First things First: Learning about Addiction with Tim McMahon King
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake MN 3611 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN, United StatesThe Mental Health and Addiction Team at Shepherd of the Lake invites you to a time of learning, reflection, and hope with Tim McMahan King. King is the author of Addiction Nation and is recognized as a leading expert in the field of addiction. He brings his personal experience, education, research and theological understanding to [...]
Lent in a Box
St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Eden Prairie 13600 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, United StatesJoin Church Anew for a one-day seminar where we will learn from Old Testament scholar and Psalm expert, Rev. Dr. Rolf Jacobson. We will provide you with everything you need for a successful Lenten series on Psalm 23, one of the most beloved and widely memorized pieces of scripture. You will receive sermon ideas, bulletin [...]
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 [...]
Courageous Leadership Series for January 2022(Week 4)
VirtualELCA Coaching is mixing things up in 2022. Starting in January, weekly sessions on the theme of courageous leadership will be held. These session will highlight different leaders and ministries from across the Church each week. There will also be time for small groups in breakout rooms so that leaders across the church can continue to learn [...]
How Your Church Can Become a Center of Long Life Learning & Faith Formation Webinar
VirtualJohn Roberto, Founder of LifeLong Associates, presents approaches, examples, and resources for addressing the spiritual and religious needs of adults 60 and over in your congregation. Discover how to engage this age group in meaningful, faith forming experiences that are easy to access and designed in multiple formats.Register now Can't make it? You never have to miss [...]
Addiction & Dry January Webinar
VirtualA spike in drinking during the pandemic has also come with a rise in those who are "sober curious." 1 in 5 Americans say they planned to participate in Dry January this year. In this webinar, we'll dig into these trends and explore how they can benefit you and your faith community. We'll be joined [...]
Lunch & Learn: Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Youth
VirtualJanuary is Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. Hear from a panel of six Lutheran Social Service leaders from across MN, sharing the work being done to support youth and prevent exploitation and trafficking. You'll learn how you can help build safer communities for young people to thrive!
EcoFaith Forum on Inclusive Financing
VirtualWe need your voice! Minneapolis is on the verge of championing a groundbreaking climate-scaled tool called “inclusive financing" for energy efficiency after years of grassroots engagement. Join EcoFaith for a Learning + Action Forum to hear about the pilot program being put forward by the City of Minneapolis and CenterPoint energy, and how you can [...]
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, [...]