For Rostered Leaders
Bishop’s Theological Conference
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 2100 Arrowwood Ln, Alexandria, MN, United States2025 Bishop’s Theological Conference “Baptism in Muddy Waters” September 28 – 30, 2025 Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, Alexandria Life has a way of stirring up the waters around us, doesn’t it? Endings and beginnings, joy and grief, fear and trust swirl together like silt in a river. In those murky, sacred places, God meets [...]
Fall 2025 Joint Ministerium
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 3115 Victoria Street North, Roseville, MN, United StatesRostered ministers in the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods are invited to gather for worship, fellowship, and reflection on Semper Reformanda (“always reforming”). Augsburg University President Dr. Paul Pribbenow, an esteemed leader in higher education, will be the featured presenter. He will speak about recent executive orders and changing demographics that impact all colleges [...]
Tool Kit for Congregational Leaders
Immanuel Lutheran Church 16515 Luther Way, Eden Prairie, MN, United StatesChurch lay and rostered leaders are invited to attend a morning of learning, networking, and connecting. The Tool Kit will offer about a dozen different workshops so you can choose two that will be most helpful for you. Many churches bring multiple people and spread out to many workshops to bring lots of resources back [...]
Power and Boundaries Workshop for Ministry Leaders – Option 1
Minnesota Church Center 122 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, 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 [...]
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 [...]
January 2026 Ministerium
Rostered leaders are invited for a time of worship, learning, and collegiality. More information to come.
MAS Retired Rostered Leaders Gathering
Retired Rostered Leaders of the Minneapolis Area Synod are invited you to gather the afternoon of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. More details and RSVP coming soon.
2026 Synod Assembly
Lay and rostered leaders are invited to gather as the larger church and worship, connect, and vote. Friday evening: 5:00 p.m. - Hearings, orientations, optional dinner 6:00 p.m. - Devotion, grounding in theme and Scripture 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Plenary 1 Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - Opening worship 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Plenaries, [...]
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 [...]
Fall 2026 Joint Ministerium
Rostered leaders of the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods are invited to gather for a time of worship, learning, and community. More information to come.