Community
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ReconcilingWorks Reception & Fellowship
Urban Growler 2325 Endicott St, St. Paul, MN, United StatesYou are warmly invited to join the staff and Board of ReconcilingWorks for a special evening of gratitude, connection, and fellowship. This gathering is a chance for us to celebrate the growing impact of the Reconciling in Christ movement and to thank you the partners, donors, and community members who help make this ministry possible. Together [...]
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CYF Meetup at the Twins Game
Target Field 1 Twins Way , Minneapolis, MN, United StatesCYF Leaders in the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods are invited to gather at the MN Twins Game. Game starts at 12:40, but come to Graze Food Hall before for lunch if you'd like! More details coming soon
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Churches with Childcare Centers Gathering
Minneapolis Area Synod Office 122 W Franklin Ave, #600, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesChurch leaders are invited to gather for conversation and connection with others serving congregations that partner with childcare centers on Thursday, May 14 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Synod Office. Please bring your own lunch. This informal gathering offers space to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another, with this meeting [...]
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Stories the Land Holds: Celebration and Music
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 4801 France Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIntroducing “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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Church Security Seminar
Emmanuel Christian Center 7777 University Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN, United StatesThis seminar equips church leaders, volunteers, and security teams to protect with purpose — balancing preparedness, and community responsibility. Awareness and prevention in everyday church life – practical steps anyone can take to improve safety. Key Topics Include: • Biblical foundations for church security • Building ministry-minded security teams • Legal, ethical, and liability considerations [...]
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The Stewardship of AI: Benefits and Concerns Webinar
OnlineThe Stewardship of AI: Benefits and Concerns Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from the plot of sci-fi movies and TV shows to office spaces and everyday activities. As the technology evolves, so should our thinking around how we are called to steward this tool with wisdom. In collaboration with the ELCA program director for [...]
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Conducting, Leadership, & Vocational Institute
Augsburg UniversityThe National Lutheran Choir’s first ever Conducting, Leadership and Vocational Institute is a four-day immersive experience for musicians exploring their calling through conducting, singing, leadership, and vocational discernment. Participants will learn from leaders in the field of choral music, engage in conducting study, vocal pedagogy, ensemble leadership, and career exploration while singing together as a [...]
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Pastor’s Family Camp – A Week of Renewal for Ministry Families
Green Lake Bible Camp Spicer, MN, United StatesMinistry can be deeply meaningful—and also demanding. Pastor’s Family Camp at Green Lake Bible Camp (June 14–18) offers a space for clergy families to rest, reconnect, and be renewed together. While youth spend time with camp staff enjoying classic camp activities, adults participate in continuing education with Minister-in-Residence Daniel Kirschbaum, Senior Director of Young Adult Communities at the ELCA [...]
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Gustavus Faith, Science, and Ethics Camp
Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN, United StatesThis camp for 8th - 12th graders explores the Mississippi through the lenses of faith, science, and ethics while enriching students' views of themselves and the world! More information >
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Woven Together: Rostered Ministers Gathering
Now more than ever, in this time of seemingly endless chaos and disconnect, it’s essential for us to remember the ties that bind us together. Rostered leaders of the ELCA are invited to gather for a time of intentional connection to renew their strength, enjoy camaraderie with colleagues and reflect on the Holy Spirit’s continuing [...]