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SUMMARY:Bonhoeffer\, the Gospel and the Other: A Bonhoeffer Salon
DESCRIPTION:Tripp Fuller and Andrew Root will lead a rich conversation about the remarkable life and enduring relevance of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Before his imprisonment and martyrdom for working with the German resistance\, Bonhoeffer lived and shared the gospel in an increasingly dangerous world. Come discover how Bonhoeffer’s ideas of who is “Other” impacted how he lived—and died—as a witness for his faith. You can participate in the in-person event at Olson Campus Center with a complimentary meal or as a live\, interactive webinar through Faith+Lead. Advance registration is required for either option. Learn more.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/bonhoeffer-the-gospel-and-the-other-a-bonhoeffer-salon/
LOCATION:Luther Seminary\, 2481 Como Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
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SUMMARY:Good Soil Summer Seminar with LEAD
DESCRIPTION:Create space in your summer to level up your leadership skills at LEAD’s Good Soil Summer Online Seminar on Thursday\, June 13\, 2024. Participate live on Zoom or watch the recording afterwards on your own time. $45 (per seminar) for a 2-session seminar. Choose one seminar. Invite a friend! \nClick here for flyer. Click here to register. \nSeminar Times:\nSession 1: 9:30am CT – 10:45am CT\nSession 2: 11:45am CT – 1:15pm CT \nSeminar Options:\nLeading with Love: Explore the transformative power of a Love Ethic to effectively navigate change and facilitate difficult conversations within your community. Learn strategies to handle transitions and conflicts with grace\, ensuring your leadership fosters a supportive\, inclusive\, and understanding environment. Led by Rozella Haydee White. \nTeamwork Works: Developed with Patrick Lencioni\, The Five Behaviors empowers teams to rethink their approach to teamwork and shape new behaviors—taking your teams and congregation to the next level. This centers on trust\, conflict\, commitment\, accountability\, and results. Led by Pastor Brad Otto. \nKnow Your Neighbors: God calls us to love our neighbors but how do we do that if we don’t know the neighbors around our church? Learn to listen deeply to your neighbors and leave with an action plan to get to know the community this summer! Led by Deacon Jessica Noonan. \n Communication Clarity: How will people know they are welcome? Staff\, congregation\, and neighborhood communication includes clarity of messaging and multiple delivery systems. Participants will leave with LEAD’s new Communication Audit. Led by Deacon Peggy Hahn.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/good-soil-summer-seminar-with-lead/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
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SUMMARY:Young Voices in the Public Sphere: A Faithful Call Towards Election Engagement
DESCRIPTION:As Lutherans we are called to live out our faith in the public sphere — advocating for ourselves and our neighbors not only inside of our church buildings\, but out in the streets. ELCA election engagement is where our thoughts and prayers meet the Holy Spirit’s call to action. This Abide series offers young adults the opportunity to engage with ELCA Advocacy Fellows to hear\, learn and discuss how the ELCA is approaching election engagement and why voting is important for young people. Register here.\nSession 2 of 4 (Thursdays in June)
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/young-voices-in-the-public-sphere-a-faithful-call-towards-election-engagement-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240610T152242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T152242Z
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SUMMARY:Gather Twin Cities Wood Fire Pizza Party
DESCRIPTION:The folks at University Lutheran Church of Hope have a beautiful wood fire pizza oven and they are going to teach us how to make pizza. There will be root beer floats and yard games too! If you know you can come\, email gathertwincities@gmail.com. Come hungry and ready to share a meal together! Gather Twin Cities is an ELCA ministry for young adults. Follow @gathertwincities for more info
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/gather-twin-cities-wood-fire-pizza-party/
LOCATION:University Lutheran Church of Hope\, 601 13th Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gather Twin Cities":MAILTO:gathertwincities@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240603T175300Z
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SUMMARY:Young Voices in the Public Sphere: A Faithful Call Towards Election Engagement
DESCRIPTION:As Lutherans we are called to live out our faith in the public sphere — advocating for ourselves and our neighbors not only inside of our church buildings\, but out in the streets. ELCA election engagement is where our thoughts and prayers meet the Holy Spirit’s call to action. This Abide series offers young adults the opportunity to engage with ELCA Advocacy Fellows to hear\, learn and discuss how the ELCA is approaching election engagement and why voting is important for young people. Register here.\nSession 3 of 4 (Thursdays in June)
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/young-voices-in-the-public-sphere-a-faithful-call-towards-election-engagement-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
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SUMMARY:Onesimos Nesib Day
DESCRIPTION:Onesimos Nesib Day \nOur Redeemer Oromo Church invites you to celebrate Onesimos Nesibday. \nSaturday\, June 22; 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nOur Redeemer Oromo Church \n4000 South 28th Avenue\, Minneapolis \nOnesimos was enslaved and sold many times. But he escaped slavery with help of Swedish missionaries and translated the Bible into Oromo language. \nYou and your congregation are kindly invited to join the members of Our Redeemer Oromo for the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Oromo Bible and their Lutheran heritage. \nStories and delicious traditional Oromo food and coffee will be shared.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/onesimos-nesibday/
LOCATION:Our Redeemer Oromo Church\, 4000 South 28th Avenue\, Minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asefa Wakjira":MAILTO:malkaa.wakjira@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
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SUMMARY:Confluence at Augsburg University
DESCRIPTION:Youth who have completed 9th – 12th grades are invited to participate in this year’s Confluence\, formerly known as The Augsburg Youth Theology Institute. Participants will experience a week of discovering who they are and how God is calling them to make our world more just and sustainable for all. \nTogether in community\, they will engage in vocational discernment through a variety of experiences including daily spiritual practices\, small groups led by college mentors\, tasty and meaningful meals together\, thoughtful conversations with peers and mentors\, and experiential learning around the Twin Cities. \nLearn more >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/confluence-at-augsburg-university/
LOCATION:Augsburg University
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
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SUMMARY:Midsummer Fiesta
DESCRIPTION:Join San Pablo/St. Paul’s for their annual block party on June 23. There will be many activities including quilt and lantern making.\nThe event is co-sponsored by the Semilla Center for Healing and Arts. \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/midsummer-fiesta/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s San Pablo Lutheran Church\, 2742 15th Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240603T175504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T175504Z
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SUMMARY:Young Voices in the Public Sphere: A Faithful Call Towards Election Engagement
DESCRIPTION:As Lutherans we are called to live out our faith in the public sphere — advocating for ourselves and our neighbors not only inside of our church buildings\, but out in the streets. ELCA election engagement is where our thoughts and prayers meet the Holy Spirit’s call to action. This Abide series offers young adults the opportunity to engage with ELCA Advocacy Fellows to hear\, learn and discuss how the ELCA is approaching election engagement and why voting is important for young people. Register here.\nSession 4 of 4 (Thursdays in June)
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/young-voices-in-the-public-sphere-a-faithful-call-towards-election-engagement-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240709T142306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T142306Z
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SUMMARY:Lead with Abundance: Celebration of Changing Lives Gala
DESCRIPTION:Lead with Abundance: Celebration of Changing Lives Gala \nLutheran Social Service of Minnesota invites you to the 2024 Celebration for Changing Lives Gala\, our biggest event of the year. Join us at The Depot in Minneapolis on Saturday\, September 14\, at 5:00 p.m.\, as we celebrate the ways LSS and our partners inspire hope  and changes lives as together\, we Lead with Abundance.   \nSaturday\, September 14: 5:00 p.m.\nThe Depot\, Minneapolis \nLSS will honor nearly 160 years of working together to empower neighbors to lead full and abundant lives. For more information\, contact congregations@lssmn.org or to register visit 2024 Celebration for Changing Lives : Home (lssmn.org) 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/lead-with-abundance-celebration-of-changing-lives-gala/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240718
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240603T180838Z
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SUMMARY:Augsburg Fortress Summer Music Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Augsburg Fortress is offering a series of free summer music clinics. Featured choral/organ clinicians include David Cherwien and Mark Sedio\, who will lead workshops on new children’s music\, keyboard music reading\, choral techniques and more. A handbell clinic with Carolynne Mathis and a hymn festival are also on the schedule. Additional clinics will be held at other locations around the country. Learn more.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/augsburg-fortress-summer-music-clinic/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei Lutheran Church\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
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SUMMARY:Conference on Worship\, Theology\, and the Arts: Nourishing Vocation
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Center for Faith\, Values and Community and the Nourishing Vocation Projects at St. Olaf College would like to invite you to this year’s Conference on Worship\, Theology and the Arts: Nourishing Vocation\, which takes place on Monday\, July 29 through Wednesday\, July 31\, 2024 at St. Olaf College.  This year the conference will combine signature CWTA musical experiences with innovative and imaginative work being done by both the Nourishing Vocation Project and Nourishing Vocation with Children\, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Char Rachuy Cox.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/conference-on-worship-theology-and-the-arts-nourishing-vocation/
LOCATION:St. Olaf College\, Northfield\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Olaf College":MAILTO:bakken6@stolaf.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240729T211439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T211439Z
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SUMMARY:World of Difference
DESCRIPTION:World of Difference: Women’s Gathering  \nSave the Date!  \nSaturday\, November 2; 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nDiamond Lake Lutheran Church\n5760 Portland Avenue\, Minneapolis \nDr. Jacqueline Bussie is an award-winning author\, professor\, theologian\, student of life in all its messy beauty and this event’s keynote speaker! She is a much sought after speaker and workshop facilitator. Her most recent book Love Without Limits (2018) won three major international awards: the 2020 IAN Outstanding Religion Book of the Year Award\, the 2020 IAN 3rd Place Non-Fiction Book of the Year Award\, and the Reader’s Favorite Bronze Medal Award for Christian Living.  Her previous book Outlaw Christian (2016) won the 2017 Gold Medal Illumination Award for Christian Living and received a coveted starred review from Publishers Weekly.\n.\nAn active servant-leader in the ELCA\, Jacqueline spent the last 20 years teaching religion to undergraduates at ELCA colleges and serving as the founding director of the Forum on Faith and Life for Concordia College. Every day Jacqueline is amazed and grateful that she gets to 1) write and tell her own story; 2) empower other people to write and tell theirs\, and 3) accompany marvelous people on their journey of faith\, hope and healing. \nRegistration: Register – Minneapolis Women of the ELCA (mplswomenofelca.org) \nRegister by August 1 to be entered in a drawing for a $200 global market coupon.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/world-of-difference/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240626T143816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T143816Z
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SUMMARY:Addiction Ministry 101
DESCRIPTION:Addiction Ministry 101 \nThis class is for those who want ot offer support to those with addiction and those who love them. Otto Schultz\, a retired Lutheran pastor and alcohol and drug counselor\, will be leading the four-week course. He will present models that show that sound theology and good science work together for church and clergy to “let thier light so shine” with people and families in trouble with alcohol\, drugs\, and other addictions. \nTuesdays\, July 30\, August 6\, August 13\, and August 20\n11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nOnline \nThis program will provide instruction on five simple communication tools to give exceptional care to families troubled by substance\, problems\, and for people in early recovery. \nCost: $50.00; registrants will be invoiced. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf-mtqzkqGtwwg7KQRl0x5w9sXM8hz5Oc
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/addiction-ministry-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240716T173116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T173116Z
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SUMMARY:Addiction and Motivational Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based communication approach\, which facilitates behavior change through the utilization of four key principles: Compassion\, Acceptance\, Partnership\, and Evocation. \nWednesday\, July 31; Noon – 1:00 p.m.\nOnline \nAmanda Sharp\, PhD\, MPH earned her PhD from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences at the University of South Florida in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy\, her dissertation was titled\, “The Role of Non-Secular Involvement Towards a Comprehensive Community Approach for Addressing Opioid Use Disorder”. She received her Master of Public Health from Boston University. She completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the Health Equity Research lab and The Center for Mindfulness and Compassion\, where she now holds a teaching associate position. She was a Public Health Analyst for the federal government in HHS at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). \nTo register
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/addiction-and-motivational-interviewing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240802T145903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T145929Z
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SUMMARY:Footsteps of Paul pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:Pastor Jill Bergman is leading a pilgrimage to Greece and the Greek Islands in May 2025. There is an optional extension to Turkey. This pilgrimage is open to all. We will study our Bibles as we walk in the places Paul walked\, especially during his second and third missionary trips. We will have English speaking local guides and an air conditioned private bus. The trip includes a 4-day cruise to explore the Greek islands of Mykonos\, Patmos\, Crete\, and Santorini. \nLearn more or contact Pastor Jill Bergman\, jillb@flcch.org\, 763-788-9653g
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/footsteps-of-paul-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Greece and Turkey
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240805T192046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T192046Z
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SUMMARY:Redeemer Lutheran Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Redeemer Lutheran for their free block party including food\, a kids area\, music\, free school supplies\, a bounce house\, a dunk tank\, painting and more!
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/redeemer-lutheran-block-party/
LOCATION:Redeemer Lutheran Church\, 8100 Glenwood Ave\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240802T145329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T145329Z
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SUMMARY:Big Band Bash
DESCRIPTION:Join Faith-Lilac Way (Robbinsdale) for grilled brats\, beer/root beer\, ice cream floats\, and great music by the Brooklyn Big Band! \nThis is a free event!
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/big-band-bash/
LOCATION:Faith-Lilac Way Lutheran Church\, 5530 42nd Ave N\, Robbinsdale\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240716T180303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T185657Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Care of the Dying
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Assocation will host a Zoom call entitled “Spiritual Care of the Dying: The art of ministering to emotional and spiritual needs at the ened of life. \nThursday\, August 22; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nZoom \nThis presentation will address spiritual care of the dying. Assessment of the spiritual needs of the dying will be discussed. Also\, the gifts and challenges of ministry to the dying and their loved ones\, how spirituality can bring comfort and peace. The importance of clergy\, faith community nurses\, and congregations partnering in end-of-life care will be addressed. \nFor more information: https://lutheranfcna.org/event-5745990 \nContact person: Carol DeSchepper\, LFCNA Executive Director\, at lutheranfcna@gmail.com
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/spiritual-care-of-the-dying/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol DeSchepper":MAILTO:cjdeschepper@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240811T220451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T222708Z
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SUMMARY:God Shots
DESCRIPTION:God Shots: Learning to find God in everyday things \nThere is no event\, conversation\, or experience that doesn’t hold the possibility for insight\, for learning\, or for connecting to a higher purpose or power. This webinar is an invitation to explore how to cultivate God Shots. This one-hour free webinar featuring Libbie Stella\, MDiv\, is hosted by the Center of Addiction and Faith. \nWednesday\, August 28\nOnline  \nThe link to register is https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wM56cIaTRSqlx3Pq3KXyzA#/registration
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/god-shots/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240603T180149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T180201Z
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SUMMARY:God's Work\, Our Hands Sunday
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, Sept. 8\, congregations of the ELCA will join together for our annual day of service\, “God’s work. Our hands.” This day continues to be an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the ELCA — one church\, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. As you consider opportunities to participate in your community\, explore resources to plan and promote your day. \nThis year we also celebrate 50 years of ELCA World Hunger. In commemoration of this milestone\, consider including ministries focused on alleviating hunger and poverty in your plans for “God’s work. Our hands.” Or make it a season of service! Expand your volunteer opportunities\, advocacy efforts or food drives until World Food Day on Oct. 16.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/gods-work-our-hands/
LOCATION:Your church!
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240811T232647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T163605Z
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SUMMARY:Thriving in Ministry: Building Bridges and Crossing Them/Celebrate 10 years of Tapestry!
DESCRIPTION:Thriving in Ministry: Building Bridges and Crossing Them/Celebrate 10 years of Tapestry!  \nMusic workshops teach Latin rhythms for ELW hymns! Educational workshops offer ideas for building and strengthening diverse faith communities. Dr. Sandra Montes\, Dean of Worship at Union Seminary\, NYC\, and author of Becoming Real\, keynotes! Venezuelan lunch served! \nSaturday\, September 14; 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. \nSt. Stephen Lutheran Church\n8400 France Avenue South\, Bloomington\, Minnesota  \nMore information: https://www.tapestryrichfield.org/10-year-anniversary-10o-aniversario.html \nContact person: Pastor Melissa Gonzalez at tapestryrichfield@gmail.com or (612) 703-5223
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/thriving-in-ministry-building-bridges-and-crossing-them-celebrate-10-years-of-tapestry/
LOCATION:St. Stephen Lutheran Church\, 8400 France Ave. South\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Gonzalez":MAILTO:tapestryrichfield@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240823T153703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T153703Z
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SUMMARY:Christian Nationalism: Origins\, Impacts\, and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Christian Nationalism: Origins\, Impacts\, and Solutions  \nRev. Angela Denker\, author of Red State Christians and the upcoming Disciples of White Jesus\, will discuss the origins and impacts of Christian Nationalism and explore collaborative strategies to combat it in this two-part series. \nSeptember 18 and 25 (two-part series); 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nDiamond Lake Lutheran Church \n5760 Portland Ave\, Minneapolis \nEvents are free and all are welcome. A community meal is served at 5:30 pm. \nFor more information: Kristine Spanier at Kristine.spanier@dllc.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/christian-nationalism-origins-impacts-and-solutions/
LOCATION:Diamond Lake Lutheran Church\, 5760 Portland Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Spanier":MAILTO:Kristine.spanier@dllc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240811T225643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T225643Z
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SUMMARY:Concert and Community Sing Celebrating Mary Preus
DESCRIPTION:Concert and Community Sing Celebrating Mary Preus  \nA musical event for all ages featuring Bread for the Journey and the OSLC choir\, along with community singing\, followed by a dessert reception. \nSeptember 21; 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.\nOur Saviour’s Lutheran Church\, \n2315 Chicago Avenue South\, Minneapolis \nFor more information: https://oursavioursmpls.org or (612) 871-2967
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/concert-and-community-sing-celebrating-mary-preus/
LOCATION:Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church\, 2315 Chicago Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240913T193530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T193530Z
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SUMMARY:Gather Around The Campfire
DESCRIPTION:Gather Around The Campfire  \nJoin in the Gather 2024-2025 season kickoff with a campfire and s’mores. Gather organizers are excited to share the many ways you are invited to engage in community this coming year. Grab your pals\, your roommates\, and your neighbors! Gather 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. \n Sunday\, September 22: 7:00 p.m.\nUniversity Lutheran Church of Hope \n601 13th Avenue SE\, Minneapolis  \nGather:\n* Setting the table for connection and rest through worship\, meals\, and monthly events.\n* Helping you deepen in faith as you discover your identity\, uncover your vocation\, and develop as leaders who do justice in the world. 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/gather-around-the-campfire/
LOCATION:University Lutheran Church of Hope\, 601 13th Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Loeffler-Kemp":MAILTO:gathertwincities@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240912T204132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T204132Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Senior Band free concert
DESCRIPTION:Synod Senior Band free concert  \nCome join this fun fall evening of music by the Minneapolis Synod Senior Band. This is a 70-member strong band who play a wide variety of music. It is a free concert open to all at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities’ Minnetonka Campus at 16023 Minnetonka Blvd. Come join in the fun! \nTuesday\, September 24; 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nBethlehem Lutheran Church-Twin Cities\, Minnetonka Campus \n16023 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Minnetonka \nFor more information: https://bethlehem-church.org \nContact person: Diane Waarvik at dwaarvik@bethlehem-church.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/synod-senior-band-free-concert/
LOCATION:Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities Minnetonka Campus\, 16023 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Minnetonka\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Waarvik":MAILTO:dwaarvik@bethlehem-church.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240916T135429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T135429Z
UID:16833-1727265600-1727269200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Life Not Wasted: Breaking Free from Contemporary Addictions with Alex Olshonsky
DESCRIPTION:Life Not Wasted: Breaking Free from Contemporary Addictions with Alex Olshonsky  \nThis one-hour free webinar\, “Life Not Wasted\, Breaking Free from Contemporary Addictions with Alex Olshonsky” is presented by the Center of Addiction & Faith and hosted by the Rev. George A Wood. \nWebinar description: Today\, addiction impacts virtually everyone. But\, for any number of reasons\, few know how to cope. (Even if you do not consider yourself an “addict\,” you likely know there are certain habits interfering with your best life. Taking the first steps toward improvement without proper guidance and support can feel daunting\, even impossible.) Alex Olshonsky’s course\, “Life Not Wasted\,” is designed to help folks break free from the grip of contemporary addictions. \nWednesday\, September 25; Noon – 1:00 p.m.\nZoom  \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wM56cIaTRSqlx3Pq3KXyzA#/registration \nContact person: Louise Olson at glolro@comcast.net
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/life-not-wasted-breaking-free-from-contemporary-addictions-with-alex-olshonsky/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240823T153905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T153905Z
UID:16750-1727285400-1727292600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Christian Nationalism: Origins\, Impacts\, and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Christian Nationalism: Origins\, Impacts\, and Solutions  \nRev. Angela Denker\, author of Red State Christians and the upcoming Disciples of White Jesus\, will discuss the origins and impacts of Christian Nationalism and explore collaborative strategies to combat it in this two-part series. \nSeptember 18 and 25 (two-part series); 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nDiamond Lake Lutheran Church \n5760 Portland Ave\, Minneapolis \nEvents are free and all are welcome. A community meal is served at 5:30 pm. \nFor more information: Kristine Spanier at Kristine.spanier@dllc.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/christian-nationalism-origins-impacts-and-solutions-2/
LOCATION:Diamond Lake Lutheran Church\, 5760 Portland Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Spanier":MAILTO:Kristine.spanier@dllc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240730T135616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T135616Z
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SUMMARY:Richard Leider speaking at Westwood Lutheran
DESCRIPTION:Author\, life coach\, TED-talker\, Richard Leider\, will be speaking on his new book\, “Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Old? -The Path of Purposeful Aging”. (NO cost.) Join us for an inspiring hour and reception as Richard shares stories and ideas of how to enter elderhood with a sense of purpose\, curiosity and intentionality. For all PRE- and POST- retired folks! \nContact Pastor Tania Haber\, 952-767-5565\, for more information.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/richard-leider-speaking-at-westwood-lutheran/
LOCATION:Westwood Lutheran Church\, 9001 Cedar Lake Road\, St. Louis Park\, MN\, 55426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101045
CREATED:20240507T211300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T211300Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger
DESCRIPTION:Walking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger  \nHold the date: Northeastern Minnesota Synod will be hosting Walking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger. \nSaturday\, October 12; 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nLutheran Church of the Cross\, Nisswa\, Minnesota \nThis celebratory event will include worship with Glocal musicians\, a hunger simulation\, Action Center\, silent auction and public art project. There will also be workshops with ELCA World Hunger\, Lutheran Advocacy-MN\, Eco-Faith Network\, Together Here\, and Sumud Northland – each tying their ministries to the issues of hunger and justice. \nRegistration will open in August \nQuestions or more information: Pastor Taryn Montgomery at taryn.montgomery@nemnsynod.org.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/walking-together-50-years-of-elca-world-hunger/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Cross\, Nisswa\, MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taryn Montgomery":MAILTO:taryn.montgomery@nemnsynod.org
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