Community
Walking Together for Hope and Healing
Travel , BangladeshLutheran Health Care Bangladesh (LHCB) is a combined women’s and children’s health care and empowerment project started by Minneapolis Area Synod members 30 years ago. Join with organizational leaders on a trip to LHCB in southern Bangladesh to celebrate the 30th anniversary. Visit LHCB’s clinic and hospital, preschool, women’s groups, agricultural projects to learn about engagement [...]
Music That Makes Community One-Day Community Singing Workshop
Pilgrim Lutheran Church, St Paul 1935 St Clair Ave, St Paul, MN, United StatesMusic that Makes Community is excited to offer a One-Day workshop at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in St. Paul, MN. Experienced MMC facilitators will offer a lively day of singing, learning, and community building. No special talents required - just a love of music and fellowship. Singers of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels are warmly [...]
Cantata Vespers: Festival of the Presentation
Christ Church Lutheran 3244 34th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesForty days after the birth of Christ, we pray with Simeon “Lord, now let your servant go in peace” as the church celebrates the festival of the Presentation of Our Lord, also known as Candlemas—the tradition of blessing and processing with candles. We gather in a service of evening prayer led by the Elm Ensemble [...]
Survivors, a Six Points Theater Production
Diamond Lake Lutheran Church 5760 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDiamond Lake Lutheran is excited to present a full performance of Survivors, a Six Points Theater production. This play about the Holocaust and standing up to hate weaves together the true, inspirational stories of ten Holocaust survivors whose ordinary and joyful young lives were transformed by the Nazi regime. Six professional actors will portray the [...]
Legal Witness Training
The incoming administration has promised to deport millions of immigrants, starting in blue states. While the future is uncertain, Unidos is preparing to bear witness and act powerfully together to defend our communities. Join this legal witness training to prepare to stand with immigrant communities, and participate in Unidos' rapid response network. More information >
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Campus Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLearn how to support someone’s desire for safety by recognizing the warning signs of suicide, identifying people who are at risk, and applying the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) to connect a person to suicide first aid resources. Listed on the national best practice registry, safeTALK allows time for both practice and discussion. [...]
Fireside Chat: Exploring Pathways for Chaplaincy in the ELCA
OnlineThe ELCA seminaries will be hosting a new series, Fireside Chats, in February. The first virtual fireside chat will be with the ELCA Chaplain Corps, exploring the ins and outs of serving as a Chaplain in the ELCA. The conversations are open to all who are interested in learning more about chaplaincy.
Critical Interfaith Work of the U. S. Chaplain Military Corps
St. Olaf College Northfield, MN, United StatesMilitary chaplains are called to care for all people regardless of their background and to encourage people to be faithful to their own traditions in living out their callings. The vocations of military chaplains are inherently interfaith, as they are called to minister to people from all backgrounds and build bridges across differences in a [...]
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
OnlineThis 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, [...]
Concordia Choir Performance
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove 7401 County Rd 101, Maple Grove, MN, United StatesExperience one of America's finest choirs seen nationwide on public television and heard in Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and across the country in concert at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove. Sunday, February 23 2:00 p.m. All tickets are general admission. Tickets are $25 - $40 for adults and free for students of all [...]