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Bishop’s Theological Conference
Grand View Lodge 23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MinnesotaIt’s been three long years since we’ve gathered in person for Bishop’s Theological Conference – and we’ve pulled out all the stops to make this year’s event an incredible experience. Biblical scholar Ched Myers, author of Binding the Strong Man and The Biblical Vision of Sabbath Economics, and Mennonite scholar, Elaine Enns, co-author with Myers of Healing Haunted Histories, will be with us [...]
Joint Fall Ministerium
Luther Seminary 2481 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, United StatesLife Together: Connected Communities Agenda 8:30 – check-in 9:00 – 10:00 worship 10:00 – 10:30 break 10:30 – 12:00 education The bonds within the region feel frayed as we rebuild from the pandemic and the Uprising in the Twin Cities. Some rural and suburban people question the livability of the core cities. People in the [...]
Boundaries Training
cross of glory 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, United StatesThursday, November 3, 2022 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Center This training will be led by LeaderWise and is open to anyone who has a desk at a church! Sponsored by the Minneapolis Area Synod. Rostered leaders are required to complete a boundaries training every five years. Register >
Communicators Retreat
Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat CenterThose who do church communications (staff or volunteer!) are invited to join other communicators at the synod’s first ever Communicators Retreat! We are looking forward to gathering for the day on Thursday, January 12, at Mt. Olivet Retreat Center in Farmington. Our agenda will include a presentation about website and social media analytics and time [...]
EcoFaith Summit
Diamond Lake Lutheran Church 5760 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis Summit will bring together lay people, clergy, community partners, and everyone in between from across the Minneapolis Area Synod to learn from one another about the incredible work already happening in our communities and future opportunities to further our Lutheran commitment to push back against our climate crisis. Look forward to a morning of [...]
Conference Assemblies
Organized by the deans of each conference, conferences will meet to discuss elections and resolutions in preparation for Synod Assembly. Check out the dates and locations of each gathering. Find out which conference your church is in >
Tool Kit for Congregational Leaders
First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights 1555 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, United StatesThe Tool Kit is back! Join us in person for a morning of learning and connection. Childcare will be offered during this event, provided by Jovie. ASL and Spanish interpretation will also be provided. Please register by February 1 if you need either, or reach out to Jeni Huff if you have any questions. Register now [...]
Spring Ministerium
Normandale Lutheran Church Edina, MN, United States"Flourishing in Ministry" with Matt Bloom Thursday, March 23 8:30 a.m. (registration) - Noon More details >
Pre-Synod Assembly Budget Hearing
ZoomPre-Synod Assembly Budget Hearing Bishop Ann Svennungsen and Ty Inglis will host a discussion about the adjustment to the 2023 synod budget and the proposed 2024 synod budget, given a shortfall in mission support in Fiscal Year 2022. This discussion will be important preparation for the Budget Resolutions at the 2023 Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly. [...]
Pre-Synod Assembly Voter Orientation
ZoomPre-Synod Assembly Voter Orientation Synod Vice President Felecia Boone and Judge Tammy Pust, assembly parliamentarian, will host a training on parliamentary procedure and what to expect from the business portions of the synod assembly agenda. This discussion will be important preparation for the 2023 Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly. Wednesday, April 19, 6:30 pm Zoom ASL [...]