Walking Together for Hope and Healing
Travel , BangladeshLutheran Health Care Bangladesh (LHCB) is a combined women’s and children’s health care and empowerment project started by Minneapolis Area Synod members 30 years ago. Join with organizational leaders on a trip to LHCB in southern Bangladesh to celebrate the 30th anniversary. Visit LHCB’s clinic and hospital, preschool, women’s groups, agricultural projects to learn about engagement [...]
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. 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 rostered leaders of these congregations meet at [...]
Legal Witness Training
The incoming administration has promised to deport millions of immigrants, starting in blue states. While the future is uncertain, Unidos is preparing to bear witness and act powerfully together to defend our communities. Join this legal witness training to prepare to stand with immigrant communities, and participate in Unidos' rapid response network. More information >
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Campus Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLearn how to support someone’s desire for safety by recognizing the warning signs of suicide, identifying people who are at risk, and applying the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) to connect a person to suicide first aid resources. Listed on the national best practice registry, safeTALK allows time for both practice and discussion. [...]
MAS/SPAS Children’s Ministry Gathering
OnlineChildren, Youth, and Family volunteers and workers are invited to join the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods at their monthly gathering. This month's topic is "How do you teach kids about Lent and celebrate Easter." Join the Zoom call >
Fireside Chat: Exploring Pathways for Chaplaincy in the ELCA
OnlineThe ELCA seminaries will be hosting a new series, Fireside Chats, in February. The first virtual fireside chat will be with the ELCA Chaplain Corps, exploring the ins and outs of serving as a Chaplain in the ELCA. The conversations are open to all who are interested in learning more about chaplaincy.
Critical Interfaith Work of the U. S. Chaplain Military Corps
St. Olaf College Northfield, MN, United StatesMilitary chaplains are called to care for all people regardless of their background and to encourage people to be faithful to their own traditions in living out their callings. The vocations of military chaplains are inherently interfaith, as they are called to minister to people from all backgrounds and build bridges across differences in a [...]
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
OnlineThis course required for RNs who wish to become Parish/Faith Community Nurses. It is also offered to non-RNs who wish to start or lead a Health Ministry in their congregation. The course is virtual via Zoom and includes 15 modules (Beginning Your Ministry; Spiritual Care; Health and Healing; Communication and Conflict; Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Care, [...]
Concordia Choir Performance
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove 7401 County Rd 101, Maple Grove, MN, United StatesExperience one of America's finest choirs seen nationwide on public television and heard in Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and across the country in concert at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove. Sunday, February 23 2:00 p.m. All tickets are general admission. Tickets are $25 - $40 for adults and free for students of all [...]
34th Annual Susan Draper White Lecture
HybridUnited Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities will host its 34th annual Susan Draper White Lecture on February 24. This year's speaker is the Seminary's President, Rev. Molly T. Marshall, PhD. In “A Battle for the Minds, Revisited,” Molly will reflect on a documentary from 30 years ago (in which she was prominently featured) showing [...]