Fethullah Gulen, the Turkish Muslim preacher who has inspired the global Hizmet (service) movement, is a clear reformer of Islam. How does he compare to one of the greatest (and most notorious) reformers in the history of Christianity, Martin Luther? In this talk, Jon Pahl will draw from his long-familiarity with Luther's life and work, [...]

Participants will explore the new study guide that helps congregations wrestle with the meaning of “Declaration of the ELCA to People of African Descent” and its accompanying explanation.   Register here: https://www.womenoftheelca.org/event/webinar-now-is-the-time-a-study-guide-for-elca-declaration-to-people-of-african-descent?fbclid=IwAR2hP8boju6TUUFRYdH8VRLEYPV1lVb9kikeWk8dwSg725sDPNGYCg1uG8kne Find the study guide here: https://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/DECLARATION_OF_PEOPLE_OF_AFRICAN_DESCENT_Study_Guide.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1TUr-Zrph5dLt5SArugYNZLj28Buk64o_nsNp-rv1195NN3-jahp_s1nA   For more information, contact Shari Seifert at shari@shariseifert.com  

Dr. Leon Rodrigues, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Luther Seminary will be our featured speaker on the life and work and teachings of Archbishop Desmond Tutu who served as the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission following the fall of apartheid in South Africa. The Wednesday evening events will be both in [...]

This relentless pandemic continues to exhaust all of us. Fatigue is on the surface, but what is underneath it? In this conversation we will identify the various emotions that are wearing us out and discover how to use them to generate constructive actions.   Join a Southeastern Synod-hosted webinar for Rostered Ministers, "Finding Hope in [...]

National Lutheran Choir presents "O Blessed Spring" Available March 13-16: Virtual Program During this virtual program, we will admire the parallels of life cycles and nature's seasons. Buy tickets

Conflict is normal and inevitable – whether in the home, school, community, church or workplace. Leaders in all walks of life often have a responsibility to help others work through their conflicts. The Mediation Skills Training Institute presented by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center (LMPC) is designed to equip church leaders with the skills necessary [...]

Topic will be …. Summer plans and let’s think outside our walls! Let’s look forward to the summer as we all share ideas to spread the love of Jesus outside our walls! To get us started, in the comments please share your church’s VBS theme. Let’s work together! Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85076129637?pwd=dEQvV1hyM0ZuTVl1OVd0bHVWTHlwZz09Meeting ID: 850 7612 9637Passcode: [...]

Join the children's ministry staff and key volunteers for a discussion of summer plans the second Monday of the month. Let's think outside our walls! We'll look forward to the summer as we share ideas to spread the love of Jesus outside our walls. Let's work together! A partnership with Minneapolis and Saint Paul Synods. [...]

Join Anna Madsen in this virtual workshop to hear more about her theology and journey of living with a loved one with disabilities as we explore the psalmist’s audacious claim of being “fearfully and wonderfully made.” Register here: https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/fearfully-wonderfully-made-virtual-workshop/