known Norwegians. But what did he teach? Why were so many gripped by his message? Was he legalistic, like many of those later called Haugeans were reputed to be? Come and hear about the heart of the man who awakened [...]
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Once Upon A Song Join Cherish All Children for a joyous program for all ages that celebrates childhood whimsies in song performed by Caritas Vocal Ensemble. Your support allows Cherish All Children to reach children and families with education, tools, and skills to stay safe from in-person and online exploitation, sextortion, and trafficking. Tickets can be [...] |
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Come and see EV cars and talk with owners, then celebrate Earth Day with family-friendly activities in our Community Room. --- Electric vehicles have become mainstream with all major automakers announcing multiple models across most vehicle types. EVs have reached cost parity or are cheaper to own and operate than gas or diesel equivalents and [...] |
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Student Loan Payments: You’ve got Questions – We’ve got Answers! There have been a lot of announcements lately regarding federal student loans. As a result, you may be experiencing some confusion and asking a lot of questions. If you are currently employed by the churchwide organization, a synod, a congregation, or a non-profit organization, Resourceful [...]
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As part of its 75th anniversary commemoration, Normandale Lutheran Church is planning free and public forums around three (3) focus areas - faith and community formation, leadership, and mission and outreach - to prepare churches like Normandale as we lean into the future. This program is the first of the series, focusing on faith and [...] |
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Mental Health Connect has a vision for faith communities with no mental health stigma and is increasingly aware of the ways in which neurodiversity fits into this vision. So, faith leaders and clergy are invited to a talk with Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund about her new book and a discussion that is just for faith [...]
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Join Mental Health Connect for lunch with Sarah Griffith Lund, author of Blessed Minds; Breaking the Silence About Neurodiversity. Sarah will discuss how she unpacks the concepts of neurodiversity, mental health, and disability, challenging the stigma surrounding neurodivergent individuals and offering practical steps for creating inclusive and supportive faith communities. Enjoy networking and conversations about [...]
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Discover how cutting-edge neuroscience and spiritual practices are transforming addiction recovery. In this powerful online session, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Jeffrey Leighton of the Prayer Collective and recovery leader Jeff Jensen of RockBridge Treatment & Recovery explore how prayer, neurofeedback, and holistic, hospitality-based care can help regulate brainwave activity, relieve anxiety, reduce cravings, and restore hope. [...] |
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Join award-winning author Katherine Stewart on Saturday, May 3, as she discusses her new book, Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy. Stewart explores how disinformation and religious nationalism threaten democracy. Her work appears in The New York Times, New Republic, and Religion News Service. The book discussion will be followed by [...] |
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Join the Mount Olivet Racial Equity Team for a free screening of “Religion, Racism & Reconciliation," a ground-breaking documentary that explores how racism is intertwined with American religion. It follows the stories of individuals and communities of faith who have engaged in addressing the issues of systemic racism, such as voting rights, income inequality, and [...]
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Spring Concert: Healing for our Future Join the National Lutheran Choir for their Spring concert: Healing for our Future, an honest yet hopeful exploration of the impact of gun violence on school communities. Presented alongside Cantus, St. Michael-Albertville High School Concert Choir, and Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir, this finale of the season seeks to unite [...] |