Synod
Conference Assemblies
Organized by the deans of each conference, conferences will meet to discuss elections and resolutions in preparation for Synod Assembly. Check out the dates and locations of each gathering. Find out which conference your church is in >
Tool Kit for Congregational Leaders
First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights 1555 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, United StatesThe Tool Kit is back! Join us in person for a morning of learning and connection. Childcare will be offered during this event, provided by Jovie. ASL and Spanish interpretation will also be provided. Please register by February 1 if you need either, or reach out to Jeni Huff if you have any questions. Register now [...]
Spring Ministerium
Normandale Lutheran Church Edina, MN, United States"Flourishing in Ministry" with Matt Bloom Thursday, March 23 8:30 a.m. (registration) - Noon More details >
Wellness Gathering for First Third Leaders
Westwood Lutheran Church 9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN, United StatesWellness Gathering for First Third Leaders What if prioritizing your wellbeing was a key to effective ministry? Join Matt Bloom with Workwell https://workwellresearch.org/our-approach/ in hearing how to do just that. The Minneapolis Area Synod has Matt in town for spring ministerium so we wanted to host him for you too! Free event, registration for hospitality [...]
Gathering of Retired Rostered Ministers
Minneapolis Area Synod Office 122 W Franklin Ave, #600, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesGathering of Retired Rostered Ministers Join your fellow retired rostered ministers and Bishop Ann Svennungsen for a time of community and to elect voting members for the April 28-29 Synod Assembly. The Synod Assembly's theme is "Restored to Life Anew." Tuesday, March 28 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Minnesota Church Center 122 West Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis Assembly [...]
Pre-Synod Assembly Budget Hearing
ZoomPre-Synod Assembly Budget Hearing Bishop Ann Svennungsen and Ty Inglis will host a discussion about the adjustment to the 2023 synod budget and the proposed 2024 synod budget, given a shortfall in mission support in Fiscal Year 2022. This discussion will be important preparation for the Budget Resolutions at the 2023 Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly. [...]
Pre-Synod Assembly Voter Orientation
ZoomPre-Synod Assembly Voter Orientation Synod Vice President Felecia Boone and Judge Tammy Pust, assembly parliamentarian, will host a training on parliamentary procedure and what to expect from the business portions of the synod assembly agenda. This discussion will be important preparation for the 2023 Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly. Wednesday, April 19, 6:30 pm Zoom ASL [...]
Office Closed – Synod Assembly
The synod office will be closed Thursday and Friday, April 27 and 28 in preparation for Synod Assembly. See you there! Any registration questions can be handled on-site.
2023 Synod Assembly
You can find all the details about the upcoming Synod Assembly on the Synod Assembly page. We hope to see you there!
Ascension Day Breakfast
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAscension Day Breakfast Children, youth, and family leaders of the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods are invited for a time to come together to rest and enjoy breakfast and worship together at the Ascension Day Breakfast, hosted by the MAS/SPAS CYF Leadership Team. Thursday, May 11; 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Bethlehem Lutheran, 4100 Lyndale [...]