God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday

Your church!

On Sunday, Sept. 8, congregations of the ELCA will join together for our annual day of service, “God’s work. Our hands.” This day continues to be an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the ELCA — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. As you consider opportunities to participate in [...]

Thriving in Ministry: Building Bridges and Crossing Them/Celebrate 10 years of Tapestry!

St. Stephen Lutheran Church 8400 France Ave. South, Bloomington, MN, United States

Thriving in Ministry: Building Bridges and Crossing Them/Celebrate 10 years of Tapestry! Music workshops teach Latin rhythms for ELW hymns! Educational workshops offer ideas for building and strengthening diverse faith communities. Dr. Sandra Montes, Dean of Worship at Union Seminary, NYC, and author of Becoming Real, keynotes! Venezuelan lunch served! Saturday, September 14; 8:30 a.m.-1:00 [...]

Festival of Installation of Bishop-elect Jen Nagel

Central Lutheran Church 333 S 12th St., Minneapolis, MN, United States

The Festival of Installation of Bishop-elect Jen Nagel Check out the webpage with more details > ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton will install Bishop-elect Jen Nagel as the fourth Bishop of the Minneapolis Area Synod. Saturday, September 21; 10:30 a.m. Central Lutheran Church 333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis  When you arrive at Central, make sure [...]

Concert and Community Sing Celebrating Mary Preus

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church 2315 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Concert and Community Sing Celebrating Mary Preus A musical event for all ages featuring Bread for the Journey and the OSLC choir, along with community singing, followed by a dessert reception. September 21; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2315 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis For more information: https://oursavioursmpls.org or (612) 871-2967

Bishop’s Theological Conference

Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 2100 Arrowwood Ln, Alexandria, MN, United States

Bishop's Theological Conference September 29 - October 1  Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center Alexandria, Minnesota  Registration and more information can be found at mpls-synod.org/pastors-deacons/bishops-theological-conference

Richard Leider speaking at Westwood Lutheran

Westwood Lutheran Church 9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN, United States

Author, life coach, TED-talker, Richard Leider, will be speaking on his new book, "Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Old? -The Path of Purposeful Aging". (NO cost.) Join us for an inspiring hour and reception as Richard shares stories and ideas of how to enter elderhood with a sense of purpose, curiosity [...]

Walking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger

Lutheran Church of the Cross Nisswa, MN

Walking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger Hold the date: Northeastern Minnesota Synod will be hosting Walking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger. Saturday, October 12; 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Cross, Nisswa, Minnesota This celebratory event will include worship with Glocal musicians, a hunger simulation, Action Center, silent auction [...]

Addiction, Trauma, and the Power of Faith to Heal

Virtual

Addiction, Trauma, and the Power of Faith to Heal The 2024 Addiction & Faith Conference, "Addiction, Trauma, and the Power of Faith to Heal," is hosted by the Center of Addiction and Faith.  It will be 100% virtual this year. October 17-19, 2024 Virtual This conference enhances the awareness of people of faith about scourge [...]

2024 Fall Joint Ministerium

Save the date! The Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods will join together for a time and worship and learning for rostered ministers in the two synods. More information > 

“World of Difference” Women’s Gathering

Diamond Lake Lutheran Church 5760 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Dr. Jacqueline Bussie Join WELCA for Women's Gathering: World of Difference Connect with other Twin Cities women over coffee and interactive, guided sessions and renewal worship Explore your impact with dozens of Explore Stations related to social justice and spiritual growth speakers and ministry partners to teach and inspire you to the action [...]