Conference Assemblies
Organized by the deans of each conference, conferences will meet to discuss elections and resolutions in preparation for Synod Assembly. Check out the dates and locations of each gathering. Find out which conference your church is in >
A Day Lenten Journey
Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat CenterA Day Lenten Journey Attend this day retreat with Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis in-person or virtually for an in-depth study of the “I Am” statements of Jesus, so together may we enter the season of Lent with new perspective and grounding hope. Tuesday, February 21 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat [...]
Trauma and Its Healing
ZoomTrauma & Its Healing Trauma includes any disturbing experience that elicits a highly negative emotional response. The speaker is Dr. Patricia Fosarelli, M.D, M.Div. This event is sponsored by the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association. Tuesday, February 21 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Zoom For more information: https://elpna.org/page-18165
Hearing, Helping, Healing our Neighbors with Mental Health Challenges
Augsburg UniversityHearing, Helping, Healing our Neighbors with Mental Health Challenges The Fosdick Lecture on Preaching at Augsburg University: Hearing. Helping. Healing our Neighbors with Mental Health Challenges. Senator John Marty and Mindy Greiling will share their personal and legislative experience in addressing mental health concerns. In person or via Zoom. Tuesday, March 7 10:00 - 11:50 [...]
“George Floyd Woke Me Up. Now What?,” with David Scherer and Joe Davis
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake MN 3611 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN, United States“George Floyd Woke Me Up. Now What?” Discerning our Next Faithful Move Toward Racial Justice and Healing with David Scherer and Joe Davis A grace-based training program that equips leaders with tools and resources to facilitate transformative action in interculturality and anti-racism. In this engaging workshop, Joe Davis and David Scherer provide embodied practices that [...]
Children’s Ministry Zoom
ZoomChildren's Ministry Zoom Join in to brainstorm and share summer plans and ideas. Let's get creative about what can be done with kids and families outside. March 13 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85076129637?pwd=dEQvV1hyM0ZuTVl1OVd0bHVWTHlwZz09 Meeting ID: 850 7612 9637 Passcode: 473439 Contact persons: Julie Vagle at Juliev@trinitylonglake.org or Rachelle Gill at rgill@eater.org
Youth Ministry Gatherings – 2nd Tuesdays
Arbeiter Brewing Company 3038 Minnehaha Ave, 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! March 14 - Inclusive Youth Ministries
Thoughts on Nature and the Environment from a Naturalist Writer’s Lens
All Saints Lutheran Church 15915 Excelsior Blvd, MinnetonkaThoughts on Nature and the Environment from a Naturalist Writer’s Lens As part of its Inspired Life Speaker Series at All Saints Lutheran Church in Minnetonka, Susan Leaf will offer reflections from the point of view of a naturalist writer. Leaf is author of Portage: A Family, a Canoe, and the Search for the Good [...]
Spring Ministerium
Normandale Lutheran Church Edina, MN, United States"Flourishing in Ministry" with Matt Bloom Thursday, March 23 8:30 a.m. (registration) - Noon More details >
Wellness Gathering for First Third Leaders
Westwood Lutheran Church 9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN, United StatesWellness Gathering for First Third Leaders What if prioritizing your wellbeing was a key to effective ministry? Join Matt Bloom with Workwell https://workwellresearch.org/our-approach/ in hearing how to do just that. The Minneapolis Area Synod has Matt in town for spring ministerium so we wanted to host him for you too! Free event, registration for hospitality [...]