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SUMMARY:Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Minnesota Paid Leave Program
DESCRIPTION:Are 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\, to find out more about your obligations as an employer under this new program.\nJoin us for the 1-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. \nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/learn-together-over-lunch-series-mn-paid-leave-program/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured,Learn Together Over Lunch Series,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250915T202323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T202755Z
UID:19929-1758034800-1758042000@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Youth Ministry Gathering - September
DESCRIPTION:September Youth Ministry Gathering\nWhy is CYF important?\nNetworking and Support
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/monthly-youth-ministry-gathering-september/
LOCATION:Nine Mile Brewing\, 9555 James Ave S Suite 290\, Bloomington\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250801T204603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T193203Z
UID:19451-1758045600-1758051000@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Region 3 Healthy Boundaries Training for CYF Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Participants will explore their own relationship to power\, boundaries\, and authority\, gaining insights into how these dynamics shape their leadership. Beyond personal reflection\, the workshop will also equip leaders to actively foster wise boundary-setting skills in the young people they serve. Through discussion and practical strategies\, attendees will be empowered to nurture healthy\, trust-filled ministry spaces. \nCost: $10 donation to benefit Camp Noah – LSS \n\nMore information and registration >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/region-3-healthy-boundaries-training-for-cyf-leaders/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20241016T184131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T225014Z
UID:16952-1759017600-1759276799@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Bishop's Theological Conference
DESCRIPTION:2025 Bishop’s Theological Conference\n“Baptism in Muddy Waters”\nSeptember 28 – 30\, 2025\nArrowwood Resort & Conference Center\, Alexandria\n\n\n \nLife has a way of stirring up the waters around us\, doesn’t it? Endings and beginnings\, joy and grief\, fear and trust swirl together like silt in a river. In those murky\, sacred places\, God meets us. The Holy Spirit does some of her most beautiful work: washing away what weighs us down\, breathing new life into our being\, boldly drawing us into an estuary– a font of muddy\, transformative material where what no longer serves us is submerged and new life emerges. \n\n\n\n\nDrawing from Lutheran Theology and Scripture\, we will discover a refreshing opportunity to reclaim our Belovedness as a source of courage and renewal. We will engage in vital conversations that will deepen our spiritual leadership and inspire new ideas for navigating today’s complex ministry challenges. Come as you are—tired\, hopeful\, questioning\, faithful. Come eager to be renewed\, emboldened with greater clarity about how our baptismal calling empowers truly transformational ministries and speaks life directly into our fractured world. Come ready to be surprised by grace and sent out with a heart full of possibility.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Registration for Bishop’s Theological Conference is now closed\, and final rooming lists have been sent to Arrowwood. New registrants can no longer be added. If you need to cancel or have a questions about your registration\, contact Jeni Huff. Please note\, because final lists have been sent to Arrowwood\, we cannot offer full refunds on cancellations. Thank you for your understanding.\n\nMore information >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/bishops-theological-conference-5/
LOCATION:Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center\, 2100 Arrowwood Ln\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For Rostered Leaders,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250922T191234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T191234Z
UID:19996-1759413600-1759419000@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Visit with Archbishop Musa Filibus
DESCRIPTION:Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus\, from the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (one of our Global Companion Synods) is visiting Minnesota in September and October! His visit coincides with the Bishop’s Theological Conference\, The Conference of Bishops meeting\, and the installation of Bishop-Elect Yehiel Curry. The LCCN and Minneapolis area congregations\, organizations\, and the Synod have been companions in shared work and relationship in various iterations for over a century. To “companion” means to show up\, to listen\, to show compassion\, to advocate\, and to accompany. The Synod invites you\, with other MAS congregations\, to partner with Archbishop Musa Filibus and the LCCN. On Thursday\, October 2\, Archbishop Musa will be at Lake Nokomis Lutheran in Minneapolis\, to bring updates about the LCCN and the Lutheran University in Nigeria\, discuss current joys and challenges\, and answer questions. \nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/visit-with-archbishop-musa-filibus/
LOCATION:Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church\, 5011 S 31st Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250915T210307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T210317Z
UID:19950-1760004000-1760011200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Welcome (Back) Event
DESCRIPTION:The Twin Cities CYF ELCA Team invites all people who serve in CYF ministries to the annual Welcome (Back) Event. Leaders will gather together to celebrate the coming year and share ideas\, resources\, and excitement! \nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/welcome-back-event/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei Lutheran Church\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250801T222333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T182625Z
UID:19463-1760011200-1760014800@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Digital Ministry
DESCRIPTION:For 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?\nPastor Natalia Terfa will lead this online conversation. Pastor Natalia is an interim pastor at Edina Community Lutheran\, a consultant with Church Anew\, and Cafeteria Christian podcaster. \nJoin us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/learn-together-over-lunch-series-digital-ministry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn Together Over Lunch Series,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250915T204701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T204701Z
UID:19935-1760454000-1760461200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Youth Ministry Gathering – October
DESCRIPTION:October Youth Ministry Gathering\nSummer Plans: Trips and VBS \nLocation TBD
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/monthly-youth-ministry-gathering-october/
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250711T145429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T145429Z
UID:19093-1761213600-1761219000@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:MAS Retired Rostered Leaders Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMore details and RSVP coming soon.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/mas-retired-rostered-leaders-gathering-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250522T141012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T151800Z
UID:18444-1761811200-1761825600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Joint Ministerium
DESCRIPTION:Rostered 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 and universities and reflect on what it means to be a church that is always reforming. \nThere’s no fee to attend\, but please register in advance > \nAgenda: \n\n8:30 a.m. Check-in\n9:00 a.m. Worship\n10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Refreshments\n11:00 a.m. Presentation by Dr. Paul Pribbenow\n11:55 a.m. Adjourn
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/fall-joint-ministerium/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Resurrection\, 3115 Victoria Street North\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For Rostered Leaders,Ministerium,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250619T170238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T194225Z
UID:18958-1762092000-1762092000@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Discerning Your Call: Exploring the Next Faithful Step
DESCRIPTION:A discernment retreat hosted by the ELCA synods of Region 3 in the states of Minnesota\, North Dakota\, and South Dakota \nWondering what’s next?\nWondering if God is calling you to something different?\nWondering if there’s “something more”? \nExplore these and other questions in the context of our faith\, with other wonderers through storytelling\, introspection\, and studying of Scripture. We strongly encourage you to bring a conversation partner (your pastor\, a colleague\, family member\, friend\, etc who will continue this conversation with you). The event costs $10 per person\, which includes an evening meal. \nChoose the date and location that works best for you. Each retreat is 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nSunday\, November 2\nFaith Lutheran\, Forest Lake\nRegister by October 26 \nSunday\, February 22\nOak Knoll Lutheran\, Minnetonka\nRegister by February 15 \nRegister now >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/discerning-your-call-exploring-the-next-faithful-step/
LOCATION:Faith Lutheran\, Forest Lake\, 886 North Shore Drive\, Forest Lake\, MN\, 55025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250523T144256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T191526Z
UID:18460-1762419600-1762444800@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED - Communicators Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled for Thursday\, November 6. \nThe 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 panel of congregation communicators will talk about how they use video in their settings. The cost for the day is $50 per person. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Whether your job title has “communications” right in the name or if it’s one of the many hats you wear as a church employee\, you are welcome to join us! \nRegister by October 23.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/communicators-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Mt. Olivet Retreat Center\, 7984 257th St W\, Farmington\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250523T144937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T154345Z
UID:18463-1762588800-1762603200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Tool Kit for Congregational Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Church 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 to their ministries. \n\n\n8:00 Registration opens\, coffee hour to meet other people in similar roles (optional)\n9:00 Large group with Bishop Jen\n9:30 Break\n9:45 Round 1 workshops\n10:45 Break\n11:00 Round 2 workshops\n12:00 Adjourn \n\nRegister Now\n\nWorkshop Details > \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/tool-kit-for-congregational-leaders-2/
LOCATION:Immanuel Lutheran Church\, 16515 Luther Way\, Eden Prairie\, MN\, 55346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For Rostered Leaders,Tool Kit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250915T205021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T185159Z
UID:19937-1762873200-1762880400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Children and Youth Monthly Ministry Gathering - November
DESCRIPTION:November Youth Ministry Gathering\nTopic: Neurodivergence and Support Needs \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/monthly-youth-ministry-gathering-november/
LOCATION:Urban Growler\, 2325 Endicott St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20251021T182431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T182431Z
UID:20235-1763035200-1763038800@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Learn Together Over Lunch Series: ELCA Immigration Policies and Statements
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nJoin us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. Live Spanish interpretation will be provided and recorded. ASL will be provided with the recording of the call.  \nRegister to receive the Zoom link >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/learn-together-over-lunch-series-elca-immigration-policies-and-statements/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured,Learn Together Over Lunch Series,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250707T181436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T203248Z
UID:19030-1763109000-1763134200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Power and Boundaries Workshop for Ministry Leaders - Option 1
DESCRIPTION:Rostered 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 Synod.\n \nThere are two dates to choose from\, each workshop will be limited to 35 people. \n\nFriday\, November 14 at the Minnesota Church Center\, Minneapolis\nThursday\, November 20 at Nativity Lutheran\, Minneapolis\n\nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/power-and-boundaries-workshop-option-1/
LOCATION:Minnesota Church Center\, 122 W Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,For Rostered Leaders,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20251020T184905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T184905Z
UID:20204-1763199000-1763206200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:EcoFaith Coffee and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of coffee and conversation as we welcome in different creation care partners of the Minneapolis Area Synod. Here about their work and how you can get involved. Coffee and pastries will be provided.\n\nSign up >\nFacebook event >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/ecofaith-coffee-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth\, 12235 Old Rockford Rd\, Plymouth\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250522T141317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T203202Z
UID:18447-1763627400-1763654400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Power and Boundaries Workshop for Ministry Leaders - Option 2
DESCRIPTION:Rostered 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 Synod. \nThere are two dates to choose from\, each workshop will be limited to 35 people. \n\nFriday\, November 14\, at the Minnesota Church Center\, Minneapolis\nThursday\, November 20\, at Nativity Lutheran\, Minneapolis\n\nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/boundaries-training-3/
LOCATION:Nativity Lutheran\, 3312 Silver Lake Road\, Saint Anthony Village\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,For Rostered Leaders,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20251113T160322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T180634Z
UID:20433-1763641800-1763645400@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: MN Paid Leave Program
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar with attorney Jewelie Grape to find out more information about Minnesota Paid Leave. If you have questions you would like to be discussed at the webinar\, please email them to Liz Farmer. \nJoin on Zoom >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/webinar-mn-paid-leave-program/
CATEGORIES:Community,Featured,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20251104T170950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T162236Z
UID:20351-1764066600-1764070200@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) Gathering 
DESCRIPTION:Since 1990\, leaders from the Minneapolis Area Synod have visited Nigeria and maintained a companion synod relationship. Individuals and communities who have a history of partnership with the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) and those who are interested in starting a new partnership are invited to gather and connect.\n\n\nWhen we’re together\, we will share information and updates about the Lutheran University that is being built and discuss what is means to be a companion synods. 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/lutheran-church-of-christ-in-nigeria-lccn-gathering/
LOCATION:Minnesota Church Center\, 122 W Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250915T205322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T185347Z
UID:19939-1765292400-1765299600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Children & Youth Ministry Monthly Gathering - December
DESCRIPTION:December Youth Ministry Gathering\nSocial Time
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/monthly-youth-ministry-gathering-december/
LOCATION:Tamarack Taproom\, 8418 Tamarack Village\, Woodbury\, MN\, 55125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250910T180355Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Learn Together Over Lunch Series: How To Write a Resolution (and do you need to?)
DESCRIPTION:Due to low registration numbers\, this conversation has been cancelled. If you have questions about writing resolutions or for the Reference and Counsel Committee\, reach out to Liz Farmer.\n—– \nLed 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). \nSpanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. Join us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link > \n 
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/learn-together-over-lunch-series-how-to-write-a-resolution-and-do-you-need-to/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn Together Over Lunch Series,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20251210T191740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192134Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Office Closed - Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The Synod Office will be closed the afternoon of December 24\, and all day December 25\, and 26. \nIf you need to reach a Synod staff member in case of emergency\, call 612-230-3308.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/synod-office-closed-christmas/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20251210T191938Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Office Closed - New Year's Eve/Day
DESCRIPTION:The Synod Office will be closed the afternoon of December 31\, and all day January 1. \nIf you need to reach a Synod staff member in case of emergency\, call 612-230-3308.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/synod-office-closed-new-years-eve-day/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250910T181216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T182708Z
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SUMMARY:Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Church Consolidations and Mergers
DESCRIPTION:Led 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. \nSpanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. Join us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/learn-together-over-lunch-series-church-consolidations-and-mergers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn Together Over Lunch Series,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20260108T213852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T213852Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Children's Ministry Online Meet-Up - January
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Children’s Ministry Online Meet-Up – January\nTopic: Resource Sharing \nJoin the Call >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/monthly-childrens-ministry-online-meet-up-january/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250915T205455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T213223Z
UID:19941-1768316400-1768323600@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Children & Youth Ministry Gathering - January
DESCRIPTION:January Children & Youth Ministry Gathering\nLiturgical Seasons: Doing Advent & Lent Differently
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/monthly-youth-ministry-gathering-january/
LOCATION:Wicked Wort Brewing\, 4165 W Broadway\, Robbinsdale\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20260115T200355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T200424Z
UID:20975-1769245200-1769266800@mpls-synod.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming Our Neighbor: A Prophetic Vision for the World
DESCRIPTION:In recent months\, cities across the country have experienced heightened intimidation and fear\, particularly affecting our most vulnerable residents: immigrant neighbors. How might we then reflect on what meaningful solidarity entails and what we can do collaboratively to shape a future in which our communities flourish? The Minneapolis Area Synod’s Immigration Task Force invites you to join a conversation on Saturday\, January 24\, dedicated to learning and community building as we collectively address the realities unfolding in Minneapolis and envision the future we seek. Hosted at the American Swedish Institute\, this gathering is designed to foster strategic\, faith-driven responses to these challenges. \nWe are honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Gregory Cuéllar\, a distinguished scholar from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Drawing on his extensive expertise in the migrant experience and his work on the U.S./Mexico border\, Dr. Cuéllar will share insights from both his scholarship and grassroots engagement to help us cultivate a prophetic vision for our communities. \nAfter lunch\, a panel of community leaders will offer insights into current challenges and share reflections on possible paths forward. This event provides a valuable opportunity to listen\, learn\, and consider how to be fully present during this critical time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails \n\nThis event is open to all clergy\, lay leaders\, and community members.\n\n\nThere is no cost. Donations are welcome and will contribute to the Welcome Fund\, a mutual aid fund established to support our immigrant neighbors in the Minneapolis Area Synod\, ELCA.\n\n\nLunch is included. Pre-registration is encouraged for lunch counts.\n\nRegister >\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Rev. Dr. Gregory Cuéllar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Gregory L. Cuéllar is the Full Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and the Ruth A. Campbell Chair in Biblical Studies at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. As an international biblical scholar\, Dr. Cuéllar is interested in counterintuitive ways of reading biblical texts\, in particular those that are rooted in a decolonizing discourse of liberation. His research explores topics related to the U.S. Mexico-Borderlands\, immigration detention (UK and US)\, anti-black and brown racism\, and the intersections of religion and migration. His current book project is titled\, Religion in Immigrant Detention: Securing Faiths in a State of Removal (Palgrave\, forthcoming). For this book project\, he was awarded the Louisville Institute Project Grant for Researches (2019). \nHe has published his research in a wide range of journals. He is also author of Voices of Marginality: Exile and Return in Second Isaiah 40-55 and the Mexican Immigrant Experience (Peter Lang\, 2008). His two most recent books are\, Resacralizing the Other at the US-Mexico Border: A borderland Hermeneutic (Routledge 2020) and\, Empire\, the British Museum\, and the Making of the Biblical Scholar in the Nineteenth Century: Archival Criticism (Palgrave\, 2019). \nHe has been a visiting scholar at the Centre on Migration\, Policy\, and Society (COMPAS) and the Centre for Criminology\, Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford. \nIn terms of advocacy work\, he is the co-founder of a refugee artwork project called\, Arte de Lágrimas (Art of Tears): Refugee Artwork Project. This project is a traveling art exhibit and archive that aims to create greater public awareness of the lived migratory journeys of asylum-seeking children\, youth\, and adults.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/welcoming-our-neighbor-a-prophetic-vision-for-the-world/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute\, 2600 Park Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20251202T160400Z
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Racial Justice Liaisons Gathering - January
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minneapolis Area Synod’s Racial Justice Team at their quarterly Racial Justice Liaisons gathering. \nRacial Justice Liaisons at MAS worshipping communities are invited to come together to meet\, network\, and connect. \nEmail Pastor Jen Collins if you have questions or are interested in attending.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/quarterly-racial-justice-gathering-january/
LOCATION:Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church\, Minneapolis\, 2315 Chicago Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404
CATEGORIES:Featured,Racial Justice,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224629
CREATED:20250523T145338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T181126Z
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SUMMARY:January 2026 Ministerium for Rostered Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Who is Christ for Us Today? Hope and Lessons from Bonhoeffer\nThursday\, January 29\, 2026\nLord of Life Lutheran Church\, Maple Grove \nIn our times\, marked by political and ideological division and fueled\, in part\, by the rise of Christian Nationalism\, Dr. Lori Brandt Hale (Director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Augsburg) offers a compelling vision for a faithful and courageous response. Drawing on the life and witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer\, Brandt Hale highlights four guiding themes—neighbor\, community\, grace\, and responsibility—that can ground us in justice\, compassion\, and resilient hope as we work together for the common good.\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n8:30 a.m. Check-in\n9:00 a.m. Worship\n10:00 a.m. Fellowship & Refreshments\n10:30 a.m. Presentation\n12:00 p.m. Sending\n\n\nRegister >
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/january-ministerium/
LOCATION:Lord of Life Lutheran Church\, Maple Grove\, 7401 County Rd 101\, Maple Grove\, MN\, 55311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For Rostered Leaders,Ministerium,Synod
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