Events
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Woven Together: Rostered Ministers Gathering
Now more than ever, in this time of seemingly endless chaos and disconnect, it’s essential for us to remember the ties that bind us together. Rostered leaders of the ELCA are invited to gather for a time of intentional connection to renew their strength, enjoy camaraderie with colleagues and reflect on the Holy Spirit’s continuing [...]
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2026 WELCA Annual Gathering
Iowa Events Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, MN, United StatesSave the date! The Triennial Gathering brings together 1,000-3,000 WELCA leaders and participants for four days to worship, hear inspiring speakers, engage in service projects, participate in a 5K run, and interact with others in a large exhibit hall with educational, service, and shopping experiences. Event registration will open July 15, 2025! More information >
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2026 Conference on Worship, Theology, and the Arts
St. Olaf College Northfield, MN, United StatesYou are invited to the 2026 Conference on Worship, Theology, and the Arts (CWTA), July 20–22, 2026, on the St. Olaf campus in Northfield. CWTA is a high-quality, affordable conference—for ministry practitioners and by ministry practitioners— designed to nourish participants through life-giving accompaniment and spiritual renewal. Participants experience meaningful professional development and they report being [...]
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Quarterly Racial Justice Liaisons Gathering – July
Location TBDJoin the Minneapolis Area Synod's Racial Justice Team at their quarterly Racial Justice Liaisons gathering. Racial Justice Liaisons at MAS worshipping communities are invited to come together to meet, network, and connect. Email Pastor Jen Collins if you have questions or are interested in attending.
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Working Preacher’s Preachers’ Retreat
Ghost Ranch 280 Private Drive 1708, Abiquiu, NM, United StatesWorking Preachers at Ghost Ranch is a preachers‘ retreat August 3-7, 2026, with Sermon Brainwave co-hosts Karoline Lewis, Cody Sanders, and Matt Skinner. This four-night “preachers’ retreat” includes presentations and workshops, worship and lectionary-based study—all designed to enhance your gifts as a biblical preacher. Take in the awe-inspiring landscape of the high desert near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Space is [...]
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Stewardship Kaleidoscope Conference
Baltimore, MDIn partnership with the Presbyterian Foundation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the ELCA Stewardship and Generosity team is proud to present a three-day conference dedicated to digging deeply into stewardship and generosity utilizing workshops and plenaries that highlight diverse and authoritative voices from across the PCUSA, ELCA and partner church bodies. This year the event [...]
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2026 Bishop’s Theological Conference
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 2100 Arrowwood Ln, Alexandria, MN, United StatesSave the date - more info coming soon!
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ConNext Summit 2026: Beyond Belonging: Branching Out – Bringing In – Building Together
Clearwater Forest Camp and Retreat Center 16595 Crooked Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN, United StatesPractice branching beyond belonging to build communities where all can thrive with Dave 'Agape' Scherer. Registration in late spring. October 11-13, 2026 More information > The ConNext Summit’s biennial 2-day/2-night retreat-style conference creates a space to inspire Progressive Christian faith formation leaders as they reflect together, form networks, and cultivate innovative and sustainable ministries with [...]
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Quarterly Racial Justice Liaisons Gathering – October
Location TBDJoin the Minneapolis Area Synod's Racial Justice Team at their quarterly Racial Justice Liaisons gathering. Racial Justice Liaisons at MAS worshipping communities are invited to come together to meet, network, and connect. Email Pastor Jen Collins if you have questions or are interested in attending.
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Fall 2026 Joint Ministerium
Rostered leaders of the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods are invited to gather for a time of worship, learning, and community. More information to come.