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SUMMARY:Youth Group Confirmation Night at Luther Seminary
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMore information coming soon.\nRegistration opens November 15 at luthersem.edu/admissions/events/
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/youth-group-confirmation-night-at-luther-seminary/
LOCATION:Luther Seminary\, 2481 Como Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T150000
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SUMMARY:Refresher Course for Faith Community Nurses
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOctober 5\, November 9\, 2023 & February 1\, 2024 \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/refresher-course-for-faith-community-nurses-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
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SUMMARY:Discipline that connects
DESCRIPTION:Discipline that Connects  \nWhat 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! \nLearn four messages that show God’s grace\, love\, and truth in the middle of your child’s most challenging behaviors. \nSaturday\, February 3; 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. \nLong Lake Lutheran Church \n3921 277th Avenue NW\, Isanti\, Minnesota  \nThis is a faith-based partenting class. Free childcare is available. \nFor more information\, contact: kariosmek@longlakeluth.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/15073/
LOCATION:Long Lake Lutheran Church\, 3921 277th Avenue NW\, Isanti\, MN\, 55040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Kari Osmek":MAILTO:kariosmek@longlakeluth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20231218T175624Z
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SUMMARY:Middle School Retreat at Luther Crest
DESCRIPTION:Middle School Retreat at Luther Crest  \nPlay\, worship\, create\, and have fun this winter while staying in a cabin with other Middle School age campers and a Luther Crest Camp Counselor! \nFebruary 9-11\, 2024 \n(Friday at 7:00 p.m. – Sunday at 11:00 a.m.)\nLuther Crest Bible Camp\, Alexandria Minnesota  \nMore info: https://www.luthercrest.org/youth-retreats \nContact person: Renae at renaer@luthercrest.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/middle-school-retreat-at-luther-crest/
LOCATION:Luther Crest Bible Camp\, 8231 County Road 11 NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Tammie Sinibaldo":MAILTO:retreats@luthercrest.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240111T150357Z
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SUMMARY:Night Songs
DESCRIPTION:Night Songs  \nThis evening of music and poetry features the choirs of University Lutheran Church of Hope\, Grace University Lutheran\, First Congregational Church of MN\, University Baptist Church\, Vocal U\, and other metro area singers and instrumentalists. Come listen to beautiful music under stunning projections of the night sky! \nFriday\, February 9; 7:30 p.m. \nUniversity Lutheran Church of Hope \n601 13th Avenue SE\, Minneapolis \nThe event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/night-songs/
LOCATION:University Lutheran Church of Hope\, 601 13th Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240103T191621Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Concert with Mill City String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Black History Month Concert with Mill City String Quartet  \nCelebrate Black Composers and Black History Month with Mill City String Quartet! The Quartet is performing Jessie Montgomery’s “Voodoo Dolls\,” Shelley Washington’s “Middleground\,” and Daniel Bernard Roumain’s “King.” This is Mill City String Quartet’s debut performance at All Saints Lutheran Church in Minnetonka. It’s a wonderful and educational program fit for the whole family! \nSaturday\, February 10\, 2024 \n3:00 –  4:30 p.m. \nAll Saints Lutheran\, 15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka MN 55345 \nMore information: https://subspla.sh/fb47s75 \nContact: All Saints Main Office: aslc@allsaintsmtka.org or (952) 934-3550 \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/black-history-month-concert-with-mill-city-string-quartet/
LOCATION:All Saints Lutheran Church Minnetonka\, 15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55345
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Aaron Achartz":MAILTO:publisher@allsaintsmtka.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240124T181817Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday Concert Series: SiriAnna \nPastor SiriAnna Strommen shares her original music in a unique concert. Between her flowing piano playing\, lyrical singing\, and expansive spiritual imagery\, you will be treated to music that is good for your soul. $10 suggested donation. \nSaturday\, February 10; 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nBethel Lutheran Church \n4120 17th Avenue South\, Minneapolis \nFor more information: Pastor Siri Strommen at strommensiri@hotmail.com
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/second-saturday-concert-series/
LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, Minneapolis\, 4120 17th Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Siri Strommen":MAILTO:strommensiri@hotmail.com 
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SUMMARY:Cherish All Children Winter Walk
DESCRIPTION:Cherish All Children Winter Walk \nBeginning Super Bowl Sunday\, let’s kick-off our commitment to protect children and youth! Ask a friend to join you on a walk anytime February 11-29 and talk about how you are supporting the safety of young people and engaging with Cherish All Children. \nReceive a Cherish All Children beanie or baseball cap with your donation of $25 or greater. Donate now so you can receive your beanie(s) or cap(s) today! \nTo learn more about our work or to schedule a youth or adult presentation\, please contact me! A new focus is preventing sextortion\, a significantly increasing online crime against children. We can make a difference in keeping kids safe. \nReach out at Joy.mcelroy@cherishallchildren.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/cherish-all-children-winter-walk/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
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SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Gathering \nJoin other Children’s Ministry staff and volunteers in person at St. Stephen’s Lutheran\, Bloomington\, for a conversation about safety and creating a safe space for children. DIscussion will include how to implement being a safe place at church. Hear from other ministry leaders and bring your own ideas. \nMonday\, February 12; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. \nSt. Stephen Lutheran Church\n8400 France Avenue South\, Bloomington \nMore information: Julie Vagle at juliev@trinitylonglake.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/childrens-ministry-gathering-10/
LOCATION:St. Stephen Lutheran\, Bloomington\, 8400 France Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240213T181134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T181134Z
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SUMMARY:Come Together for Racial Justice
DESCRIPTION:Come Together for Racial Justice gathers Thursday\, February 15th\, at 7pm Central for a powerful conversation with Pastor Kelly Chatman and Dedra Slack\, Founder of Soul Sabbath Spiritual Wellness. \nJoin 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. \nRegister > \nJoin Zoom >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/come-together-for-racial-justice-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240216T163307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T163307Z
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SUMMARY:Addiction and Ending It For Good
DESCRIPTION:Addiction and Ending It For Good \nThe Center of Addiction & Faith is presenting a one-hour free webinar\, Addiction & Ending It For Good\, with author Christina Dent on Zoom at 12 noon CT on Feb 28\, 2024. Christina Dent is the founder of End it for Good\, a nonprofit which invites people to support approaches to drugs and addiction that prioritize life\, preserve families\, and promote public safety. She supported a criminal justice approach to drugs for most of her life until she became a foster parent and saw how it negatively affected children and families. Her new book\, Curious\, is the story of her journey about how she changed her mind in favor of health-centered approaches to drugs and addiction. The host of webinar is George A Wood\, author\, Speaker\, Pastor at Sober Truth. \nWednesday\, February 28; Noon – 1:00 p.m.\nZoom (registration) \nMore information: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2Q0SkriWTU6bR7jjCUVMSQ#/registration \nContact person: Louise Olson at glolro@comcast.net \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/addiction-and-ending-it-for-good/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240116T225223Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Fosdick Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Barbara Lundblad named 2024 Fosdick Lecturer \nAugsburg University Campus Ministry has announced that the Rev. Barbara Lundblad has been selected as the keynote speaker for the Seventh Annual Fosdick Lecture on Preaching. Lundblad\, the Joe R. Engle Professor of Preaching Emerita at Union Theological Seminary\, will speak on the theme “Shall the Christian Nationalists Win?” (This title is an homage to one of Harry Emerson Fosdick’s well-known sermons: “Shall the Fundamentalists Win?”) \nThursday\, February 29; 10:00 a.m. \nHoversten Chapel\, Augsburg University \nLivestream available \nLundblad is the author of two books\, Transforming the Stone: Preaching through Resistance to Change (2010) and Marking Time: Reaching Biblical Stories in Present Tense (2007). She is a retired rostered minister in the ELCA and served as parish pastor in New York City for 17 years. \nFor more information \nTo register to attend in person \nTo register to attend online
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/2024-fosdick-lecture/
LOCATION:Augsburg University\, Hoversten Chapel\, 625 22nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55454\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
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SUMMARY:Race Immersion at the Science Museum
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an opportunity to deepen your understanding of race\, the history of racism\, and the impact systemic racism has on our communities? Join us for an afternoon immersion that challenges and builds awareness as part of our commitment to be the work and break down broken systems. \nThe idea that we can group people into “races” is only a few hundred years old. It was\, and is\, tied to power and hierarchy. Today\, scientists have disproved the idea of race and its notions of biological superiority. But the idea of race continues to shape our lives. How did we get here? And how can we do better? \nIn RACE: Are We So Different?\, you can examine our shared history and current reality. Understanding the past\, acknowledging harm\, and joining the conversation are the first steps toward a fairer future. (Science Museum of Minnesota)  \nCLNE’s immersion includes self-guided time in the exhibit and a 90-minute guided reflection and discussion with CLNE facilitators. \nCost: $100/person (includes the price of admission + CLNE facilitators) \nWhen: Saturday March 9th\, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm\nQuestions? Contact Jen Mohr\, j.mohr@clne-mn.org \nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/race-immersion-at-the-science-museum/
LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 W Kellogg Blvd\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T203000
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CREATED:20240306T220930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T220930Z
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SUMMARY:Wartburg College Chamber Choir/Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:Wartburg College Chamber Choir/Orchestra Concert \nWartburg College’s two music ensembles will be in Twin City on Saturday\, March 9. Castle Singers (chamber choir) and Kammerstreicher (chamber orchestra) will share selections from the classical period to contemporary works programmed for their international concert tour in May 2024. Freewill donations will be accepted to support scholarships and future tours. \nSaturday\, March 9; 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. \nImmanuel Lutheran Church\n16515 Luther Way\, Eden Prairie \nContact person: Kyung Ko\, Minister of Music\, at kyung@immanuel.us \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/wartburg-college-chamber-choir-orchestra-concert/
LOCATION:Immanuel Lutheran Church\, 16515 Luther Way\, Eden Prairie\, MN\, 55346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Kyung Ko":MAILTO:kyung@immanuel.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240208T153904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T153904Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Zoom  \nCome and share bring your resources to share to help others navigate the “little ones” in our ministry. What special events do you host? How do you partner with the parents? \nMonday\, March 11; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. \nZoom \nTo join Zoom call: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88284971186?pwd=Q2xkL29Pa3hwaVFRZDNIMkZHYW5xdz09\nMeeting ID: 882 8497 1186 Passcode: 505383 \nContact person: Julie Vagle at Juliev@trinitylonglake.org \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/childrens-ministry-zoom-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Vagle":MAILTO:juliev@trinitylonglake.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240212T165103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T192916Z
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SUMMARY:How Loneliness Influences Health and What Nurses Can Do to Help
DESCRIPTION:How Loneliness Influences Health and What Nurses Can Do to Help \nThis presentation will include information about loneliness as a unique health stressor. We will delve into the relationship between belonging and loneliness\, with information on how unmet need to belong and experience of loneliness can lead to poor psychological\, behavioral\, physical\, and social health outcomes. \nA description of LISTEN as an intervention for loneliness along with other potential interventions will be provided and discussed. While the primary audience for this event is nurses\, I’m confident that anyone will benefit from the presentation. We all know lonely people in our lives and in our worship communities. \nThursday\, March 14\n6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nZoom  \nMore information: https://lutheranfcna.org/event-5566224 \nContact person: Carol DeSchepper\, executive director\, at cjdeschepper@gmail.com
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/how-loneliness-influences-health-and-what-nurses-can-do-to-help/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol DeSchepper":MAILTO:cjdeschepper@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240308T225505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T225909Z
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SUMMARY:Gathering: Ice Cream Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Ice Cream Social Justice \nI Scream\, You Scream\, We All Scream for Social Justice! \nA Winter Source to Sea: Decolonizing Through Paddling the Entire Mississippi River\nSpeaker: Cory Maria Dack \nCory Maria Dack (she/her/ella) is an Indigenous Latina who was born in Ecuador and raised in Northern Minnesota. She worked with a pair of other women paddlers in 2022 and 2023\, canoeing the Mississippi River from source to sea for over 130 days\, much of it during the winter months! This journey highlighted the need to bridge equity gaps through representation of Women\, People of Color\, fat-bodied people\, members of the LGBTQ+ community\, immigrants\, economically disadvantaged people\, and other demographics that are underrepresented on the water and in the outdoors. Cory will share about her adventure\, what she learned on the journey\, and why decolonizing thru-paddling is important to her. Cory has been guiding canoe trips in the BWCA since 2007 and has spent the last few years leading eco-tourism and adventure trips through Costa Rica\, Patagonia\, and Ecuador. In the U.S. she also runs full time as a Street Medic\, supporting the Black Lives Matter movement in the Twin Cities and supporting our Native American leaders fighting for environmental justice on the Mississippi River and beyond. \nSunday\, March 17; 7:00 p.m.\nUniversity Lutheran Church of Hope\n601 13th Avenue SE\, Minneapolis \nJoin Gather folks for an evening of learning and conversations led by a local community leader. Sebastian Joe’s Ice Cream will be provided\, along with dairy-free options. \nGather is a ministry for young adults in the Twin Cities; a place for those who are hungry for community and connection with other young adults in the metro area. Gather is LGBTQI+ affirming and eagerly invites siblings of any sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression into full leadership and participation. \nFollow Gather’s Facebook and Instagram pages for more information: @gathertwincities
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/gathering-ice-cream-social-justice/
LOCATION:University Lutheran Church of Hope\, 601 13th Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Loeffler-Kemp":MAILTO:gathertwincities@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240311T201718Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Easter Egg Hunt  \nThere will be a bounce house\, fire truck\, pictures w/bunnies\, games\, and coloring. Food truck available for purchases. \nSaturday\, May 23; 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.\nLong Lake Lutheran Church\n3921 277th Avenue NW\, Isanti\, Minnesota \nMore information: https://www.longlakeluth.org/
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:Long Lake Lutheran Church\, 3921 277th Avenue NW\, Isanti\, MN\, 55040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240319T140331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T140331Z
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SUMMARY:Addiction and Mastering Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Addiction and Mastering Recovery \nThe Center of Addiction and Faith is presenting a free one-hour webinar titled “Addiction and Mastering Recovery” with author Rev. Barry Lehman on March 27 from Noon – 1:00 p.m.\, on Zoom. Rev. Barry’s book\, Mastering Recovery: Find a New Freedom and a New Happiness in Long-Term Sobriety\, explores the question of acceptance — what is acceptance and what it isn’t. What are things we cannot change and what are things we can? The webinar host is Rev. George A. Wood\, author\, speaker\, and pastor at Sober Truth Project. \nWednesday\, March 27; Noon – 1:00 p.m.\nZoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B8KAnTf8RyWLPW8kjje8fQ#/registration \nMore information: http://www.addictionandfaith.com
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/addiction-and-mastering-recovery/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240130T221812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T221812Z
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SUMMARY:All Saints Easter Eggstravaganza
DESCRIPTION:All Saints Easter Eggstravaganza  \nEnjoy a morning filled with Easter activities\, including an egg hunt\, crafts\, snacks\, a photo booth\, and an Easter I Spy At All Saints Lutheran Church in Minnetonka. Some special animal visitors from the Minnesota Zoo are coming too! All are welcome to join us at this free event\, so invite your friends and neighbors. \nSaturday\, March 30: 10:00 a.m. – Noon\nAll Saints Lutheran Church\n15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, Minnesota \nTo ensure that everyone has a fun and safe egg hunt experience\, this year we will be having two egg hunts: one at 10:30 a.m.\, and one at 11:30 a.m. Families can reserve an egg hunt spot ahead of time. \nMore information: https://www.allsaintsmtka.org/eggstravaganza
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/all-saints-easter-eggstravaganza/
LOCATION:All Saints Lutheran Church Minnetonka\, 15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55345
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Aaron Achartz":MAILTO:publisher@allsaintsmtka.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T090000
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SUMMARY:Cross Currents in the Flood: Building Arcs Together for a Livable Planet
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Northeastern Minnesota Synod EcoFaith Network\, the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin\, and the Saint Paul Area Synod. \nThe year 2023 was the hottest year on record. The climate crisis is no longer a future we are trying to avert. This crisis is upon us like a flood. We feel caught up in its cross currents that threaten to sweep us away and pull us under. We are overwhelmed by myriad floods: literal floods and other disasters that threaten our existence\, floods of information and misinformation\, as well as debilitating floods of anxiety and hopelessness. \nAt the same time\, we are being carried forward on the Spirit-led cross currents toward new possibilities and new life. As in the waters of baptism\, this journey involves both death and resurrection. By acting together with an ever-expanding circle of companions\, we discover signs of hope. \nAs we build these relationships\, we are building arcs that become the Ark necessary for survival. We build arcs of relationship connecting generations\, crossing boundaries\, and healing divisions. We build arcs that lead us to Indigenous ways and wisdom. We repair the broken arc between us and the whole community of creation. We build arcs together from problems to solutions\, from fossil fuels to sustainable energy\, from extractive economy to regenerative economy. As we build these arcs\, we look to the rainbow – the arc of promise. \nThroughout this journey\, questions abound: How can we unite in the face of this flood? How can we listen more closely to the cries of creation and to the promises of God? How do we respond in life-sustaining ways? What other questions do we bring? \nDuring the Summit\, we will join together to address our many questions. We will listen and learn from our keynote speaker\, Christian environmental ethicist and author Larry Rasmussen\, and from inspiring young respondents. We will sing and worship. And we will engage our bodies in arc-building actions and conversations\, as together we conspire to embody God’s vision for our life together. \n  \nMore information and tickets >>
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/cross-currents-in-the-flood-building-arcs-together-for-a-livable-planet/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church\, Duluth\, 1100 East Superior Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
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SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Zoom \nOlder elementary years … where curiosity meets growing independence. Join us for conversation and brainstorming about how to engage and connect with this unique age in our ministry settings. \nMonday\, April 8; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.\nZoom \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88284971186?pwd=Q2xkL29Pa3hwaVFRZDNIMkZHYW5xdz09 \nMeeting ID: 882 8497 1186\nPasscode: 505383 \nContact persons: Julie Vagle at Juliev@trinitylonglake.org or Rachelle Gill at rgill@easter.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/childrens-ministry-zoom-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Vagle":MAILTO:juliev@trinitylonglake.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240227T181037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T181037Z
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SUMMARY:Lutheran Campus Ministry Youth Night
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, April 10\, local high school youth are invited to join in Lutheran Campus Ministry’s first “LCM Youth Night @ the U.” Student leaders will welcome youth to a worship service\, as well as connecting with high school students over dinner before worship\, and treats and fellowship afterward. \nThe goal for this event is to offer high school students a glimpse of college life\, an idea about what living out your faith in college could look like\, and ways to find Christian community beyond graduation (even if they don’t head to U of M!). This idea was 100% initiated by student leaders who are excited to connect with local youth. \nWhether you wish to attend as a youth group\, as a family\, or as a group of friends\, know you are welcome. Just RSVP to the Program and Outreach Coordinator by April 1.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/lutheran-campus-ministry-youth-night/
LOCATION:Grace University Lutheran Church\, Minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240313T181635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T181635Z
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SUMMARY:Church Musicians Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Church Musicians Retreat  \nThis retreat will provide time for worship\, fellowship\, resource sharing\, discussion\, and music making. Musicians will be introduced to the new Peace of Prairie liturgy and more. It begins at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday\, and ends at Noon on Saturday. \nThursday\, April 11 – Saturday April 13\nShalom Hill Farm Retreat Center\nWindom\, Minnesota \nContact person: Keith Newman at shfprograms@gmail.com \nMore information: https://www.shalomhillfarm.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/church-musicians-retreat/
LOCATION:Shalom Hill Farm\, 42194 County Road 3\, Windom\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240402T185730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T185730Z
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SUMMARY:A concert to keep children safe
DESCRIPTION:A concert to keep children safe \nJoin Cherish All Children for an inspiring afternoon of music\, “Sing\, My Soul: Love in Heaven and the Sky\,” performed by Caritas Vocal Ensemble. \nSunday\, April 21; 3:00 p.m.\nValley of Peace Lutheran Church\n4735 Bassett Creek Drive\, Golden Valley \nA free-will offering benefitting Cherish All Children will be collected. Your contributions allow the organization to reach children and families with education\, tools\, and skills to stay safe from in-person and online exploitation\, sextortion\, and trafficking. Come to the concert and make a difference! \nContact person: Joy McElroy at joy.mcelroy@cherishallchildren
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/a-concert-to-keep-children-safe/
LOCATION:Valley of Peace Lutheran Church\, 4735 Bassett Creek Dr\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Joy McElroy":MAILTO:Joy.McElroy@CherishAllChildren.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240402T191349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T192310Z
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SUMMARY:Renew a love of scripture
DESCRIPTION:Renew a love of scripture \nDo the scriptures resonate today? Are you tired of the Bible being wielded like a weapon? Can the Bible still open hearts weary from a world that quickly devolves to violence? Is it still possible to hear clearly the voice of the Spirit who cries out from the dusty pages of this ancient book? \nParticipants in Renew 2024 will be surrounded by voices who articulate the fresh ways to study\, preach\, learn\, and imagine the scriptures. Join Jeff Chu\, Anna Carter Florence\, Mihee Kim-Kort\, Matthew Ian Fleming\, Winnie Varghese\, and Joe Davis to hear why scripture still matters in their lives and listen for the living voice of God calling out from these challenging stories and verses. \nSunday\, April 21\, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. \nMonday\, April 22\, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nSt. Andrew Lutheran Church\n13600 Technology Drive\, Eden Prairie \nPricing for entire event:\nIn-person: $149 (ends April 5)\nAt the door: $179\nOnline: $75 \nPricing for Sunday evening:\nIn-person early bird (ends April 5): $35\nIn-person pre-order: $40\nAt the door: $45\nOnline: $20 \nThe first part of our Renew gathering is Sunday evening\, April 21. It will includ short-form\, curated talks from a diverse collection of voices that will invite you to wrestle and reimagine your relationship with the scriptures. The experience will also include music and Q&A time. \nFor more information: Renew 2024: Renew a love of scripture — Church Anew
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/renew-a-love-of-scripture/
LOCATION:Saint Andrew Lutheran Church\, 13600 Technology Drive\, Eden Prairie\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240412T171743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T213017Z
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SUMMARY:Addiction and the Choose Freedom Program
DESCRIPTION:The Center of Addiction & Faith is presenting a one-hour free webinar with author Rose Ann Forte. She will discuss her new approach for changing people’s relationships with alcohol and other toxic substances. The host of webinar is George A. Wood\, Author\, Speaker\, Pastor at Sober Truth Project. \nZoom link \nMore info
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/addiction-the-choose-freedom-program/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Center of Addiction & Faith":MAILTO:pastored@addictionandfaith.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T143000
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SUMMARY:Hans Nielsen Hauge Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Hans Nielsen Hauge Lecture  \nThe Hans Nielsen Hauge Lecture at Mindekirken will be presented by Dr. Thomas Jacobson\, author of “Pain in the Belly: The Haugean Witness in American Lutheranism.” The lecture will address Hauge’s influence on Norwegian American Lutherans. \nApril 27; 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.\nMindkirken\, Norwegian Memorial Lutheran Church\n924 East 21st Street\, Minneapolis \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nFor more information: https://www.mindekirken.org/
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/hans-nielsen-hauge-lecture/
LOCATION:Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church / Mindekirken\, 924 E. 21st Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Burr":MAILTO:office@mindekirken.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
CREATED:20240417T192501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T192620Z
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SUMMARY:Songs to Remember
DESCRIPTION:Kimberly Brown in Concert \nKimberly Brown will host her “Songs to Remember” concert at St. Philip’s Lutheran Church\, Fridley. Tickets are not required\, but a free-will offering will be taken. \nSaturday\, May 4; 3:00 p.m. \nSt. Philip’s Lutheran Church\n6180 Highway 65 NE\, Fridley \nKimberly is a former member of the three-time Grammy Award-winning group\, The Sounds of Blackness. She is a female tenor who loves to share the gift that God has given her\, and she sings every note from the heart. We hope you will join us!
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/songs-to-remember/
LOCATION:St. Philip’s Lutheran Church\, 6180 Hwy 65 NE\, Fridley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185850
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SUMMARY:United Days
DESCRIPTION:United Days  \nHow might faith leaders and congregations courageously and creatively engage in socially transformative action from a place of spiritual grounding and depth? How might compassionate listening and radical imagination help us forge new connections across lines of difference\, build a more just world with others\, and facilitate a “revolution of values\,” rather than fuel the flames of fear\, hatred\, and exclusion? \nThe staff at United Theological Seminary is excited to welcome friends and alums for United Days on May 9 and 10 as we explore these questions together in plenary sessions and workshops. \nThursday – Friday\, May 9–10; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nUnited Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\n767 North Eustis STreet\, #140\, Saint Paul \nMore information: https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/united-days-2024/ \nContact person: Nathanial Green\, Director of Marketing and Communications\, at ngreen@unitedseminary.edu or  (651) 255-6138
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/united-days/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary
CATEGORIES:Community
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