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SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Gathering  \nChildren’s ministry staff and key volunteers from both Twin Cities synods are invited to gather on Zoom to discuss ideas for summer activities with children. The hosts will be Julie Vagle (Trinity Lutheran\, Long Lake)\, and Rachelle Gill (Easter Lutheran\, Eagan). We will be talking about fall and what you might change or new ideas. \n Monday\, May 8; 12:30 p.m. for lunch and 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. for meeting\nSt. Stephen Lutheran\, Bloomington \nJoin for lunch at 12:30 p.m.\, if you are able and bring your own bag lunch or come at 1:00 p.m. for the conversation. \nContact: Julie Vagle at Juliev@trinitylonglake.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/childrens-ministry-gathering-4/
LOCATION:St. Stephen Lutheran\, Bloomington\, 8400 France Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Vagle":MAILTO:juliev@trinitylonglake.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
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SUMMARY:What Every Nurse Needs to Know About Spiritual Care
DESCRIPTION:What Every Nurse Needs to Know About Spiritual Care  \nThis workshop\, sponsored by the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association provides information on assessing spiritual needs\, spiritual care barriers and interventions. The presenter is Sondra Weinzierl\, MA BAN Faith Community Nurse. \nThursday\, May 11\n6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nZoom \nFor more information: https://lutheranfcna.org/event-5243488  \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/what-every-nurse-needs-to-know-about-spiritual-care/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Carol DeSchepper":MAILTO:cjdeschepper@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230126T165143Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Homiletics 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us this year for the 2023 Festival of Homiletics in Minneapolis: “Preaching Hope for a Weary World”\n“Preaching Hope for a Weary World” is the Festival’s response to the hardships and heaviness that have been our reality the last few years. In these wearying days\, what is our call to preach? \nHope. \nThe Festival of Homiletics 2023 will inspire us to a renewed sense of our radical calling. Our weary world needs us\, preachers. \nCome renew\, refresh\, and recharge your spirit! \nDetails and registration >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/festival-of-homiletics-2023/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 333 S 12th St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230502T215847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T215847Z
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SUMMARY:Building for Today; Building for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Building for Today; Building for the Future \n  \nJoin Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) on Tuesday\, May 16 as it celebrates and supports the work of LSS Youth Services. This year’s event – Building for today. Building for the future. – will highlight the ways that LSS is meeting the immediate and long-term needs of its young neighbors through services that provide safety\, stability and hope. \nTuesday\, May 16: 11:30 a.m. \nQuincy Hall\, 1325 Quincy Street NE\, Minneapolis \nTo register: lssmn.org/metroyouth23 or (651) 432-4731
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/building-for-today-building-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Quincy Hall\, 1325 Qunicy Street NE\, Minneapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230424T192342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T192342Z
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SUMMARY:Holding onto hope
DESCRIPTION:Holding onto hope  \nThe Faith and Life Lecture Series of St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran\, Plymouth\, will host The Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on May 16. Curry will address “Holding onto Hope.” \nTuesday\, May 16; 7:00 p.m. \nSt. Philip the Deacon Lutheran\, Plymouth\nIn person and online \nPresiding Bishop Curry is Primate of the The Episcopal Church. He was elected to a nine-year term and installed in November 2015. He has written five books and numerous articles. In 2018\, Religion News Association named Presiding Bishop Curry religion newsmaker of the year. \nFor more information: https://faith-and-life.org/
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/holding-onto-hope/
LOCATION:St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church\, 17205 County Rd 6\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230604T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230502T221017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T222539Z
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SUMMARY:Convergencia/Convergence
DESCRIPTION:Convergencia/Convergence \nJoin the members of St. Paul’s-San Pablo Lutheran Church for a community celebration and the big reveal of their exterior installation of community portraits from the series on “belonging” by photojournalist John Noltner. Over the past six months\, congregants have been gathering portraits from members of our community and neighbors while asking: “Tell me about a time you felt a sense of belonging?” They have compiled 54 portraits and 13 will become 12-foot-high banners that will be installed on the exterior of the building facing 28th Street. \nSunday\, June 4; 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.\nSt. Paul’s-San Pablo Lutheran Church \nThere will be free pizza and s’mores from Northern Fires\, live music by Alma Andina\, and more! The members at St. Paul’s-San Pablo look forward to celebrating with you and others!
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/convergencia-convergence/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s San Pablo Lutheran Church\, 2742 15th Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230523T154419Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Community Cookouts
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Community Cookouts  \nRedeemer Lutheran Church and the Redeemer Center for Life will once again be hosting weekly community cookouts on Wednesdays from June 7 to August 2. In addition to food cooked on the spot\, different community engagement opportunities will be available each week. \nWednesdays\, June 7 – August 2 \n6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nRedeemer Center for Life\nRedeemer Lutheran Church\, 1800 Glenwood Avenue\, Minneapolis \nIf you want to volunteer or sponsor\, contact Pastor Jen Collins or Leon Dixon\, executive director of RCFL. \nAlso\, save the date for the Redeemer Block Party on Saturday\, August 12\, from Noon to 6:00 p.m. \nPartners for these opportunities include Christ the King Lutheran\, Bloomington; Youth Farm; Edina Community Lutheran Church\, Edina; Health Commons Fairview Health; Westwood Lutheran\, St. Louis Park; Sovereign Starts Seeding Co.; and Faith Lutheran Church\, Waconia.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/weekly-community-cookouts/
LOCATION:Redeemer Lutheran Church\, 1800 Glenwood Avenue North\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230512T145613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T145613Z
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SUMMARY:Cherish All Children Hybrid 5K
DESCRIPTION:Cherish All Children Hybrid 5K  \nJoin this fun event to support Cherish All Children’s mission to prevent child sexual exploitation. Walk or run at a time and location that works for you\, or meet up with church and community partners Sunday\, June 11\, 11:30 a.m.\, at Victory Memorial Parkway (4499 Victory Memorial Drive\, Minneapolis). \nWhen?\nFriday- Sunday\, June 9-11 \nWhere?\nLocation of your choice\, or Victory Memorial Parkway \nContact: Joy McElroy at joy.mcelroy@cherishallchildren.org \nMore information: https://www.lssmn.org/services/youth/education/cherish-all-children/news-events \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/cherish-all-children-hybrid-5k/
LOCATION:Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230522T165926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T165926Z
UID:13966-1686387600-1686402000@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Conversations With Friends pen pal program with undocumented persons
DESCRIPTION:Become a Conversations With Friends (CWF) pen pal and write to people jailed by ICE in Minnesota  \nWhen you befriend one person\, that person’s life will be changed. And so will yours. The CWF’s next training\, in English\, is for bilingual adults. To register\, go to the “Events and Trainings” page of the CWF website. \nSaturday\, June 10\, 2023 \n9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nZoom \nMore information: http://www.conversationswithfriendsMN.org \nContact person: Steve Kraemer at CWFconversationswithfriends@gmail.com
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/conversations-with-friends-pen-pal-program-with-undocumented-persons/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Kraemer":MAILTO:CWFconversationswithfriends@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230523T210300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T210300Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis Synod Senior Band concert 
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis Synod Senior Band concert  \nThe Minneapolis Synod Senior Band will be performing a concert at Bethlehem Lutheran Church TC.\nOpen to the public. Come join this fun evening of music! \nThursday\, June 15; 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. \nBethlehem Lutheran Church–Twin Cities\n4100 Lyndale Avenue South\, Minneapolis \nFor more information: https://bethlehem-church.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/minneapolis-synod-senior-band-concert/
LOCATION:Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Twin Cities\, Minneapolis Campus\, Minneapolis Campus\, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Waarvik":MAILTO:dwaarvik@bethlehem-church.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230707
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20221221T213524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T213524Z
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SUMMARY:Western States Youth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Coming to California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks\, CA from July 4-9\, 2023\, the Western States Youth Gathering is open to high school aged youth in Regions 1-4 of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). WSYG will also include the Western States Multicultural Youth Leadership Pre-Event (WYLE)\, happening July 4-6\, with WSYG happening July 6-9. \nWSYG and WYLE will gather around the theme\, “Revive\, Reunite\, Rejoice”\, grounded in Acts 2:1 “When the day [of WSYG] came\, they were all together in one place.” \nLearn more about the event and register your group here: https://www.wsyg.com/ \nStay up to date by following our social media accounts! \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernstatesyg23/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsyg23\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/wsyg23\n\nAny questions can be directed to info@wsyg.com.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/western-states-youth-gathering/
LOCATION:California Lutheran University\, 60 W Olsen Rd\, Thousand Oaks\, California\, 91360
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230628T183717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T183717Z
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SUMMARY:South Sudan Mission Centennial Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Hundredth Birthday of Two Global Churches will be held July 8-9 in the Twin Cities. The Sudan Mission that gave birth to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cameroon and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Central African Republic set foot in Douala in 1923\, and a half million Lutherans\, there and here\, are going to celebrate. You are invited to gather at Luther Seminary in St. Paul\, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday\, July 8\, and we worship at Central Lutheran in Minneapolis at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday\, July 9. Bishop of \nJean Baïguele of Cameroon will be among the speakers on Saturday\, and Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the United States will be preaching on Sunday. Registration is closing\, but walk-ins are welcome. Come join in this celebration. \nSaturday\, July 8; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nLuther Seminary \nSunday\, July 9: 10:30 a.m. \nCentral Lutheran Church 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/south-sudan-mission-centennial-celebration/
LOCATION:Luther Seminary\, 2481 Como Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230602T185048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T185309Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit of Water: A Celebration with Mississippi River
DESCRIPTION:Spirit of Water: A Celebration with Mississippi River  \nJoin The Leadership Center for Social Justice and partners on July 15\, 2023\, for a celebration with Mississippi River! Come gather to connect\, learn\, pray\, engage\, play\, celebrate\, and honor the spirit of water. This event is co-presented with our partners: Resilient Indigenous Sisters Engaging (R.I.S.E. Coalition)\, Rights of Mississippi River\, Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light\, and Friends of the Mississippi River. \nArrive in the morning at United Campus for education about the importance of water\, threats to water\, and ways in which we can work to protect water. Then join others at Hidden Falls in the afternoon where there will be a community celebration with speakers\, music\, information booths\, food\, art\, and play areas for children. \nSaturday\, July 15; 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nUnited Theological Seminary and Hidden Falls  \nMore information: https://content.unitedseminary.edu/spirit-of-water-lcsj \nContact: Stella Pearce at spearce@unitedseminary.edu
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/spirit-of-water-a-celebration-with-mississippi-river/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Stella Pearce":MAILTO:spearce@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230721
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20221018T162526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T192423Z
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SUMMARY:Rostered Ministers Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the ELCA Rostered Ministers Gathering on July 17-20 in Phoenix. Each day of the gathering will begin in worship as we center ourselves around our theme\, “Rekindle the Gift Within You.” The days will begin with Bible studies and keynote speakers. The afternoon hours will offer a variety of individual options from activity in the Interaction Center to workshops and caucus times. \nMore information >\nRegister now >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/rostered-ministers-gathering/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230208T153919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T153919Z
UID:13528-1690099200-1690563600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:The Naming Project Summer Camp for LGBTQ youth
DESCRIPTION:The Naming Project 2023 Summer Camp for LGBTQ youth  \nThe Naming Project Summer Camp is for 13-18 year-olds or those who have completed 7th-12th grades who are of any sexual orientation or gender identity or expression who are interested in discussing and understanding sexuality and gender in terms of their own spiritual journey and are excited to spend time with other teen campers and staff while canoeing\, swimming\, hiking\, singing\, and doing arts and crafts. \nJuly 23 – 28\, 2023 \nBay Lake Camp\, Deerwood\, Minnesota \nFull information and registration is at www.thenamingproject.org/summer-camp
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/the-naming-project-summer-camp-for-lgbtq-youth/
LOCATION:Bay Lake Camp\, Deerwood\, MN
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230717T155434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T160346Z
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SUMMARY:Addiction and BIPOC Mental Health webinar
DESCRIPTION:Addiction and BIPOC Mental Health webinar  \nA one-hour free webinar online hosted by the Center of Addiction & Faith (CAF) w/ a 30 -minute follow-up Zoom discussion. The U.S is facing a mental health crisis. BIPOC communities have been disproportionately affected and have faced greater challenges in accessing care. Dr. Alapeju Simoyan and CAF board member Michele Butler will discuss those topics and provide insight into the unique challenges faced by minority communities\, and we will learn more about how people of faith can be part of healing the whole person and approaches into their work and ministry. The link to register for the webinar is https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hs7OEtyDTvS7k8IUjswpPQ#/registration \nWednesday\, July 26\, 2023 \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\,  followed by a 30-minute Zoom discussion \nZoom \nJuly is National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. \nMore information: http://addictionandfaith.com
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/addiction-bipoc-minority-mental-health-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Olson":MAILTO:glolro@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230711T154733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T161057Z
UID:14176-1690914600-1690919100@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Living Faith Out Loud: Why Resurrection Still Matters
DESCRIPTION:Living Faith Out Loud: Why Resurrection Still Matters  \nThe Lutheran Center for Faith\, Values\, and Community in conjunction with the Nourishing Vocation Project at St. Olaf College is sponsoring a community education course on “Living Faith Out Loud: Why Resurrection Still Matters\,” led by Rev. Dr. Anna Madsen\, host of the Spent Dandelion Theological Retreat Center\, situated along the North Shore in Two Harbors\, Minnesota. She is also the creator of OMG: Center for Theological Conversation. This three-session course will explore key terms\, history\, and future vision for how the good news allows Christians to live faith out loud. \nTuesdays\, August 1\, 8\, and 15 \n6:30 – 7:45 p.m. \nZoom  \nFor more information or to register: https://wp.stolaf.edu/lutherancenter/summer-education/ \nContact person: Sabrina Bakken at bakken6@stolaf.edu
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/living-faith-out-loud-why-resurrection-still-matters/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Olaf College":MAILTO:bakken6@stolaf.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230717T142745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T153017Z
UID:14201-1691164800-1691179200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:RibFest in New Prague
DESCRIPTION:RibFest  \nRibFest supports ministries of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in a family-friendly community event! Kid’s area\, live music\, food and beverages for purchase\, and a silent auction. \nFriday\, August 4\, 2023 \n4:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nHoly Trinity Lutheran Church\n1300 East Main Street\, New Prague\, Minnesota \nFor more information: http://holytrinityonline.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/ribfest/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Lutheran Church\, New Prague\, 1300 East Main Street\, New Prague\, MN\, 56071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Taylor":MAILTO:karen@holytrinityonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230523T160955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T160955Z
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SUMMARY:Redeemer Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Redeemer Block Party  \nCome celebrate and meet neighbors at the annual Redeemer Block Party. There will be food\, live entertainment\, and a kid zone. \nSaturday\, August 12; Noon – 6:00 p.m.\nRedeemer Lutheran Church\, 1800 Glenwood Avenue\, Minneapolis \nIf you want to volunteer or sponsor\, contact Pastor Jen Collins; Leon Dixon\, executive director of RCFL; or Traiveon Dunlap\, director of programming. \nPartners for these opportunities include Christ the King Lutheran\, Bloomington; Youth Farm; Edina Community Lutheran Church\, Edina; Health Commons Fairview Health; Westwood Lutheran\, St. Louis Park; Sovereign Starts Seeding Co.; and Faith Lutheran Church\, Waconia.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/redeemer-block-party/
LOCATION:Redeemer Lutheran Church\, 1800 Glenwood Avenue North\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230719T222640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T222640Z
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SUMMARY:Documentation and Legal Aspects of Faith Community Nurse Practice
DESCRIPTION:Documentation and Legal Aspects of Faith Community Nurse Practice \nPresenter: Denise Viker\, RN BSN. This workshop will provide information on documentation for Faith Community Nursing and Health Leaders and information regarding Legal Aspects of Practice for Health and Wellness programs. The event is sponsored by the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association. \nThursday\, August 17\, 2023 \n6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nVirtual \nFor more information: https://lutheranfcna.org/event-5350419 \nContact person: Carol DeSchepper at lutheranfcna@gmail.com
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/documentation-and-legal-aspects-of-faith-community-nurse-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Carol DeSchepper":MAILTO:cjdeschepper@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230516T184039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T184114Z
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SUMMARY:Hearts • Hands • Voices
DESCRIPTION:Hearts • Hands • Voices  \nJoin us for a day of exploration\, song\, and fellowship exploring All Creation Sings the new worship resource from Augsburg Fortress. This event is sponsored by the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians. \nSaturday\, August 19\n9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nZion Lutheran Church\, 1601 4th Avenue\, Anoka  \nContact person: Jonathan Campbell at byzantinecampbell@gmail.com \nFor more information: https://alcm.org/event/anoka-mn/
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/hearts-hands-voices/
LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, Anoka\, 1601 4th Avenue\, Anoka\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Campbell":MAILTO:byzantinecampbell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230627T164316Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Join or Die
DESCRIPTION:Film Screening: “Join or Die” \nHoly Cross will host a screening of a new documentary film about the importance of joining community groups — for the health of individuals and our society. “Join or Die” is based on the work of sociologist Robert Putnam\, author of Bowling Alone\, and his recommendations for overcoming the widespread loneliness in our country and for strengthening our democracy. It includes reflections by Surgeon General Vivek Murthy\, David Brooks\, Eddie Glaude Jr.\, Shaylyn Romney Garrett\, Pete Buttigieg\, Hillary Clinton\, Priya Parker\, and more. All are welcome to come and receive valuable insights into the power of coming together and fostering genuine relationships. After the film\, you may stay if you wish for informal conversation. \nTuesday\, August 22; 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. \nHoly Cross Lutheran Church\, 1720 East Minnehaha Parkway\, Minneapolis  \nFor more information: https://kinema.com/events/join-or-die-cfrdf3?utm_campaign=Host+Campaign&utm_content=In+Person+-+Screening+Approved&utm_medium=email_action&utm_source=customer.io \nContact person: Pastor Jay Carlson: pastorjay@holycrossmpls.org
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/film-screening-join-or-die/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, 1720 East Minnehaha Parkway\, Minneapolis\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Hanson":MAILTO:admin@holycrossmpls.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230815T212339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T212339Z
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SUMMARY:SING in Let Freedom Ring; Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday\, August 28\, 2023 for a commemorative procession and concert curated by G. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, Associate Artistic Director of VocalEssence. We are looking for 75-100 volunteer singers to join a community choir from around the Twin Cities metro to mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. \nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/sing-in-let-freedom-ring-commemorating-the-60th-anniversary-of-the-march-on-washington/
LOCATION:Northrop Auditorium\, University of Minnesota\, 84 Church St SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230818T152833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T153056Z
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SUMMARY:How to Create a Recovery Friendly Church
DESCRIPTION:How to Create a Recovery Friendly Church  \nA one-hour free webinar\, How to Create a Recovery Friendly Church\, is from noon – 1:00 p.m.\, CT\, August 30\, with follow-up 30 minute Zoom discussion is hosted by the Center of Faith. As congregations seek to find themselves and refocus mission in this post-pandemic reality\, perhaps they could take a clue from the growing addiction and mental health crisis happening in the U.S. right now. People are suffering and too many are dying. The church could play a major role in bringing healing\, hope\, and new life. But where to start? \nJoin Drew Brooks\, Pastor John Sutherland\, and Center of Addiction & Faith founder Pastor Ed Treat as they share their experience\, strength\, and hope for how to start and sustain meaningful addiction awareness ministry in the local parish. \nWednesday\, August 30\nNoon – 1:00 p.m.\, Central time (with follow-up\, 30-minute Zoom discussion)\nOnline \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sydnha-nRYGMjU9uZvL52Q#/registration \nContact person: Louise Olson at glolro@comcast.net
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/how-to-create-a-recovery-friendly-church/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230817T191035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T191059Z
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SUMMARY:Already Enough: Unlock Your Power as a Woman in Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Already Enough: Unlock Your Power as a Woman in Ministry  \nJoin this series to rest in the assurance that you are already enough. You’ll walk away with biblical insights and practical coaching tools to unlock your power as a woman in ministry.Join Dr. Crystal Hall in partnership with the ELCA Office of the Presiding Bishop Quality of Call Initiative for this Zoom webinar series. \nTuesdays\, September 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26\n10:00 a.m.\, Central Time \nZoom webinar  \nFor more information: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ZXoOHfqAD0yJTmzA98teQ1Snhnr_lQhDu0xk3DpWmupUMkNERlg3Mk9DNFFINlFOV0hBWDdSR1BRVi4u&fbclid=IwAR0zUgxypeHqKb8Bi92WML7wme23c2kl_sQvaxRyHUiNcSsiCtjCwjzgQwY&wdLOR=cFBFC8044-4714-E24F-832F-C2FF50067A43
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/already-enough-unlock-your-power-as-a-woman-in-ministry/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Hall":MAILTO:crystal@crystalhallphd.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230828T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T204640Z
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SUMMARY:Hope Lutheran's 50th Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Hope Lutheran’s 50th Celebration  \nThe members of Hope Lutheran are excited to celebrate 50 years of worship at the congregation! They hope you can join them for their church service at 9:00 a.m.\, which will be followed by lunch and family fun. There will be two inflatables (an obstacle course for big kids and a traditional bouncy house for the little ones) and some fun activities to experience together as a family. Come to give thanks for God’s help and blessings through 50 years of worshiping and working together to build a church and serve our community and our world. \nSunday\, September 10\n9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \nHope Lutheran Church\, Jordan  \nMore information: https://hope-jordan.org/ \nContact person: Sarah L Gavert at officeassistant@hope-jordan.org/952-492-2099 \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/hope-lutherans-50th-celebration/
LOCATION:Hope Lutheran Church Jordan\, 201 Hope Avenue\, Jordan\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Gavert":MAILTO:officeassistant@hope-jordan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230824T150319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T150319Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Gathering  \nChildren’s ministry staff will be talking about how to help manage behaviors so that all have a good experience at our churches. Come with ideas to share! \nMonday\, September 11\n1:00 – 2:00 p.m.\nZoom \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88284971186?pwd=Q2xkL29Pa3hwaVFRZDNIMkZHYW5xdz09 \nMeeting ID: 882 8497 1186\nPasscode: 505383 \nContact Rachelle Gill at rgill@easter.org or Julie Vagle at juliev@trinitylonglake.org with questions.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/childrens-ministry-gathering-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Vagle":MAILTO:juliev@trinitylonglake.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230810T151011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T151011Z
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SUMMARY:This is How We Die
DESCRIPTION:In September\, the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association will be offering a three part online series entitled This is How We Die. We will couple excellent content from Barbara Karnes’s 3 DVD series This is How People Die\, with dialogue and reflection. Barbara Karnes is a registered nurse and well-known hospice pioneer and advocate. Please share this information with your Synods. \nThe events will be held on September 11\, 18\, and 25 starting at 6 pm CT.\nNursing contact hours will be provided for the sessions attended. \n Details and registration > \nContact Carol DeSchepper\, LFCNA Executive Director\, with questions > \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/this-is-how-we-die/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association":MAILTO:cjdeschepper@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230126T155507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T160611Z
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SUMMARY:Reclaim Gathering
DESCRIPTION:RECLAIM GATHERING \n\nSeptember 14- 17th\, 2023\nMinneapolis\, MN Hotel: Hyatt Regency Downtown Minneapolis\nEvent Location: Central Lutheran Church and Redeemer Lutheran Church in Minneapolis\nEarly Bird Registration: $350\nStandard Registration: $400\nLate Registration $450\nYoung Adult Track: $300\n\n“For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm\, therefore\, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”- Gal 5:1 \nReclaim is a curated gathering for Lutheran people of African Descent of all ages and gender identities. We have decided to reclaim our space in the church through honoring our history and planning for our futures together. The African Descent community thrives most when gathered. This event is meant for our siblings in the pulpits\, pews\, and brunch. \nGrounded in scripture\, this gathering seeks to help participants feel Embodied\, emboldened\, and liberated in their identities. Over the four day gathering\, participants will engage in workshops\, shared meals\, praise and worship designed to build and strengthen community\, teach new skills\, share resources and rejuvenate weary souls. \nMore information will be available on ELCA website by February 15th!
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/reclaim-gathering/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Downtown Minneapolis\, 1300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201027
CREATED:20230816T143859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T143859Z
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SUMMARY:The Mercy Songs Worship Music Concert
DESCRIPTION:Pastor Siri will be sharing her original worship music and liturgy which she has written for her congregation over the last seven years. With expansive imagery and more themes of justice and community\, this is her contribution to the world of contemporary Christian music. \nSunday\, September 17\n7:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nAtonement Lutheran Church \n601 East 98th Street\, Bloomington\, Minnesota \nContact person: Siri Strommen at strommensiri@hotmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/the-mercy-songs-worship-music-concert/
LOCATION:Atonement Lutheran Church\, 601 East 98th Street\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Siri Strommen":MAILTO:strommensiri@hotmail.com 
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