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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 [...]
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2026 WELCA Annual Gathering
Iowa Events Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, MN, United StatesSave the date! The Triennial Gathering brings together 1,000-3,000 WELCA leaders and participants for four days to worship, hear inspiring speakers, engage in service projects, participate in a 5K run, and interact with others in a large exhibit hall with educational, service, and shopping experiences. Event registration will open July 15, 2025! More information >
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2026 Conference on Worship, Theology, and the Arts
St. Olaf College Northfield, MN, United StatesYou are invited to the 2026 Conference on Worship, Theology, and the Arts (CWTA), July 20–22, 2026, on the St. Olaf campus in Northfield. CWTA is a high-quality, affordable conference—for ministry practitioners and by ministry practitioners— designed to nourish participants through life-giving accompaniment and spiritual renewal. Participants experience meaningful professional development and they report being [...]
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Working Preacher’s Preachers’ Retreat
Ghost Ranch 280 Private Drive 1708, Abiquiu, NM, United StatesWorking Preachers at Ghost Ranch is a preachers‘ retreat August 3-7, 2026, with Sermon Brainwave co-hosts Karoline Lewis, Cody Sanders, and Matt Skinner. This four-night “preachers’ retreat” includes presentations and workshops, worship and lectionary-based study—all designed to enhance your gifts as a biblical preacher. Take in the awe-inspiring landscape of the high desert near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Space is [...]