ELCA Coaching is mixing things up in 2022. Starting in January, weekly sessions on the theme of courageous leadership will be held. These session will highlight different leaders and ministries from across the Church each week. There will also be time for small groups in breakout rooms so that leaders across the church can continue to learn [...]

A spike in drinking during the pandemic has also come with a rise in those who are "sober curious." 1 in 5 Americans say they planned to participate in Dry January this year. In this webinar, we'll dig into these trends and explore how they can benefit you and your faith community. We'll be joined [...]

January is Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. Hear from a panel of six Lutheran Social Service leaders from across MN, sharing the work being done to support youth and prevent exploitation and trafficking. You'll learn how you can help build safer communities for young people to thrive!

Held on January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 11 &14, and 21, workshops 1-4 provide a full entrance to and experience of Empowering Communication. Workshop five is on mediation and six is on restorative circles are new in 2022. Each workshop will offer skills to enliven and support your ministry. Each workshop will include instruction, individual [...]

Sharing is caring! Join other youth ministry staff and volunteers from congregations in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods on Zoom to lean on each other as we plan youth ministry. Bring one thing you have done OR would like to do with youth during Lent. Moderators are Daniel Ditmanson and Jen Rome. Join [...]

When Jesus began his ministry, he immediately formed a small group. Following in the footsteps of Jesus, we are continuing to offer opportunities to gather in small groups for discussion and empowerment around the prominent topics swirling in the crucible of change for us as faith leaders. They will be held each Wednesday in February [...]

Held on January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 11 &14, and 21, workshops 1-4 provide a full entrance to and experience of Empowering Communication. Workshop five is on mediation and six is on restorative circles are new in 2022. Each workshop will offer skills to enliven and support your ministry. Each workshop will include instruction, individual [...]

ALOA is collaborating with POAMN (Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network) on an interactive conference in conjunction with the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) conference. Split into a working workshop and an afternoon workshop, this event will focus on both theory and practices for building community. Morning workshop: Lead by: -Rich Bimler -Roland Martinson Topics:   [...]

Across the country, many congregations have begun working with their local resettlement agencies and are sponsoring Afghan individuals and families, in addition to the many asylum-seekers currently being sponsored within the AMMPARO (Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities) network. But the need is huge and right now. We call on congregations to [...]