BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mpls Area Synod ELCA - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mpls Area Synod ELCA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mpls-synod.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mpls Area Synod ELCA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100622 CREATED:20220901T190216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T190742Z UID:12831-1676386800-1676394000@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Youth Ministry Gatherings – 2nd Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:Meet other youth ministry folks to share ideas\, learn from one another\, and be supported. Part-time\, full-time\, pastors\, and volunteers welcome to join! \nFebruary 14 – Let’s Talk About Sex URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/youth-ministry-gatherings-2nd-tuesdays-6/ LOCATION:Utepils Brewing\, 225 Thomas Ave N #700\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55405\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230208T152009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T152125Z UID:13522-1676971800-1676991600@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:A Day Lenten Journey DESCRIPTION:A Day Lenten Journey  \nAttend this day retreat with Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis in-person or virtually for an in-depth study of the “I Am” statements of Jesus\, so together may we enter the season of Lent with new perspective and grounding hope. \nTuesday\, February 21 \n9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nMount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center\n7984 257th Street West\, Farmington \nContact: Jeremy Bork at jbork@mocrc.org URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/a-day-lenten-journey/ LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230123T171030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T171030Z UID:13441-1677002400-1677009600@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Trauma and Its Healing DESCRIPTION:Trauma & Its Healing \nTrauma includes any disturbing experience that elicits a highly negative emotional response. The speaker is Dr. Patricia Fosarelli\, M.D\, M.Div. This event is sponsored by the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association. \nTuesday\, February 21 \n6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nZoom  \nFor more information: https://elpna.org/page-18165 \n  \n  URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/trauma-and-its-healing/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association":MAILTO:cjdeschepper@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230201T230136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T230136Z UID:13504-1678183200-1678190400@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Hearing\, Helping\, Healing our Neighbors with Mental Health Challenges DESCRIPTION:Hearing\, Helping\, Healing our Neighbors with Mental Health Challenges \nThe Fosdick Lecture on Preaching at Augsburg University: Hearing. Helping. Healing our Neighbors with Mental Health Challenges. Senator John Marty and Mindy Greiling will share their personal and legislative experience in addressing mental health concerns. In person or via Zoom. \nTuesday\, March 7\n10:00 – 11:50 a.m.\nIn person or Zoom \nTo register or for more information please visit our website. URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/hearing-helping-healing-our-neighbors-with-mental-health-challenges/ LOCATION:Augsburg University CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Janice Dames":MAILTO:dames@augsburg.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230312T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230312T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230124T150326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T150508Z UID:13452-1678640400-1678645800@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:“George Floyd Woke Me Up. Now What?\,” with David Scherer and Joe Davis DESCRIPTION:“George Floyd Woke Me Up. Now What?” Discerning our Next Faithful Move Toward Racial Justice and Healing with David Scherer and Joe Davis \nA grace-based training program that equips leaders with tools and resources to facilitate transformative action in interculturality and anti-racism. In this engaging workshop\, Joe Davis and David Scherer provide embodied practices that help us get unstuck from the paralysis of fear and shame to take the next faithful move toward God’s beloved community. \nSunday\, March 12\n5:00 – 6:30 p.m.\nShepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church\, Prior Lake \nFor more information: https://www.sollc.org/events/george-floyd-woke-me-up-now-what-discerning-our-next-faithful-move-toward-racial-justice-and URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/george-floyd-woke-me-up-now-what-with-david-scherer-and-joe-davis/ LOCATION:Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church\, Prior Lake MN\, 3611 N Berens Rd NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55379\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230301T202321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T202321Z UID:13640-1678712400-1678716000@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Zoom DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Zoom \nJoin in to brainstorm and share summer plans and ideas. Let’s get creative about what can be done with kids and families outside. \nMarch 13\n1:00 – 2:00 p.m. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85076129637?pwd=dEQvV1hyM0ZuTVl1OVd0bHVWTHlwZz09 \nMeeting ID: 850 7612 9637\nPasscode: 473439 \nContact persons: Julie Vagle at Juliev@trinitylonglake.org or Rachelle Gill at rgill@eater.org URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/childrens-ministry-zoom-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Vagle":MAILTO:juliev@trinitylonglake.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20220901T190410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T190702Z UID:12834-1678806000-1678813200@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Youth Ministry Gatherings – 2nd Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:Meet other youth ministry folks to share ideas\, learn from one another\, and be supported. Part-time\, full-time\, pastors\, and volunteers welcome to join! \nMarch 14 – Inclusive Youth Ministries URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/youth-ministry-gatherings-2nd-tuesdays-7/ LOCATION:Arbeiter Brewing Company\, 3038 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230303T193338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T193338Z UID:13649-1678820400-1678825800@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Thoughts on Nature and the Environment from a Naturalist Writer’s Lens DESCRIPTION:Thoughts on Nature and the Environment from a Naturalist Writer’s Lens\nAs part of its Inspired Life Speaker Series at All Saints Lutheran Church in Minnetonka\, Susan Leaf will offer reflections from the point of view of a naturalist writer. Leaf is author of Portage: A Family\, a Canoe\, and the Search for the Good Life and A Love Affair with Birds: The Life of Thomas Sadler Roberts. \nTuesday\, March 14; 7:00 p.m.\nAll Saints Lutheran Church \n15915 Excelsior Blvd.\, Minnetonka  \nFree and open to the public URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/thoughts-on-nature-and-the-environment-from-a-naturalist-writers-lens/ LOCATION:All Saints Lutheran Church\, 15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, 55345 CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230208T152539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T152821Z UID:13525-1679734800-1679760000@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Growing Through Grief DESCRIPTION:Growing Through Grief  \nExperientially focused\, this retreat will include options for processing grief through music\, art\, movement\, prayer\, meditation\, and time in nature. In addition\, participants can meet briefly with a counselor\, spiritual director\, or pastor for support and consultation throughout the day. \nSaturday\, March 25 \n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nMount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center\n7984 257th Street West\, Farmington \nContact: Jeremy Bork at jbork@mocrc.org URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/growing-through-grief-2/ LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230317T153039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T153039Z UID:13694-1680177600-1680181200@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Addiction and Women DESCRIPTION:Addiction and Women \nThis is a free one-hour webinar presented by The Center of Addiction & Faith. When it comes to addiction & treatment\, women often face a unique set of challenges\, a history of trauma\, and barriers to effective treatment. \nCaroline Beidler — author\, recovery advocate\, and founder of “Bright Story Shine” — will share her personal journey and lessons she’s learned along the way in creating space for women in recovery\, and will share important principles when developing outreach and programming to support women. Caroline joins Pr. Ed Treat and Tim McMahan King for this webinar and the follow-up discussion. \nThe presentation is on Zoom; participants must register for the event. The link to register for webinar is https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2Q30q-swRH2OLFpNS1cwWQ?fbclid=IwAR1-LRryXtgh55eLuzSgytcHQEAHcJJwy4m7iG64hPpcmHMn8xYwGiFJuQE \nThursday\, March 30; Noon – 1:00 p.m. (with a follow-up\, 30-minute discussion)\nZoom \nFor more information: https://addictionandfaith.com URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/addiction-and-women/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Center of Addiction & Faith":MAILTO:pastored@addictionandfaith.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T080000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230403T192431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T194118Z UID:13768-1682409600-1682409600@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Five Simple Steps to Stop Working on Your Day Off DESCRIPTION:Five Simple Steps to Stop Working on Your Day Off \nYou’re a woman in ministry writing your sermon and catching up on administrative work on your Sabbath days. Former United Lutheran Seminary professor Dr. Crystal Hall will show you exactly how to rest instead of work. Learn these five steps to stop working on your day off. You’ll create the rest that supports a life-giving ministry. \nTuesday\, April 25\, 2023 \n11:00 a.m. – Noon\, Central Time\nWebinar \nFor more information: https://www.crystalhallphd.com/events URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/five-simple-steps-to-stop-working-on-your-day-off/ LOCATION:webinar CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Crystal Hall":MAILTO:crystal@crystalhallphd.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230308T191431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T191539Z UID:13659-1680948000-1680953400@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Easter Eggstravaganza DESCRIPTION:Easter Eggstravaganza \nEnjoy Easter activities\, including a craft\, Easter I SPy\, and an egg hunt that starts at 11:00 a.m. Come and meet some animal visitors from the Minnesota Zoo! \nApril 8; 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. \nAll Saints Lutheran Church \n15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka  \nContact person: Chelsea Maher at cmaher@allsaintsmtka.org \n  URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/easter-eggstravaganza/ LOCATION:All Saints Lutheran Church\, 15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, 55345 CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Chelsea Maher":MAILTO:cmaher@allsaintsmtka.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20220901T190555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T190619Z UID:12837-1681225200-1681232400@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Youth Ministry Gatherings – 2nd Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:Meet other youth ministry folks to share ideas\, learn from one another\, and be supported. Part-time\, full-time\, pastors\, and volunteers welcome to join! \nApril 11 – Innovation and Fall Planning URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/youth-ministry-gatherings-2nd-tuesdays-8/ LOCATION:Indeed Brewing Co & Taproom\, 711 NE 15th Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230321T145807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T145807Z UID:13698-1681736400-1681741800@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Gathering DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Gathering \nJoin on Zoom as children’s ministry leaders share and brainstorm what might change for the fall 2023. \nMonday\, April 17; 1:00 p.m.\nZoom  \nJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85076129637?pwd=dEQvV1hyM0ZuTVl1OVd0bHVWTHlwZz09\nMeeting ID: 850 7612 9637\nPasscode: 473439 \nContact person: Julie Vagle at Juliev@trinitylonglake.org URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/childrens-ministry-gathering-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Vagle":MAILTO:juliev@trinitylonglake.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T070000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230201T205343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T205343Z UID:13500-1682112600-1682146800@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Moonlight Madness Grades 6-9 "Lock-Out" DESCRIPTION:Moonlight Madness Grades 6-9 “Lock-Out” \nChrist Lutheran Church\, Lake Elmo\, is excited to bring Moonlight Madness for the 30th year! Grades 6-9 (250-300 total students and adults) share a “traveling” overnight event! Youth leaders need to provide their group transportation for the entire night. \nF: $ee43 per person including adult leaders; this covers all fees except extra snacks. The following activities are being offered at this spring event: \n1.) Youth Rally led by well-known artist Rachel Kurtz (music/speaker) at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis (singing\, dancing\, faith sharing\, humor)\n2.) Swimming\, gym\, and ice skating at The Chaska Community Center in Chaska\n3.) Movies (choice of 3-4 movies) in Lakeville\n4.) Bowling\, Lasor Tag\, and Arcade at Bowlero in Lakeville \nContact Pr. Dave at revw2@msn.com or (612) 599-6911 for more information and to find out if there is a group near you with extra spots on their bus! \ncell: 612-599-6911 \nrevw2@msn.com \n  URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/moonlight-madness-grades-6-9-lock-out/ LOCATION:Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Twin Cities\, Minneapolis Campus\, Minneapolis Campus\, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor David Wrightsman":MAILTO:revw2@msn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230414T163415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T163415Z UID:13798-1682593200-1682598600@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Addiction and Developing Nations with Andy Partington DESCRIPTION:Addiction and Developing Nations with Andy Partington \nA one-hour free webinar titled “Addiction and Developing Nations” with guest Andy Partington will be presented by the Center of Addiction & Faith on April 27 from 11:00 a.m. – Noon\, Central Time\, with a follow-up 30 minute Zoom discussion. Andy Partington leads the work of Novō Communities and Novō Adventures. Novō Communities’ vision is to bring new life to individuals\, peace to families\, and hope to communities gripped by addiction by empowering local teams in developing nations to create transformational communities that offer healing\, wholeness\, and hope.\nCo-hosts of webinar: Rev. Dr. Ed Treat and Timothy McMahan King. \nThursday\, April 27\, 2023 \n11:00 a.m. – Noon\, Central Time\, with follow-up 30 minute Zoom discussion \nZoom \nFor more information: https://addictionandfaith.com \nContact person: Louise Olson at glolro@comcast.net URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/addiction-and-developing-nations-with-andy-partington/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Olson":MAILTO:glolro@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230502T214402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T214402Z UID:13884-1683122400-1683126000@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:ELCA Domestic Hunger Grants application webinar DESCRIPTION:ELCA Domestic Hunger Grants application webinar \nThe ELCA World Hunger program recently announced the application process for 2024 Domestic Hunger Grants. While more information will follow (so watch this space next week)\, it was announced that a webinar explaining changes in the process will be offered Wednesday\, May 3\, at 2:00 p.m.\, Central time. \nELCA Domestic Hunger Grants are awarded to ELCA congregations or organizations\, or to other nonprofits with significant connections to ELCA congrgations. These are three-year grants up to $10\,000 per year. In 2023\, 53 groups across the 65 synods were awarded Domestic Hunger Grants. No applicants for the Minneapolis Area Synod received grants for the 2023 award year. \nWednesday\, May 3\n2:00 p.m.\, Central time\nZoom \nTo register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudemgqzgvG9Rxzo5BVxOl3n8NlqVQXtzy.#/registration \nIf your congregation is interested in applying for\, or supporting an application for\, a Domestic Hunger Grant\, it would be good to attend the May 3 webinar. If you have further questions\, contact Bob Hulteen after May 3\, and include “Domestic Hunger Grant” in the subject line. URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/elca-domestic-hunger-grants-application-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230508T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230508T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230406T203520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T203549Z UID:13775-1683549000-1683554400@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Gathering DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Gathering \nChildren’s ministry staff and key volunteers from both Twin Cities synods are invited to gather on Zoom to discuss ideas for summer activities with children. The hosts will be Julie Vagle (Trinity Lutheran\, Long Lake)\, and Rachelle Gill (Easter Lutheran\, Eagan). We will be talking about fall and what you might change or new ideas. \n Monday\, May 8; 12:30 p.m. for lunch and 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. for meeting\nSt. Stephen Lutheran\, Bloomington \nJoin for lunch at 12:30 p.m.\, if you are able and bring your own bag lunch or come at 1:00 p.m. for the conversation. \nContact: Julie Vagle at Juliev@trinitylonglake.org URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/childrens-ministry-gathering-4/ LOCATION:St. Stephen Lutheran\, Bloomington\, 8400 France Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55431\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Vagle":MAILTO:juliev@trinitylonglake.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230410T214020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T214020Z UID:13788-1683828000-1683835200@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:What Every Nurse Needs to Know About Spiritual Care DESCRIPTION:What Every Nurse Needs to Know About Spiritual Care \nThis workshop\, sponsored by the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association provides information on assessing spiritual needs\, spiritual care barriers and interventions. The presenter is Sondra Weinzierl\, MA BAN Faith Community Nurse. \nThursday\, May 11\n6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nZoom \nFor more information: https://lutheranfcna.org/event-5243488  \n  URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/what-every-nurse-needs-to-know-about-spiritual-care/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Carol DeSchepper":MAILTO:cjdeschepper@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230126T165143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T165143Z UID:13473-1684170000-1684429200@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Festival of Homiletics 2023 DESCRIPTION:Join us this year for the 2023 Festival of Homiletics in Minneapolis: “Preaching Hope for a Weary World”\n“Preaching Hope for a Weary World” is the Festival’s response to the hardships and heaviness that have been our reality the last few years. In these wearying days\, what is our call to preach? \nHope. \nThe Festival of Homiletics 2023 will inspire us to a renewed sense of our radical calling. Our weary world needs us\, preachers. \nCome renew\, refresh\, and recharge your spirit! \nDetails and registration > URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/festival-of-homiletics-2023/ LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 S 12th St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230502T215847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T215847Z UID:13886-1684236600-1684242000@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Building for Today; Building for the Future DESCRIPTION:Building for Today; Building for the Future \n  \nJoin Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) on Tuesday\, May 16 as it celebrates and supports the work of LSS Youth Services. This year’s event – Building for today. Building for the future. – will highlight the ways that LSS is meeting the immediate and long-term needs of its young neighbors through services that provide safety\, stability and hope. \nTuesday\, May 16: 11:30 a.m. \nQuincy Hall\, 1325 Quincy Street NE\, Minneapolis \nTo register: lssmn.org/metroyouth23 or (651) 432-4731 URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/building-for-today-building-for-the-future/ LOCATION:Quincy Hall\, 1325 Qunicy Street NE\, Minneapolis\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230424T192342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T192342Z UID:13821-1684263600-1684269000@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Holding onto hope DESCRIPTION:Holding onto hope  \nThe Faith and Life Lecture Series of St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran\, Plymouth\, will host The Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on May 16. Curry will address “Holding onto Hope.” \nTuesday\, May 16; 7:00 p.m. \nSt. Philip the Deacon Lutheran\, Plymouth\nIn person and online \nPresiding Bishop Curry is Primate of the The Episcopal Church. He was elected to a nine-year term and installed in November 2015. He has written five books and numerous articles. In 2018\, Religion News Association named Presiding Bishop Curry religion newsmaker of the year. \nFor more information: https://faith-and-life.org/ URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/holding-onto-hope/ LOCATION:St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church\, 17205 County Rd 6\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55447\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230604T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230604T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230502T221017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T222539Z UID:13892-1685881800-1685887200@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Convergencia/Convergence DESCRIPTION:Convergencia/Convergence \nJoin the members of St. Paul’s-San Pablo Lutheran Church for a community celebration and the big reveal of their exterior installation of community portraits from the series on “belonging” by photojournalist John Noltner. Over the past six months\, congregants have been gathering portraits from members of our community and neighbors while asking: “Tell me about a time you felt a sense of belonging?” They have compiled 54 portraits and 13 will become 12-foot-high banners that will be installed on the exterior of the building facing 28th Street. \nSunday\, June 4; 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.\nSt. Paul’s-San Pablo Lutheran Church \nThere will be free pizza and s’mores from Northern Fires\, live music by Alma Andina\, and more! The members at St. Paul’s-San Pablo look forward to celebrating with you and others! URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/convergencia-convergence/ LOCATION:St. Paul’s San Pablo Lutheran Church\, 2742 15th Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230523T154419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T154419Z UID:13973-1686160800-1691006400@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Weekly Community Cookouts DESCRIPTION:Weekly Community Cookouts  \nRedeemer Lutheran Church and the Redeemer Center for Life will once again be hosting weekly community cookouts on Wednesdays from June 7 to August 2. In addition to food cooked on the spot\, different community engagement opportunities will be available each week. \nWednesdays\, June 7 – August 2 \n6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nRedeemer Center for Life\nRedeemer Lutheran Church\, 1800 Glenwood Avenue\, Minneapolis \nIf you want to volunteer or sponsor\, contact Pastor Jen Collins or Leon Dixon\, executive director of RCFL. \nAlso\, save the date for the Redeemer Block Party on Saturday\, August 12\, from Noon to 6:00 p.m. \nPartners for these opportunities include Christ the King Lutheran\, Bloomington; Youth Farm; Edina Community Lutheran Church\, Edina; Health Commons Fairview Health; Westwood Lutheran\, St. Louis Park; Sovereign Starts Seeding Co.; and Faith Lutheran Church\, Waconia. URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/weekly-community-cookouts/ LOCATION:Redeemer Lutheran Church\, 1800 Glenwood Avenue North\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230512T145613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T145613Z UID:13948-1686297600-1686502800@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Cherish All Children Hybrid 5K DESCRIPTION:Cherish All Children Hybrid 5K \nJoin this fun event to support Cherish All Children’s mission to prevent child sexual exploitation. Walk or run at a time and location that works for you\, or meet up with church and community partners Sunday\, June 11\, 11:30 a.m.\, at Victory Memorial Parkway (4499 Victory Memorial Drive\, Minneapolis). \nWhen?\nFriday- Sunday\, June 9-11 \nWhere?\nLocation of your choice\, or Victory Memorial Parkway \nContact: Joy McElroy at joy.mcelroy@cherishallchildren.org \nMore information: https://www.lssmn.org/services/youth/education/cherish-all-children/news-events \n  URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/cherish-all-children-hybrid-5k/ LOCATION:Anywhere CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230522T165926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T165926Z UID:13966-1686387600-1686402000@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Conversations With Friends pen pal program with undocumented persons DESCRIPTION:Become a Conversations With Friends (CWF) pen pal and write to people jailed by ICE in Minnesota \nWhen you befriend one person\, that person’s life will be changed. And so will yours. The CWF’s next training\, in English\, is for bilingual adults. To register\, go to the “Events and Trainings” page of the CWF website. \nSaturday\, June 10\, 2023 \n9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nZoom \nMore information: http://www.conversationswithfriendsMN.org \nContact person: Steve Kraemer at CWFconversationswithfriends@gmail.com URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/conversations-with-friends-pen-pal-program-with-undocumented-persons/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Kraemer":MAILTO:CWFconversationswithfriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230523T210300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T210300Z UID:13980-1686855600-1686861000@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Minneapolis Synod Senior Band concert  DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis Synod Senior Band concert  \nThe Minneapolis Synod Senior Band will be performing a concert at Bethlehem Lutheran Church TC.\nOpen to the public. Come join this fun evening of music! \nThursday\, June 15; 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. \nBethlehem Lutheran Church–Twin Cities\n4100 Lyndale Avenue South\, Minneapolis \nFor more information: https://bethlehem-church.org URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/minneapolis-synod-senior-band-concert/ LOCATION:Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Twin Cities\, Minneapolis Campus\, Minneapolis Campus\, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Waarvik":MAILTO:dwaarvik@bethlehem-church.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230707 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20221221T213524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T213524Z UID:13330-1688428800-1688687999@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Western States Youth Gathering DESCRIPTION:Coming to California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks\, CA from July 4-9\, 2023\, the Western States Youth Gathering is open to high school aged youth in Regions 1-4 of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). WSYG will also include the Western States Multicultural Youth Leadership Pre-Event (WYLE)\, happening July 4-6\, with WSYG happening July 6-9. \nWSYG and WYLE will gather around the theme\, “Revive\, Reunite\, Rejoice”\, grounded in Acts 2:1 “When the day [of WSYG] came\, they were all together in one place.” \nLearn more about the event and register your group here: https://www.wsyg.com/ \nStay up to date by following our social media accounts! \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernstatesyg23/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsyg23\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/wsyg23\n\nAny questions can be directed to info@wsyg.com. URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/western-states-youth-gathering/ LOCATION:California Lutheran University\, 60 W Olsen Rd\, Thousand Oaks\, California\, 91360 CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230628T183717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T183717Z UID:14122-1688806800-1688835600@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:South Sudan Mission Centennial Celebration DESCRIPTION:The Hundredth Birthday of Two Global Churches will be held July 8-9 in the Twin Cities. The Sudan Mission that gave birth to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cameroon and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Central African Republic set foot in Douala in 1923\, and a half million Lutherans\, there and here\, are going to celebrate. You are invited to gather at Luther Seminary in St. Paul\, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday\, July 8\, and we worship at Central Lutheran in Minneapolis at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday\, July 9. Bishop of \nJean Baïguele of Cameroon will be among the speakers on Saturday\, and Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the United States will be preaching on Sunday. Registration is closing\, but walk-ins are welcome. Come join in this celebration. \nSaturday\, July 8; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nLuther Seminary \nSunday\, July 9: 10:30 a.m. \nCentral Lutheran Church  URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/south-sudan-mission-centennial-celebration/ LOCATION:Luther Seminary\, 2481 Como Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100623 CREATED:20230602T185048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T185309Z UID:14039-1689411600-1689451200@mpls-synod.org SUMMARY:Spirit of Water: A Celebration with Mississippi River DESCRIPTION:Spirit of Water: A Celebration with Mississippi River \nJoin The Leadership Center for Social Justice and partners on July 15\, 2023\, for a celebration with Mississippi River! Come gather to connect\, learn\, pray\, engage\, play\, celebrate\, and honor the spirit of water. This event is co-presented with our partners: Resilient Indigenous Sisters Engaging (R.I.S.E. Coalition)\, Rights of Mississippi River\, Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light\, and Friends of the Mississippi River. \nArrive in the morning at United Campus for education about the importance of water\, threats to water\, and ways in which we can work to protect water. Then join others at Hidden Falls in the afternoon where there will be a community celebration with speakers\, music\, information booths\, food\, art\, and play areas for children. \nSaturday\, July 15; 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nUnited Theological Seminary and Hidden Falls  \nMore information: https://content.unitedseminary.edu/spirit-of-water-lcsj \nContact: Stella Pearce at spearce@unitedseminary.edu URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/spirit-of-water-a-celebration-with-mississippi-river/ LOCATION:United Theological Seminary CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Stella Pearce":MAILTO:spearce@unitedseminary.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR