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SUMMARY:Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synod Interim Pastors Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods are getting together to host a joint Interim Pastors Retreat. \nAgenda \n\n9:00 – Welcome and Conversations and treats\n9:30 – Opening & learning & reflection & worship\nNoon – Lunch\nAfternoon – Sabbath time\n\nRegister > \nReach out to Karen Alexander with questions
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/minneapolis-and-saint-paul-area-synod-interim-pastors-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Peder’s Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 4600 E 42nd St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Rostered Leaders,Synod
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SUMMARY:CYF Meetup at the Twins Game
DESCRIPTION:CYF Leaders in the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods are invited to gather at the MN Twins Game. Game starts at 12:40\, but come to Graze Food Hall before for lunch if you’d like! \nMore details coming soon
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/cyf-meetup-at-the-twins-game/
LOCATION:Target Field\, 1 Twins Way \, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,For CYF Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T120000
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SUMMARY:Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Narrative Budgets
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Tim Brown is the Director for Congregational Stewardship at the ELCA and will lead attendees in building narrative budgets to highlight the missional work that takes place in faith communities. \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-narrative-budgets/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn Together Over Lunch Series,Synod
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T222533Z
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SUMMARY:Churches with Childcare Centers Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Church leaders are invited to gather for conversation and connection with others serving congregations that partner with childcare centers on Thursday\, May 14 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Synod Office. Please bring your own lunch. This informal gathering offers space to share experiences\, ask questions\, and learn from one another\, with this meeting focusing in particular on governing documents and policies that shape the relationship between congregations and their childcare centers\, including bylaws\, contracts\, and other agreements. All clergy and church leaders are welcome\, and you are encouraged to share this invitation with others who might be interested. \nContact Pastor Ashley Osborn or Pastor Joanna Mitchell with questions.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/churches-with-childcare-centers-gathering/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Area Synod Office\, 122 W Franklin Ave\, #600\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102021
CREATED:20260306T173348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T203824Z
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SUMMARY:CYF Gratitude and Blessing Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:CYF leaders are invited to come together for breakfast and a time of blessing before heading into summer programming. \nMore details coming soon
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/cyf-gratitude-and-blessing-breakfast/
LOCATION:Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Twin Cities\, Minneapolis Campus\, Minneapolis Campus\, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:For CYF Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102021
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Racial Justice Liaisons Gathering - July
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/
LOCATION:Location TBD
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102021
CREATED:20260106T203227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T203254Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Bishop's Theological Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date – more info coming soon!
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/2026-bishops-theological-conference/
LOCATION:Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center\, 2100 Arrowwood Ln\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,For Rostered Leaders,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T200000
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CREATED:20251202T161008Z
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Racial Justice Liaisons Gathering - October
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-october/
LOCATION:Location TBD
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice,Synod
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T120000
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Joint Ministerium
DESCRIPTION:Rostered leaders of the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods are invited to gather for a time of worship\, learning\, and community. \nMore information to come.
URL:https://mpls-synod.org/event/fall-2026-joint-ministerium/
CATEGORIES:Featured,For Rostered Leaders,Ministerium,Synod
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