I Am Called: Discerning a Call to Ministry (session 2)
VirtualGod calls everyone to do God's work in the world. How is God calling you? Explore that conversation in a series of zoom conversations. Session one: Public ministry in the ELCA Learn more about discernment resources and explore the call to public ministry as you hear call stories from pastors and deacons! Thursday, January 20th, [...]
Conference Assemblies
The 12 conferences of our synod will meet to nominate and elect people for synod positions. Resolutions and memorials for Synod Assembly are also discussed at these Conference Assembly gatherings. Synod Assembly and Churchwide Assembly voting members are especially encouraged to attend, but all are invited! Check with your conference dean to learn the date, [...]
Empowering Communication Workshops for Clergy
VirtualHeld on January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 11 &14, and 21, workshops 1-4 provide a full entrance to and experience of Empowering Communication. Workshop five is on mediation and six is on restorative circles are new in 2022. Each workshop will offer skills to enliven and support your ministry. Each workshop will include instruction, individual [...]
Youth Ministry Gathering
VirtualSharing is caring! Join other youth ministry staff and volunteers from congregations in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods on Zoom to lean on each other as we plan youth ministry. Bring one thing you have done OR would like to do with youth during Lent. Moderators are Daniel Ditmanson and Jen Rome. Join [...]
Courageous Leadership Series with ELCA Coaching
VirtualWhen Jesus began his ministry, he immediately formed a small group. Following in the footsteps of Jesus, we are continuing to offer opportunities to gather in small groups for discussion and empowerment around the prominent topics swirling in the crucible of change for us as faith leaders. They will be held each Wednesday in February [...]
Empowering Communication Workshops for Clergy
VirtualHeld on January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 11 &14, and 21, workshops 1-4 provide a full entrance to and experience of Empowering Communication. Workshop five is on mediation and six is on restorative circles are new in 2022. Each workshop will offer skills to enliven and support your ministry. Each workshop will include instruction, individual [...]
Legacies of Faith & Belonging: Turning Discipleship into Relationship
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile 540 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesALOA is collaborating with POAMN (Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network) on an interactive conference in conjunction with the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) conference. Split into a working workshop and an afternoon workshop, this event will focus on both theory and practices for building community. Morning workshop: Lead by: -Rich Bimler -Roland Martinson Topics: [...]
Boldly Serving Our Afghan Neighbors: Getting Involved through Congregational Accompaniment & Co-sponsorship
VirtualAcross the country, many congregations have begun working with their local resettlement agencies and are sponsoring Afghan individuals and families, in addition to the many asylum-seekers currently being sponsored within the AMMPARO (Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities) network. But the need is huge and right now. We call on congregations to [...]
Courageous Leadership Series with ELCA Coaching
VirtualWhen Jesus began his ministry, he immediately formed a small group. Following in the footsteps of Jesus, we are continuing to offer opportunities to gather in small groups for discussion and empowerment around the prominent topics swirling in the crucible of change for us as faith leaders. They will be held each Wednesday in February [...]
She + Coaching Webinars for Women in Ministry
VirtualJoin Dr. Crystal Hall in reading She: Five Keys to Unlock the Power of Women in Ministry. She’ll offer actionable tools you can apply in your ministry working with difficult people, setting boundaries and addressing sexism.Open to seminarians, clergy, staff and volunteers. Webinars will be held Thursdays at 6 PM CST during Lent, March 3, [...]