Synod
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Synod Hunger Program Gathering
ZoomA Gathering of Leaders At a time when increasing wealth disparities means that vulnerable people are experiencing hunger more often and for longer periods, your congregation’s commitment to ensure that we live in a world where all are fed is even more important to incarnating the gospel. Thank you for your ongoing ministry. And, we [...]
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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.
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Joint Ministerium with Saint Paul Area Synod
Incarnation Lutheran Church Shoreview 4880 Hodgson Road, Shoreview, MNNear the end of 2020, Martin Luther’s words on how to respond to a pandemic as a person of faith went viral. His Whether One May Flee From a Deadly Plague didn’t feel nearly 500 years old. Just as he spoke to his community during an outbreak of the bubonic plague in Wittenburg in 1527, his [...]
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Ballots Beyond Bars: Remember, Restore, Reconnect
Advent Lutheran Church 9475 Jefferson Hwy, Maple Grove, MN, United StatesBallots Beyond Bars: Remember, Restore, Reconnect Twenty-one states restore full voting rights once a felon completes a prison term, but not Minnesota. People who have left prison but are still on parole or probation do not regain the franchise until they are "off paper." Some Lutherans, based on ELCA social teaching, don't think this is [...]
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EcoFaith Forum on Inclusive Financing
VirtualWe need your voice! Minneapolis is on the verge of championing a groundbreaking climate-scaled tool called “inclusive financing" for energy efficiency after years of grassroots engagement. Join EcoFaith for a Learning + Action Forum to hear about the pilot program being put forward by the City of Minneapolis and CenterPoint energy, and how you can [...]
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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, [...]
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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!
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Spring Ministerium
St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church 17205 County Rd 6, Plymouth, MN, United StatesThis spring's Ministerium, "Sighs Too Deep for Words," will be held at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, Plymouth, on Thursday, March 24. For more details, go to the Ministerium page of our website. Register >
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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 >