2024 Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly
Lord of Life, Ramsey 14501 Nowthen Blvd NW, Ramsey, MN, United StatesMinneapolis Area Synod Assembly Like the early Christians gathered at Pentecost, we pray for the Spirit to fill us with “glad and generous hearts” as we gather for our 2024 Synod Assembly, May 2-4, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Ramsey, MN. Today’s world doesn’t always call us to our better selves – to [...]
Songs to Remember
St. Philip's Lutheran Church 6180 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN, United StatesKimberly Brown in Concert Kimberly Brown will host her "Songs to Remember" concert at St. Philip’s Lutheran Church, Fridley. Tickets are not required, but a free-will offering will be taken. Saturday, May 4; 3:00 p.m. St. Philip’s Lutheran Church 6180 Highway 65 NE, Fridley Kimberly is a former member of the three-time Grammy Award-winning group, [...]
United Days
United Theological SeminaryUnited Days How might faith leaders and congregations courageously and creatively engage in socially transformative action from a place of spiritual grounding and depth? How might compassionate listening and radical imagination help us forge new connections across lines of difference, build a more just world with others, and facilitate a “revolution of values,” rather than [...]
Navigating the Compassionate Crossroads: Palliative Care vs. Hospice
ZoomNavigating the Compassionate Crossroads: Palliative Care vs. Hospice Presented by Rory Farrand, MA, MS, MSN, APRN-BC; Vice President of Palliative and Advanced Care for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association While neither hospice nor palliative care are new concepts, there remains a great deal of confusion about the distinction between the two. How are [...]
Children’s Ministry Gathering
St. Stephen Lutheran, Bloomington 8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN, United StatesChildren's Ministry Gathering Join with other children's ministry staff for the last Children's Ministry gathering of the program year to talk about volunteer training/recruitment. Please bring any materials you currently use to share with others. Let’s help others say, "YES! I want to volunteer in kids ministry." Monday, May 13; 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. St. [...]
Gratitude and Blessing Breakfast
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesChildren, Youth, and Family leaders are invited for a morning event to receive gratitude for the work they do, to enjoy a meal, and to worship together, and to receive a summer blessing. Thursday, May 16; 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (registration, 8:30 a.m.) Bethlehem Lutheran Church 4100 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis There will be a [...]
Finding Balance, Connecting with your True Self, and Practicing Compassion (Enneagram Retreat)
Redeemer Lutheran Church 1800 Glenwood Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesFinding Balance, Connecting with your True Self, and Practicing Compassion (Enneagram Retreat) The Enneagram is a personality typing tool that is both psychological and spiritual. It helps us differentiate between our True Self (our Essence) and our False Self (our ego). Let's explore together some practical (and non-shaming) ways we can develop compassion and understanding [...]
Community Bridge Benefit Brunch
Messiah Lutheran Church, Minneapolis 2400 Park Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesCommunity Bridge Benefit Brunch Support hunger relief in Minneapolis! There will be live music, a silent auction, and delicious food! Saturday, May 18: 11:00 a.m. Messiah Lutheran Church 2400 Park Avenue South For more information: https://www.communitybridgempls.org/fundraiser Contact person: Rebecca Lundquis at rebeccaclundquist@gmail.com)
Let Your Light So Shine
ZoomLet Your Light So Shine: Providing successful pastoral care to individuals and families hurt by any kind of addiction Let Your Light Shine will teach you: -- How to raise the issue of alcohol and drug use in a caring conversation and how to use five simple communications tools that influence behavior change. --How to [...]
Young Voices in the Public Sphere: A Faithful Call Towards Election Engagement
OnlineAs Lutherans we are called to live out our faith in the public sphere — advocating for ourselves and our neighbors not only inside of our church buildings, but out in the streets. ELCA election engagement is where our thoughts and prayers meet the Holy Spirit's call to action. This Abide series offers young adults [...]