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Stories and Strategies for Resisting Dictators around the World
First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights 1555 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, United StatesAttendees will hear strategies from around the world that have worked to help slow and ultimately stop dictators and authoritarians. Freedom Trainer Rebecca Ulasich and Fran Benjamin will share their personal stories of world conflict and organizing. This training will help us understand concrete strategies people can do in our everyday lives to prevent dictators [...]
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Nuts and Bolts of Dementia
OnlineThis symposium will help nurses better understand the risk factors for dementia with a focus on hearing loss as a risk factor. Nurses will also learn the importance of early detection and dementia friendly interventions. Closed captioning and ASL Interpretation Available. More information >
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Western Suburbs CYF Ministry Network February Gathering
Advent Lutheran Church 9475 Jefferson Hwy, Maple Grove, MN, United StatesThe Western Suburbs CYF Ministry Network gathers CYF leaders for quarterly gatherings around different topics. In February, the Network will be talking about Parent Engagement. How do we connect with parents and faith in the home? How do we connect parents in volunteer roles? Come and let's learn together. More information >
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Stories the Land Holds: Race and History
Introducing “Stories the Land Holds” – A Community Invitation to Listen, Reflect, and Connect Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd is beginning a new initiative that invites the community into a deeper relationship with the land we inhabit and the stories it holds. “Stories the Land Holds” is a multi-session project beginning October 9 at 7:00 [...]
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Standing in the Gap for Our Children
Shiloh Temple International Ministries 1225 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOn February 15, clergy, faith leaders, and educators from across Minnesota will gather at Shiloh Temple International Ministries for prayer and reflection as we stand in the gap in prayer for our children and continue to chart the pathway forward together. Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education, will be present as part of this [...]
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Mardi Gras Jazz Concert and Fundraiser
Christ Church Lutheran 3244 34th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesMardi Gras Jazz Concert - The Longfellow Jazz All-Stars On the Sunday of Carnival weekend, just days before Ash Wednesday, join local trumpeter Bill Simenson and the Longfellow Jazz All-Stars for a lively program of traditional New Orleans jazz. With influences from blues and ragtime, this improvisatory style will delight the eye and ear and [...]
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ELCA Youth Gathering Webinar
OnlineGathering Webinars are designed to provide timely, relevant information as you prepare for the Gathering. Each session is led by Gathering leadership and includes a presentation followed by a live Q&A. Webinars begin at 7:00 p.m. CST and run approximately 45 minutes. For those unable to attend live, recordings will be available online several days [...]
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Rise & Repair Rally
Minnesota CapitolJoin us for our "Opening Day in a Good Way" Gathering in the Rotunda! Given the overall political landscape our organizing arc will be different this year than in past seasons! The first day of the 2026 legislative session will be a day of mourning for the late Rep. Melissa Hortman who was assassinated in [...]
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Friday Fish Fry Iftar – Shared Fasting, Shared Turning
Rabata Cultural Center 3533 Lexington Ave N, Arden Hills, MN, United StatesShared Fasting, Shared Turning: Multifaith Convening for Healing, Resistance, and Justice We gather in a moment marked by deep grief, fear, and urgency. As communities of faith, we are living amid ongoing violence and injustice, and many are asking how we sustain the spiritual strength, courage, and clarity needed to remain engaged in the work of [...]
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Navigate, Encourage, and Thrive Retreat
Shores of St. Andrew 19080 16th St. NE, New London, MN, United StatesWorking in ministry with kids, youth, or families? You’re invited to a free retreat created just for you. The NET Retreat offers rest, connection, and fresh ideas alongside others who understand the unique rhythms of ministry. Worship, reflect, share stories, enjoy optional activities, or simply recharge in a peaceful setting—no prep, no pressure. Register by [...]