Addiction Ministry 101: Four-Part Seminar
OnlineEvery experienced Pastor/Minister has run into the frustrations of dealing with substance use problems and other addictions. Referring people to AA, Alanon, and treatment is helpful, but sound pastoral care is important for everyone in the family. Pastoral care is equally important to people in recovery as they rethink their spiritual lives. Rev. Otto Schultz, a retired [...]
Spirituality for Times Like This
OnlineSessions will include an introduction to the topic with relevant definitions of ideas and supporting readings. I also will share examples of my inner work. Discussion and questions are integral to each evening. This group actively welcomes members of different professions, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic realities, spiritual/religious beliefs and practices, gender identities, gender expressions, [...]
Communicators Gathering
Woodlake Lutheran Church 7525 Oliver Ave S, Richfield, MN, United StatesThe church communicators of the Minneapolis Area Synod are invited to come together to share their materials and get feedback from their counterparts. Register >
Twin Cities Deacon Gathering
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church St. Paul, MN, United StatesWord and Service ministers and candidates from the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods are invited to gather for conversation and treats. Advance registrations are appreciated >
Gather Twin Cities May Gathering
Eat Street Crossing 2819 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesGather Twin Cities has a large table reserved at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis. It'll be a space to make and continue friendships and brainstorm for Gather Twin Cities Summer events. Food, ice cream, alcohol, and n/a drinks will be available for participants to purchase in the food hall.
White Supremacy and Lutheranism Webinar
OnlineJoin the Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos, ELCA Director for Theological Diversity and Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement, and the Rev. Dr. James R. Thomas, Visiting Professor of Church History and Ministry at Good News Theological Seminary in Accra, Ghana, for an engaging thought-provoking and educational webinar to deepen our understanding of white supremacy, and explore new [...]
Gratitude & Blessing Breakfast for CYF Leaders
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Campus Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAll Children, Youth, and Family Leaders and Volunteers are invited to celebrate the program year and gear up for summer together with a fun breakfast and time together on Thursday, May 22. We hope you can join us at Bethlehem Lutheran Church from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. for breakfast, time together, and worship with Minneapolis [...]
Walking Together in Truth: Indigenous Justice, the ELCA, and MMIW
onlineThe Oasis Team with the ELCA Youth Ministry Network is hosting an upcoming webinar. Prairie Rose Seminole will help attendees explore the historical relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), highlighting the impact of missionization, boarding schools, and systemic erasure. They will examine the church’s past involvement, its commitments to [...]
Breaking Chains, Building Hope: Faith Communities Rising Against America’s Addiction Crisis
OnlineJoin this one-hour, free webinar with Jeff Horowitz, CEO of SAFE Project, presented by the Center of Addiction & Faith. Addiction touches every corner of our society; it doesn’t just happen somewhere else. Jeff Horowitz will discuss how our language, assumptions, and attitudes toward those struggling with substance use disorders often create barriers to healing [...]
Justice and Joy: Empowering Support for Trans Lives
United Theological SeminaryUnited Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is hosting “Justice and Joy: Empowering Support for Trans Lives.” The event invites people of faith to explore means of supporting Trans lives and rights in authentic and faithful ways. Learn more about and register for the free event at https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/justice-and-joy/