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SUMMARY:Conspirare Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Conspirare Christmas Concert  \nThe renowned Grammy®-winning vocal ensemble Conspirare is bringing their captivating Christmas concert to Minnesota for the first time. Come share a holiday tradition experienced and cherished by tens of thousands since its debut. Minnesota native\, Craig Hella Johnson\, and his company of voices are comprised of accomplished musicians from around the country\, selected to come together to rehearse\, perform\, and record. \nWednesday\, December 11; 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nCentral Lutheran Church\n333 South 12th Street\, Minneapolis \nFor tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conspirare-christmas-concert-tickets-1000969947057 \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/conspirare-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 S 12th St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Blackhawk":MAILTO:b.blackhawk@mpls-synod.org
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SUMMARY:Caritas Concert to Support Cherish All Children
DESCRIPTION:‘Twas the Night – Caritas Concert to Support Cherish All Children \nJoin Cherish All Children for an afternoon of Christmas mystery and joy with musical stories performed by Caritas Vocal Ensemble. \n\nSunday December 15\, 3:00 p.m. with treats following\nLutheran Church of the Redeemer\, 285 Dale St. N\, Saint Paul\nSuggested donation $25 online or at the door\n\nYour contribution allows us to reach children and families with education\, tools and skills to stay safe from in-person and online exploitation\, sextortion\, and trafficking. Join us to make a difference! \nContact joy.mcelroy@cherishallchildren.org with any questions.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/caritas-concert-to-support-cherish-all-children/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Redeemer\, 285 Dale St N\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Brew 'n Carols Housing Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Brews ‘n Carols Fundraiser hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church boasts performances by Alyssa Schwitzer\, Kent Goodroad and Traiveon Dunlap from the Redeemer Worship Band and other special guests. Attendees will participate in a sing-along at La Doña Cervecería from 6-8 p.m. Sunday\, December 15. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door (include a drink of choice up to $10). This fun event is a fundraiser to support and sustain Affordable Housing. \nWAYS TO GIVE:\nA portion of your ticket will go to our Housing Appeal\nDrop a cash donation in the Jar to Request a song\nTwist of Night- Drop a cash donation in the Jar to SKIP A REQUEST – “If you loathe a song\, make a donation to NOT hear it!”\nDonate at our Silent Auction\nMake a charitable contribution ahead of time via check or online \nRaise your glass. Raise your voice. GOAL FOR APPEAL: $45\,000 \nTickets + Info: https://www.redeemermpls.org/beer-carols\nQuestions? Contact Pastor Jen Collins\, 612.767.3512 or Pastor@redeemermpls.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/brew-n-carols-housing-fundraiser/
LOCATION:La Dona’s Cerveceria\, 241 Fremont Avenue North\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20241204T200355Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Christmas Winter Solstice Service
DESCRIPTION:Blue Christmas Winter Solstice Service presented by the Center of Addiction & Faith. \nIn the midst of this long dark season when much of nature seems dead and lifeless\, we look for the light of hope. “A light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.” And yet\, sometimes the light of hope can seem pretty dim and the darkness very real. We offer this virtual candlelight service designed for those who may not be feeling the happiness and joy that this season calls for. For some of us\, the Christmas season is more than difficult. We gather to acknowledge the pain you may be feeling and to plead for help and hope and light from out of the darkness. \nRegister > \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/blue-christmas-winter-solstice-service/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center of Addiction & Faith":MAILTO:pastored@addictionandfaith.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20241217T172031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T172031Z
UID:17271-1735495200-1735506000@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Tapestry's New Music and End of Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:La banda de Tapestry va a estrenar su musica nueva y quedas invitado/a!\nYou are invited to come listen and sing with Tapestry’s band as they play their new music! \nAlabanza/Worship & Comida/Food \nMusica por/by: \n\nHarold Torrence\nOriginal Musica con la banda de Tapestry/Original music with Tapestry’s band\nKaraoke\n\nTickets:\n$10 in advance/$12 at the door\n$5/kids \n  \nThis event is made possible through a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, with funds provided by Lily Endowment Inc. \n*Ven un rato o quedate todo el tiempo!/Come for awhile or stay the entire time! 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/tapestrys-new-music-and-end-of-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Richfield VFW Post 5555\, 6715 Lake Shore Dr S\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20241206T183530Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Service of the Mindekirken's Bicentennial Year
DESCRIPTION:Former presiding Bishop of the ELCA\, Rev. Mark Hanson\, will preach at the opening service of the 2025 Bicentennial Year. Service featuring hymns from Gracia Grindal’s new hymnal. This event commemorates the first Norwegian immigrants in 1825. \nMore information at mindekirken.org.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/opening-service-of-the-mindekirkens-bicentennial-year/
LOCATION:Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church / Mindekirken\, 924 E. 21st Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T130000
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CREATED:20250107T205211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T212204Z
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SUMMARY:Group Book Study: You Are Not Your Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Join Center of Addiction and Faith for a book study with addiction recovery expert Caroline Beidler. Beidler’s book\, You Are Not Your Trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns\, Heal the Family Tree\, will help you identify unhealthy patterns that keep you stuck… and live more freely without your trauma – or your family’s trauma – holding you back. Through personal stories\, Beidler provides a framework for healing. Even if you can join the book study for one or two Tuesdays in January\, you are encouraged to register. \nRegistration information > 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/group-book-study-caroline-beidlers-you-are-not-your-trauma-uproot-unhealthy-patterns-heal-the-family-tree/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250107T182322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T212050Z
UID:17325-1736337600-1736341200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: A Season of Renewal: Embracing Dry January
DESCRIPTION:Rob Lee from Choose Your Horizon will be our webinar guest to talk with host Rev. George A Wood about Dry January and strategies for taking a month-long break from drinking alcohol\, including using Naltrexone and Ketamine as a way to quit or moderate your use. \nThe link to register is: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__oerr8JaQhSORTAJ28AfkQ
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/a-season-of-renewal-embracing-dry-january-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center of Addiction & Faith":MAILTO:pastored@addictionandfaith.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20241220T212254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T212309Z
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SUMMARY:Screenagers: Elementary School Edition
DESCRIPTION:Faith Lutheran and Cherish All Children invite you to join us for this film and discussion to support our young children. No ticket needed\, just come! \nWHEN: Sunday\, January 12\, 12:30-2:30\, lunch provided\nWHERE: Faith Lutheran Church\, 886 North Shore Drive\, Forest Lake\, MN\nWHO: Parents & Grands\, Caregivers\, Elementary school youth\, Sunday School & School Teachers\, Pastors and all supportive adults \nThis film addresses issues that elementary school kids\, parents\, and educators are facing regarding phones\, smartwatches\, video gaming\, social media pressures\, online bullying\, exposure too young\, and the vulnerabilities this creates for young children. Come and explore solutions together. \nReach out to deborah@ptrson.com with questions.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/screenagers-elementary-school-edition/
LOCATION:Faith Lutheran\, Forest Lake\, 886 North Shore Drive\, Forest Lake\, MN\, 55025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250110T181859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T181859Z
UID:17357-1736773200-1736776800@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:SPAS/MAS Children’s Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The next SPAS/MAS Children’s Gathering is Monday\, January 13 at 1pm via zoom (Meeting ID: 830 5055 4116\, Passcode: 938875) \nTopic:  Fun ways to involve parents/caregivers in their child’s faith journey. \nBring ideas to share! \nContact Rachelle Gill\, rgill@easter.org\, with questions.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/spas-mas-childrens-gathering/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20241111T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T180259Z
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SUMMARY:JUSTmove Lock-In
DESCRIPTION:JUSTmove Lock-In  \nThe JUSTmove Lock-In is back at Woodlake Lutheran on January 19 at 1:00 p.m. to January 20 at  7:00 a.m.! Youth from all over the Twin Cities will come together for a justice themed Lock-In for all. The focus will be on being one body with many members. They will have an inflatables\, games\, JUSTmove Presentation\, delicious dinner\, and more. All 6th-9th-grade youth and their friends are invited to attend. 10th-12th graders are invited to participate as leaders (leadership training will happen at the beginning of the event). Come as you are for as long as you’d like. \nMore information is available on the registration form > \nJanuary 19\, 1:00 p.m. — January 20 7:00 a.m. \nWoodlake Lutheran Church \n2120 West 76th Street\, Richfield\, Minnesota \nContact: Rachel Larson\, Richfield Area Lutheran Youth Director\, rlarson@hoplc.org or (612) 409-7275 \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/justmove-lock-in/
LOCATION:Woodlake Lutheran Church\, 7525 Oliver Ave S\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Larson":MAILTO:rlarson@hoplc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20240716T195256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T195256Z
UID:16375-1737532800-1738861200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Walking Together for Hope and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Lutheran 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 in this deeply Muslim country. \nJanuary 22 – February 6\, 2025  \nYoung adult scholarships are available! \nJoin in friendship\, learning\, worship\, and celebration with staff and community. Help envision the future of global mission. All Are welcome; scholarships available for global-minded next generation/young adults. \nContact Pastor Stephanie Friesen\, Central Lutheran Church\, at (612) 767-9203 or sfriesen@centralmpls.org with questions.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/walking-together-for-hope-and-healing/
LOCATION:Travel\, Bangladesh
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Friesen":MAILTO:sfriesen@centralmpls.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250110T183646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T183736Z
UID:17359-1737655200-1737662400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:The Faith Community’s Call to Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:With recent emphasis on aging in place\, the faith community is in a key position to answer the call to be or assist caregivers. Faith community nurses are uniquely equipped to meet this call by developing programs\, educational initiatives\, research\, and policymaking. Information\, tools\, and resources about integrating an age-friendly vision of caregiving with the faith community will be provided. \nOBJECTIVES:  At the end of this session: \n\nParticipants will identify four potential ways faith community nurses can support family caregivers.\nParticipants will be able to articulate two barriers to caregiver support in the faith community\nParticipants will identify two ways in which caregivers become disconnected from the faith community because of caregiving responsibilities\n\nDATE: January 23\, 2025\nTIME: 3-5 pm AKT\, 4-6 pm PT\, 5-7 pm MT\, 6-8 pm CT\, 7-9 pm ET\nRegistration fee: $30 for LFCNA members/$50 for non-members\nNursing Contact hours provided: 2.0 (see below) \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/the-faith-communitys-call-to-caregiving/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250128
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20241206T185334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T212706Z
UID:17222-1737936000-1738022399@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Communication Workshops for Clergy
DESCRIPTION:Six Empowering Communication Workshops for Clergy are being offered January 27 – February 28\, on five different days (workshops 1 & 2 are offered on the same day) \n1 & 2) Foundational Skills and Self-Care\n3) Bridging Deep Divides\n4) Lead from the Heart\n5) Embody the Gospel: Facilitate Dialogue\, Mediate Conflict\, Achieve Reconciliation\n6) Liberate the Power of Love: Facilitate Restorative Circles that Heal\, Strengthen\, and Empower Congregations \nFacilitators: Rev. Joel Westby and Rev. Leslie Ritter-Jenkins\nInformation and registration >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/empowering-communication-workshops-for-clergy-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250128T194141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T152957Z
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SUMMARY:"What Now - Resources for Faith Communities After Executive Orders" webinar
DESCRIPTION:In light of the recent Executive Orders that impact our immigrant neighbors and the lifted protection for ‘sensitive locations’ such as faith communities\, schools\, and hospitals\, Global Refuge and the ELCA’s AMMPARO team are co-hosting a webinar called What Now – Resources for Faith Communities After Executive Orders. \nThis webinar will provide high-level overviews of some of the executive orders\, and cover congregational resources that are currently available to faith communities and others who are engaged in the welcome. \nThursday\, January 30 | 3:00 p.m. CT (4:00 p.m. EST) Online \nRegistration is required >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/what-now-resources-for-faith-communities-after-executive-orders-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250117T225534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T225534Z
UID:17407-1738402200-1738425600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Music That Makes Community One-Day Community Singing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Music that Makes Community is excited to offer a One-Day workshop at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in St. Paul\, MN. Experienced MMC facilitators will offer a lively day of singing\, learning\, and community building. No special talents required – just a love of music and fellowship. Singers of all backgrounds\, ages\, and experience levels are warmly welcomed to participate! \nJoin them for a renewing day of building community through singing\, learning\, and fellowship. During the time together we’ll: \n– Explore a practice of paperless (oral tradition) singing leadership grounded in a spirit of welcome and generosity;\n– Engage models of teaching and leading that welcome our bodies\, hearts\, and minds;\n– Experience music reflective of the growing diversity of our communities and celebrating our rich spiritual and liturgical traditions;\n– Build community and strengthen relationships through singing. \nEach person will leave with new music to share\, as well as experiences of learning and teaching songs applicable to their context. Choir directors\, clergy\, cantors\, lay leaders\, and all who love to sing are invited. \nMore information > \nContact Conie Borchardt or Pilgrim Lutheran Church  with questions.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/music-that-makes-community-one-day-community-singing-workshop/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Lutheran Church\, St Paul\, 1935 St Clair Ave\, St Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250123T171823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T171823Z
UID:17453-1738512000-1738515600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Cantata Vespers: Festival of the Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Forty days after the birth of Christ\, we pray with Simeon “Lord\, now let your servant go in peace” as the church celebrates the festival of the Presentation of Our Lord\, also known as Candlemas—the tradition of blessing and processing with candles. We gather in a service of evening prayer led by the Elm Ensemble and the Christ Church choir as we sing an ancient liturgy and experience music by Bach (Cantata 125\, Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin) and Elgar (The Snow). This event is free and open to the public—a freewill offering will be collected and a reception offered for all. \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/cantata-vespers-festival-of-the-presentation/
LOCATION:Christ Church Lutheran\, 3244 34th Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250128T213820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T213820Z
UID:17523-1738780200-1738784700@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Survivors\, a Six Points Theater Production
DESCRIPTION:Diamond Lake Lutheran is excited to present a full performance of Survivors\, a Six Points Theater production. This play about the Holocaust and standing up to hate weaves together the true\, inspirational stories of ten Holocaust survivors whose ordinary and joyful young lives were transformed by the Nazi regime. Six professional actors will portray the ten survivors and other roles. Illustrating the risk of normalizing hate\, this uplifting work impels us to take lessons from the past and think about how we can create a safer\, more inclusive community. \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/survivors-a-six-points-theater-production/
LOCATION:Diamond Lake Lutheran Church\, 5760 Portland Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250204T195102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T195102Z
UID:17549-1738866600-1738873800@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Legal Witness Training
DESCRIPTION:The incoming administration has promised to deport millions of immigrants\, starting in blue states. While the future is uncertain\, Unidos is preparing to bear witness and act powerfully together to defend our communities. \nJoin this legal witness training to prepare to stand with immigrant communities\, and participate in Unidos’ rapid response network. \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/legal-witness-training/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250110T195351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T195351Z
UID:17361-1739005200-1739019600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to support someone’s desire for safety by recognizing the warning signs of suicide\, identifying people who are at risk\, and applying the TALK steps (Tell\, Ask\, Listen and KeepSafe) to connect a person to suicide first aid resources. Listed on the national best practice registry\, safeTALK allows time for both practice and discussion. safeTALK is based on research that shows people experiencing thoughts of suicide often send out subtle invitations to help them stay safe. This four-hour class is for members of the community over the age of 16 who want to learn and practice the basic best practices in suicide prevention. This class has been approved by the Board of Social Work to provide 4 CEU’s upon completion. Class is free but registration is required. \nEventbrite Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safetalk-registration-1115930260449?aff=oddtdtcreator \nADDITIONAL BONUS: Immediately after\, for those who are interested\, Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe will be speaking and leading conversation addressing the ways theology can interfere with healthy suicide prevention. She’s an expert and author of “The Lifesaving Church: Faith Communities and Suicide Prevention”\, and we are so lucky to have her. If you plan on staying\, email hannah@mhconnect.org who will be placing an order for lunch. \nThis event is sponsored by Mental Health Connect\, is a collaborative of faith communities in the Twin Cities area.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/safetalk-suicide-prevention-training/
LOCATION:Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Twin Cities\, Minneapolis Campus\, Minneapolis Campus\, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T200000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Exploring Pathways for Chaplaincy in the ELCA
DESCRIPTION:The ELCA seminaries will be hosting a new series\, Fireside Chats\, in February. The first virtual fireside chat will be with the ELCA Chaplain Corps\, exploring the ins and outs of serving as a Chaplain in the ELCA. The conversations are open to all who are interested in learning more about chaplaincy.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/fireside-chat-exploring-pathways-for-chaplaincy-in-the-elca/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250131T210049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T210049Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Interfaith Work of the U. S. Chaplain Military Corps
DESCRIPTION:Military chaplains are called to care for all people regardless of their background and to encourage people to be faithful to their own traditions in living out their callings. The vocations of military chaplains are inherently interfaith\, as they are called to minister to people from all backgrounds and build bridges across differences in a variety of challenging contexts. \nCome join us for an interactive panel discussion featuring: \n\nCH (COL) Ibraheem A. Raheem (Islam)\nCH (CPT) Dung V. Nguyen (Buddhism)\nCH (COL) Buddy Winn (Christianity)\nCH (LT COL) Kerstin Hedlund (Christianity)
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/critical-interfaith-work-of-the-u-s-chaplain-military-corps/
LOCATION:St. Olaf College\, Northfield\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250110T181703Z
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
DESCRIPTION:This course required for RNs who wish to become Parish/Faith Community Nurses. It is also offered to non-RNs who wish to start or lead a Health Ministry in their congregation. The course is virtual via Zoom and includes 15 modules (Beginning Your Ministry; Spiritual Care; Health and Healing; Communication and Conflict; Mental Health\, Trauma-Informed Care\, Legal Issue and much more. Contact Sondra Weinzierl\, sondra@fcnntc.org\, with questions. \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/foundations-of-faith-community-nursing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250121T155239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T155239Z
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SUMMARY:Concordia Choir Performance
DESCRIPTION:Experience one of America’s finest choirs seen nationwide on public television and heard in Carnegie Hall\, Kennedy Center\, and across the country in concert at Lord of Life Lutheran Church\, Maple Grove.\n\nSunday\, February 23\n2:00 p.m. \n\nAll tickets are general admission. Tickets are $25 – $40 for adults and free for students of all ages.\n\nMore information is available at www.TheConcordiaChoir.org. \nThe choir will also perform at Trinity Lutheran Church\, Stillwater on March 15 at 2:00 p.m.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/concordia-choir-performance/
LOCATION:Lord of Life Lutheran Church\, Maple Grove\, 7401 County Rd 101\, Maple Grove\, MN\, 55311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250121T165224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T165841Z
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Susan Draper White Lecture
DESCRIPTION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities will host its 34th annual Susan Draper White Lecture on February 24. This year’s speaker is the Seminary’s President\, Rev. Molly T. Marshall\, PhD. In “A Battle for the Minds\, Revisited\,” Molly will reflect on a documentary from 30 years ago (in which she was prominently featured) showing the calculated effort by the Southern Baptist Convention to ban women from preaching in Southern Baptist churches and from teaching at Southern Baptist Seminary. She will also explain how things have changed. \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/34th-annual-susan-draper-white-lecture/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250131T210608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T210608Z
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SUMMARY:Substance Use Recovery: How Your Church Can Be Part of the Solution
DESCRIPTION:Substance Use Recovery: How Your Church Can Be Part of the Solutionfeaturing \nMark Sanders\, LCSW\, CADC\nfrom the ATTC Network\,  a multidisciplinary resource for professionals in the addictions treatment and recovery services field.\n \nWednesday\, February 26th\, 2025\n12:00 p.m. CT\n(1:00 p.m. ET) \nRegister \nIn this presentation you will learn about a number of church-based initiatives which have been effective in addressing substance use challenges in communities including:Celebrate Recovery; Access To Recovery (a federally funded faith-based initiative); faith-based drug ministries; certified recovery support congregations; church outreach programs in communities and prisons; church-based reentry support; recovery revivals. Through the use of examples and discussions\, the purpose of this presentation is to help participants expand their vision to the multiple ways churches can support recovery for individuals\, families and entire communities impacted by addiction.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/substance-use-recovery-how-your-church-can-be-part-of-the-solution/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T104000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250213T161819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T202937Z
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SUMMARY:Bold Women's Day Service
DESCRIPTION:Women of the ELCA are celebrating Bold Women’s Day (observed on March 2) with a special service at Augsburg University. \nAll Lutheran women who have acted or are acting boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ are honored. \nThe Rev. Babette Chatman and students from the International Women’s Leaders program will lead a special Bold Women’s Day worship service. This service will be in-person at the Hoversten Chapel\, Foss Center\, and is also available via Zoom webinar on Friday\, February 28\, 10:40 – 11:00 (CST) followed by a 15-minute Question and Answer segment led by students and alumni. \n\nRegister to attend via Zoom webinar: Webinar Registration – Zoom\n\nAttending in-person \n\nPlease consult the campus map. To request parking\, contact Janice Dames\, (612) 330-1732 or email dames@augsburg.edu.\nDownload the Bold Woman’s Day litany and learn more\nLearn more about Bold Women’s Day\n\nFor questions about celebrating Bold Women’s day\, contact Elizabeth McBride\, Elizabeth.mcbride@elca.org or visit the Women of the ELCA website: https://welca.org/bwd
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/bold-womens-day-service/
LOCATION:Hoverston Chapel\, Foss Center\, Augsburg College\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
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SUMMARY:National Lutheran Choir performing "Healing Body\, Mind\, Spirit"
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Lutheran Choir\, under the leadership of Jennaya Robison\, for Healing Body\, Mind\, Spirit. Hear the NLC in St. Cloud at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday\, March 1\, 7:30 p.m. or in St. Paul at the Chapel of St. Thomas on Sunday\, March 2\, 4:00 p.m. This performance will include a premiere of a new three-movement composition called “Three Songs for Healing” by Hans Bridger Heruth with text by Brian Newhouse. Additionally\, this concert will include works by Karen E. Black\, Sergei Rachmaninoff\, Eric Whitacre\, Moses Hogan\, and more. Tickets and info at NLCA.com.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/national-lutheran-choir-performing-healing-body-mind-spirit/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas\, 2115 Summit Ave.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
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SUMMARY:Migrant Accompaniment for Ministry Leaders in 2025 after the Executive Orders
DESCRIPTION:ELCA AMMPARO is hosting a webinar entitled: \nWalking With (Part II) : Migrant Accompaniment for Ministry Leaders in 2025 after the Executive Orders \nThis webinar\, designed for ordained and lay ministry leaders\, will offer some basics on the US immigration system with a focus on the recent executive orders that impact the lives of immigrants\, refugees and asylum seekers. The webinar will not be recorded but important resources will be shared and opportunities for engagement and action will be covered. \nPresenters will be lawyers from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). \nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/migrant-accompaniment-for-ministry-leaders-in-2025-after-the-executive-orders/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172518
CREATED:20250121T164749Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Fosdick Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join Augsburg University Campus Ministry for their 8th Annual Fosdick Lecture on Preaching. Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis will address the topic “Shall Untruth Win? Faithful Preaching in an Age of Mistrust and Misinformation.” \nNow more than ever\, from one-on-one meetings with parishioners to our proclamations from behind the sacred desk to our public utterances\, courageous preachers must freshly voice the enduring wisdom of the Bible\, the tradition\, and religious experience. \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/8th-annual-fosdick-lecture/
LOCATION:Augsburg University\, Hoversten Chapel\, 625 22nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55454\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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