Learn Together Over Lunch Series
Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Minnesota Paid Leave Program
OnlineAre you ready for Minnesota Paid Leave? Effective January 1, 2026, most Minnesota employees will be eligible for up to 12 weeks of job protected paid medical and/or family leave. This is a state-run program funded by premiums paid by employers and employees. Attend this webinar led by Jewelie Grape, the Minneapolis Area Synod's attorney, [...]
Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Digital Ministry
OnlineFor better and worse, the digital space is not going anywhere. In fact, it's only growing more complex and ubiquitous. What does this mean for churches and faith communities? How might we think critically and theologically about ministry in the digital space, and what does it mean for how we are church together? Pastor Natalia Terfa will lead [...]
Learn Together Over Lunch Series: ELCA Immigration Policies and Statements
OnlineJoin Kate Parsons, Migration Policy Advisor, and Raed AbuJries, US Network, Education, and Communication Manager, who will share about the ELCA's work alongside immigrant communities and dig into some of our commitments as a church regarding immigration. They will discuss the ELCA Social Message on Immigration, Sanctuary Churches, AMMPARO, and more. Join us live for [...]
Learn Together Over Lunch Series: How To Write a Resolution (and do you need to?)
OnlineLed by the Reference and Counsel Committee of the Minneapolis Area Synod, participants will learn how to write an effective resolution (and learn if a resolution is the best way to accomplish their goals). Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. Join us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. Register to [...]
Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Church Consolidations and Mergers
OnlineLed by Rev. A. John Bischoff Jr, author of the book, Church Consolidations and Mergers: Working Together for God's Mission this workshop will conversation will focus on the benefits of churches working together and how to know if it's the right time to start consolidation and merger conversations. Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. [...]
Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Moving Beyond Land Acknowledgements
OnlineLed by Dr. Kelly Sherman Conroy, this conversation will discuss how to create a land acknowledgement for your ministry and how to use it in worship. Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. Join us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. Register to receive the Zoom link >
Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Narrative Budgets
OnlineRev. Tim Brown is the Director for Congregational Stewardship at the ELCA and will lead attendees in building narrative budgets to highlight the missional work that takes place in faith communities. Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. Join us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. Register to receive the [...]