Community
JUSTmove Lock-In
Woodlake Lutheran Church 7525 Oliver Ave S, Richfield, MN, United StatesJUSTmove Lock-In The JUSTmove Lock-In is back at Woodlake Lutheran on January 19 at 1:00 p.m. to January 20 at 7:00 a.m.! Youth from all over the Twin Cities will come together for a justice themed Lock-In for all. The focus will be on being one body with many members. They will have an inflatables, [...]
Walking Together for Hope and Healing
Travel , BangladeshLutheran Health Care Bangladesh (LHCB) is a combined women’s and children’s health care and empowerment project started by Minneapolis Area Synod members 30 years ago. Join with organizational leaders on a trip to LHCB in southern Bangladesh to celebrate the 30th anniversary. Visit LHCB’s clinic and hospital, preschool, women’s groups, agricultural projects to learn about engagement [...]
The Faith Community’s Call to Caregiving
With recent emphasis on aging in place, the faith community is in a key position to answer the call to be or assist caregivers. Faith community nurses are uniquely equipped to meet this call by developing programs, educational initiatives, research, and policymaking. Information, tools, and resources about integrating an age-friendly vision of caregiving with the [...]
Empowering Communication Workshops for Clergy
OnlineSix Empowering Communication Workshops for Clergy are being offered January 27 – February 28, on five different days (workshops 1 & 2 are offered on the same day) 1 & 2) Foundational Skills and Self-Care 3) Bridging Deep Divides 4) Lead from the Heart 5) Embody the Gospel: Facilitate Dialogue, Mediate Conflict, Achieve Reconciliation 6) [...]
Music That Makes Community One-Day Community Singing Workshop
Pilgrim Lutheran Church, St Paul 1935 St Clair Ave, St Paul, MN, United StatesMusic that Makes Community is excited to offer a One-Day workshop at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in St. Paul, MN. Experienced MMC facilitators will offer a lively day of singing, learning, and community building. No special talents required - just a love of music and fellowship. Singers of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels are warmly [...]
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLearn how to support someone’s desire for safety by recognizing the warning signs of suicide, identifying people who are at risk, and applying the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) to connect a person to suicide first aid resources. Listed on the national best practice registry, safeTALK allows time for both practice and discussion. [...]
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
OnlineThis course required for RNs who wish to become Parish/Faith Community Nurses. It is also offered to non-RNs who wish to start or lead a Health Ministry in their congregation. The course is virtual via Zoom and includes 15 modules (Beginning Your Ministry; Spiritual Care; Health and Healing; Communication and Conflict; Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Care, [...]
Concordia Choir Performance
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove 7401 County Rd 101, Maple Grove, MN, United StatesExperience one of America's finest choirs seen nationwide on public television and heard in Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and across the country in concert at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove. Sunday, February 23 2:00 p.m. All tickets are general admission. Tickets are $25 - $40 for adults and free for students of all [...]
34th Annual Susan Draper White Lecture
HybridUnited Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities will host its 34th annual Susan Draper White Lecture on February 24. This year's speaker is the Seminary's President, Rev. Molly T. Marshall, PhD. In “A Battle for the Minds, Revisited,” Molly will reflect on a documentary from 30 years ago (in which she was prominently featured) showing [...]
8th Annual Fosdick Lecture
Augsburg University, Hoversten Chapel 625 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin Augsburg University Campus Ministry for their 8th Annual Fosdick Lecture on Preaching. Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis will address the topic "Shall Untruth Win? Faithful Preaching in an Age of Mistrust and Misinformation." Now more than ever, from one-on-one meetings with parishioners to our proclamations from behind the sacred desk to our public utterances, courageous [...]