God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday

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On Sunday, Sept. 8, congregations of the ELCA will join together for our annual day of service, “God’s work. Our hands.” This day continues to be an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the ELCA — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. As you consider opportunities to participate in [...]

Thriving in Ministry: Building Bridges and Crossing Them/Celebrate 10 years of Tapestry!

St. Stephen Lutheran Church 8400 France Ave. South, Bloomington, MN, United States

Thriving in Ministry: Building Bridges and Crossing Them/Celebrate 10 years of Tapestry! Music workshops teach Latin rhythms for ELW hymns! Educational workshops offer ideas for building and strengthening diverse faith communities. Dr. Sandra Montes, Dean of Worship at Union Seminary, NYC, and author of Becoming Real, keynotes! Venezuelan lunch served! Saturday, September 14; 8:30 a.m.-1:00 [...]

Christian Nationalism: Origins, Impacts, and Solutions

Diamond Lake Lutheran Church 5760 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Christian Nationalism: Origins, Impacts, and Solutions Rev. Angela Denker, author of Red State Christians and the upcoming Disciples of White Jesus, will discuss the origins and impacts of Christian Nationalism and explore collaborative strategies to combat it in this two-part series. September 18 and 25 (two-part series); 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Diamond Lake Lutheran Church  [...]

Festival of Installation of Bishop Jen Nagel

Central Lutheran Church 333 S 12th St., Minneapolis, MN, United States

The Festival of Installation of Bishop Jen Nagel Check out the webpage with more details > ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton will install Bishop Jen Nagel as the fourth Bishop of the Minneapolis Area Synod. Saturday, September 21; 10:30 a.m. Central Lutheran Church 333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis  When you arrive at Central, make sure [...]

Concert and Community Sing Celebrating Mary Preus

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church 2315 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Concert and Community Sing Celebrating Mary Preus A musical event for all ages featuring Bread for the Journey and the OSLC choir, along with community singing, followed by a dessert reception. September 21; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2315 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis For more information: https://oursavioursmpls.org or (612) 871-2967

Gather Around The Campfire

University Lutheran Church of Hope 601 13th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Gather Around The Campfire Join in the Gather 2024-2025 season kickoff with a campfire and s’mores. Gather organizers are excited to share the many ways you are invited to engage in community this coming year. Grab your pals, your roommates, and your neighbors! Gather is a ministry for young adults in the Twin Cities; a [...]

Synod Senior Band free concert

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities Minnetonka Campus 16023 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN, United States

Synod Senior Band free concert Come join this fun fall evening of music by the Minneapolis Synod Senior Band. This is a 70-member strong band who play a wide variety of music. It is a free concert open to all at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities' Minnetonka Campus at 16023 Minnetonka Blvd. Come join in [...]

Life Not Wasted: Breaking Free from Contemporary Addictions with Alex Olshonsky

Zoom

Life Not Wasted: Breaking Free from Contemporary Addictions with Alex Olshonsky This one-hour free webinar, “Life Not Wasted, Breaking Free from Contemporary Addictions with Alex Olshonsky” is presented by the Center of Addiction & Faith and hosted by the Rev. George A Wood. Webinar description: Today, addiction impacts virtually everyone. But, for any number of [...]

Christian Nationalism: Origins, Impacts, and Solutions

Diamond Lake Lutheran Church 5760 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Christian Nationalism: Origins, Impacts, and Solutions Rev. Angela Denker, author of Red State Christians and the upcoming Disciples of White Jesus, will discuss the origins and impacts of Christian Nationalism and explore collaborative strategies to combat it in this two-part series. September 18 and 25 (two-part series); 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Diamond Lake Lutheran Church  [...]

Bishop’s Theological Conference

Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 2100 Arrowwood Ln, Alexandria, MN, United States

Bishop's Theological Conference September 29 - October 1  Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center Alexandria, Minnesota  Registration and more information can be found at mpls-synod.org/pastors-deacons/bishops-theological-conference