Events for July 18, 2024 - July 18, 2024

Children, youth and family leaders of the Minneapolis Area Synod and Saint Paul Area Synod, you have been doing so much to offer God's care and courage to the people you serve the last two years. The MAS/SPAS CYF Leadership Team wants to offer you a time to come together to rest and enjoy at [...]

Join Debbie Selsavage, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, for a brief overview and discussion of characteristics of dementia. She’ll share tips and techniques she’s used to train churches on how to support members and families dealing with dementia and how to become Dementia Friendly. Register in advance to receive a confirmation email with a link to [...]

We invite teens and adults to watch this movie set in the 1960s and join us for discussion. "Hidden Figures" is based on the true story of three mathematicians — Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson — who overcame race- and gender-based obstacles to become vital members of NASA during the early years of [...]

On May 26 at 7pm, Christ the River of Life, Minneapolis, invites you to attend The Baroque and the Spiritual, a vocal chamber concert of baroque music and Early African American music, the Spiritual. This event will feature Angel Refusè(vocals), Marco Real-d'Arbelles(violin), and Jordan Buchholtz(piano). This event is made possible by a grant from the [...]

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed [people] can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead When 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 [...]

You are cordially invited to celebrate the 2022 graduating class of International Women Leaders scholars. This year, the fourth full graduating class will earn their undergraduate degrees at ELCA colleges and universities. Hear from them as they complete one phase of their leadership journeys and begin the next! Class of 2022 Beulah Yusuf Amos, Lenoir-Rhyne [...]

This series of four sessions, held over five months, is designed to help congregational councils grow in their role as leaders of the congregation, as well as learn how to have more effective and efficient council meetings.  Tools will be shared to help lower the anxiety of leaders so that you are freed for creativity [...]