Synod
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 [...]
Monthly Youth Ministry Gathering – October
October Youth Ministry Gathering Summer Plans: Trips and VBS Location TBD
MAS Retired Rostered Leaders Gathering
Retired Rostered Leaders of the Minneapolis Area Synod are invited you to gather the afternoon of Thursday, October 23, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. More details and RSVP coming soon.
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 [...]
Discerning Your Call: Exploring the Next Faithful Step
Faith Lutheran, Forest Lake 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN, United StatesA discernment retreat hosted by the ELCA synods of Region 3 in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Wondering what’s next? Wondering if God is calling you to something different? Wondering if there’s "something more"? Explore these and other questions in the context of our faith, with other wonderers through storytelling, introspection, [...]
RESCHEDULED – Communicators Retreat
Mt. Olivet Retreat Center 7984 257th St W, Farmington, MN, United StatesRescheduled for Thursday, November 6. The Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods invite all congregation communicators to a fall retreat! This is a great opportunity to connect with others, build community, and learn about leveraging video in your ministry (and where to start if you haven't yet). Sitraka Rakotoarivelo, media production specialist for Faith+Lead, and a [...]
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 [...]
Children and Youth Monthly Ministry Gathering – November
Urban Growler 2325 Endicott St, St. Paul, MN, United StatesNovember Youth Ministry Gathering Topic: Neurodivergence and Support Needs
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 [...]
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 [...]