Gather Twin Cities Pride Celebration
Woodlake Lutheran Church 7525 Oliver Ave S, Richfield, MN, United StatesCelebrate Pride through service and education as we participate in a clothing drive for Twin Cities Rainbow Wardrobe, make bracelets and view the film, 1946 The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture. Items of particular interest for donation include plus-sized clothing, shoes, accessories, personal care items and underwear.
Synod Senior Band Concert
Minnesota Veterans Home 5101 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Synod Senior Band is a community band made up of seniors playing for seniors. They welcome players of any band instrument to join them for camaraderie and making great music. The 2025 theme is “The Promise of Living.” Enjoy one of their concerts throughout the year!
“You Only Get What You’re Organized to Take”: Lessons from Poor People’s Movements
CTUL 3715 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesCo-authors Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis and Noam Sandweiss-Back will to discuss their new book "You Only Get What You're Organized to Take", which explores the history of poor people's movements in the United States and Rev. Dr. Liz's own journey through poor people's movements. The panel discussion will also include current CTUL leaders to connect [...]
Clueless Addiction: Disengaging from Racism in White and Black Churches
OnlineIn celebration of Juneteenth, Minnesota Council of Churches is excited to host what promises to be a provocative discussion by Rev. Dr. Pamela Ngunjiri titled, Clueless Addiction: Disengaging from Racism in White and Black Churches. The virtual event will be held on June 16, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Addiction to white supremacy is present [...]
2025 Aus Memorial Lecture
Luther Seminary 2481 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIn today’s culture and world, we are surrounded by people earnestly seeking authenticity and meaning. So how can we share the difference Jesus makes in our own everyday lives? Join Luther Seminary and Faith+Lead for a transformative evening with Will Willimon on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Central as part of the Aus Memorial [...]
Emanuel Nine Vigil on the 10-Year Anniversary
Say Their Names Cemetary 711 E 37th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Minneapolis Area Synod, along with several community partners and churches, will come together to remember the Emanuel 9. On June 17, 2015, Clementa C. Pinckney, Cynthia Marie Graham Hurd, Susie Jackson, Ethel Lee Lance, DePayne Middleton-Doctor, Tywanza Sanders, Daniel Lee Simmons, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, and Myra Thompson were murdered by a self-professed white supremacist while [...]
Hunger Education Hour with Sierra Pacific Synod
OnlineThe Sierra Pacific Synod wants to help answer the question, "What is happening to programs supported by ELCA World Hunger?" Presenter Susannah Cunningham is the senior director for the ELCA Building Resilient Communities Team. She will share how we are still making a difference and what you can do to help. Just email thelotts@gmail.com that [...]
Juneteenth Events Around the Twin Cities
There are several events honoring Juneteenth happening around the Twin Cities. See the list below for a few options and details. Juneteenth Brunch & Conversation with Sherrilyn Ifill (Minneapolis) Juneteenth at the Fort (St. Paul) Jubilee: The Journey of Four Rondo Families (St. Paul) Soul of the Southside (Minneapolis) Lists can also be found on [...]