January 2026 Ministerium
Rostered leaders are invited for a time of worship, learning, and collegiality. More information to come.
ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza
Hyatt Regency at the Arch 315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO, United StatesThe Extravaganza is a four-day leadership event for ELCA congregational leaders in children's, youth, young adult, and outdoor ministry. Extravaganza is about faith formation. Extravaganza is about helping you in your ministry. Extravaganza is about renewal, education and connection. Intensive Care Courses: January 29-30, 2026 The Main Event: January 30-February 2, 2026 This event runs Friday evening through Monday noon with optional pre-conference add-ons on Thursday [...]
YAGM Info Session
OnlineThe Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) team are hosting two info sessions on January 12 and January 30. Young adults (ages 21 - 35) are invited to attend this session to learn more about the YAGM program and get their questions answered ahead of the application deadlines. If you are a young adult interested [...]
Webinar: Safety in Faith Communities
OnlineDoes your faith community have a plan to manage medical emergencies and reduce your liability? Are your safety policies and procedures up-to-date? Who’s responsible for first aid supplies and AED care? Are protections in place for children, youth [...]
Monthly Youth Ministry Gathering – February
February Youth Ministry Gathering Christian Nationalism & Social Media Fundamentalism Location TBD
Stories the Land Holds: Race and History
Introducing “Stories the Land Holds” – A Community Invitation to Listen, Reflect, and Connect Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd is beginning a new initiative that invites the community into a deeper relationship with the land we inhabit and the stories it holds. “Stories the Land Holds” is a multi-session project beginning October 9 at 7:00 [...]
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
OnlineFor RNs who wish to practice as Faith Community Nurses, this course provides 36 hours of continuing education credit and prepares RNs to lead health ministries in faith communities or other communities. 15 modules include Spiritual Care, Advocacy, Prayer, Documentation, Care Coordination. Outstanding review from students! Dates: 2/22, 2/26, 3/8, 3/12, 3/22 More information >
Discerning Your Call: Exploring the Next Faithful Step
Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, Minnetonka 600 Hopkins Crossroad, Minnetonka, MN, United StatesA discernment retreat hosted by the ELCA synods of Region 3 in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Wondering what’s next? Wondering if God is calling you to something different? Wondering if there’s "something more"? Explore these and other questions in the context of our faith, with other wonderers through storytelling, introspection, [...]
Joint Religious Legislative Coalition’s 2026 Day on the Hill
Central Presbyterian Church 500 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesSave the date - more information coming
Play Ball and Connect: A Desert Sojourn Retreat
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 7415 E Elbow Bend Road, Carefree, AZ, United StatesBack by popular demand! This Spring Training retreat returns to Spirit in the Desert March 10-13, 2026 Join us for an inspiring Spring Training experience in Arizona, where baseball enthusiasts and faith-driven individuals unite to explore the connection between sport and spirituality. This unique retreat, led by Pastor Dave Ellingson, combines fellowship, worship, and the excitement [...]