A Day Lenten Journey

Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center

A Day Lenten Journey  Attend this day retreat with Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis in-person or virtually for an in-depth study of the “I Am” statements of Jesus, so together may we enter the season of Lent with new perspective and grounding hope. Tuesday, February 21  9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat [...]

Trauma and Its Healing

Zoom

Trauma & Its Healing Trauma includes any disturbing experience that elicits a highly negative emotional response. The speaker is Dr. Patricia Fosarelli, M.D, M.Div. This event is sponsored by the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association. Tuesday, February 21  6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Zoom  For more information: https://elpna.org/page-18165    

Hearing, Helping, Healing our Neighbors with Mental Health Challenges

Augsburg University

Hearing, Helping, Healing our Neighbors with Mental Health Challenges The Fosdick Lecture on Preaching at Augsburg University: Hearing. Helping. Healing our Neighbors with Mental Health Challenges. Senator John Marty and Mindy Greiling will share their personal and legislative experience in addressing mental health concerns. In person or via Zoom. Tuesday, March 7 10:00 - 11:50 [...]

“George Floyd Woke Me Up. Now What?,” with David Scherer and Joe Davis

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake MN 3611 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN, United States

“George Floyd Woke Me Up. Now What?” Discerning our Next Faithful Move Toward Racial Justice and Healing with David Scherer and Joe Davis A grace-based training program that equips leaders with tools and resources to facilitate transformative action in interculturality and anti-racism. In this engaging workshop, Joe Davis and David Scherer provide embodied practices that [...]

Children’s Ministry Zoom

Zoom

Children's Ministry Zoom Join in to brainstorm and share summer plans and ideas. Let's get creative about what can be done with kids and families outside. March 13 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85076129637?pwd=dEQvV1hyM0ZuTVl1OVd0bHVWTHlwZz09 Meeting ID: 850 7612 9637 Passcode: 473439 Contact persons: Julie Vagle at Juliev@trinitylonglake.org or Rachelle Gill at rgill@eater.org

Youth Ministry Gatherings – 2nd Tuesdays

Arbeiter Brewing Company 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Meet other youth ministry folks to share ideas, learn from one another, and be supported. Part-time, full-time, pastors, and volunteers welcome to join! March 14 - Inclusive Youth Ministries

Thoughts on Nature and the Environment from a Naturalist Writer’s Lens

All Saints Lutheran Church 15915 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka

Thoughts on Nature and the Environment from a Naturalist Writer’s Lens As part of its Inspired Life Speaker Series at All Saints Lutheran Church in Minnetonka, Susan Leaf will offer reflections from the point of view of a naturalist writer. Leaf is author of Portage: A Family, a Canoe, and the Search for the Good [...]

Spring Ministerium

Normandale Lutheran Church Edina, MN, United States

"Flourishing in Ministry" with Matt Bloom Thursday, March 23  8:30 a.m. (registration) - Noon  More details >

Wellness Gathering for First Third Leaders

Westwood Lutheran Church 9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN, United States

Wellness Gathering for First Third Leaders What if prioritizing your wellbeing was a key to effective ministry? Join Matt Bloom with Workwell https://workwellresearch.org/our-approach/ in hearing how to do just that. The Minneapolis Area Synod has Matt in town for spring ministerium so we wanted to host him for you too! Free event, registration for hospitality [...]

Growing Through Grief

Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center

Growing Through Grief  Experientially focused, this retreat will include options for processing grief through music, art, movement, prayer, meditation, and time in nature. In addition, participants can meet briefly with a counselor, spiritual director, or pastor for support and consultation throughout the day. Saturday, March 25  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mount Olivet Conference and [...]