Celebration for Changing Lives

The Depot 225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota’s (LSS) invites people to join in the Celebration for Changing Lives on Saturday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m. This gala brings together neighbors helping neighbors to celebrate LSS's mission of inspiring hope, changing lives, and building community. Gifts and sponsorships support life-changing services that impact 1 in every 65 Minnesotans. [...]

Saint Paul Area Synod Boundaries Workshop

Boundaries Workshop: Ethics in Ministry This workshop includes foundational understandings of boundaries and power along with conversation on harassment, self-care based on the resources from the Faith Trust Institute. The workshop will be led by Deacon Krista Lind, Pastor Bradley Schmeling, and Bishop Patricia Lull. September 22 - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: TBD Cost: $25 including lunch Registration [...]

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From Nowhere to Now Here

Augsburg University, Hoversten Chapel 625 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

The pandemic, rampant racism, unfettered injustices, environmental degradation, inflation – these are a few sources of the overwhelming sense of despair in our lives. We are anxious about our future. We desperately seek meaning, purpose, justice, and the common good but they seem to be nowhere in sight. Nowhere. But there is hope and potential [...]

Bishop’s Theological Conference

Grand View Lodge 23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, Minnesota

It’s been three long years since we’ve gathered in person for Bishop’s Theological Conference – and we’ve pulled out all the stops to make this year’s event an incredible experience. Biblical scholar Ched Myers, author of Binding the Strong Man and The Biblical Vision of Sabbath Economics, and Mennonite scholar, Elaine Enns, co-author with Myers of Healing Haunted Histories, will be with us [...]

Crop HUNGER walk

St. James Lutheran Church, Burnsville 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville, MN, United States

CROP Walk for Hunger  There is one goal for the 2022 CROP Walk: Building a world where there is enough for all. 75% of funds raised support global communities and 25% support Second Harvest Heartland here in Minnesota. Sunday, October 2 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. St. James Lutheran Church  3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville Contact [...]

ALOA: Ironwood Springs Lutherhostel

Join Adult Lutherans Organized for Action(ALOA) at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch in Stewartville, Minnesota for a time of learning, reflecting and connecting. The spacious and comfortable Miracle Lodge Retreat & Conference at Ironwood Springs is the site of our sessions and lodging. Registration includes all meals and full program, plus outdoor activities in this 200 acre ranch [...]

2022 Addiction & Faith Conference

2022 Addiction & Faith Conference with pre-conference event associated with the conference for recovering clergy and for seminarians The 2022 Addiction & Faith Conference is from 3:00 p.m., October 6 through Noon, October 8, 2022. The pre-conference event associated with the conference is 3:00 p.m., October 4 through noon October 6, for recovering clergy and [...]

Communicators Gathering

Lord of Life, Ramsey 14501 Nowthen Blvd NW, Ramsey, MN, United States

Congregational communicators and administrators are invited to come together to discuss the use of style guides for consistent communication within the congregation. This includes alternative style guides addressing particular communities. The panel includes senior editors and vice presidents from around the country. You won't want to miss it! Khai Clardy, Jim Rice, Ross Murray, and [...]

Women’s Gathering: For Such a Time as This… YOU are Created

Peace Lutheran Church, Coon Rapids 20 Northdale Boulevared NW, Coon Rapids, MN, United States

Women's Gathering: For Such a Time as This ... YOU are Created Spend the day connecting with women as you refill, energize, and rediscover joy in daily life. Inspiring sessions will support you in navigating your callings, engage meaningfully in your community, and grow in faith. Pamper yourself! Saturday, October 8 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 [...]

Kids and Screen with Erin Walsh

Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN, United States

Kids and Screen with Erin Walsh Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of young children are invited to learn how to parent our youngest kids in a world dominated by screens. One-third of children under three years of age go online daily and 28% of children under two have TVs in their bedrooms. Does media boost children's [...]