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Bishop’s Theological Conference – CANCELLED
Cragun's 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN, United StatesWe regret to say this year's BTC is cancelled due to concerns about COVID-19. We are working on some other ways to support our rostered ministers this fall. We look forward to being with you soon.
Conference Assemblies
The 12 conferences of our synod will meet to nominate and elect people for synod positions. Resolutions and memorials for Synod Assembly are also discussed at these Conference Assembly gatherings. Synod Assembly and Churchwide Assembly voting members are especially encouraged to attend, but all are invited! Check with your conference dean to learn the date, [...]
Virtual Tool Kit (multiple evenings)
VirtualJoin us for 12 workshops over six evenings in March, Tuesday, March 8, and Thursday, March 10 Tuesday, March 15, and Thursday, March 17 Tuesday, March 22, and Thursday, March 24 Check out the regularly updated Tool Kit page for a list of workshops and presenters. Registration coming soon!
Synod Assembly
Central Lutheran Church 333 S 12th St., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLife Together Saturday, April 30, 2022 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Featuring Keynote Speaker, Eric D. Barreto and Churchwide Representative, Rev. Javier Goitía Details can be found on the Synod Assembly page. Register >
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 [...]