2022 Lutheran Social Services Benefit for Youth

Virtual

While the past year has presented challenges for all of us in various ways, it has been particularly hard for young people, especially youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Please join us to reflect on and engage in ways we can all Rise Together, and support youth and young adults in our community. On [...]

Crafternoon

Grace Lutheran Church 1500 6th St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

BeLoved Teen Group (a fully-affirming, LGBTAQIA+ inclusive youth group) invites teens and their families to join us for an afternoon of crafts! Supplies and food provided. With any questions, reach out to belovedteengroup@gmail.com.

They’re Still Taking Our Children: The Evolution of Boarding Schools

This event will focus on how the legacy of Indian Boarding Schools evolved into our current child welfare system in Minnesota and how the Indian Child Welfare Act works to protect our Native families. Leaning on lived experience working in Indian Child Welfare, our speakers will walk us through the evolution of boarding schools and how [...]

Effective Church Councils Workshop Series

Virtual

This series of four sessions, held over five months, is designed to help congregational councils grow in their role as leaders of the congregation, as well as learn how to have more effective and efficient council meetings.  Tools will be shared to help lower the anxiety of leaders so that you are freed for creativity [...]

The Problems and Possibilities for Christian Thought and Drug Policy

Virtual

Public policy is always limited by the extent of our moral imaginations. Facts and evidence won’t matter until we change the fundamental moral assumptions of our society. We will explore the ways flawed Christian thought is holding back progress in drug policy. You’ll learn how to dismantle these lines of thoughts and walk away with [...]

Ascension Day Breakfast

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities 4100 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Children, youth and family leaders of the Minneapolis Area Synod and Saint Paul Area Synod, you have been doing so much to offer God's care and courage to the people you serve the last two years. The MAS/SPAS CYF Leadership Team wants to offer you a time to come together to rest and enjoy at [...]

Dementia 101 for Congregations

Virtual

Join Debbie Selsavage, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, for a brief overview and discussion of characteristics of dementia. She’ll share tips and techniques she’s used to train churches on how to support members and families dealing with dementia and how to become Dementia Friendly. Register in advance to receive a confirmation email with a link to [...]

Mount Olivet Racial Equity Team Film Discussion: Hidden Figures

Virtual

We invite teens and adults to watch this movie set in the 1960s and join us for discussion. "Hidden Figures" is based on the true story of three mathematicians — Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson — who overcame race- and gender-based obstacles to become vital members of NASA during the early years of [...]

The Baroque and The Spiritual

Christ the River of Life 2200 Fremont Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota

On May 26 at 7pm, Christ the River of Life, Minneapolis, invites you to attend The Baroque and the Spiritual, a vocal chamber concert of baroque music and Early African American music, the Spiritual. This event will feature Angel Refusè(vocals), Marco Real-d'Arbelles(violin), and Jordan Buchholtz(piano). This event is made possible by a grant from the [...]

Courageous Leadership Series | ELCA Coaching

Virtual

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed [people] can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead When Jesus began His ministry, He immediately formed a small group. Following in the footsteps of Jesus, we are continuing to offer opportunities to gather in small groups for discussion and [...]