Voices Rising: A Choral Affirmation of Black Lives
VirtualVoices Rising: A Choral Affirmation of Black Lives is a united artistic response to the murders of George Floyd and Daunte Wright that have placed the Twin Cities at the heart of our nation’s racial reckoning. Voices Rising will feature nearly 200 singers from 12 local choral organizations, including The National Lutheran Choir, and is curated and [...]
Augsburg Youth Theology Institute: “And It was Very Good”
Virtual2021 VIRTUAL AUGSBURG YOUTH THEOLOGY INSTITUTE AND IT WAS VERY GOOD: Affirming and Advocating for Gender and Sexual Diversity in God’s Creation Sunday, June 20–Friday, June 25, 2021 In the interest of safety for our participants, mentors, and staff due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have decided along with university events, to gather in a [...]
Turn Your Savings into Retirement Income
VirtualLearn the benefits of a retirement income plan, factors to consider when transitioning your savings into income, and ways to develop a retirement plan that suits your goals and lifestyle. This webinar is exclusively for Portico ELCA Retirement Plan members. Monday, June 21 11:00 am - 12:00 CT (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern) Register [...]
Reimagining Public Safety
United Theological SeminaryFaith and community leaders to lead public forum: “Reimagining Public Safety: Confronting the Problem of Policing” Plymouth Congregational Church of Minneapolis and United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities invite the public to a virtual dialogue, “Reimagining Public Safety: Confronting the Problem of Policing.” Scheduled three days before Derek Chauvin’s sentencing, faith and community leaders [...]
Retirement Income Planning for Her
VirtualDesigned for women, this workshop will help you learn more about your retirement savings and plan for future income. This webinar is exclusively for Portico ELCA Retirement Plan members. Hosted by Portico Benefit Services Wednesday, June 23 11:00 am - 12:00 Central Time Register Now
Addiction, Grief, and Loss
ZoomAddiction, Grief, and Loss A one-hour free webinar, "Addiction, Grief, and Loss," from 11:00 a.m.-Noon, Central Time, with a follow-up 30-minute Zoom discussion hosted by the Center of Addiction & Faith. Presenters are Kelli Nielsen, Founder @The Grief Guru, and Gloria Englund, Founder @Recovering u. Many of us have lost a friend, family member, or [...]
Cherish All Children 2021 Virtual 5K
AnywhereCherish All Children 2021 Virtual 5K Join Cherish All Children supporters in its Virtual 5K. Enjoy a walk or run at a location you choose, enlisting friends and family to sponsor your 5K. When you sign up for this free event, Cherish All Children volunteers will send a 5K race t-shirt, making you an important [...]
Learn the Basics of When and How to Claim Social Security
VirtualIf you anticipate Social Security will be a significant income source in retirement, learn when and how to claim your benefit. This webinar is exclusively for Portico ELCA Retirement Plan members. Hosted by Portico Benefit Services Monday, June 28 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Central Time Register Now
Maximize Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy
VirtualLearn about strategies for claiming your Social Security benefit and how it will fit with other income sources in creating your retirement paycheck. This webinar is exclusively for Portico ELCA Retirement Plan members. Hosted by Portico Benefit Services Monday, June 28 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Central Time Register Now
Tough Conversations: How to Have Them in Church and Keep Talking to Each Other
VirtualHow well does your congregation discuss difficult issues? Conversation about tough topics can be stressful, divisive and counterproductive. This free webinar will offer an authentic framework for entering into (and staying in) difficult conversations; fresh perspectives; a deeper way of thinking about your church's role in navigating discussions; and new ways of showing hospitality. Presenters [...]