Better Together Film Festival
Minnesota faith and community groups join national “Better Together Film Festival” to reduce political polarization. Six churches and community groups across Minnesota are inviting their neighbors to watch movies and bridge divides during the Better Together Film Festival, held the week of April 21 – 27. The festival, part of the National Week of Conversation, [...]
Youth Group Night at Luther Seminary
Luther Seminary 2481 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, United StatesCongregations are invited to bring their confirmation (6th-grade graders) and/or high school youth groups and adult leaders to the Luther Seminary campus for a night of worship, learning, pizza, and some fun surprises! This event is free, but please register by Wednesday, April 9.
The Current Landscape: An Online Conversation with Global Refuge
In recent months, Global Refuge (formerly LIRS) has been in the news because of their work with refugees and New Americans. Rev. Jon Buuck, Rev. David Wangaard, and Karla Leitzman from Global Refuge will lead an online conversation about the current landscape of services for refugees, share future programs, and answer any questions attendees may have. Global [...]
Hans Nielsen Hauge Lecture: Presented by Pastor Brian Lunn
Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church / Mindekirken 924 E. 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesHans Nielsen Hauge—The Heart of His Message: Hans Nielsen Hauge is one of the most well-known Norwegians. But what did he teach? Why were so many gripped by his message? Was he legalistic, like many of those later called Haugeans were reputed to be? Come and hear about the heart of the man who awakened [...]
Caritas Concert to Support Cherish All Children
Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church 5011 S 31st Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnce Upon A Song Join Cherish All Children for a joyous program for all ages that celebrates childhood whimsies in song performed by Caritas Vocal Ensemble. Your support allows Cherish All Children to reach children and families with education, tools, and skills to stay safe from in-person and online exploitation, sextortion, and trafficking. Tickets can be [...]
Eco Fair and Electric Vehicle Car Show
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth 12235 Old Rockford Rd, Plymouth, MN, United StatesCome and see EV cars and talk with owners, then celebrate Earth Day with family-friendly activities in our Community Room. --- Electric vehicles have become mainstream with all major automakers announcing multiple models across most vehicle types. EVs have reached cost parity or are cheaper to own and operate than gas or diesel equivalents and [...]
Webinar: Resourceful Servants Educational Debt Conversation
OnlineStudent Loan Payments: You’ve got Questions – We’ve got Answers! There have been a lot of announcements lately regarding federal student loans. As a result, you may be experiencing some confusion and asking a lot of questions. If you are currently employed by the churchwide organization, a synod, a congregation, or a non-profit organization, Resourceful [...]
The Future of Church: Embracing Innovation that Grows Faith & Community Formation
Normandale Lutheran Church Edina, MN, United StatesAs part of its 75th anniversary commemoration, Normandale Lutheran Church is planning free and public forums around three (3) focus areas - faith and community formation, leadership, and mission and outreach - to prepare churches like Normandale as we lean into the future. This program is the first of the series, focusing on faith and [...]
Addressing Neurodiversity in a Congregation (for clergy and faith leaders)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesMental Health Connect has a vision for faith communities with no mental health stigma and is increasingly aware of the ways in which neurodiversity fits into this vision. So, faith leaders and clergy are invited to a talk with Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund about her new book and a discussion that is just for faith [...]
Rewiring the Brain, Restoring the Soul. Integrating Neuroscience, Faith, and Addiction Recovery
OnlineDiscover how cutting-edge neuroscience and spiritual practices are transforming addiction recovery. In this powerful online session, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Jeffrey Leighton of the Prayer Collective and recovery leader Jeff Jensen of RockBridge Treatment & Recovery explore how prayer, neurofeedback, and holistic, hospitality-based care can help regulate brainwave activity, relieve anxiety, reduce cravings, and restore hope. [...]