Tending to Trauma: Yours, Mine, and Ours
Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat CenterWhether you are personally experiencing trauma or caring for others with traumatic experiences, (or both), this retreat will increase your capacity to live with hope and healing in the midst of it all. We will discuss physiological and spiritual aspects of trauma, the importance of self-compassion, and practices and rituals that help re-establish connection with [...]
Book Release & Signing: In the Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey with Scripture
St. Peder's Evangelical Lutheran Church 4600 East 42nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesYou’re invited to a special book launch party of Shannon T.L. Kearns’s book “In the Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey with Scripture.” This special evening will consist of storytelling and reading from the book, as well as time for Q&A. We’ll also hear music from Kith + Kin Chorus, an uncommon choir in the twin [...]
Effective Church Councils Workshop Series
VirtualThis series of four sessions, held over five months, is designed to help congregational councils grow in their role as leaders of the congregation, as well as learn how to have more effective and efficient council meetings. Tools will be shared to help lower the anxiety of leaders so that you are freed for creativity [...]
Youth Ministry Gatherings – 2nd Tuesdays
Lake Monster Brewing Co 550 Vandalia St #160, St. Paul, 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! September 13 - What are you talking about?
Celebration for Changing Lives
The Depot 225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLutheran Social Service of Minnesota’s (LSS) invites people to join in the Celebration for Changing Lives on Saturday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m. This gala brings together neighbors helping neighbors to celebrate LSS's mission of inspiring hope, changing lives, and building community. Gifts and sponsorships support life-changing services that impact 1 in every 65 Minnesotans. [...]
Saint Paul Area Synod Boundaries Workshop
Boundaries Workshop: Ethics in Ministry This workshop includes foundational understandings of boundaries and power along with conversation on harassment, self-care based on the resources from the Faith Trust Institute. The workshop will be led by Deacon Krista Lind, Pastor Bradley Schmeling, and Bishop Patricia Lull. September 22 - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: TBD Cost: $25 including lunch Registration [...]
From Nowhere to Now Here
Augsburg University, Hoversten Chapel 625 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe pandemic, rampant racism, unfettered injustices, environmental degradation, inflation – these are a few sources of the overwhelming sense of despair in our lives. We are anxious about our future. We desperately seek meaning, purpose, justice, and the common good but they seem to be nowhere in sight. Nowhere. But there is hope and potential [...]
Bishop’s Theological Conference
Grand View Lodge 23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MinnesotaIt’s been three long years since we’ve gathered in person for Bishop’s Theological Conference – and we’ve pulled out all the stops to make this year’s event an incredible experience. Biblical scholar Ched Myers, author of Binding the Strong Man and The Biblical Vision of Sabbath Economics, and Mennonite scholar, Elaine Enns, co-author with Myers of Healing Haunted Histories, will be with us [...]
Crop HUNGER walk
St. James Lutheran Church, Burnsville 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville, MN, United StatesCROP Walk for Hunger There is one goal for the 2022 CROP Walk: Building a world where there is enough for all. 75% of funds raised support global communities and 25% support Second Harvest Heartland here in Minnesota. Sunday, October 2 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. St. James Lutheran Church 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville Contact [...]
ALOA: Ironwood Springs Lutherhostel
Join Adult Lutherans Organized for Action(ALOA) at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch in Stewartville, Minnesota for a time of learning, reflecting and connecting. The spacious and comfortable Miracle Lodge Retreat & Conference at Ironwood Springs is the site of our sessions and lodging. Registration includes all meals and full program, plus outdoor activities in this 200 acre ranch [...]