April Children’s Ministry Gathering
OnlineJoin us online! Children’s ministry staff and key volunteers from the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods are invited to gather each month for conversation about children’s ministry. Join us in April as we talk about Vacation Bible School. Let’s share resources and make this the Very Best Summer for our community! No registration is necessary; just click [...]
Youth Group Night at Luther Seminary
Luther Seminary 2481 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, United StatesCongregations are invited to bring their confirmation (6th-grade graders) and/or high school youth groups and adult leaders to the Luther Seminary campus for a night of worship, learning, pizza, and some fun surprises! This event is free, but please register by Wednesday, April 9.
The Current Landscape: An Online Conversation with Global Refuge
In recent months, Global Refuge (formerly LIRS) has been in the news because of their work with refugees and New Americans. Rev. Jon Buuck, Rev. David Wangaard, and Karla Leitzman from Global Refuge will lead an online conversation about the current landscape of services for refugees, share future programs, and answer any questions attendees may have. Global [...]
Hans Nielsen Hauge Lecture: Presented by Pastor Brian Lunn
Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church / Mindekirken 924 E. 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesHans Nielsen Hauge—The Heart of His Message: Hans Nielsen Hauge is one of the most well-known Norwegians. But what did he teach? Why were so many gripped by his message? Was he legalistic, like many of those later called Haugeans were reputed to be? Come and hear about the heart of the man who awakened [...]
Eco Fair and Electric Vehicle Car Show
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth 12235 Old Rockford Rd, Plymouth, MN, United StatesCome and see EV cars and talk with owners, then celebrate Earth Day with family-friendly activities in our Community Room. --- Electric vehicles have become mainstream with all major automakers announcing multiple models across most vehicle types. EVs have reached cost parity or are cheaper to own and operate than gas or diesel equivalents and [...]
Addressing Neurodiversity in a Congregation (for clergy and faith leaders)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesMental Health Connect has a vision for faith communities with no mental health stigma and is increasingly aware of the ways in which neurodiversity fits into this vision. So, faith leaders and clergy are invited to a talk with Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund about her new book and a discussion that is just for faith [...]
Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin Mental Health Connect for lunch with Sarah Griffith Lund, author of Blessed Minds; Breaking the Silence About Neurodiversity. Sarah will discuss how she unpacks the concepts of neurodiversity, mental health, and disability, challenging the stigma surrounding neurodivergent individuals and offering practical steps for creating inclusive and supportive faith communities. Enjoy networking and conversations about [...]
Synod Assembly
Join us for the Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly. Friday evening: Worship at Bethlehem Lutheran - Twin Cities Saturday: Business at Lord of Life, Ramsey To-do lists, resources, and registration are on the Synod Assembly web page.
Money, Lies, and God: A Conversation with Katherine Stewart on Faith and Politics
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church 511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin award-winning author Katherine Stewart on Saturday, May 3, as she discusses her new book, Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy. Stewart explores how disinformation and religious nationalism threaten democracy. Her work appears in The New York Times, New Republic, and Religion News Service. The book discussion will be followed by [...]
Screening of “Religion, Racism, and Reconciliation”
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth 12235 Old Rockford Rd, Plymouth, MN, United StatesJoin the Mount Olivet Racial Equity Team for a free screening of “Religion, Racism & Reconciliation," a ground-breaking documentary that explores how racism is intertwined with American religion. It follows the stories of individuals and communities of faith who have engaged in addressing the issues of systemic racism, such as voting rights, income inequality, and [...]