Conference Assemblies
Every voice matters. Our Church needs lay and rostered voting members to participate in Conference Assemblies in preparation for Synod Assembly in May. Please let your lay voting members know! REGISTER What are Conference Assemblies? The congregations of the Minneapolis Area Synod are organized into 12 geographic conferences. These conferences are led by a dean, and [...]
Black History Month Concert with Mill City String Quartet
All Saints Lutheran Church Minnetonka 15915 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MNBlack History Month Concert with Mill City String Quartet Celebrate Black Composers and Black History Month with Mill City String Quartet! The Quartet is performing Jessie Montgomery’s “Voodoo Dolls,” Shelley Washington’s “Middleground,” and Daniel Bernard Roumain’s “King.” This is Mill City String Quartet’s debut performance at All Saints Lutheran Church in Minnetonka. It’s a wonderful [...]
Second Saturday Concert Series
Bethel Lutheran Church, Minneapolis 4120 17th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States2nd Saturday Concert Series: SiriAnna Pastor SiriAnna Strommen shares her original music in a unique concert. Between her flowing piano playing, lyrical singing, and expansive spiritual imagery, you will be treated to music that is good for your soul. $10 suggested donation. Saturday, February 10; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church 4120 17th Avenue [...]
Cherish All Children Winter Walk
Cherish All Children Winter Walk Beginning Super Bowl Sunday, let’s kick-off our commitment to protect children and youth! Ask a friend to join you on a walk anytime February 11-29 and talk about how you are supporting the safety of young people and engaging with Cherish All Children. Receive a Cherish All Children beanie or [...]
Children’s Ministry Gathering
St. Stephen Lutheran, Bloomington 8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN, United StatesChildren's Ministry Gathering Join other Children's Ministry staff and volunteers in person at St. Stephen's Lutheran, Bloomington, for a conversation about safety and creating a safe space for children. DIscussion will include how to implement being a safe place at church. Hear from other ministry leaders and bring your own ideas. Monday, February 12; 1:00 [...]
Come Together for Racial Justice
OnlineCome Together for Racial Justice gathers Thursday, February 15th, at 7pm Central for a powerful conversation with Pastor Kelly Chatman and Dedra Slack, Founder of Soul Sabbath Spiritual Wellness. Join in building relationships across boundaries in a community centered in BIPOC leadership. Ground yourself in conversations with others committed to racial justice and systems change. Register > [...]
A Civic Speaker Series
Transfiguration Lutheran Church 11000 France Avenue South, Bloomington, MN, United StatesDate: Thursday, February 22 Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm Location: TLC Sanctuary Cost: FREE! Speakers: Bruce Mac Kenzie of Braver Angels Mr. Michael Wall, a Voter Outreach Specialist for the Office of Minnesota Secretary of State Do you know why we have the electoral college or what it does? How about caucuses? Walk with us in [...]
Addiction and Ending It For Good
ZoomAddiction and Ending It For Good The Center of Addiction & Faith is presenting a one-hour free webinar, Addiction & Ending It For Good, with author Christina Dent on Zoom at 12 noon CT on Feb 28, 2024. Christina Dent is the founder of End it for Good, a nonprofit which invites people to support [...]
2024 Fosdick Lecture
Augsburg University, Hoversten Chapel 625 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRev. Barbara Lundblad named 2024 Fosdick Lecturer Augsburg University Campus Ministry has announced that the Rev. Barbara Lundblad has been selected as the keynote speaker for the Seventh Annual Fosdick Lecture on Preaching. Lundblad, the Joe R. Engle Professor of Preaching Emerita at Union Theological Seminary, will speak on the theme "Shall the Christian Nationalists [...]
ELCA Youth Gathering Info Session
Minneapolis Area Synod Office 122 W Franklin Ave, #600, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesWhether you’re registered or still deciding where to head this summer, join your synod champions, Kelsey Young (Saint Paul) and John Hulden (Minneapolis), for a Gathering 2024 Information Session on Thursday, February 29, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., at the Synod Office. We’ll go over details of what to expect for each day of the Gathering, share ideas [...]