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God Shots
OnlineGod Shots: Learning to find God in everyday things There is no event, conversation, or experience that doesn't hold the possibility for insight, for learning, or for connecting to a higher purpose or power. This webinar is an invitation to explore how to cultivate God Shots. This one-hour free webinar featuring Libbie Stella, MDiv, is [...]
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 [...]
Thriving in Ministry: Building Bridges and Crossing Them/Celebrate 10 years of Tapestry!
St. Stephen Lutheran Church 8400 France Ave. South, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThriving in Ministry: Building Bridges and Crossing Them/Celebrate 10 years of Tapestry! Music workshops teach Latin rhythms for ELW hymns! Educational workshops offer ideas for building and strengthening diverse faith communities. Dr. Sandra Montes, Dean of Worship at Union Seminary, NYC, and author of Becoming Real, keynotes! Venezuelan lunch served! Saturday, September 14; 8:30 a.m.-1:00 [...]
Concert and Community Sing Celebrating Mary Preus
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church 2315 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesConcert and Community Sing Celebrating Mary Preus A musical event for all ages featuring Bread for the Journey and the OSLC choir, along with community singing, followed by a dessert reception. September 21; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2315 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis For more information: https://oursavioursmpls.org or (612) 871-2967
Richard Leider speaking at Westwood Lutheran
Westwood Lutheran Church 9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN, United StatesAuthor, life coach, TED-talker, Richard Leider, will be speaking on his new book, "Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Old? -The Path of Purposeful Aging". (NO cost.) Join us for an inspiring hour and reception as Richard shares stories and ideas of how to enter elderhood with a sense of purpose, curiosity [...]
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 [...]
Addiction, Trauma, and the Power of Faith to Heal
VirtualAddiction, Trauma, and the Power of Faith to Heal The 2024 Addiction & Faith Conference, "Addiction, Trauma, and the Power of Faith to Heal," is hosted by the Center of Addiction and Faith. It will be 100% virtual this year. October 17-19, 2024 Virtual This conference enhances the awareness of people of faith about scourge [...]
“World of Difference” Women’s Gathering
Diamond Lake Lutheran Church 5760 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDr. Jacqueline Bussie Join WELCA for Women's Gathering: World of Difference Connect with other Twin Cities women over coffee and interactive, guided sessions and renewal worship Explore your impact with dozens of Explore Stations related to social justice and spiritual growth speakers and ministry partners to teach and inspire you to the action [...]
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 [...]