As the Dark Awaits the Dawn: An Evening Vespers Service for the Winter Solstice
Grace NE Lutheran Church 1500 6th Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAs the Dark Awaits the Dawn: An Evening Vespers Service for the Winter Solstice On the longest night, many of us are yearning for a presence stronger than ourselves to carry our load. Come hold your thoughts, struggles, and prayers with us, and throw your burdens into the fire through a shared burning burdens ceremony. [...]
Youth Ministry Gatherings – 2nd Tuesdays
Sociable Cider Werks 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesMeet other youth ministry folks to share ideas, learn from one another, and be supported. Part-time, full-time, pastors, and volunteers welcome to join! January 10 - Other Duties As Assigned (self care & burnout)
Communicators Retreat
Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat CenterThose who do church communications (staff or volunteer!) are invited to join other communicators at the synod’s first ever Communicators Retreat! We are looking forward to gathering for the day on Thursday, January 12, at Mt. Olivet Retreat Center in Farmington. Our agenda will include a presentation about website and social media analytics and time [...]
Caring for Gen Z in a Post Pandemic World
ZoomCaring for Gen Z in a Post Pandemic World ELCA Youth Ministry Network, ELCA Youth Ministy, and the Springtide Research INstitute are partnering in a lunch and learn seminary on "Caring for Gen Z." Staff from the Springtide Research Institute will share its latest research on the changing "normality" for young adults. This research focuses [...]
Living the Legacy
Richfield Lutheran Church 8 West 60th St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesBecause homelessness knows no boundaries and kindness knows no limits....and service is for everyone! Join us as we live out the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in a service event for the whole community! Register online via SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10c0948ada823a4fac34... By phone: 612-827-6159 By email trust@trustinc.org Donate $ for kit supplies: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Trust-Inc TRUST INC is [...]
Making All Things New: Addiction and Recovery Seminar
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake MN 3611 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN, United StatesMaking All Things New: Addiction and Recovery Seminar A hope-filled morning, with Dr. Carla Dahl and Lexi Reed Holtum exploring how faith community can make a difference with those living with substance use disorder, ans well as for those who love them. Saturday, January 21 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, [...]
Supporting Youth Safety & Healthy Choices in the Virtual Playground
Lutheran Social Service 2485 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesCherish All Children invites you to our 6th annual community education event. Faith leaders, parents, grandparents, youth leaders, mentors – this event is for you! Cyberbullying, texting, screen time, toxic images – learn how you can support youth in developing a healthy sense of self and staying clear of online exploitation. Speakers include Alison Feigh, [...]
EcoFaith Summit
Diamond Lake Lutheran Church 5760 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis Summit will bring together lay people, clergy, community partners, and everyone in between from across the Minneapolis Area Synod to learn from one another about the incredible work already happening in our communities and future opportunities to further our Lutheran commitment to push back against our climate crisis. Look forward to a morning of [...]
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 [...]
A Story of Hope from the Holy Land
St. Anthony Park Lutheran 2323 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MinnesotaA Story of Hope from the Holy Land Join Rabbi Andrea London, the Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors, and the Rev. Daniel Tallon Ruen for a story of interfaith and intercultural pilgrimage. U.S. religious and ethnic diversity interacts with the beauty, struggle, and complexity of the Holy Land. A discussion about current issues and challenges will [...]