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EcoFaith Coffee and Conversation
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth 12235 Old Rockford Rd, Plymouth, MN, United StatesJoin us for a morning of coffee and conversation as we welcome in different creation care partners of the Minneapolis Area Synod. Here about their work and how you can get involved. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Sign up > Facebook event >
Power and Boundaries Workshop for Ministry Leaders – Option 2
Nativity Lutheran 3312 Silver Lake Road, Saint Anthony Village, MN, United StatesRostered leaders in the Minneapolis Area Synod are required to attend a Power and Boundaries Workshop every three to five years. Church staff and volunteers are also encouraged to attend. This year's workshops will be led by Rev. Emily Carson, Assistant to the Bishop, Director for Evangelical Mission & Financial Administrator at the Southeastern Minnesota [...]
Webinar: MN Paid Leave Program
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. Join on Zoom >
Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) Gathering
Minnesota Church Center 122 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesSince 1990, leaders from the Minneapolis Area Synod have visited Nigeria and maintained a companion synod relationship. Individuals and communities who have a history of partnership with the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) and those who are interested in starting a new partnership are invited to gather and connect. When we're together, we [...]
Children & Youth Ministry Monthly Gathering – December
Tamarack Taproom 8418 Tamarack Village, Woodbury, MN, United StatesDecember Youth Ministry Gathering Social Time
Monthly Youth Ministry Gathering – January
January Youth Ministry Gathering Liturgical Seasons: Doing Them Differently Location TBD
Quarterly Racial Justice Gathering – January
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Minneapolis 2315 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MNJoin the Minneapolis Area Synod's Racial Justice Team at their quarterly gathering.
January 2026 Ministerium
Rostered leaders are invited for a time of worship, learning, and collegiality. More information to come.
ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza
Hyatt Regency at the Arch 315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO, United StatesThe Extravaganza is a four-day leadership event for ELCA congregational leaders in children's, youth, young adult, and outdoor ministry. Extravaganza is about faith formation. Extravaganza is about helping you in your ministry. Extravaganza is about renewal, education and connection. Intensive Care Courses: January 29-30, 2026 The Main Event: January 30-February 2, 2026 This event runs Friday evening through Monday noon with optional pre-conference add-ons on Thursday [...]
Monthly Youth Ministry Gathering – February
February Youth Ministry Gathering Christian Nationalism & Social Media Fundamentalism Location TBD