Mpls Area Synod ELCA

2026 WELCA Annual Gathering
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-19 | Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, MN, 50309, United States
Save 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!
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Quarterly Racial Justice Liaisons Gathering - July
2026-07-28 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Location TBD
Join 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.

2026 Bishop's Theological Conference
2026-09-27 16:00 - 2026-09-29 12:00 | Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, 2100 Arrowwood Ln, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Save the date – more info coming soon!

ConNext Summit 2026: Beyond Belonging: Branching Out - Bringing In - Building Together
2026-10-11 - 2026-10-13 | Clearwater Forest Camp and Retreat Center, 16595 Crooked Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN, 56444, United States
Practice branching beyond belonging to build communities where all can thrive with Dave ‘Agape’ Scherer.
Registration in late spring.
October 11-13, 2026
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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 children, youth, families and adults. Both newer and more seasoned leaders create a community in which to connect and grow!

Quarterly Racial Justice Liaisons Gathering - October
2026-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Location TBD

Fall 2026 Joint Ministerium
2026-10-29 08:00 - 12:00
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.

ELCA Youth Gathering
2027-06-28 - 2027-07-02
More info at elca.org/gathering
