Synod
Bishop Election Committee Listening Session
Grace NE Lutheran Church 1500 6th Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Bishop Election Committee would like to invite you to a series of listening sessions that started on October 30, 2023. Throughout the fall, we want to create intentional spaces to hear from as many people in our congregations as possible as we work on our synod profile for the upcoming bishop election.During these one-hour [...]
Children’s Ministry Gathering
OnlineLet’s talk about how we can make faith memories for the families we serve birth to grandparents. What fun events have you done or are thinking about in the next 6 months? Bring examples to spark some new ideas . Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 897 4926 7704 Passcode: 103436
Youth Ministry Leaders Social
Insight Brewing and Taproom 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin other youth ministry staff and volunteers at Insight Brewing for social time together.
Children’s Ministry Gathering
OnlineGather with other Children's Ministry staff and volunteers for an online conversation about death and dying. More info coming.
January 2024 Ministerium
Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, Minnetonka 600 Hopkins Crossroad, Minnetonka, MN, United StatesSome say you can summarize Martin Luther’s theology in two words: “grace” and “vocation.” And, you could also say that Luther expanded the meaning of each word. Grace is sufficient (period). Grace is for all (no exceptions). And, with his theology of the “priesthood of all believers,” Luther was clear that each and every Christian [...]
Conference Assemblies
Every voice matters. Our Church needs lay and rostered voting members to participate in Conference Assemblies in preparation for Synod Assembly in May. Please let your lay voting members know! REGISTER What are Conference Assemblies? The congregations of the Minneapolis Area Synod are organized into 12 geographic conferences. These conferences are led by a dean, and [...]
Children’s Ministry Gathering
St. Stephen Lutheran, Bloomington 8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN, United StatesChildren's Ministry Gathering Join other Children's Ministry staff and volunteers in person at St. Stephen's Lutheran, Bloomington, for a conversation about safety and creating a safe space for children. DIscussion will include how to implement being a safe place at church. Hear from other ministry leaders and bring your own ideas. Monday, February 12; 1:00 [...]
ELCA Youth Gathering Info Session
Minneapolis Area Synod Office 122 W Franklin Ave, #600, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesWhether you’re registered or still deciding where to head this summer, join your synod champions, Kelsey Young (Saint Paul) and John Hulden (Minneapolis), for a Gathering 2024 Information Session on Thursday, February 29, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., at the Synod Office. We’ll go over details of what to expect for each day of the Gathering, share ideas [...]
Communicators Retreat
Mt. Olivet Retreat Center 7984 257th St W, Farmington, MN, United StatesChurch Communicators, Get Away for a Day! Thursday, March 7, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mt. Olivet Retreat Center, Farmington Cost: $55 Includes snacks, lunch, presenter Agenda 9:00 - 9:30 Arrive, snack, socialize 9:30 - 10:00 Get to know each other 10:00 - 12:00 Presentation about using AI in your congregation 12:00 - [...]
Bishop Nominee Forum
Our Saviour's Lutheran, East Bethel 19001 Jackson St NE, East Bethel, United StatesCome and meet the candidates for bishop of the 2024 Minneapolis Area Synod bishop election.