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SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Gather with other Children’s Ministry staff and volunteers for an online conversation about death and dying. \nMore info coming.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/childrens-ministry-gathering-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T133000
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SUMMARY:"Ashes to Action" Anti-racism Book Study 
DESCRIPTION:Anti-racism Book Study  \nUsing 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. \nThis series will be facilitated by Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown\, the Anti-racism Accountability Consultant for ELDARJ! Participants will hear from Shari Seifert\, current EDLARJ president and author of Ashes to Action: Finding Myself at the Intersection of the Minneapolis Uprising. EDLARJ board member Kinna Nordstrom Kemp will serve as host. \nThursdays\, January 11 and 25\, February 8 and 22\n12:30 – 1:30 p.m.\nZoom \nThe cost for participating in this four-part series is $40\, with half of proceeds going to Rev. Dr. Brown and half to continuing the work of ELDARJ. \nTo register: Meeting Registration – Zoom
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/ashes-to-action-anti-racism-book-study/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230317
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SUMMARY:JUSTmove! A justice centered lock-in for youth
DESCRIPTION: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.\nEnjoy 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!\nYou can download the flyer to print for your church. \n\nRegister >\nor through the QR code
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/justmove-a-justice-centered-lock-in-for-youth/
LOCATION:Woodlake Lutheran Church\, 7525 Oliver Ave S\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTSTAMP:20260404T230317
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UID:14792-1705449600-1706140799@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:2024 Youth Ministry Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nIntensive Care Course: January 17-18\, 2024\nMain Event: January 18-21\, 2024 \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/2024-youth-ministry-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hotel\, New Orleans\, 500 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230317
CREATED:20231212T185553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T185553Z
UID:14972-1705600800-1705608000@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Ghosted: Ministering to Estranged Parents
DESCRIPTION:Ghosted: Ministering to Estranged Parents  \nFamily 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 Awareness Training for Faith Communities\, participants will learn practical skills for making a life-changing difference for estranged parents and grandparents in their congregations and communities. \nThursday\, January 18; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nZoom  \nMore information: https://lutheranfcna.org/event-5489570 \nContact person: Carol DeSchepper at lutheranfcna@gmail.com
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/ghosted-ministering-to-estranged-parents/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Carol DeSchepper":MAILTO:cjdeschepper@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230317
CREATED:20231215T151507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T151525Z
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SUMMARY:Come Together for Racial Justice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister > \nJoin the Zoom on 1/18 >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/come-together-for-racial-justice-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230317
CREATED:20231218T175210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T175210Z
UID:15004-1705690800-1705863600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Elementary Retreat at Luther Crest
DESCRIPTION:Elementary Retreat at Luther Crest  \nPlay\, worship\, create\, and have fun this winter while staying in a cabin with other Elementary age campers and a Luther Crest Camp Counselor! \nJanuary 19-21\, 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/elementary-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:20240120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230317
CREATED:20231215T150429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T160459Z
UID:14991-1705755600-1705762800@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Paint with the Gentleman Artist
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWe are excited for Robert to showcase his teaching and storytelling skills in this art class! You’ll have the opportunity to let your creativity flow as you paint your own masterpiece\, while also meeting folks in our CLNE community. Join us for a memorable experience! Robert’s art work will also be available for purchase. \nCost: $50/person\, youth (14+) welcome\n(Covers Robert’s teaching and time\, art materials\, & snacks/beverages) \nRegister
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/learn-to-paint-with-the-gentleman-artist/
LOCATION:Nativity Lutheran\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, Saint Anthony Village\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230317
CREATED:20231215T150642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T151052Z
UID:14994-1706342400-1707152400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Embodied Antiracism Practice Group for White Bodies
DESCRIPTION: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? \nCLNE’s embodied antiracism practice groups explore these questions and build loving\, accountable communities that can support us in the mess of the work. 59 people went through this 9-week cohort experience during 2023. \nInterested in learning more or joining our next general cohort (or clergy cohort!)? Email Rachel Svanoe Moynihan\, rachel.sm@clne-mn.org \nTo read testimonials from CLNE’s embodied antiracism work this fall\, check out the recent blog post! \nDates are Saturday\, January 27\, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Mondays February 5 – April 1\, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/embodied-antiracism-practice-group-for-white-bodies/
LOCATION:Northeast United Methodist Church\, 2510 Cleveland St NE\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230317
CREATED:20240103T192928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T192928Z
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SUMMARY:Inspired Life: Mental Health Connect
DESCRIPTION:Inspired Life: Mental Health Connect  \nRev. 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 isolation\, and this disconnection negatively impacts well-being. Hannah will share her vision for Mental Health Connect\, and the ways in which she believes that religious communities can and should play a supportive and de-stigmatizing role in the well-being of our wider communities. \nTuesday\, January 30\, 2024 \n7:00 –  8:00 p.m. \nAll Saints Lutheran\, 15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka MN 55345 \nMore information: https://www.allsaintsmtka.org/inspiredlife \nContact: All Saints Main Office: aslc@allsaintsmtka.org or (952) 934-3550 \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/inspired-life-mental-health-connect/
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:20240131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230317
CREATED:20240122T223340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T223340Z
UID:15154-1706702400-1706706000@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Addiction and Practical Solutions for Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:Addiction and Practical Solutions for Faith Communities \nJoin 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 Keaton Douglas (author and founder of the iTHIRST Initiative) is joining host George A. Wood for a discussion of Douglas’ latest book\, The Road to Hope: Responding to the Crisis of Addiction. \nWednesday\, January 31; Noon – 1:00 p.m.\nOnline \nThose struggling with addiction\, and their loved ones\, should be able to visit any faith community and find someone to offer spiritual consolation and recovery resources. The church can’t ignore the crisis of addiction. Solutions for faith communities in addressing the scourge of addiction in their pews and beyond will be shared & discussed. \nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rs_162WZSL6TPIGYxsO6_w#/registration \nThe webinar is for clergy and lay members of congregations.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/addiction-and-practical-solutions-for-faith-communities/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230317
CREATED:20231102T141214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T141214Z
UID:14769-1706725800-1706731200@mpls-synod.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260404T230317
CREATED:20230816T183909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T183909Z
UID:14401-1706778000-1706799600@mpls-synod.org
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:20260404T230317
CREATED:20240111T200132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T200326Z
UID:15073-1706950800-1706958000@mpls-synod.org
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:20260404T230317
CREATED:20231218T175624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T175624Z
UID:15007-1707505200-1707649200@mpls-synod.org
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:20260404T230317
CREATED:20240111T150357Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260404T230317
CREATED:20240103T191621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T191621Z
UID:15031-1707577200-1707582600@mpls-synod.org
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:20260404T230317
CREATED:20240124T181817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T194812Z
UID:15180-1707591600-1707595200@mpls-synod.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260404T230317
CREATED:20240213T192006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T192031Z
UID:15290-1707609600-1709251199@mpls-synod.org
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:20260404T230317
CREATED:20231102T190638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T175820Z
UID:14790-1707742800-1707746400@mpls-synod.org
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:20260404T230317
CREATED:20240213T181134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T181134Z
UID:15280-1708023600-1708029000@mpls-synod.org
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:20260404T230317
CREATED:20240216T163307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T163307Z
UID:15313-1709121600-1709125200@mpls-synod.org
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:20260404T230317
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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
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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
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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:20260404T230317
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:20260404T230317
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
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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
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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
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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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