“Catching God’s Breath in the Age of #BlackLivesMatter”

United Theological Seminary

"Catching God's Breath in the Age of #BlackLivesMatter" You are invited to attend United's Gustafson Lectureship in New Testament Studies, delivered by Dr. Angela N. Parker, assistant professor of New Testament and Greek at Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology. She received her BA in religion and philosophy from Shaw University; her MTS from Duke [...]

Faith and Humor: The Bible’s Funniest Stories

St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church 17205 County Rd 6, Plymouth, MN, United States

Faith and Humor: The Bible's Funniest Stories Dr. Michael Chan, the executive director for Faith and Learning at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, is the featured speaker at the next offering of the Faith & Life Lecture Series. Thursday, November 3 7:00 p.m. St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth, Minnesota  For [...]

White Church Truths

Westminster Presbyterian Church 1200 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

White Church Truths November 5, 9:00am - 3:00pm Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis In order to work for racial justice there are truths that must be faced, even about the faith practiced in most Minnesota churches. At White Church Truths we will face the truths hidden in white Christian beliefs and open our eyes more clearly to the [...]

Growing Through Grief

Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center

Growing Through Grief Experientially focused, this day retreat will include options for processing grief through music, art, movement, prayer, meditation, and time in nature. In addition, participants can meet briefly with a counselor, spiritual director, or pastor for support and consultation throughout the day. November 5 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Mount Olivet Conference & [...]

Youth Ministry Gatherings – 2nd Tuesdays

Insight Brewing and Taproom 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Meet other youth ministry folks to share ideas, learn from one another, and be supported. Part-time, full-time, pastors, and volunteers welcome to join! November 8 - Summer Plans

Annual Johnson Symposium

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Minneapolis 2730 East 31st Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

2022 Johnson Symposium on Faith and Society The theme of the 2022 Annual Johnson Symposium at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Minneapolis is "Water is Life," and features Winona LaDuke and Dr. Diane Jacobson. Friday, November 11; 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 12; 9:00 a.m. - Noon  The Johnson Symposium celebrates the [...]

Æbleskive Breakfast at St. Peder’s

St. Peder's Lutheran Church 4600 East 42nd Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Æbleskive Breakfast at St. Peder's  What is an Æbleskive you ask? It is a little ball of delight! Cooked in a special pan, these spherical delicacies are a cross between a pancake and a popover and topped with powdered sugar. As if they were not delicious enough, a homemade strawberry sauce accompanies these delightful Danish [...]

What is Discipleship in the Information Age?

Minnesota Council of Churches 122 West Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

What is Discipleship in the Information Age? Certain core principles of faithful discipleship remain constant -- such as telling the truth (1 John 2:24) -- but the way disciples practice them in the 21st century may look different from how it looked in the 1st. Faith is a main driver of human behavior and so [...]