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“Ashes to Action” Anti-racism Book Study
Anti-racism Book Study Using Shari Seifer's recent book Ashes to Action as the backdrop, the European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice (EDLARJ) is gathering interested people for the weaving of story and study in a four-part anti-racism workshop. This series will be facilitated by Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown, the Anti-racism Accountability Consultant for […]
Embodied Antiracism Practice Group for White Bodies
What’s at the root of the collective patterns of racist harm that remain so pervasive among white bodies, despite our good intentions? And how do we begin to pull up those roots, helping us to show up more and more aligned with our values? CLNE's embodied antiracism practice groups explore these questions and build loving, […]
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Inspired Life: Mental Health Connect
Inspired Life: Mental Health Connect
Inspired Life: Mental Health Connect Rev. Hannah Campbell Gustafson will tell the story of her passion for mental health, and the journey that led her to become Executive Director of Mental Health Connect in June 2023. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared that people in the U.S. are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness and […]
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Addiction and Practical Solutions for Faith Communities
Addiction and Practical Solutions for Faith Communities
Addiction and Practical Solutions for Faith Communities Join The Center of Addiction and Faith on Wednesday, January 31, for a free one-hour webinar on Zoom titled Addiction & Practical Solutions for Faith Communities from Noon - 1:00 p.m. All attending will be on zoom and questions can be asked through chat during the webinar. Author […]
Youth Group Confirmation Night at Luther Seminary
Youth Group Confirmation Night at Luther Seminary
SAVE the date: ELCA Congregations, bring your youth (Grandes 6-12th grade) and adult leaders to Luther Seminary for a night of games, pizza, learning (about vocation!) and worship. More information coming soon. Registration opens November 15 at luthersem.edu/admissions/events/
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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 & February 1, 2024 More information >
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Discipline that connects
Discipline that connects
Discipline that Connects What kids learn when they are disciplined wil last a lifetime. But, well-intentioned parents often miss their kids' hearts during discipline. Instead of building the wisdom and respect they hope for, parents inadvertently build discouragement and resentment, which drives their kids to misbehave more. But, it doesn't have to be that way! [...]
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Middle School Retreat at Luther Crest
Middle School Retreat at Luther Crest Play, worship, create, and have fun this winter while staying in a cabin with other Middle School age campers and a Luther Crest Camp Counselor! February 9-11, 2024 (Friday at 7:00 p.m. - Sunday at 11:00 a.m.) Luther Crest Bible Camp, Alexandria Minnesota More info: https://www.luthercrest.org/youth-retreats Contact person: Renae […]
Night Songs
Night Songs
Night Songs This evening of music and poetry features the choirs of University Lutheran Church of Hope, Grace University Lutheran, First Congregational Church of MN, University Baptist Church, Vocal U, and other metro area singers and instrumentalists. Come listen to beautiful music under stunning projections of the night sky! Friday, February 9; 7:30 p.m. University Lutheran [...]
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Conference Assemblies
Conference Assemblies
Every voice matters. Our Church needs lay and rostered voting members to participate in Conference Assemblies in preparation for Synod Assembly in May. Please let your lay voting members know! REGISTER What are Conference Assemblies? The congregations of the Minneapolis Area Synod are organized into 12 geographic conferences. These conferences are led by a dean, and [...]
Black History Month Concert with Mill City String Quartet
Black History Month Concert with Mill City String Quartet
Black History Month Concert with Mill City String Quartet Celebrate Black Composers and Black History Month with Mill City String Quartet! The Quartet is performing Jessie Montgomery’s “Voodoo Dolls,” Shelley Washington’s “Middleground,” and Daniel Bernard Roumain’s “King.” This is Mill City String Quartet’s debut performance at All Saints Lutheran Church in Minnetonka. It’s a wonderful [...]
Second Saturday Concert Series
Second Saturday Concert Series
2nd Saturday Concert Series: SiriAnna Pastor SiriAnna Strommen shares her original music in a unique concert. Between her flowing piano playing, lyrical singing, and expansive spiritual imagery, you will be treated to music that is good for your soul. $10 suggested donation. Saturday, February 10; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church 4120 17th Avenue [...]
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Cherish All Children Winter Walk
Cherish All Children Winter Walk Beginning Super Bowl Sunday, let’s kick-off our commitment to protect children and youth! Ask a friend to join you on a walk anytime February 11-29 and talk about how you are supporting the safety of young people and engaging with Cherish All Children. Receive a Cherish All Children beanie or […]
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Children’s Ministry Gathering
Children’s Ministry Gathering
Children's Ministry Gathering Join other Children's Ministry staff and volunteers in person at St. Stephen's Lutheran, Bloomington, for a conversation about safety and creating a safe space for children. DIscussion will include how to implement being a safe place at church. Hear from other ministry leaders and bring your own ideas. Monday, February 12; 1:00 […]
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Come Together for Racial Justice
Come Together for Racial Justice
Come Together for Racial Justice gathers Thursday, February 15th, at 7pm Central for a powerful conversation with Pastor Kelly Chatman and Dedra Slack, Founder of Soul Sabbath Spiritual Wellness. Join in building relationships across boundaries in a community centered in BIPOC leadership. Ground yourself in conversations with others committed to racial justice and systems change. Register > […]
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A Civic Speaker Series
A Civic Speaker Series
Date: Thursday, February 22 Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm Location: TLC Sanctuary Cost: FREE! Speakers: Bruce Mac Kenzie of Braver Angels Mr. Michael Wall, a Voter Outreach Specialist for the Office of Minnesota Secretary of State Do you know why we have the electoral college or what it does? How about caucuses? Walk with us in […]
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Addiction and Ending It For Good
Addiction and Ending It For Good
Addiction and Ending It For Good The Center of Addiction & Faith is presenting a one-hour free webinar, Addiction & Ending It For Good, with author Christina Dent on Zoom at 12 noon CT on Feb 28, 2024. Christina Dent is the founder of End it for Good, a nonprofit which invites people to support […]
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2024 Fosdick Lecture
2024 Fosdick Lecture
Rev. Barbara Lundblad named 2024 Fosdick Lecturer Augsburg University Campus Ministry has announced that the Rev. Barbara Lundblad has been selected as the keynote speaker for the Seventh Annual Fosdick Lecture on Preaching. Lundblad, the Joe R. Engle Professor of Preaching Emerita at Union Theological Seminary, will speak on the theme "Shall the Christian Nationalists […]
ELCA Youth Gathering Info Session
ELCA Youth Gathering Info Session
Whether you’re registered or still deciding where to head this summer, join your synod champions, Kelsey Young (Saint Paul) and John Hulden (Minneapolis), for a Gathering 2024 Information Session on Thursday, February 29, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., at the Synod Office. We’ll go over details of what to expect for each day of the Gathering, share ideas […]