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, [...]
Dinner Table Syndrome
OnlineDinner Table Syndrome (DTS) is the experience of being left out of conversations at meals and social gatherings due to a lack of communication access, something many Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing individuals face. To bring awareness to this, we’re creating a 10-15 minute film featuring the stories of up to seven diverse Deaf individuals sharing [...]
Tool Kit
St. Stephen Lutheran, Bloomington 8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN, United StatesJoin us for the Minneapolis Area Synod Tool Kit - a morning of learning and community building for church leaders. Agenda 8:15 a.m. Registration opens 9:00 a.m. Large group gathering with update from Bishop Nagel 9:30 a.m. Break 9:45 a.m. Round One Workshops 10:45 a.m. Break 11:00 a.m. Round Two Workshops 12:00 p.m. Adjourn Workshop [...]
Play Ball and Connect: A Desert Sojourn Retreat
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 7415 E Elbow Bend Road, Carefree, AZ, United StatesJoin Spirit of the Desert for an inspiring Spring Training experience in Arizona, where baseball enthusiasts and faith-driven individuals unite to explore the connection between sport and spirituality. This unique retreat, led by Pastor Dave Ellingson, combines fellowship, worship, and the excitement of baseball with opportunities to attend MLB Cactus League games in the vibrant [...]
Music and Art at Mount Olivet: Fauré’s Requiem
Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church 5025 Knox Ave S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesMount Olivet invites you to participate in a performance of Fauré’s Requiem, one of the most cherished works in the classical choral repertoire. Renowned for its serene beauty and rich harmonies, this performance will be led by guest conductor Dr. Matthew Mehaffey, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Minnesota. The concert will be [...]
Adolescent Substance Use and Misuse: What You Need to Know
University Lutheran Church of Hope 601 13th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin this educational program for faith community members, parents, and other interested persons to develop an understanding of the impact drugs and alcohol have on adolescents and their families. This event is hosted in partnership with Mental Health Connect, P.E.A.S.E. Academy, and University Lutheran Church of Hope. Register >
Webinar: Pastoring with a Dual Diagnosis with Seth Perry
OnlineA one-hour free webinar held on zoom. Rev. Seth Perry will share his personal and professional journey of pastoring while living with a dual diagnosis. He will explore the challenges and stigma that clergy face in seeing mental health and addiction recovery as well as the unique strengths that come from leading with lived experience. [...]
EcoFaith Summit of the Upper Midwest
Becoming Midwives of Hope for the Healing of Creation The EcoFaith Summit, put on by NE MN Synod and Saint Paul Area Synod Care of Creation, will feature compelling speakers, enlivening worship, informative exhibits, opportunities for networking, and an array of engagement sessions for giving birth to strong, creative action in our congregations, camps, campuses, and [...]
Growing Through Grief Retreat
Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat CenterWhether you are grieving the death of a loved one, severed relationships, the loss of dreams, or more, this day retreat will provide an opportunity for you to grow and heal. Experientially focused, the day includes options for processing grief through music, art, movement, prayer, meditation, and time in nature. In addition, participants can meet [...]
Transplaining: Faith and the Trans Experience in America
Oak Grove Lutheran Church 7045 Lyndale Ave S, Richfield, MNTo put a face on the current state of discrimination that the transgender community is expiencing, Oak Grove Lutheran is inviting India Miller, a transswoman and activist to share her story, dispel some common myths about trans people and explain how you can help support this community as an ally. This presentation is free. See [...]