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SUMMARY:Conference on Worship\, Theology\, and the Arts: Nourishing Vocation
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Center for Faith\, Values and Community and the Nourishing Vocation Projects at St. Olaf College would like to invite you to this year’s Conference on Worship\, Theology and the Arts: Nourishing Vocation\, which takes place on Monday\, July 29 through Wednesday\, July 31\, 2024 at St. Olaf College.  This year the conference will combine signature CWTA musical experiences with innovative and imaginative work being done by both the Nourishing Vocation Project and Nourishing Vocation with Children\, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Char Rachuy Cox.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/conference-on-worship-theology-and-the-arts-nourishing-vocation/
LOCATION:St. Olaf College\, Northfield\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Olaf College":MAILTO:bakken6@stolaf.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
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SUMMARY:World of Difference
DESCRIPTION:World of Difference: Women’s Gathering  \nSave the Date!  \nSaturday\, November 2; 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nDiamond Lake Lutheran Church\n5760 Portland Avenue\, Minneapolis \nDr. Jacqueline Bussie is an award-winning author\, professor\, theologian\, student of life in all its messy beauty and this event’s keynote speaker! She is a much sought after speaker and workshop facilitator. Her most recent book Love Without Limits (2018) won three major international awards: the 2020 IAN Outstanding Religion Book of the Year Award\, the 2020 IAN 3rd Place Non-Fiction Book of the Year Award\, and the Reader’s Favorite Bronze Medal Award for Christian Living.  Her previous book Outlaw Christian (2016) won the 2017 Gold Medal Illumination Award for Christian Living and received a coveted starred review from Publishers Weekly.\n.\nAn active servant-leader in the ELCA\, Jacqueline spent the last 20 years teaching religion to undergraduates at ELCA colleges and serving as the founding director of the Forum on Faith and Life for Concordia College. Every day Jacqueline is amazed and grateful that she gets to 1) write and tell her own story; 2) empower other people to write and tell theirs\, and 3) accompany marvelous people on their journey of faith\, hope and healing. \nRegistration: Register – Minneapolis Women of the ELCA (mplswomenofelca.org) \nRegister by August 1 to be entered in a drawing for a $200 global market coupon.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/world-of-difference/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
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SUMMARY:Addiction Ministry 101
DESCRIPTION:Addiction Ministry 101 \nThis 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 and clergy to “let thier light so shine” with people and families in trouble with alcohol\, drugs\, and other addictions. \nTuesdays\, July 30\, August 6\, August 13\, and August 20\n11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nOnline \nThis program will provide instruction on five simple communication tools to give exceptional care to families troubled by substance\, problems\, and for people in early recovery. \nCost: $50.00; registrants will be invoiced. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf-mtqzkqGtwwg7KQRl0x5w9sXM8hz5Oc
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/addiction-ministry-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240716T173116Z
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SUMMARY:Addiction and Motivational Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based communication approach\, which facilitates behavior change through the utilization of four key principles: Compassion\, Acceptance\, Partnership\, and Evocation. \nWednesday\, July 31; Noon – 1:00 p.m.\nOnline \nAmanda Sharp\, PhD\, MPH earned her PhD from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences at the University of South Florida in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy\, her dissertation was titled\, “The Role of Non-Secular Involvement Towards a Comprehensive Community Approach for Addressing Opioid Use Disorder”. She received her Master of Public Health from Boston University. She completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the Health Equity Research lab and The Center for Mindfulness and Compassion\, where she now holds a teaching associate position. She was a Public Health Analyst for the federal government in HHS at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). \nTo register
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/addiction-and-motivational-interviewing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T170000
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CREATED:20240802T145903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T145929Z
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SUMMARY:Footsteps of Paul pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:Pastor Jill Bergman is leading a pilgrimage to Greece and the Greek Islands in May 2025. There is an optional extension to Turkey. This pilgrimage is open to all. We will study our Bibles as we walk in the places Paul walked\, especially during his second and third missionary trips. We will have English speaking local guides and an air conditioned private bus. The trip includes a 4-day cruise to explore the Greek islands of Mykonos\, Patmos\, Crete\, and Santorini. \nLearn more or contact Pastor Jill Bergman\, jillb@flcch.org\, 763-788-9653g
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/footsteps-of-paul-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Greece and Turkey
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240805T192046Z
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SUMMARY:Redeemer Lutheran Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Redeemer Lutheran for their free block party including food\, a kids area\, music\, free school supplies\, a bounce house\, a dunk tank\, painting and more!
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/redeemer-lutheran-block-party/
LOCATION:Redeemer Lutheran Church\, 8100 Glenwood Ave\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T210000
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CREATED:20240802T145329Z
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SUMMARY:Big Band Bash
DESCRIPTION:Join Faith-Lilac Way (Robbinsdale) for grilled brats\, beer/root beer\, ice cream floats\, and great music by the Brooklyn Big Band! \nThis is a free event!
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/big-band-bash/
LOCATION:Faith-Lilac Way Lutheran Church\, 5530 42nd Ave N\, Robbinsdale\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T200000
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Care of the Dying
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nThursday\, August 22; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nZoom \nThis presentation will address spiritual care of the dying. Assessment of the spiritual needs of the dying will be discussed. Also\, the gifts and challenges of ministry to the dying and their loved ones\, how spirituality can bring comfort and peace. The importance of clergy\, faith community nurses\, and congregations partnering in end-of-life care will be addressed. \nFor more information: https://lutheranfcna.org/event-5745990 \nContact person: Carol DeSchepper\, LFCNA Executive Director\, at lutheranfcna@gmail.com
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/spiritual-care-of-the-dying/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol DeSchepper":MAILTO:cjdeschepper@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240811T220451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T222708Z
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SUMMARY:God Shots
DESCRIPTION:God Shots: Learning to find God in everyday things \nThere 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 hosted by the Center of Addiction and Faith. \nWednesday\, August 28\nOnline  \nThe link to register is https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wM56cIaTRSqlx3Pq3KXyzA#/registration
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/god-shots/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240603T180149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T180201Z
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SUMMARY:God's Work\, Our Hands Sunday
DESCRIPTION: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 your community\, explore resources to plan and promote your day. \nThis year we also celebrate 50 years of ELCA World Hunger. In commemoration of this milestone\, consider including ministries focused on alleviating hunger and poverty in your plans for “God’s work. Our hands.” Or make it a season of service! Expand your volunteer opportunities\, advocacy efforts or food drives until World Food Day on Oct. 16.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/gods-work-our-hands/
LOCATION:Your church!
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240811T232647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T163605Z
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SUMMARY:Thriving in Ministry: Building Bridges and Crossing Them/Celebrate 10 years of Tapestry!
DESCRIPTION:Thriving in Ministry: Building Bridges and Crossing Them/Celebrate 10 years of Tapestry!  \nMusic 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! \nSaturday\, September 14; 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. \nSt. Stephen Lutheran Church\n8400 France Avenue South\, Bloomington\, Minnesota  \nMore information: https://www.tapestryrichfield.org/10-year-anniversary-10o-aniversario.html \nContact person: Pastor Melissa Gonzalez at tapestryrichfield@gmail.com or (612) 703-5223
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/thriving-in-ministry-building-bridges-and-crossing-them-celebrate-10-years-of-tapestry/
LOCATION:St. Stephen Lutheran Church\, 8400 France Ave. South\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Gonzalez":MAILTO:tapestryrichfield@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240823T153703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T153703Z
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SUMMARY:Christian Nationalism: Origins\, Impacts\, and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Christian Nationalism: Origins\, Impacts\, and Solutions  \nRev. Angela Denker\, author of Red State Christians and the upcoming Disciples of White Jesus\, will discuss the origins and impacts of Christian Nationalism and explore collaborative strategies to combat it in this two-part series. \nSeptember 18 and 25 (two-part series); 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nDiamond Lake Lutheran Church \n5760 Portland Ave\, Minneapolis \nEvents are free and all are welcome. A community meal is served at 5:30 pm. \nFor more information: Kristine Spanier at Kristine.spanier@dllc.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/christian-nationalism-origins-impacts-and-solutions/
LOCATION:Diamond Lake Lutheran Church\, 5760 Portland Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Spanier":MAILTO:Kristine.spanier@dllc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240811T225643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T225643Z
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SUMMARY:Concert and Community Sing Celebrating Mary Preus
DESCRIPTION:Concert and Community Sing Celebrating Mary Preus  \nA musical event for all ages featuring Bread for the Journey and the OSLC choir\, along with community singing\, followed by a dessert reception. \nSeptember 21; 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.\nOur Saviour’s Lutheran Church\, \n2315 Chicago Avenue South\, Minneapolis \nFor more information: https://oursavioursmpls.org or (612) 871-2967
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/concert-and-community-sing-celebrating-mary-preus/
LOCATION:Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church\, 2315 Chicago Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240913T193530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T193530Z
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SUMMARY:Gather Around The Campfire
DESCRIPTION:Gather Around The Campfire  \nJoin in the Gather 2024-2025 season kickoff with a campfire and s’mores. Gather organizers are excited to share the many ways you are invited to engage in community this coming year. Grab your pals\, your roommates\, and your neighbors! Gather is a ministry for young adults in the Twin Cities; a place for those who are hungry for community and connection with other young adults in the metro area. \n Sunday\, September 22: 7:00 p.m.\nUniversity Lutheran Church of Hope \n601 13th Avenue SE\, Minneapolis  \nGather:\n* Setting the table for connection and rest through worship\, meals\, and monthly events.\n* Helping you deepen in faith as you discover your identity\, uncover your vocation\, and develop as leaders who do justice in the world. Gather is LGBTQI+ affirming and eagerly invites siblings of any sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression into full leadership and participation. \nFollow Gather’s Facebook and Instagram pages for more information @gathertwincities
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/gather-around-the-campfire/
LOCATION:University Lutheran Church of Hope\, 601 13th Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Loeffler-Kemp":MAILTO:gathertwincities@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240912T204132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T204132Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Senior Band free concert
DESCRIPTION:Synod Senior Band free concert  \nCome join this fun fall evening of music by the Minneapolis Synod Senior Band. This is a 70-member strong band who play a wide variety of music. It is a free concert open to all at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities’ Minnetonka Campus at 16023 Minnetonka Blvd. Come join in the fun! \nTuesday\, September 24; 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nBethlehem Lutheran Church-Twin Cities\, Minnetonka Campus \n16023 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Minnetonka \nFor more information: https://bethlehem-church.org \nContact person: Diane Waarvik at dwaarvik@bethlehem-church.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/synod-senior-band-free-concert/
LOCATION:Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities Minnetonka Campus\, 16023 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Minnetonka\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Waarvik":MAILTO:dwaarvik@bethlehem-church.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240916T135429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T135429Z
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SUMMARY:Life Not Wasted: Breaking Free from Contemporary Addictions with Alex Olshonsky
DESCRIPTION:Life Not Wasted: Breaking Free from Contemporary Addictions with Alex Olshonsky  \nThis one-hour free webinar\, “Life Not Wasted\, Breaking Free from Contemporary Addictions with Alex Olshonsky” is presented by the Center of Addiction & Faith and hosted by the Rev. George A Wood. \nWebinar description: Today\, addiction impacts virtually everyone. But\, for any number of reasons\, few know how to cope. (Even if you do not consider yourself an “addict\,” you likely know there are certain habits interfering with your best life. Taking the first steps toward improvement without proper guidance and support can feel daunting\, even impossible.) Alex Olshonsky’s course\, “Life Not Wasted\,” is designed to help folks break free from the grip of contemporary addictions. \nWednesday\, September 25; Noon – 1:00 p.m.\nZoom  \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wM56cIaTRSqlx3Pq3KXyzA#/registration \nContact person: Louise Olson at glolro@comcast.net
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/life-not-wasted-breaking-free-from-contemporary-addictions-with-alex-olshonsky/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240823T153905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T153905Z
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SUMMARY:Christian Nationalism: Origins\, Impacts\, and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Christian Nationalism: Origins\, Impacts\, and Solutions  \nRev. Angela Denker\, author of Red State Christians and the upcoming Disciples of White Jesus\, will discuss the origins and impacts of Christian Nationalism and explore collaborative strategies to combat it in this two-part series. \nSeptember 18 and 25 (two-part series); 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nDiamond Lake Lutheran Church \n5760 Portland Ave\, Minneapolis \nEvents are free and all are welcome. A community meal is served at 5:30 pm. \nFor more information: Kristine Spanier at Kristine.spanier@dllc.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/christian-nationalism-origins-impacts-and-solutions-2/
LOCATION:Diamond Lake Lutheran Church\, 5760 Portland Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Spanier":MAILTO:Kristine.spanier@dllc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240730T135616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T135616Z
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SUMMARY:Richard Leider speaking at Westwood Lutheran
DESCRIPTION:Author\, 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 and intentionality. For all PRE- and POST- retired folks! \nContact Pastor Tania Haber\, 952-767-5565\, for more information.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/richard-leider-speaking-at-westwood-lutheran/
LOCATION:Westwood Lutheran Church\, 9001 Cedar Lake Road\, St. Louis Park\, MN\, 55426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240507T211300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T211300Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger
DESCRIPTION:Walking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger  \nHold the date: Northeastern Minnesota Synod will be hosting Walking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger. \nSaturday\, October 12; 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nLutheran Church of the Cross\, Nisswa\, Minnesota \nThis celebratory event will include worship with Glocal musicians\, a hunger simulation\, Action Center\, silent auction and public art project. There will also be workshops with ELCA World Hunger\, Lutheran Advocacy-MN\, Eco-Faith Network\, Together Here\, and Sumud Northland – each tying their ministries to the issues of hunger and justice. \nRegistration will open in August \nQuestions or more information: Pastor Taryn Montgomery at taryn.montgomery@nemnsynod.org.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/walking-together-50-years-of-elca-world-hunger/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Cross\, Nisswa\, MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taryn Montgomery":MAILTO:taryn.montgomery@nemnsynod.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240829T144031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T220139Z
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SUMMARY:Honoring of Theologian Joseph Sittler\, POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Honoring of Theologian Joseph Sittler \nThis event has been postponed until April 2025.\nAn informal gathering to celebrate the life of Joseph Sittler will be held Sunday\, October 13\, and 3:00 p.m.\, in Minnehaha Regional Park. The exact location is a mile downstream from the Minnehaha Falls\, at a park bench located close to where Minnehaha Creek empties into the Mississippi River. \nWhy this location? Sittler\, a renowned theologian\, famously declared that “nature is a theater of Grace”.  God’s Word is active in nature\, which to the eyes of faith can be seen when Minnehaha rushes to the Mississippi. We gather to honor his path-breaking incorporation of ecology into Lutheran theology by sharing\, individually\, our favorite ideas from his work. Come and share! \nFor more information\, contact Stewart Herman at herman@cord.edu.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/honoring-of-theologian-joseph-sittler/
LOCATION:Minnehaha Regional Park\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stewart Herman":MAILTO:herman@cord.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240909T184400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T185217Z
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SUMMARY:Inspired Life: Music Heals Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Inspired Life: Music Heals Symposium  \nThe “Inspired Life: Music and Wellness” series is focused on how music can support all areas of wellness. Come and hear the music and personal stories of Twin Cities musicians. Participants will talk about grief\, postpartum depression\, addiction\, anxiety\, cancer\, relationships\, love\, and how music heals. We’ll listen to musicians and sing together — reminding everyone we’re not alone in life’s stumbles. \nTuesday\, October 15; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nAll Saints Lutheran Church\n15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, Minnesota  \nFor more information: https://www.allsaintsmtka.org/inspiredlife \nContact: All Saints main office at aslc@allsaintsmtka.org or (952) 934-3550
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/inspired-life-music-heals-symposium/
LOCATION:All Saints Lutheran Church Minnetonka\, 15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55345
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Aaron Achartz":MAILTO:publisher@allsaintsmtka.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240723T141542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T170505Z
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SUMMARY:Addiction\, Trauma\, and the Power of Faith to Heal
DESCRIPTION:Addiction\, Trauma\, and the Power of Faith to Heal \nThe 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. \nOctober 17-19\, 2024\nVirtual \nThis conference enhances the awareness of people of faith about scourge of addiction.  It brings the best of science\, spirituality\, compassion\, justice\, and personal stories to the task of informing and inspiring both church and society regarding addiction in its many forms.  Speakers and presenters are top-flight nationally-known experts. The conference is for everyone\, clergy and lay\, seminarians\, healthcare professionals\, people in recovery and those who love them\, youth leaders\, and addiction specialists. We strive to educate faith communities with what they need to help those addicted. This is the Center’s sixth annual conference. \nThe link to the conference website and to register.  https://web.cvent.com/event/ece6a436-2893-470c-a8cc-103433b79ba4/summary
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/addiction-trauma-and-the-power-of-faith-to-heal/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20241022T150804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T150924Z
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SUMMARY:The Center for the Restoration of Behaviorally-Impaired Clergy
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Restoration of Behaviorally-Impaired Clergy  \nA one-hour free webinar online where attendees will learn about The Center for The Restoration of Behaviorally-Impaired Clergy (CRIC) led by the Rev. Otto Schultz\, hosted by the Rev. George A. Wood\, and presented by The Center of Addiction and Faith. The purpose of CRIC is to support church governing bodies as they assist their clergy whose struggles with behavioral health impact their ministries. Some governing bodies are well-balanced in their approach while others are punitive or overly tolerant. Similarly\, the quality of care for the congregants served by these clergy and their immediate families also varies widely. Rev. Otto Schultz will tell folks about CRIC and its goal. \nWednesday\, October 30; Noon – 1:00 p.m. \nOnline \nMore information: http://www.addictionandfaith.com
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/the-center-for-the-restoration-of-behaviorally-impaired-clergy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20241030T190617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T191153Z
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SUMMARY:PAUSE before and after the election 
DESCRIPTION:PAUSE before and after the election  \nWestwood Lutheran invites the public to join with congregants for PAUSE: Prayer Around the U.S. Elections\, a candlelit service designed to welcome people from all spiritual traditions and political backgrounds. It offers a peaceful space to step back from the noise in order to sing\, listen\, and draw strength from being in community with others during this significant time. \nPre-election: Wednesday\, October 30; 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.\, service; 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.\, meal\nPost-election: Wednesday\, November 13; 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.\, service; 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.\, meal \nWestwood Lutheran Church \n9001 Cedar Lake Road\, St. Louis Park \nNo RSVP required; donations are welcome but not required.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/pause-before-and-after-the-election/
LOCATION:Westwood Lutheran Church\, 9001 Cedar Lake Road\, St. Louis Park\, MN\, 55426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Tricia Goede":MAILTO:t.goede@westwood.church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240802T194602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T194602Z
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SUMMARY:"World of Difference" Women's Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jacqueline Bussie \nJoin WELCA for Women’s Gathering: World of Difference \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with other Twin Cities women over coffee and interactive\, guided sessions and renewal worship\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore 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 that is right for you in this season of life\n​Enjoy coffee\, breakfast and lunch\, complimentary massage therapy and healing touch\,  shopping at the Fair-Trade Global Market\, Music with Rachel Kurtz\nLearn choose from interactive sessions that will inspire faithful living that honors creation and humanity\nBe inspired by our Keynote Speaker Dr. Jacqueline Bussie—award winning author of “Love without limits: Jesus Radical Vision for Love with NO Exceptions” \nThere will be a kids program with puppet shows\, STEAM activities\, and more.  \n\nPay what you can. Register at www.mplswomenofelca.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/world-of-difference-womens-gathering/
LOCATION:Diamond Lake Lutheran Church\, 5760 Portland Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20241021T202313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T202313Z
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SUMMARY:New Frontier Lutheran Radio Show with Bishop Jen Nagel
DESCRIPTION:New Frontier Lutheran Radio Show with Bishop Jen Nagel  \nThe big election is over [note the event date] but the outcome is in doubt. Who will be the new congregational president of New Frontier Lutheran Church? Hilarity ensues in this modern rendition of a classic “radio” comedy show. With special guest Rev. Jen Nagel\, the newly elected Bishop of the Minneapolis Synod. Staffed nursery available. Community meal served at 5:30 pm. \nWednesday\, November 6; 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\nCommunity meal at 5:30 p.m.\nDiamond Lake Lutheran Church\n5760 Portland Avenue South\, Minneapolis \nFree and all are welcome.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/new-frontier-lutheran-radio-show-with-bishop-jen-nagel/
LOCATION:Diamond Lake Lutheran Church\, 5760 Portland Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine Spanier":MAILTO:Kristine.spanier@dllc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240909T185630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T185630Z
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SUMMARY:Inspired Life: Alison Young
DESCRIPTION:Inspired Life: Alison Young \nAlison Young\, former world-class musician and classic music radio host\, and now hiker\, podcaster\, and speaker\, will weave together insights into music\, hiking\, and her own personal journey. Alison will be joining us on the heels of her first TEDx talk in October. \nTuesday\, November 12; 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nAll Saints Lutheran Church\n15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, Minnesota  \nFor more information: https://www.allsaintsmtka.org/inspiredlife \nContact: All Saints main office at aslc@allsaintsmtka.org or (952) 934-3550
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/inspired-life-alison-young-2/
LOCATION:All Saints Lutheran Church Minnetonka\, 15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55345
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Aaron Achartz":MAILTO:publisher@allsaintsmtka.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20241030T191104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T191104Z
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SUMMARY:PAUSE after the election 
DESCRIPTION:PAUSE after the election  \nWestwood Lutheran invites the public to join with congregants for PAUSE: Prayer Around the U.S. Elections\, a candlelit service designed to welcome people from all spiritual traditions and political backgrounds. It offers a peaceful space to step back from the noise in order to sing\, listen\, and draw strength from being in community with others during this significant time. \nPost-election: Wednesday\, November 13; 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.\, service; 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.\, meal \nWestwood Lutheran Church \n9001 Cedar Lake Road\, St. Louis Park \nNo RSVP required; donations are welcome but not required.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/pause-after-the-election/
LOCATION:Westwood Lutheran Church\, 9001 Cedar Lake Road\, St. Louis Park\, MN\, 55426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Tricia Goede":MAILTO:t.goede@westwood.church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20241112T180444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T175332Z
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SUMMARY:Family Drama Trauma: Navigating the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Family Drama Trauma: Navigating the Holidays  \nCaroline Beidler\, MSW\, and her mother Diana Dalles\, MSSW\, authors of the book\, You Are Not Your Trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns\, Heal the Family Tree\, will join host George A. Wood at this free one-hour webinar presented by the Center of Addiction and Faith. \nThe holiday season can bring up all sorts of family drama — or family trauma. Family hurt and trauma is real. Caroline and Diana will suggest how to prepare for holiday drama\, … and begin healing from your family trauma. Transformation is possible and healing is a choice. Caroline’s experience in addiction\, mental health\, and trauma recovery inspires her to use her gifts to help others find recovery in all its varying forms. \nTuesday\, November 26; 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. \nZoom  \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6E9jMFBxQXG2gChZFFyrQQ#/ \nFor more information: http://www.addictionandfaith.com \nThis event is hosted by the Center of Addition and Faith.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/family-drama-trauma-navigating-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215638
CREATED:20240909T185135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T175708Z
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SUMMARY:Inspired Life: Erinn Frees
DESCRIPTION:Inspired Life: Erinn Frees  \nErinn Frees\, MA\, MT-BC\, is a board-certified music therapist at Children’s Minnesota who brings years of experience and insights into the power of music to bring healing and hope to all ages. Leave with insights into the power of music and how you can draw upon it in your own life to find renewal and healing. \nTuesday\, December 3; 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nAll Saints Lutheran Church\n15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, Minnesota  \nFor more information: https://www.allsaintsmtka.org/inspiredlife \nContact: All Saints main office at aslc@allsaintsmtka.org or (952) 934-3550
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/inspired-life-erinn-frees/
LOCATION:All Saints Lutheran Church Minnetonka\, 15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55345
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aaron Achartz":MAILTO:publisher@allsaintsmtka.org
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