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Addiction Ministry 101
OnlineAddiction Ministry 101 This class is for those who want ot offer support to those with addiction and those who love them. Otto Schultz, a retired Lutheran pastor and alcohol and drug counselor, will be leading the four-week course. He will present models that show that sound theology and good science work together for church [...]
Addiction and Motivational Interviewing
OnlineMotivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based communication approach, which facilitates behavior change through the utilization of four key principles: Compassion, Acceptance, Partnership, and Evocation. Wednesday, July 31; Noon - 1:00 p.m. Online Amanda Sharp, PhD, MPH earned her PhD from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences at the University of South Florida in the [...]
Spiritual Care of the Dying
ZoomThe Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Assocation will host a Zoom call entitled "Spiritual Care of the Dying: The art of ministering to emotional and spiritual needs at the ened of life. Thursday, August 22; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Zoom This presentation will address spiritual care of the dying. Assessment of the spiritual needs of the [...]
God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday
Your church!On Sunday, Sept. 8, congregations of the ELCA will join together for our annual day of service, “God’s work. Our hands.” This day continues to be an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the ELCA — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. As you consider opportunities to participate in [...]
Walking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger
Lutheran Church of the Cross Nisswa, MNWalking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger Hold the date: Northeastern Minnesota Synod will be hosting Walking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger. Saturday, October 12; 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Cross, Nisswa, Minnesota This celebratory event will include worship with Glocal musicians, a hunger simulation, Action Center, silent auction [...]
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 [...]