Discerning Your Call: Exploring the Next Faithful Step
Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, Minnetonka 600 Hopkins Crossroad, Minnetonka, MN, United StatesA discernment retreat hosted by the ELCA synods of Region 3 in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Wondering what’s next? Wondering if God is calling you to something different? Wondering if there’s "something more"? Explore these and other questions in the context of our faith, with other wonderers through storytelling, introspection, [...]
Joint Religious Legislative Coalition’s 2026 Day on the Hill
Central Presbyterian Church 500 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesSave the date - more information coming
Play Ball and Connect: A Desert Sojourn Retreat
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 7415 E Elbow Bend Road, Carefree, AZ, United StatesBack by popular demand! This Spring Training retreat returns to Spirit in the Desert March 10-13, 2026 Join us for an inspiring Spring Training experience in Arizona, where baseball enthusiasts and faith-driven individuals unite to explore the connection between sport and spirituality. This unique retreat, led by Pastor Dave Ellingson, combines fellowship, worship, and the excitement [...]
Monthly Youth Ministry Gathering – March
March Youth Ministry Gathering Church and Building Security Location TBD
Learn Together Over Lunch Series: Moving Beyond Land Acknowledgements
OnlineLed by Dr. Kelly Sherman Conroy, this conversation will discuss how to create a land acknowledgement for your ministry and how to use it in worship. Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. Join us live for the one-hour Zoom call or watch the recording later. Register to receive the Zoom link >
MAS Retired Rostered Leaders Gathering
Retired Rostered Leaders of the Minneapolis Area Synod are invited you to gather the afternoon of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. More details and RSVP coming soon.
Monthly Youth Ministry Gathering – April
April Youth Ministry Gathering Why the 2027 Minneapolis Youth Gathering? Location TBD
Stories the Land Holds: Nature and Connection
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 4801 France Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIntroducing “Stories the Land Holds” – A Community Invitation to Listen, Reflect, and Connect Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd is beginning a new initiative that invites the community into a deeper relationship with the land we inhabit and the stories it holds. “Stories the Land Holds” is a multi-session project beginning October 9 at 7:00 [...]
Quarterly Racial Justice Gathering – April
Salem Lutheran Church 4150 Dupont Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin the Minneapolis Area Synod's Racial Justice Team at their quarterly gathering. You are also welcome to join Salem's Tuesday Community Meal beginning at 6:00 p.m.
2026 Synod Assembly
Lay and rostered leaders are invited to gather as the larger church and worship, connect, and vote. Friday evening: 5:00 p.m. - Hearings, orientations, optional dinner 6:00 p.m. - Devotion, grounding in theme and Scripture 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Plenary 1 Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - Opening worship 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Plenaries, [...]