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SUMMARY:LCM Fall Gathering + Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:5:00 p.m. Cocktails and Appetizers (cash bar)\n6:00 p.m. Program\n6:30 p.m. Jam Session and Singing around the fire (bring your instruments!) \nTickets: $35 \n\n\n\n\nJoin Lutheran Campus Ministry-Twin Cities for a fun\, in-person gathering at the beautiful Campus Club Terrace overlooking the campus. Attendees will gather around hearty appetizers\, a cash bar\, good music\, inspirational stories from students and alumni\, and a chance to raise some money for the transformational work happening at Lutheran Campus Ministry – Twin Cities! Weather permitting\, the event will take place both outdoors on the terrace and inside the lounge. \nYou are invited to become a LCM Maroon or Gold Event Host! Bring your friends and/or family to celebrate and share the good news about this vibrant young adult ministry. \n\n$300 LCM Maroon Event Host – entitles you and four friends (5 total) to receive appetizers and one free drink or a God Loves Everyone\, No Exceptions mug.\n$600 LCM Gold Event Host – entitles you and nine friends (10 total) to receive appetizers and one free drink or a God Loves Everyone\, No Exceptions mug.\n\n\nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/lcm-fall-gathering-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Campus Club on the U of M Campus\, 403 Coffman Memorial Union\, 300 WAshington Avenue SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Stories The Land Holds Series: Earth and Story
DESCRIPTION:Introducing “Stories the Land Holds” – A Community Invitation to Listen\, Reflect\, and Connect  \n\nLutheran Church of the Good Shepherd is beginning a new initiative that invites the community into a deeper relationship with the land we inhabit and the stories it holds.  “Stories the Land Holds” is a multi-session project beginning October 9 at 7:00 p.m.  Rooted in the belief that the land beneath us speaks—through its history\, its people\, and its enduring presence.\n\nHosted by Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Minneapolis\, and supported by a generous foundation grant\, this series explores the layered histories of the neighborhood lands between the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. Through storytelling\, reflection\, and dialogue\, participants will ask:\n\n– What has the land absorbed?\n– Who has lived here\, been welcomed\, excluded\, or expelled?\n– How have these histories shaped our present?\n– And how can listening to the land guide us away from division and racism and towards justice and harmony?\n \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/stories-the-land-holds-series/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd\, 4801 France Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251010T172411Z
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SUMMARY:Grose Lecture: The Role of Religion and Faith in LGBTQIA+ Culture and Community
DESCRIPTION:2025 Grose Lecture featuring Pastor Hierald Osorto (San Pablo/St. Paul’s).\nBishop Jen Nagel is on of the panelists. \nLivestream available here: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?e=5250
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/grose-lecture-the-role-of-religion-and-faith-in-lgbtqia-culture-and-community/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20250815T175858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T175932Z
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SUMMARY:safeTALK Suicide Prevention Class
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nLearn how to recognize warning signs of suicide\, identify people who are at risk\, and connect a person to suicide first aid resources.\n\n\nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/safetalk-suicide-prevention-class/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20250425T022354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T022439Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Senior Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Synod Senior Band is a community band made up of seniors playing for seniors. They welcome players of any band instrument to join them for camaraderie and making great music. The 2025 theme is “The Promise of Living.” Enjoy one of their concerts throughout the year! \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/synod-senior-band-concert-9/
LOCATION:Gethsemane Lutheran Church\, Hopkins\, 715 Minnetonka Mills Rd\, Hopkins\, MN\, 55343\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251010T171743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T171743Z
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SUMMARY:Colby Martin Event "Not an Oxymoron: Why LGBTQ Affirming Christianity Makes Sense"
DESCRIPTION:The event explores how faith and LGBTQ+ inclusion flourish together through stories\, reflection\, and imagination. In a world of division\, may faith unite us in love and grace. All are welcome!\n\n\nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/colby-martin-event-not-an-oxymoron-why-lgbtq-affirming-christianity-makes-sense/
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:20251019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20250929T152624Z
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social-Justice with Gather Twin Cities
DESCRIPTION:From growing up with prosperity gospel-influenced theologies to spending young adulthood jumping from one national/global financial crisis to the next\, talking about money can SUCK and fill our bodies with the physical manifestation of dread. And yet—as people of faith—we know that we are created to live in community\, which includes talking together about how we want to spend our money. \nJoin Kayla Zopfi and Gather Twin Cities on October 19\, at 7:00 p.m. at University Lutheran Church of Hope to continue to reconstruct abundance-rooted ethics about our roles\, autonomy\, and generosity in systems of capitalism that we didn’t choose to live under\, and yet still do!
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/gather-oct/
LOCATION:University Lutheran Church of Hope\, 601 13th Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,For Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251020T165957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T165957Z
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SUMMARY:Becoming Real: Creating Genuine Relationships in a Tricky World
DESCRIPTION:A Cherish All Children event for Confirmation classes and youth! Pastor Angela Denker will talk about the messages many young people are receiving – especially online – about the Gospel story and about God. We will emphasize that all people (and creation) are created in God’s image\, to help form identity and purpose for teenagers\, grounded in God’s love. We will also talk about Jesus’ example of an empathetic masculinity\, grounded in the stories of his friendships with women in the Bible\, and his open grieving after the death of his friend\, Lazarus. Discussion time for Confirmation groups will be provided. \nContact joy.mcelroy@cherishallchildren.org for the Zoom link.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/becoming-real-creating-genuine-relationships-in-a-tricky-world/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20250929T162302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T145356Z
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SUMMARY:Overdose Response Training - NEW DATE
DESCRIPTION:“Community Overdose Response Training” hosted by Calvary Lutheran Church. \nThe training will be led by harm reductionist Izzy McLaughlin and homelessness advocate Kevin Nye. The conversation will cover basic Narcan administration\, trends in local substance use\, as well as a baseline of community harm reduction practices that keep us all safe. \nRegister here or email pastor Jenny if you have any questions at pastorjennifer@clchurch.org. \nThis event was previously scheduled for October 23\, but is now taking place on October 22.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/overdose-response-training/
LOCATION:Calvary Lutheran Church\, Minneapolis\, 3901 Chicago Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20250915T210858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T210858Z
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SUMMARY:United Theological Seminary "United Days"
DESCRIPTION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is hosting their annual United Days event on October 23 – 24\, 2025. Titled “Interpreting Texts for the Liberation and Flourishing of Our World\,” the event will feature three accomplished theologians: Dr. Jen Maidrand\, Dr. Kenneth Ngwa\, and Dr. Pamela (Ayo) Yetunde.\n\nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/united-theological-seminary-united-days/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20250915T200811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T165730Z
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SUMMARY:Awakening the Church to Address Addiction
DESCRIPTION:Awakening the Church to Address Addiction\, is a virtual conference presented by the Center of Addiction & Faith. Addiction is everywhere\, and yet many churches feel unprepared to face it. This conference will give you the insight and tools to change that. Come and learn how your faith community can start addressing the addiction crisis in a meaningful way. By the end of the day you will walk away with a deeper understanding\, renewed hope\, and concrete steps to may your congregation a safe\, welcoming\, and recovery-friendly community. Cost: $50. \nMore information > \nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/awakening-the-church-addiction-and-faith-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251020T194120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T194120Z
UID:20216-1761379200-1761406200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Securing Sacred Spaces: Houses of Worship Security Summit
DESCRIPTION:This free community event is designed to equip faith leaders and congregations with strategies to strengthen safety and security. Expert speakers will cover grant funding\, legal trends\, liability\, and building sustainable safety teams. The program is offered by Kingswood Security Consulting and sponsored by Langer Construction. Learn more and register.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/securing-sacred-spaces-houses-of-worship-security-summit/
LOCATION:Westwood Community Church\, Bloomington
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251006T165308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T165308Z
UID:20115-1761400800-1761408000@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Trunk or Treat at All Saints Minnetonka
DESCRIPTION:Join All Saints Lutheran Church of Minnetonka in their west parking lot for this free family-friendly Halloween event! Kids get to go trick-or-treat around the parking lot by visiting each of the decorated cars. After visiting the cars\, kids can grab a cup of hot chocolate\, enjoy yard games\, get an airbrush tattoo\, or play Halloween bingo. \nTrunk or Treat is open to all families\, so invite your neighbors\, friends\, and relatives to join you. Costumes are encouraged.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/trunk-or-treat-at-all-saints-minnetonka/
LOCATION:All Saints Lutheran Church\, 15915 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, 55345
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251006T154419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T154419Z
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SUMMARY:Public Policy & Civic Engagement 101 Training
DESCRIPTION:One of the most powerful tools we can leverage to bring more resources and opportunities to our communities and create positive change is by championing our causes. \nWho Should Attend\nThis training is open to individuals who attend a faith community within Hennepin County and are interested in learning how to engage with the legislative process on issues they care about. Community members\, social workers and other social services providers are invited to attend this in-depth training all about the legislative process. Attendees will hear from experts and leave with the skills and confidence they need to successfully advocate on the issues they care about. \nPublic Policy & Civic Engagement 101 includes:\n• Guest speakers from the legislature\n• A behind the scenes of the Capitol\n• A primer on how an idea becomes a law\n• Tips for successful legislative meetings\n• How to effectively engage yourself and others in speaking about the issues important to you. \nRegister Here: https://forms.office.com/r/BsRaQRGuCM \nThis continuing education workshop can be attended virtually (3 CEUs) or in-person (5.5 CEUs).
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/public-policy-civic-engagement-101-training/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20250619T182613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T193730Z
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SUMMARY:Gathering Expedition Retreats
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, the ELCA Youth Gathering is hitting the road with Gathering Expedition\, a regional retreat experience for 8th – 12th grade youth and the adults who lead them. It’s designed to be simple\, meaningful\, and full of movement — because ministry doesn’t just happen every three years. It happens in the in-between too. \nOver the course of the weekend\, your group will worship together\, dive into deep questions\, serve with purpose\, and connect with others in your region. It’s a chance for young people to explore where God might be calling them — and for you to walk alongside them without the pressure of planning it all yourself. \nWhether your group is new to ELCA events or Gathering veterans\, Gathering Expedition is a powerful space to pause\, listen\, grow\, and move. \nLet’s keep Faith in Motion. \n  \nDates and locations: \n📍 Cross Roads (Port Murray\, N.J.) — September 26 – 28\n📍 Lutherhill (La Grange\, Texas) — October 3 – 5\n📍 Lutherdale (Elkhorn\, Wis.) — October 31 – November 2 \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/gathering-expedition-retreats/
LOCATION:Lutherdale\, N7891 US-12\, Elkhorn\, WI\, 53121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Featured,For CYF Leaders
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
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SUMMARY:Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary Discernment Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Are you wondering if seminary might be right for you? Consider joining Signs Along the Way at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) in Berkeley\, California\, to connect with others in discernment\, get to know PLTS faculty\, and explore what it’s like to be an online student in the MDiv\, MA in Spirituality and Social Change\, or Lutheran Year programs. PLTS is transitioning to only offer online study with in-person intensives\, so this weekend is designed for those interested in online learning. PLTS covers lodging and meals during the event and can offer travel assistance for those who need it. Visit plts.edu/signs to learn more and sign up.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/pacific-lutheran-theological-seminary-discernment-weekend/
LOCATION:Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary\, 2000 Center St Suite 200\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251010T171338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T171338Z
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SUMMARY:Game Night Fundraiser Benefitting Cristo Obrero
DESCRIPTION:Join Immanuel\, Eden Prairie\, and Cristo Obrero\, Chaska\, (one of the Synod’s strategic ministries) for a game night!\n\nThere will be games of all sorts- card games\, board games and yard games (weather permitting)! Come play your favorite games with new friends or try out a game you’ve never played before. There will be options for all ages. While you’re there\, learn about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)!\n\n**Contribute any amount to play – donations will be matched up to $3\,000 by Immanuel!**\n\nFOOD this year: Hot dogs & chips\, Nothing Bundt Cakes\, and the Lions beer truck\n\n\nand join Immanuel for Trunk or Treat just before! 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/game-night-fundraiser-benefitting-cristo-obrero/
LOCATION:Immanuel Lutheran Church\, 16515 Luther Way\, Eden Prairie\, MN\, 55346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20250922T193127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T193157Z
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SUMMARY:National Lutheran Choir Concert
DESCRIPTION:Lead Me Home\nA Concert of Remembrance \nA journey of remembrance and hope\, this concert honors the beauty and fragility of life while offering a glimpse of the eternal home that awaits. Through music and movement\, we explore the thin places between heaven and earth. \nFeatured works include Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s In Thee\, O Lord\, Thomas LaVoy’s O Great Beyond (with texts by Rabindranath Tagore)\, and Stephen Paulus’ beloved The Road Home. Additional selections by Minnesota composers Linda Kachelmeier and Marí Esabel Valverde round out the program. \nPresented in collaboration with dance artist Eve Schulte\, the concert will be performed in the Twin Cities and in St. Peter\, Minnesota in partnership with Brandon Dean and the Gustavus Choir as NLC goes on the road. \nSaturday\, November 1\, 7:00 p.m.\nNormandale Lutheran Church\, Edina \nSunday\, November 2\, 4:00 p.m.\nSt. Andrew’s Lutheran Church\, Mahtomedi \nMore information and tickets >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/national-lutheran-choir-concert/
LOCATION:Normandale Lutheran Church\, Edina\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251028T195341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T195650Z
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SUMMARY:Faith After High School
DESCRIPTION:Join Calvary Lutheran Church Sunday\, November 2\, at noon for pizza and salad\, followed by a panel with faith leaders from U of M Lutheran Campus Ministries\, and Augsburg Lutheran Campus Ministries. They will share about their faith after high school. This is a great event for students thinking about attending these colleges or wondering what happens to your faith after high school.\n\n\nCome join the conversation. Register by clicking the link below https://forms.gle/C2UR91jGETXzaqp19
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/faith-after-high-school/
LOCATION:Calvary Lutheran Church\, Minneapolis\, 3901 Chicago Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,For CYF Leaders
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20250815T153048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213937Z
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SUMMARY:Partnership Trip to Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Attention to news from Gaza and the West Bank leaves many feeling that words are not enough. When there is grief and hunger\, dispossession and death\, when words fail\, it is our presence that counts. Walking alongside those who are suffering is what God’s Holy Spirit does for us. Mount Olive Lutheran Church\, Minneapolis\, is planning a trip to Palestine November 3 – 12 to accompany their mission partners\, Bright Stars of Bethlehem and Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem. You are invited to lend your presence and support to their Palestinian siblings and join their group. Participants will sit with students and faculty at Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem and will help with olive harvesting at Augusta Victoria. As much as the presence and encouragement may bless those they are visiting\, surely attendees will be blessed and encouraged\, too\, as they are able to share their experiences with their own congregations and friends when they return. For information about this opportunity\, please consult the tour brochure and be in touch with Judy Hinck at judyhinck@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/partnership-trip-to-palestine/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
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SUMMARY:ELEA National Conference
DESCRIPTION:“Inspiring Leaders\, Strengthening Faith” \nThis much-anticipated gathering will unite educational leaders committed to nurturing academic excellence and spiritual growth in Lutheran schools. \nExperience three powerful professional development days\, spiritual renewal\, and networking with fellow Lutheran educators nationwide. Through dynamic keynote sessions\, interactive workshops\, and collaborative discussions\, you’ll gain practical strategies to enhance your leadership skills while deepening your faith foundation. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to:\n– Connect with passionate educational leaders who share your mission\n– Develop innovative approaches to faith-based leadership\n– Revitalize your spiritual journey alongside your professional growth\n– Build lasting relationships within the ELEA community \nRegister now to secure your place at this cornerstone event. Early bird pricing is available through May 1\, 2025. Let’s strengthen our schools\, inspire our communities\, and nurture the next generation of faithful leaders. \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/elca-national-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square\, 1260 Euclid Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T173000
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CREATED:20251020T193903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T193903Z
UID:20212-1762419600-1762450200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Multifaith Network 6th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Time is Now!\nStrengthening Engagement\, Understanding\, and Equity for All\nCelebrating Religious Pluralism in Minnesota \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/minnesota-multifaith-network-6th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:House of Hope Presbyterian Church\, 797 Summit Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251020T180911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T180911Z
UID:20200-1762592400-1762617600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Considering Your Call Saturday at Wartburg Seminary
DESCRIPTION:Wartburg Seminary is hosting a discernment day- “Considering Your Call Saturday”- on November 8. It’s a great opportunity for folks discerning a call to ministry leadership to engage with others (faculty\, staff\, current students\, others in discernment)\, ask questions about the seminary process\, and learn more about Wartburg specifically. All lodging and meals are covered for out-of-town attendees. More information and registration can be found at the link below. \nConsidering Your Call Saturday Information & Registration
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/considering-your-call-saturday-at-wartburg-seminary/
LOCATION:Wartburg Theological Seminary\, 333 Wartburg Pl\, Dubuque\, IA\, 52003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251028T181125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T165950Z
UID:20294-1763028000-1763035200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:November Western Suburbs CYF Ministry Network Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Western Suburbs CYF Ministry Network meets the second Thursday of each month to Renew\, Educate\, and Connect. Everyone is welcome!\nWe will be having an Advent Devotional time and taking about how you care for yourself when you seem to never have the time and are always in charge of upcoming events.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/western-suburbs-cyf-ministry-network-gathering/
LOCATION:St. Stephen Lutheran\, Bloomington\, 8400 France Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,For CYF Leaders
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
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CREATED:20250801T172014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T185313Z
UID:19432-1763164800-1763251199@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Minneapolis Area Synod Women of the ELCA Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis Area Synod Women of the ELCA Gathering. Come to: \n\nLearn and Listen\nConnect and Create\nCelebrate and Worship\nTogether!\n\nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/minneapolis-area-synod-women-of-the-elca-gathering/
LOCATION:Transfiguration Lutheran Church\, 11000 France Avenue South\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251028T182801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T182801Z
UID:20298-1763316000-1763323200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Gather Twin Cities Friendsgiving
DESCRIPTION:Join Gather Twin Cities for an evening of community\, fellowship\, and great food. Please bring a dish to share! \nCheck out their instagram (@gathertwincities) for more info.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/gather-twin-cities-friendsgiving/
LOCATION:Spirit Garage\, 100 W 46th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,For Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251111T170310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T170310Z
UID:20396-1763406000-1763409600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Creating Accessible Spaces on a Budget Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Every church should be a place where everyone feels welcome and included — regardless of ability. But making your facilities more accessible doesn’t have to break the bank. Join us for this practical and inspiring webinar designed specifically for churches seeking to improve accessibility with limited resources. We’ll explore affordable strategies to enhance physical\, sensory\, and digital accessibility in your church buildings and programs. From simple upgrades to creative adaptations\, you’ll gain tools and ideas that can be implemented right away — no large renovation budget required.\n\nMonday\, November 17\, 2025 ~ 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Central Time\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn: \n\nLow-cost improvements that make a big impact\nHow to prioritize accessibility changes\nWays to engage your congregation in accessibility efforts\n\nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/creating-accessible-spaces-on-a-budget-webinar/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251113T160322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T180634Z
UID:20433-1763641800-1763645400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: MN Paid Leave Program
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar with attorney Jewelie Grape to find out more information about Minnesota Paid Leave. If you have questions you would like to be discussed at the webinar\, please email them to Liz Farmer. \nJoin on Zoom >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/webinar-mn-paid-leave-program/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community,Featured,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251006T150725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T151024Z
UID:20094-1763665200-1763670600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Stories The Land Holds Series: Culture and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Introducing “Stories the Land Holds” – A Community Invitation to Listen\, Reflect\, and Connect  \n\nLutheran Church of the Good Shepherd is beginning a new initiative that invites the community into a deeper relationship with the land we inhabit and the stories it holds.  “Stories the Land Holds” is a multi-session project beginning October 9 at 7:00 p.m.  Rooted in the belief that the land beneath us speaks—through its history\, its people\, and its enduring presence.\n\nHosted by Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Minneapolis\, and supported by a generous foundation grant\, this series explores the layered histories of the neighborhood lands between the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. Through storytelling\, reflection\, and dialogue\, participants will ask:\n\n\n– What has the land absorbed?\n– Who has lived here\, been welcomed\, excluded\, or expelled?\n– How have these histories shaped our present?\n– And how can listening to the land guide us away from division and racism and towards justice and harmony?\n \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/culture-and-recovery/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd\, 4801 France Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150653
CREATED:20251118T175627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T175627Z
UID:20460-1763906400-1763913600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Indian Horse
DESCRIPTION:Honor Native American Heritage at Mia with this special screening of Indian Horse (2017). Based on the novel by Ojibwe author Richard Wagamese\, this film follows the life of Saul Indian Horse\, a Canadian First Nations boy who survives Canada’s residential school system through his gift as a hockey player. \nGet tickets > \nThis film is not rated; run time is 1 hour\, 41 minutes. \nNote: This film contains content that some may find distressing related to the Canadian residential school system\, including depictions of abuse\, addiction\, and racism.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/film-screening-indian-horse/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Institute of Art\, 2400 3rd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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