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Already Enough: Unlock Your Power as a Woman in Ministry
Already Enough: Unlock Your Power as a Woman in Ministry Join this series to rest in the assurance that you are already enough. You'll walk away with biblical insights and practical coaching tools to unlock your power as a woman in ministry.Join Dr. Crystal Hall in partnership with the ELCA Office of the Presiding Bishop […]
This is How We Die
In September, the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association will be offering a three part online series entitled This is How We Die. We will couple excellent content from Barbara Karnes’s 3 DVD series This is How People Die, with dialogue and reflection. Barbara Karnes is a registered nurse and well-known hospice pioneer and advocate. Please share this information […]
Bishop’s Theological Conference
Searching for the Sound of the Genuine as We Heal Our Divide Featuring our Keynote Speaker, Catherine Meeks, PhD Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing So many voices compete in all of our heads for a chance to be on the center stage. How can we determine which ones to heed? Which […]
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Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor
Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor
Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.'s Spiritual Sponsor The Center of Addiction and Faith is hosting a one-hour free webinar discussion of the book Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor, followed by a 30 minute Q/A discussion. Author Dawn Eden Goldstein joins co-hosts Pastor Ed Treat, founder of The Center of […]
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Neighborhood Fall Fest
Neighborhood Fall Fest
Neighborhood Fall Fest Gather with your family, friends, and neighbors for our Neighborhood Fall Fest! We’ll have the Rusty Taco food truck, which will be selling tacos, sides, and beverages. For the kids, there will be inflatable axe throwing, an inflatable obstacle course, and a balloon artist. A live DJ will be taking requests from the […]
Peace on the Prairie
Peace on the Prairie
Peace on the Prairie Saturday, September 30 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Shalom Hill Farm 42194 County Road 3, Windom, Minnesota At 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, the public is invited to Shalom Hill Farm to celebrate and dedicate a new worship service Peace on the Prairie, prayers, and updated facilities with refreshments to follow. […]
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Compassion in Self Care, a Pre-Conference Retreat for Clergy
"Compassion in Self Care," based on steps 6 & 7, is a 12-Step Pre-Conference Retreat exclusively for Clergy and seminarians prior to the Oct. 5-7, 2023 Addiction & Faith Conference. Both are held at the Airport Hilton Hotel in Bloomington. At the pre-conference, spend a few days with other clergy/professional ministers working on your recovery […]
Black Excellence: A film by youth
Black Excellence: A film by youth
Black Excellence: A film by youth Follow the story of these youth and the adults who encouraged them s they learned film-making techniques from professionals in the field and students from Minneapolis Technical College. This showing is free. Come support the youth of North Minneapolis. Tuesday, October 3; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Capri Theater 2027 [...]
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Addiction and Faith Conference
Addiction & Faith Conference The Addiction & Faith Conference is hosted by the Center of Addiction & Faith. A hybrid conference, folks can register to attend in person or to attend main events of the conference online. The conference enhances the awareness of people of faith about the scourge of addiction. The event brings the […]
Refresher Course for Faith Community Nurses
Refresher Course for Faith Community Nurses
This three-part series is for current Parish Nurses/Faith Community Nurses who took their initial training program more than 5 years ago. Based on input from FCNs, we are offering these topics to help update and refresh your knowledge in health ministry. October 5, November 9, 2023; and February 1, 2024 More information >
Communicators Gathering
Communicators Gathering
This time open to all church staff who might have questions about the Bishop Election Committee and process and communicating it with their congregations! Chair of the Bishop Election Committee, Pr. Hierald Osorto, will be with us to give an update and answer questions.
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Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level
Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level
Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level: A three-part series, featuring Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton With growing concern over the Christian Nationalist movement, a mix of local clergy and lay leaders are inviting others to gather, learn, and envision opportunities for collective action. Nativity Lutheran Church 3312 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony Village, Minnesota In [...]
Align Minneapolis’ Fall FUNdraiser
Align Minneapolis’ Fall FUNdraiser
Align Minneapolis' Fall FUNdraiser! You are invited to support the work of Align, an interfaith collaboration of 17 Minneapolis churches, synagogues, and mosques, as well as people with lived experiences workig together to address homelessness and poverty. Align Minnesota focuses on shifting from an immediate needs approach ot long-term solutions through a combination of education, [...]
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Children’s Ministry Gathering
Children’s Ministry Gathering
Children's Ministry Gathering Join us for our monthly Children's Ministry Zoom gathering. Our topic is social media and communication. Come with ideas of what is working for your congregation and questions you might have. Monday, October 9; 1:00 p.m. Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88284971186?pwd=Q2xkL29Pa3hwaVFRZDNIMkZHYW5xdz09 Meeting ID: 882 8497 1186 Passcode: 505383 Contact person: Julie Vagle [...]
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From Wedding Rings to Nose Rings – Generational Differences in the Pews
From Wedding Rings to Nose Rings – Generational Differences in the Pews
From Wedding Rings to Nose Rings -- Generational Differences in the Pews Have you been wondering why some churches elect to rent a high school gym or area hotel for worship? Or why the front of the worship space is an electronic haven? For some, church attendance is a given; for others it is "nice [...]
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Building Power Together: An EDLARJ Event
Building Power Together Every three years, the European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice (EDLARJ) meets to build community, learn about racial justice, and to shape the future of EDLARJ. This year, the group will be gathering in Minneapolis for a time that will include: A pilgrimage to George Floyd Square co-lead by ELCA Racial […]
CYF Welcome Event
CYF Welcome Event
CYF Welcome Event Join a network of CYF staff for an exciting opportunity: Connecting New Youth Workers in the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods! Are you a fresh face in the world of children and youth ministry within the Saint Paul or Minneapolis Area synods? Or perhaps you're seeking to expand your network and [...]
All Nations Indian Church Information Opportunity
All Nations Indian Church Information Opportunity
All Nations Indian Church Information Opportunity Do you want ot learn about Indigenous ministries? ARe you interested in Twin Cities Urban Indian communities? Are you looking to do justice work led by Indigenous leaders? Is your congregation considering support for All Nations Indian Church or the Council for American Indian Ministries (CAIM)? During this upcoming […]
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Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level
Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level
With growing concern over the Christian Nationalist movement, a mix of local clergy and lay leaders are inviting others to gather, learn, and envision opportunities for collective action. Nativity Lutheran Church 3312 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony Village, Minnesota In person or online Please RSVP in advance to ensure seating and to receive follow-up materials […]
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Embody: Lead Powerfully as A Woman in Ministry
Embody: Lead Powerfully as A Woman in Ministry This series will realign your integrity with the realities of church work. Participants will walk away with powerful concepts, coaching tools they can apply right away, and a path forward to create a life-giving ministry. Join Dr. Crystal Hall for "Embody: Lead Powerfully as A Woman in […]
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Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level
Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level
With growing concern over the Christian Nationalist movement, a mix of local clergy and lay leaders are inviting others to gather, learn, and envision opportunities for collective action. Nativity Lutheran Church 3312 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony Village, Minnesota In person or online Please RSVP in advance to ensure seating and to receive follow-up materials […]
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2023 Fall Joint Ministerium
2023 Fall Joint Ministerium
2023 Fall Joint Ministerium with Saint Paul Area Synod October 26, 2023 9:00 a.m. - Noon More details about the Ministerium >
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Boundaries Training
Boundaries Training
Save the date for a Boundaries Training with LeaderWise! This training is open to anyone who has a desk at a church. Updates will be added to the Boundaries Training page >
Equipping Congregations to Respond to Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
Equipping Congregations to Respond to Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
Equipping Congregations to Respond to Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults This seminar is meant for clergy and care ministry leaders who work with and visit older adults in all kinds of settings. You will learn about who is a vulnerable adult, the basics of mandated reporting, how to recognize signs of abuse and neglect, as well […]
Bishop Election Committee Listening Session
Bishop Election Committee Listening Session
The Bishop Election Committee would like to invite you to a series of listening sessions that started on October 30, 2023. Throughout the fall, we want to create intentional spaces to hear from as many people in our congregations as possible as we work on our synod profile for the upcoming bishop election. During these […]
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JUST LOVE (Fall Women’s Gathering)
JUST LOVE (Fall Women’s Gathering)
Women of the ELCA, gather your gals and come to this incredible opportunity to connect, inspire and create a better world-- one act of love at a time! Inspire: Bible Study • Worship • Connection • Music Friendship Ignite: Explore Mental health & loneliness, Social justice & women’s imprisonment Refresh: Coffee & Lunch • Childcare […]