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, [...]
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 [...]
Youth Ministry Gathering
VirtualSharing is caring! Join other youth ministry staff and volunteers from congregations in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods on Zoom to lean on each other as we plan youth ministry. Bring one thing you have done OR would like to do with youth during Lent. Moderators are Daniel Ditmanson and Jen Rome. Join [...]
Courageous Leadership Series with ELCA Coaching
VirtualWhen 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 empowerment around the prominent topics swirling in the crucible of change for us as faith leaders. They will be held each Wednesday in February [...]
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 [...]