Thoughts on Nature and the Environment from a Naturalist Writer’s Lens
All Saints Lutheran Church 15915 Excelsior Blvd, MinnetonkaThoughts 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 StatesWellness 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 CenterGrowing 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 [...]
Gathering of Retired Rostered Ministers
Minneapolis Area Synod Office 122 W Franklin Ave, #600, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesGathering of Retired Rostered Ministers Join your fellow retired rostered ministers and Bishop Ann Svennungsen for a time of community and to elect voting members for the April 28-29 Synod Assembly. The Synod Assembly's theme is "Restored to Life Anew." Tuesday, March 28 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Minnesota Church Center 122 West Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis Assembly [...]
Addiction and Women
ZoomAddiction and Women This is a free one-hour webinar presented by The Center of Addiction & Faith. When it comes to addiction & treatment, women often face a unique set of challenges, a history of trauma, and barriers to effective treatment. Caroline Beidler -- author, recovery advocate, and founder of "Bright Story Shine" -- will [...]
Five Simple Steps to Stop Working on Your Day Off
webinarFive Simple Steps to Stop Working on Your Day Off You’re a woman in ministry writing your sermon and catching up on administrative work on your Sabbath days. Former United Lutheran Seminary professor Dr. Crystal Hall will show you exactly how to rest instead of work. Learn these five steps to stop working on your day [...]
Easter Eggstravaganza
All Saints Lutheran Church 15915 Excelsior Blvd, MinnetonkaEaster Eggstravaganza Enjoy Easter activities, including a craft, Easter I SPy, and an egg hunt that starts at 11:00 a.m. Come and meet some animal visitors from the Minnesota Zoo! April 8; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. All Saints Lutheran Church 15915 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka Contact person: Chelsea Maher at cmaher@allsaintsmtka.org
Youth Ministry Gatherings – 2nd Tuesdays
Indeed Brewing Co & Taproom 711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesMeet other youth ministry folks to share ideas, learn from one another, and be supported. Part-time, full-time, pastors, and volunteers welcome to join! April 11 - Innovation and Fall Planning
Pre-Synod Assembly Budget Hearing
ZoomPre-Synod Assembly Budget Hearing Bishop Ann Svennungsen and Ty Inglis will host a discussion about the adjustment to the 2023 synod budget and the proposed 2024 synod budget, given a shortfall in mission support in Fiscal Year 2022. This discussion will be important preparation for the Budget Resolutions at the 2023 Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly. [...]