“What Now – Resources for Faith Communities After Executive Orders” webinar
OnlineIn light of the recent Executive Orders that impact our immigrant neighbors and the lifted protection for ‘sensitive locations’ such as faith communities, schools, and hospitals, Global Refuge and the ELCA's AMMPARO team are co-hosting a webinar called What Now - Resources for Faith Communities After Executive Orders. This webinar will provide high-level overviews of [...]
Music That Makes Community One-Day Community Singing Workshop
Pilgrim Lutheran Church, St Paul 1935 St Clair Ave, St Paul, MN, United StatesMusic that Makes Community is excited to offer a One-Day workshop at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in St. Paul, MN. Experienced MMC facilitators will offer a lively day of singing, learning, and community building. No special talents required - just a love of music and fellowship. Singers of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels are warmly [...]
Cantata Vespers: Festival of the Presentation
Christ Church Lutheran 3244 34th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesForty days after the birth of Christ, we pray with Simeon “Lord, now let your servant go in peace” as the church celebrates the festival of the Presentation of Our Lord, also known as Candlemas—the tradition of blessing and processing with candles. We gather in a service of evening prayer led by the Elm Ensemble [...]
Conference Assemblies
Every voice matters. Our Church needs lay and rostered voting members to participate in Conference Assemblies in preparation for Synod Assembly in May. What are Conference Assemblies? The congregations of the Minneapolis Area Synod are organized into 12 geographic conferences. These conferences are led by a dean, and rostered leaders of these congregations meet at [...]
Survivors, a Six Points Theater Production
Diamond Lake Lutheran Church 5760 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDiamond Lake Lutheran is excited to present a full performance of Survivors, a Six Points Theater production. This play about the Holocaust and standing up to hate weaves together the true, inspirational stories of ten Holocaust survivors whose ordinary and joyful young lives were transformed by the Nazi regime. Six professional actors will portray the [...]
Legal Witness Training
The incoming administration has promised to deport millions of immigrants, starting in blue states. While the future is uncertain, Unidos is preparing to bear witness and act powerfully together to defend our communities. Join this legal witness training to prepare to stand with immigrant communities, and participate in Unidos' rapid response network. More information >
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLearn how to support someone’s desire for safety by recognizing the warning signs of suicide, identifying people who are at risk, and applying the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) to connect a person to suicide first aid resources. Listed on the national best practice registry, safeTALK allows time for both practice and discussion. [...]
MAS/SPAS Children’s Ministry Gathering
OnlineChildren, Youth, and Family volunteers and workers are invited to join the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods at their monthly gathering. This month's topic is "How do you teach kids about Lent and celebrate Easter." Join the Zoom call >
Fireside Chat: Exploring Pathways for Chaplaincy in the ELCA
OnlineThe ELCA seminaries will be hosting a new series, Fireside Chats, in February. The first virtual fireside chat will be with the ELCA Chaplain Corps, exploring the ins and outs of serving as a Chaplain in the ELCA. The conversations are open to all who are interested in learning more about chaplaincy.
Critical Interfaith Work of the U. S. Chaplain Military Corps
St. Olaf College Northfield, MN, United StatesMilitary chaplains are called to care for all people regardless of their background and to encourage people to be faithful to their own traditions in living out their callings. The vocations of military chaplains are inherently interfaith, as they are called to minister to people from all backgrounds and build bridges across differences in a [...]