Minnesota’s Racial Legacy: Finally Telling the Truth

Plymouth Congregational Church 1900 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Last year, the leadership of the Minnesota Council of Churches (MCC) announed a ten-year effort of truth-telling, education, and reparations in order to take extraordinary steps toward repairing harms to African-American and Native American communities in Minnesota. In response to these steps, the MCC is launching our first truth-telling event, "Minnesota’s Racial Legacy: Finally Telling [...]

Bishop’s Theological Conference – CANCELLED

Cragun's 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN, United States

We regret to say this year's BTC is cancelled due to concerns about COVID-19. We are working on some other ways to support our rostered ministers this fall. We look forward to being with you soon.

ALOA Ironwood Springs Lutherhostel

Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch Stewartville, MN, United States

Adult Lutherans Organized for Action (ALOA) exists to help congregations strengthen their ministry with and for older adults; and to encourage older adults to affirm their gifts and use those gifts in service to family, church, community and the world. This retreat is a time for reflection, refreshment and connect with others. Enjoy dynamic presenters, [...]

Faith-based Organizations in Sustainable Health Development: October Symposium

Online

Conversations about global health and the role of faith-based organizations in sustainable health development: How has the ground shifted since the pandemic? On October 6 the focus is on public partnerships, and speakers include representatives from USAID and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, as well as Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of Africa CDC, and Jodi Harpstead, [...]

Grounded & Grateful, a day with Diane Butler Bass

Virtual

This is a one-day event designed to provide church leaders with a rich opportunity to connect, reflect and rejuvenate. Since early 2020, the ground under our feet has shaken and shifted. We’ve become dislocated. We’ve experienced loss, death, unwanted change, systemic racism, and exposure of the underbelly of a society that is something other than [...]

2021 Addiction & Faith Conference

DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington, MN, United States

It’s Time to Register for Addiction & Faith Conference The Center of Addiction & Faith will hold its third Addiction & Faith Conference October 7-9, 2021, in Bloomington, Minnesota, to give faith communities tools for responding to the addiction crisis. Registration is open for in-person and virtual attendance at www.addictionandfaithconference.com. The Center grew out of the Fellowship [...]

$350.00

Mental Health & Gun Violence

Virtual

Studies indicate that between 3-5% of all firearm homicides are the result of mental illness. In Minnesota, 79% of gun deaths are suicide by gun. A typical mass murderer is described as isolated, lacking in social support, bears a grudge, is angry and externalizes blame. Yet the vast majority of people diagnosed with psychiatric disorders [...]

A Pilgrimage to Remember and Reflect

Why this Social Action Pilgrimage? People go on pilgrimage for many reasons. Some common ones are: to visit a sacred space; to seek healing; to give thanks; to heed an inner sense of call; to reclaim a lost or abandoned part of oneself. This pilgrimage offers the chance to connect the soul of our communities through intentional [...]

A People of Hope: Until All Are Fed

Virtual

A People of Hope: Until All Are Fed An online benefit for ELCA World Hunger When: Thursday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. Central time Where: Zoom webinar   This online benefit for ELCA World Hunger will feature interviews hosted by  Rick Steves, with people on the ground who are doing the dynamic work of fighting hunger [...]

2021 National CROP Hunger Walk

Wherever you choose!

Join us for the 2021 National CROP Hunger Walk on World Food Day, October 16th and end hunger in the U.S. and around the world! Walk on your treadmill, in your neighborhood, in a park with friends – you choose the location and the experience. Walk one day - 3.7 miles (the average distance a [...]