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SUMMARY:Easter Season Preaching Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Michael Chan and Dr. Eric Barreto as they talk together about the Easter season texts for THIS year\, and what is striking them in light of our current time and place. \nCome\, bring a snack\, and just take it in. You don’t need to unmute\, you don’t need to have your camera on\, you only need to show up and receive this gift of conversation with two experts who happen to love these stories and each other. \nPay what you can! (Suggested price $20) \nRegister > \nHosted by Church Anew
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/easter-season-preaching-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,For Rostered Leaders
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Rev. Alan Storey
DESCRIPTION:Rostered ministers of the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods are invited to spend an afternoon with Rev. Alan Storey.  \n\n\nRev. Alan Storey is a recently retired Methodist Minister from Cape Town\, South Africa. Rooted in the South African context\, Alan is a Gospel storyteller and facilitator of personal and political change. \n\n\nOver the years\, Rev. Storey has been involved in numerous civil society organizations addressing gun violence\, racism; state-capture corruption; xenophobia; homophobia; transphobia; spatial apartheid inequality; sex worker discrimination\, and campaign for a universal basic income. \n\n\nRev. Storey has an Honors degree in Theology and a Masters in the Philosophy of Applied Business Ethics. He is a recipient of the Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship Award and a fellow of the African Leadership Initiative (part of the Aspen Leadership Institute). Over the years\, Rev. Storey has been part of the Holden Village Teaching Staff. \n\n\nRev. Storey’s lifelong work remains the experimental practice of the Sermon on the Mount. Through presentation and conversation\, this session will offer theological depth and imagination to rostered ministers in need of a sustaining and nourishing Gospel word in these turbulent\, troubling times. \n\n\nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/an-afternoon-with-rev-alan-storey/
LOCATION:Westwood Lutheran Church\, 9001 Cedar Lake Road\, St. Louis Park\, MN\, 55426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For Rostered Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260403T182811
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SUMMARY:2026 Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering\, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds\, not neglecting to meet together\, as is the habit of some\, but encouraging one another\, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:23-25)\n \nFear\, scarcity\, and division invade our streets and our world\, threatening violence and leaving many feeling isolated and uncertain. But the church\, set free in Christ for such a time as this\, offers an alternative story and way of being. Grounding ourselves in our faith\, we turn to one another for community\, encouragement\, and holy provocation. At this year’s Synod Assembly\, we will reflect on how to set a course for the church amid troubling times by turning again to our unwavering hope that comes from God’s unwavering faithfulness. \n—– \nLay voting members and rostered leaders are invited to gather as the larger church and worship\, connect\, and vote. \nFriday evening: \n\n5:00 p.m. – Hearings\, orientations\, youth gathering\, optional dinner\n6:00 p.m. – Devotion\, grounding in theme and Scripture\n6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Plenary 1\n\nSaturday: \n\n9:00 a.m. – Opening worship\n10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Plenaries\, lunch\, speakers\n\n  \nMore information coming soon.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/2026-synod-assembly/
LOCATION:Lord of Life\, Ramsey\, 14501 Nowthen Blvd NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Featured,For CYF Leaders,For Rostered Leaders,For Young Adults,Synod
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synod Interim Pastors Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods are getting together to host a joint Interim Pastors Retreat. \nAgenda \n\n9:00 – Welcome and Conversations and treats\n9:30 – Opening & learning & reflection & worship\nNoon – Lunch\nAfternoon – Sabbath time\n\nRegister > \nReach out to Karen Alexander with questions
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/minneapolis-and-saint-paul-area-synod-interim-pastors-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Peder’s Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 4600 E 42nd St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Rostered Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
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CREATED:20251006T165826Z
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SUMMARY:Woven Together: Rostered Ministers Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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 work among us. \nAll ELCA deacons\, pastors\, bishops (under call\, on leave or disability\, or retired) and candidates approved for call are invited to the Rostered Ministers Gathering\, July 6-9\, 2026\, in Indianapolis\, Ind. They’ll gather under the theme “Woven Together” and center ourselves each day on a thread of that theme: \n\n“Woven Together With God.”\n“Woven Together for Creation.”\n“Woven Together as Community.”\n“Rostered Ministers Woven Together.”\n\nLearn More and Register > \n\n\n\n\nWe’re doing something new and different at this year’s Rostered Ministers Gathering. \nThe Rev. Leila Ortiz\, former bishop of the Metropolitan Washington\, D.C. Synod\, will serve as the event’s theologian-in-residence\, working in tandem with the Rev. Lori Kochanski\, a fiber artist\, ELCA rostered minister and the event’s artist-in-residence. \nThrough word and craft\, Pastor Leila and Pastor Lori will weave together our worship\, workshops and keynote sessions. Pastor Lori will create a tapestry made from fabric contributed by you\, her fellow pastors and deacons\, and “by the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit\,” Pastor Leila will “give language to what we’re experiencing together – how all the conversations\, all the sermons\, and all the addresses have implications for our discipleship and leadership beyond our time together … \n“Especially for such a time as this.” \nRegister today to get the early bird rate through March 31. A limited number of scholarships are available to defray registration costs and other expenses–learn more on the Rostered Ministers Gathering webpage. \nDon’t miss the opportunity to engage with these dynamic presenters. Take the time to be in community\, lamenting\, rejoicing\, listening and learning from one another in these messy\, complicated and challenging times.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/woven-together-rostered-ministers-gathering/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Community,For Rostered Leaders
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SUMMARY:2026 Bishop's Theological Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date – more info coming soon!
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/2026-bishops-theological-conference/
LOCATION:Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center\, 2100 Arrowwood Ln\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For Rostered Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T120000
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Joint Ministerium
DESCRIPTION:Rostered leaders of the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods are invited to gather for a time of worship\, learning\, and community. \nMore information to come.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/fall-2026-joint-ministerium/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Featured,For Rostered Leaders,Ministerium,Synod
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