Community
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Stories the Land Holds: Nature and Connection
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 4801 France Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIntroducing “Stories the Land Holds” – A Community Invitation to Listen, Reflect, and Connect Lutheran 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 [...]
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Manna & Mercy Retreat
Using Pastor Dan Erlander’s book, Manny and Mercy, South African pastor Alan Storey has developed a weekend retreat to take a fresh look at scripture through the interpretive lens of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection and God’s overall call for each one of us to partner with God in mending this fractured world. The hope [...]
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EcoFaith Summit of the Upper Midwest
First Lutheran Church, Duluth 1100 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN, United StatesFrom Fear to Fire: Igniting Community for a Planet in Peril Ignite courageous community across the Upper Midwest to spark: An unquenchable fire of love for Creator and Creation. A controlled burn of holy fear, wonder, and joy - across generations and divides. A germinating fire seed of collaborating and creative networks More information > [...]
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Spring Ring and Sing
Community of the Cross Lutheran Church 10701 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington, MN, United StatesCelebrate Spring with Community of the Cross Lutheran, St. Luke’s Lutheran, and Oak Grove Presbyterian Church as they come together to offer a concert of choral and handbell music.
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2026 Synod Assembly
Lord of Life, Ramsey 14501 Nowthen Blvd NW, Ramsey, MN, United StatesLet us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see [...]
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Stories the Land Holds: Celebration and Music
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 4801 France Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIntroducing “Stories the Land Holds” – A Community Invitation to Listen, Reflect, and Connect Lutheran 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 [...]
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Woven Together: Rostered Ministers Gathering
Now more than ever, in this time of seemingly endless chaos and disconnect, it’s essential for us to remember the ties that bind us together. Rostered leaders of the ELCA are invited to gather for a time of intentional connection to renew their strength, enjoy camaraderie with colleagues and reflect on the Holy Spirit’s continuing [...]
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2026 WELCA Annual Gathering
Iowa Events Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, MN, United StatesSave the date! The Triennial Gathering brings together 1,000-3,000 WELCA leaders and participants for four days to worship, hear inspiring speakers, engage in service projects, participate in a 5K run, and interact with others in a large exhibit hall with educational, service, and shopping experiences. Event registration will open July 15, 2025! More information >
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ConNext Summit 2026: Beyond Belonging: Branching Out – Bringing In – Building Together
Clearwater Forest Camp and Retreat Center 16595 Crooked Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN, United StatesPractice branching beyond belonging to build communities where all can thrive with Dave 'Agape' Scherer. Registration in late spring. October 11-13, 2026 More information > The ConNext Summit’s biennial 2-day/2-night retreat-style conference creates a space to inspire Progressive Christian faith formation leaders as they reflect together, form networks, and cultivate innovative and sustainable ministries with [...]
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ELCA Youth Gathering
More info at elca.org/gathering