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. [...]
Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin Mental Health Connect for lunch with Sarah Griffith Lund, author of Blessed Minds; Breaking the Silence About Neurodiversity. Sarah will discuss how she unpacks the concepts of neurodiversity, mental health, and disability, challenging the stigma surrounding neurodivergent individuals and offering practical steps for creating inclusive and supportive faith communities. Enjoy networking and conversations about [...]
Synod Assembly
Join us for the Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly. Friday evening: Worship at Bethlehem Lutheran - Twin Cities Saturday: Business at Lord of Life, Ramsey To-do lists, resources, and registration are on the Synod Assembly web page.
Money, Lies, and God: A Conversation with Katherine Stewart on Faith and Politics
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church 511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin award-winning author Katherine Stewart on Saturday, May 3, as she discusses her new book, Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy. Stewart explores how disinformation and religious nationalism threaten democracy. Her work appears in The New York Times, New Republic, and Religion News Service. The book discussion will be followed by [...]
Screening of “Religion, Racism, and Reconciliation”
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth 12235 Old Rockford Rd, Plymouth, MN, United StatesJoin the Mount Olivet Racial Equity Team for a free screening of “Religion, Racism & Reconciliation," a ground-breaking documentary that explores how racism is intertwined with American religion. It follows the stories of individuals and communities of faith who have engaged in addressing the issues of systemic racism, such as voting rights, income inequality, and [...]
National Lutheran Choir Spring Concert
Central Lutheran Church 333 S 12th St., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesSpring Concert: Healing for our Future Join the National Lutheran Choir for their Spring concert: Healing for our Future, an honest yet hopeful exploration of the impact of gun violence on school communities. Presented alongside Cantus, St. Michael-Albertville High School Concert Choir, and Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir, this finale of the season seeks to unite [...]
Pilgrimage to Greece in the Footsteps of Paul
Greece , GreecePilgrimage to Greece in the Footsteps of Paul Grow your faith and understanding of the Bible as you travel in the Footsteps of Paul with Pastor Jill Bergman (First Lutheran Church, Columbia Heights). Visit Greece, the Greek islands, and, optionally, Turkey. May 6-17, 2025 More information can be found here or by contacting Pastor Jill Bergman [...]