Advent Concert & Cookie Exchange
St. James Lutheran, Crystal 6700 46th Place North , Crystal, MN, United StatesJoin some amazing musicians for an afternoon of Advent music at St. James. There will be a free will offering taken for Agate Housing & Services. There will also be a cookie exchange following the event; bring cookies, eat some, and take a few home!
Silent Retreat Week
Mt. Olivet Retreat Center 7984 257th St W, Farmington, MN, United StatesBetween the busyness of Thanksgiving and Christmas, give yourself the gift of stillness. Rest in a comfortable hotel-style room, enjoy nutritious meals prepared by our professional chefs, and restore your spirit with access to peaceful amenities—indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, cozy lounges, miles of trails, fire pits, a meditation room, and more. More information >
Children & Youth Ministry Monthly Gathering – December
Tamarack Taproom 8418 Tamarack Village, Woodbury, MN, United StatesDecember Youth Ministry Gathering Social Time
Faith & Life Conversation: Antisemitism
Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church 5011 S 31st Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesFaith and Life Conversation Patrick LaCombe, Steve Hunegs, and Joel Quie strive to address the issue called, “The Longest Hatred”. Before a business career, Patrick spent 14 years at the State Department supporting the transition from Communism to democracy and free markets in Central and East Europe. He served the State Department in Poland in [...]
December Western Suburbs CYF Network Gathering
Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Lake 2060 County Road 6, Long Lake, MN, United StatesThe Western Suburbs CYF Ministry Network meets the second Thursday of each month to Renew, Educate, and Connect. Everyone is welcome! This month they are talking about local service opportunities for all sizes and ages. Great start when looking forward to summer programs!
CANCELLED – Learn Together Over Lunch Series: How To Write a Resolution (and do you need to?)
OnlineDue to low registration numbers, this conversation has been cancelled. If you have questions about writing resolutions or for the Reference and Counsel Committee, reach out to Liz Farmer. ----- Led by the Reference and Counsel Committee of the Minneapolis Area Synod, participants will learn how to write an effective resolution (and learn if a [...]
National Lutheran Choir Christmas Festival
Basilica of Saint Mary, MinneapolisCome, Dwell with Us: A Christmas Festival Join the National Lutheran Choir under Artistic Director Jennaya Robison for Come, Dwell with Us: A Christmas Festival. This beloved festival features a new Christmas carol by acclaimed Minnesota composer Jocelyn Hagen alongside works by Mark Butler, Gwyneth Walker, and Rosephanye Powell, as well as cherished favorites like Morten Lauridsen’s O Magnum [...]
Bevies with the Bishops
Norseman Distillery 451 Taft St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesYoung Adults (18-35) of the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods are invited to join Bishops Patricia Lull and Jen Nagel for an "Ask Them Anything" event.
Center of Addiction and Faith Blue Christmas Service
OnlineThe holiday season arrives when the world around us is at its coldest and darkest. In these deep winter weeks, when the trees are bare and the days are short, it’s easy to feel as if the warmth and light we’re promised are out of reach. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness [...]
Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Church Consolidations and Mergers
OnlineLed by Rev. A. John Bischoff Jr, author of the book, Church Consolidations and Mergers: Working Together for God's Mission this workshop will conversation will focus on the benefits of churches working together and how to know if it's the right time to start consolidation and merger conversations. Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. [...]