Reimagining Public Safety

United Theological Seminary

Faith 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

Virtual

Designed 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

Zoom

Addiction, 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

Anywhere

Cherish 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

Virtual

If 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

Virtual

Learn 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

Virtual

How 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 [...]

Ecumenical Water Service

Redeemer Lutheran Church 8100 Glenwood Ave, MN, United States

The Ecumenical Water Initiative is a collaboration of leaders from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA, Minneapolis Area Synod), the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME, 4th District), the United Methodist Church (UMC, MN Conference), and the Minnesota Council of Churches (MCC). The collaborative is hosting a family-friendly, community event to share stories about water [...]

Free

Prepare for the Reality of Health Care in Retirement

Virtual

Learn about health care costs in retirement and how you can prepare for them. This webinar is exclusively for Portico ELCA Retirement Plan members. Hosted by Portico Benefit Services Monday, July 12 11:00 am -12:00 pm Central time Register Now

MAS/SPAS ELCA Youth Gathering Info Meetings

Virtual

The St. Paul Gathering Synod Coordinator (Tashina Good) and the the Minneapolis Gathering Synod Coordinator (Elizabeth Pederson) will lead two identical training sessions via Zoom for leaders in our synods. Attend to learn about the Gathering, timeline, registration and tips for getting started in your planning. Register here.