Community
Health Promoter Training for Congregations
OnlineThis new HEALTH PROMOTER course is designed for volunteer laypersons or church staff who wish to begin and lead health efforts to encourage physical, emotional and spiritual wellness among faith community members. Promoting health in your church strengthens relationships, service and congregational care. Health Promoters work with your church's leaders to identify and respond to [...]
safeTALK Suicide Prevention Class
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Campus Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLearn how to recognize warning signs of suicide, identify people who are at risk, and connect a person to suicide first aid resources. More information >
Synod Senior Band Concert
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Hopkins 715 Minnetonka Mills Rd, Hopkins, MN, United StatesThe Synod Senior Band is a community band made up of seniors playing for seniors. They welcome players of any band instrument to join them for camaraderie and making great music. The 2025 theme is “The Promise of Living.” Enjoy one of their concerts throughout the year!
Colby Martin Event “Not an Oxymoron: Why LGBTQ Affirming Christianity Makes Sense”
Westwood Lutheran Church 9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN, United StatesThe event explores how faith and LGBTQ+ inclusion flourish together through stories, reflection, and imagination. In a world of division, may faith unite us in love and grace. All are welcome! More information >
Ice Cream Social-Justice with Gather Twin Cities
University Lutheran Church of Hope 601 13th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesFrom growing up with prosperity gospel-influenced theologies to spending young adulthood jumping from one national/global financial crisis to the next, talking about money can SUCK and fill our bodies with the physical manifestation of dread. And yet—as people of faith—we know that we are created to live in community, which includes talking together about how [...]
Becoming Real: Creating Genuine Relationships in a Tricky World
OnlineA Cherish All Children event for Confirmation classes and youth! Pastor Angela Denker will talk about the messages many young people are receiving - especially online - about the Gospel story and about God. We will emphasize that all people (and creation) are created in God's image, to help form identity and purpose for teenagers, [...]
Overdose Response Training – NEW DATE
Calvary Lutheran Church, Minneapolis 3901 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States“Community Overdose Response Training” hosted by Calvary Lutheran Church. The training will be led by harm reductionist Izzy McLaughlin and homelessness advocate Kevin Nye. The conversation will cover basic Narcan administration, trends in local substance use, as well as a baseline of community harm reduction practices that keep us all safe. Register here or email [...]
United Theological Seminary “United Days”
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is hosting their annual United Days event on October 23 – 24, 2025. Titled “Interpreting Texts for the Liberation and Flourishing of Our World,” the event will feature three accomplished theologians: Dr. Jen Maidrand, Dr. Kenneth Ngwa, and Dr. Pamela (Ayo) Yetunde. More information >
Awakening the Church to Address Addiction
OnlineAwakening the Church to Address Addiction, is a virtual conference presented by the Center of Addiction & Faith. Addiction is everywhere, and yet many churches feel unprepared to face it. This conference will give you the insight and tools to change that. Come and learn how your faith community can start addressing the addiction crisis [...]
Securing Sacred Spaces: Houses of Worship Security Summit
Westwood Community Church BloomingtonThis free community event is designed to equip faith leaders and congregations with strategies to strengthen safety and security. Expert speakers will cover grant funding, legal trends, liability, and building sustainable safety teams. The program is offered by Kingswood Security Consulting and sponsored by Langer Construction. Learn more and register.