Play Ball and Connect: A Desert Sojourn Retreat

Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 7415 E Elbow Bend Road, Carefree, AZ, United States

Back 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 [...]

Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Moving Beyond Land Acknowledgements

Online

Led by Dr. Kelly Sherman Conroy, this conversation will discuss how to create a land acknowledgement for your ministry and how to use it in worship. Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. Join us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. Register to receive the Zoom link >

MAS Retired Rostered Leaders Gathering

Retired Rostered Leaders of the Minneapolis Area Synod are invited you to gather the afternoon of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. More details and RSVP coming soon.

Stories the Land Holds: Nature and Connection

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 4801 France Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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 [...]

Quarterly Racial Justice Gathering – April

Salem Lutheran Church 4150 Dupont Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join the Minneapolis Area Synod's Racial Justice Team at their quarterly gathering. You are also welcome to join Salem's Tuesday Community Meal beginning at 6:00 p.m.

2026 Synod Assembly

Lay and rostered leaders are invited to gather as the larger church and worship, connect, and vote. Friday evening: 5:00 p.m. - Hearings, orientations, optional dinner 6:00 p.m. - Devotion, grounding in theme and Scripture 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Plenary 1 Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - Opening worship 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Plenaries, [...]

Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Narrative Budgets

Online

Rev. Tim Brown is the Director for Congregational Stewardship at the ELCA and will lead attendees in building narrative budgets to highlight the missional work that takes place in faith communities. Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. Join us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. Register to receive the [...]