Mpls Area Synod ELCA

Æbleskive Breakfast at St. Peder's
2022-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Peder’s Lutheran Church, 4600 East 42nd Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55406
Æbleskive Breakfast at St. Peder’s
What is an Æbleskive you ask? It is a little ball of delight! Cooked in a special pan, these spherical delicacies are a cross between a pancake and a popover and topped with powdered sugar. As if they were not delicious enough, a homemade strawberry sauce accompanies these delightful Danish donuts! Once a year, St. Peder’s Lutheran Church (the cute church on the corner of 46th and 42nd) cooks up Æbleskiver for the masses at 10:00 a.m. Free will offering; all are welcome!
November 13, 2022
10:00 am -11:30 am
St. Peder’s Lutheran Church
4600 East 42nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
For more information: Jeannie Farrell at office@stpeders.org

What is Discipleship in the Information Age?
2022-12-12 12:30 - 15:00 | Minnesota Council of Churches, 122 West Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States
What is Discipleship in the Information Age?
Certain core principles of faithful discipleship remain constant — such as telling the truth (1 John 2:24) — but the way disciples practice them in the 21st century may look different from how it looked in the 1st. Faith is a main driver of human behavior and so those who teach it bear additional power and responsibility.
Monday, December 12; 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Minnesota Church Center
122 West Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis
Join a clergy convening organized by Minnesota Council of Churches and the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy to share what faithful discipleship in the information age means to you.
For more information or to register: Peacemakers | Minnesota Council of Churches (mnchurches.org)

Addiction, Faith, Science, and Public Policy
2022-12-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Addiction, Faith, Science, and Public Policy
The Center of Addiction & Faith is presenting a one-hour free webinar titled “Addiction, Faith, Science, and Public Policy.” Faith communities play a vital role in recovery and prevention. This webinar will explore the reasons why faith and spirituality can be integral to recovery and the critical importance of faith-based groups adopting evidence-based practices. Joining the discussion is Regina LaBelle, former interim director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy and current director of the Addiction and Public Policy Initiative at the O-Neill Institute of Georgetown University.
Tuesday, December 13
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Central time, with 30-minute Q/A followup
Zoom
For more information: Louise Olson at https://addictionandfaith.com

Youth Ministry Gatherings – 2nd Tuesdays
2022-12-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Bad Weather Brewing Co, 414 7th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102, 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!
December 13 – Social Time

As the Dark Awaits the Dawn: An Evening Vespers Service for the Winter Solstice
2022-12-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Grace NE Lutheran Church, 1500 6th Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States
As the Dark Awaits the Dawn: An Evening Vespers Service for the Winter Solstice
On the longest night, many of us are yearning for a presence stronger than ourselves to carry our load. Come hold your thoughts, struggles, and prayers with us, and throw your burdens into the fire through a shared burning burdens ceremony. This is worship for all, Lutherans and non-Lutherans alike, so please invite any of your loved ones who you think would benefit from this shared space. This vespers service will include ecological, mystic poetry, and liturgy; and will contemplate the resurrective power of fire, as well as the resounding value of being in community during our darkest hours of the year. Tree of Life Lutheran’s Sophia Spiegel and other musicians will be leading us in sung worship and a burning burdens ceremony within the service.
Wednesday, December 21; 6:30 p.m.
Grace NE Lutheran Church
1500 6th Street NE, Minneapolis
This service was brought to you by the Good Shepherd Foundation.

Youth Ministry Gatherings – 2nd Tuesdays
2023-01-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, 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!
January 10 – Other Duties As Assigned (self care & burnout)

Communicators Retreat
2023-01-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center
Those who do church communications (staff or volunteer!) are invited to join other communicators at the synod’s first ever Communicators Retreat! We are looking forward to gathering for the day on Thursday, January 12, at Mt. Olivet Retreat Center in Farmington. Our agenda will include a presentation about website and social media analytics and time for socializing, resting, and sharing ideas. The cost of the retreat is $43, but discounts are available for those who register early!
Tentative Retreat Schedule:
9:00 a.m. – Arrival, Treats, and Connecting
10:00 a.m. – Guided meditation
10:15 a.m. – Presentation: Social Media and Website Analytics, led by Wendy Placko
12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Team-building or individual recharging time
2:00 p.m. – Sharing and feedback about websites and newsletters
3:30 p.m. – Closing and sending
4:00 p.m. – Adjourn
Register now or contact Jeni Huff with questions.

Caring for Gen Z in a Post Pandemic World
2023-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Caring for Gen Z in a Post Pandemic World
ELCA Youth Ministry Network, ELCA Youth Ministy, and the Springtide Research INstitute are partnering in a lunch and learn seminary on “Caring for Gen Z.” Staff from the Springtide Research Institute will share its latest research on the changing “normality” for young adults. This research focuses on what young people are experiencing, how they view the future, and what can be done about it. A brief Q/A time will be part of the presentation.
Thursday, January 12
Noon – 1:00 p.m., Central Standard Time
Zoom
To register: Lunch & Learn: Caring for Gen Z in a Post Pandemic World (office.com)
Questions? Contact youth@elca.org

Living the Legacy
2023-01-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Richfield Lutheran Church, 8 West 60th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55419, United States
Because homelessness knows no boundaries and kindness knows no limits….and service is for everyone!
Join us as we live out the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in a service event for the whole community!
Register online via SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10c0948ada823a4fac34…
By phone: 612-827-6159
By email trust@trustinc.org
Donate $ for kit supplies: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Trust-Inc
TRUST INC is dedicated to serving and empowering our neighbors by building community that is better together!

Making All Things New: Addiction and Recovery Seminar
2023-01-21 09:00 - 11:30 | Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake MN, 3611 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55379, United States
Making All Things New: Addiction and Recovery Seminar
A hope-filled morning, with Dr. Carla Dahl and Lexi Reed Holtum exploring how faith community can make a difference with those living with substance use disorder, ans well as for those who love them.
Saturday, January 21
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 Berens Road, Prior Lake, Minnesota
Contact person: Pastor Karen Treat at karentreat@sollc.org
For more information: https://www.sollc.org/events/making-all-things-new-addiction-and-recovery-seminar

Supporting Youth Safety & Healthy Choices in the Virtual Playground
2023-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Lutheran Social Service, 2485 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
Cherish All Children invites you to our 6th annual community education event. Faith leaders, parents, grandparents, youth leaders, mentors – this event is for you!
Cyberbullying, texting, screen time, toxic images – learn how you can support youth in developing a healthy sense of self and staying clear of online exploitation.
Speakers include Alison Feigh, Director of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, a program of the Zero Abuse Project and Joy McElroy, Director of Cherish All Children.
Find out more information and register for this FREE hybrid event HERE.
Questions? Email info@cherishallchildren.org or contact Joy McElroy 651.207.3357.

EcoFaith Summit
2023-02-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Diamond Lake Lutheran Church, 5760 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States
This Summit will bring together lay people, clergy, community partners, and everyone in between from across the Minneapolis Area Synod to learn from one another about the incredible work already happening in our communities and future opportunities to further our Lutheran commitment to push back against our climate crisis.
Look forward to a morning of great speakers, lunch, social time, and opportunities to learn how you and your congregational community can take effective creation care actions.
Register >

Conference Assemblies
2023-02-09 - 2023-02-21 | MN
Organized by the deans of each conference, conferences will meet to discuss elections and resolutions in preparation for Synod Assembly.
Check out the dates and locations of each gathering.
Find out which conference your church is in >

Tool Kit for Congregational Leaders
2023-02-11 08:30 - 12:00 | First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights, 1555 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421, United States
The Tool Kit is back!
Join us in person for a morning of learning and connection.
Childcare will be offered during this event, provided by Jovie.
ASL and Spanish interpretation will also be provided.
Please register by February 1 if you need either, or reach out to Jeni Huff if you have any questions.
Register now >
More details on our Tool Kit webpage.

A Story of Hope from the Holy Land
2023-02-11 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Anthony Park Lutheran, 2323 Como Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55108
A Story of Hope from the Holy Land
Join Rabbi Andrea London, the Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors, and the Rev. Daniel Tallon Ruen for a story of interfaith and intercultural pilgrimage. U.S. religious and ethnic diversity interacts with the beauty, struggle, and complexity of the Holy Land. A discussion about current issues and challenges will be part of the event.
Saturday, February 11
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
St. Anthony Park Lutheran, 2323 Como Avenue, St. Paul
RSVP for lunch at $15 per person: office@saplc.org or (651) 645-0371

Youth Ministry Gatherings – 2nd Tuesdays
2023-02-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, 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!
February 14 – Let’s Talk About Sex

A Day Lenten Journey
2023-02-21 09:30 - 15:00 | 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 Center
7984 257th Street West, Farmington
Contact: Jeremy Bork at jbork@mocrc.org

Trauma and Its Healing
2023-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | 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
2023-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 a.m.
In person or Zoom
To register or for more information please visit our website.

“George Floyd Woke Me Up. Now What?,” with David Scherer and Joe Davis
2023-03-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake MN, 3611 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN, 55379, 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 help us get unstuck from the paralysis of fear and shame to take the next faithful move toward God’s beloved community.
Sunday, March 12
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake
For more information: https://www.sollc.org/events/george-floyd-woke-me-up-now-what-discerning-our-next-faithful-move-toward-racial-justice-and

Children's Ministry Zoom
2023-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | 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=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 850 7612 9637
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Contact persons: Julie Vagle at Juliev@trinitylonglake.org or Rachelle Gill at rgill@eater.org

Youth Ministry Gatherings – 2nd Tuesdays
2023-03-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Arbeiter Brewing Company, 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, 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
2023-03-14 19:00 - 20:30 | All Saints Lutheran Church, 15915 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, 55345
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 Life and A Love Affair with Birds: The Life of Thomas Sadler Roberts.
Tuesday, March 14; 7:00 p.m.
All Saints Lutheran Church
15915 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka
Free and open to the public

Spring Ministerium
2023-03-23 08:30 - 12:00 | 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
2023-03-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Westwood Lutheran Church, 9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426, 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 purposes.
Thursday, March 23; 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Westwood Lutheran Church
9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Contact person: Kris Bjorke at masfirstthird@mpls-synod.org
More information and registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe542YUBOprviIBL2BjwnKm8AjoBWJ1AvgBk6aV3HN8plD_vw/viewform?usp=pp_url

Growing Through Grief
2023-03-25 09:00 - 16:00 | 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 Retreat Center
7984 257th Street West, Farmington
Contact: Jeremy Bork at jbork@mocrc.org

Gathering of Retired Rostered Ministers
2023-03-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Minneapolis Area Synod Office, 122 W Franklin Ave, #600, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States
Gathering 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 Rooms 1 and 2
This is an in-person event, with a Zoom Option. When you RSVP to Karen, please let her know how you will attend.
RSVP: Karen Ohm

Addiction and Women
2023-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Addiction 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 share her personal journey and lessons she’s learned along the way in creating space for women in recovery, and will share important principles when developing outreach and programming to support women. Caroline joins Pr. Ed Treat and Tim McMahan King for this webinar and the follow-up discussion.
The presentation is on Zoom; participants must register for the event. The link to register for webinar is https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2Q30q-swRH2OLFpNS1cwWQ?fbclid=IwAR1-LRryXtgh55eLuzSgytcHQEAHcJJwy4m7iG64hPpcmHMn8xYwGiFJuQE
Thursday, March 30; Noon – 1:00 p.m. (with a follow-up, 30-minute discussion)
Zoom
For more information: https://addictionandfaith.com

Five Simple Steps to Stop Working on Your Day Off
2023-04-25 08:00 | webinar
Five 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 off. You’ll create the rest that supports a life-giving ministry.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
11:00 a.m. – Noon, Central Time
Webinar
For more information: https://www.crystalhallphd.com/events

Easter Eggstravaganza
2023-04-08 10:00 - 11:30 | All Saints Lutheran Church, 15915 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, 55345
Easter 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
