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Student Loan Payments: You’ve got Questions – We’ve got Answers! There have been a lot of announcements lately regarding federal student loans. As a result, you may be experiencing some confusion and asking a lot of questions. If you are currently employed by the churchwide organization, a synod, a congregation, or a non-profit organization, Resourceful [...]
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As part of its 75th anniversary commemoration, Normandale Lutheran Church is planning free and public forums around three (3) focus areas - faith and community formation, leadership, and mission and outreach - to prepare churches like Normandale as we lean into the future. This program is the first of the series, focusing on faith and [...] |
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Mental Health Connect has a vision for faith communities with no mental health stigma and is increasingly aware of the ways in which neurodiversity fits into this vision. So, faith leaders and clergy are invited to a talk with Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund about her new book and a discussion that is just for faith [...]
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Join Mental Health Connect for lunch with Sarah Griffith Lund, author of Blessed Minds; Breaking the Silence About Neurodiversity. Sarah will discuss how she unpacks the concepts of neurodiversity, mental health, and disability, challenging the stigma surrounding neurodivergent individuals and offering practical steps for creating inclusive and supportive faith communities. Enjoy networking and conversations about [...]
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Discover how cutting-edge neuroscience and spiritual practices are transforming addiction recovery. In this powerful online session, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Jeffrey Leighton of the Prayer Collective and recovery leader Jeff Jensen of RockBridge Treatment & Recovery explore how prayer, neurofeedback, and holistic, hospitality-based care can help regulate brainwave activity, relieve anxiety, reduce cravings, and restore hope. [...] |
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Join us for the Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly. Friday evening: Worship at Bethlehem Lutheran - Twin Cities Saturday: Business at Lord of Life, Ramsey To-do lists, resources, and registration are on the Synod Assembly web page. |
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Join award-winning author Katherine Stewart on Saturday, May 3, as she discusses her new book, Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy. Stewart explores how disinformation and religious nationalism threaten democracy. Her work appears in The New York Times, New Republic, and Religion News Service. The book discussion will be followed by [...] |
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Join the Mount Olivet Racial Equity Team for a free screening of “Religion, Racism & Reconciliation," a ground-breaking documentary that explores how racism is intertwined with American religion. It follows the stories of individuals and communities of faith who have engaged in addressing the issues of systemic racism, such as voting rights, income inequality, and [...]
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Spring Concert: Healing for our Future Join the National Lutheran Choir for their Spring concert: Healing for our Future, an honest yet hopeful exploration of the impact of gun violence on school communities. Presented alongside Cantus, St. Michael-Albertville High School Concert Choir, and Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir, this finale of the season seeks to unite [...] |
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Every experienced Pastor/Minister has run into the frustrations of dealing with substance use problems and other addictions. Referring people to AA, Alanon, and treatment is helpful, but sound pastoral care is important for everyone in the family. Pastoral care is equally important to people in recovery as they rethink their spiritual lives. Rev. Otto Schultz, a retired [...]
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Participants will explore their own relationship to power, boundaries, and authority, gaining insights into how these dynamics shape their leadership. Beyond personal reflection, the workshop will also equip leaders to actively foster wise boundary-setting skills in the young people they serve. Through discussion and practical strategies, attendees will be empowered to nurture healthy, trust-filled ministry [...] |
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Alleluia Lutheran Church is hosting a free screening of the movie, "Anxious Nation." A panel of local mental health professionals will lead a discussion after the screening. This film explores the many dimensions of anxiety and the broader mental health crisis in America, particularly among youth (ages 10–26) and families. It examines contributing factors like [...] |
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Join Mental Health Connect for the uplifting Stories of Hope breakfast. This year, the fundraiser shines a spotlight on youth mental health, showcasing real stories from young individuals and families facing mental health struggles. Get ready to be touched by these stories, enjoy delightful music, savor a delicious breakfast, and mingle with fellow community members. [...] |
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People over the age of 16 are invited to a Kingian Nonviolence Training at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, May 9-11. Together, participants will immerse themselves in the principles and steps of nonviolence through interactive modules that will equip them with tools for organizing for justice and peace. The training is an experience of being in [...] |
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Join Children's Ministry Leaders from Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods for the last gathering of the season. This month's topic is training and equipping leaders. Join on Zoom > |
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Sessions will include an introduction to the topic with relevant definitions of ideas and supporting readings. I also will share examples of my inner work. Discussion and questions are integral to each evening. This group actively welcomes members of different professions, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic realities, spiritual/religious beliefs and practices, gender identities, gender expressions, [...] |
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The church communicators of the Minneapolis Area Synod are invited to come together to share their materials and get feedback from their counterparts. Register >
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Word and Service ministers and candidates from the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods are invited to gather for conversation and treats. Advance registrations are appreciated > |
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Gather Twin Cities has a large table reserved at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis. It'll be a space to make and continue friendships and brainstorm for Gather Twin Cities Summer events. Food, ice cream, alcohol, and n/a drinks will be available for participants to purchase in the food hall. |
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Join the Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos, ELCA Director for Theological Diversity and Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement, and the Rev. Dr. James R. Thomas, Visiting Professor of Church History and Ministry at Good News Theological Seminary in Accra, Ghana, for an engaging thought-provoking and educational webinar to deepen our understanding of white supremacy, and explore new [...] |
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All Children, Youth, and Family Leaders and Volunteers are invited to celebrate the program year and gear up for summer together with a fun breakfast and time together on Thursday, May 22. We hope you can join us at Bethlehem Lutheran Church from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. for breakfast, time together, and worship with Minneapolis [...]
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The Oasis Team with the ELCA Youth Ministry Network is hosting an upcoming webinar. Prairie Rose Seminole will help attendees explore the historical relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), highlighting the impact of missionization, boarding schools, and systemic erasure. They will examine the church’s past involvement, its commitments to [...] |
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Join this one-hour, free webinar with Jeff Horowitz, CEO of SAFE Project, presented by the Center of Addiction & Faith. Addiction touches every corner of our society; it doesn’t just happen somewhere else. Jeff Horowitz will discuss how our language, assumptions, and attitudes toward those struggling with substance use disorders often create barriers to healing [...] |
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United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is hosting “Justice and Joy: Empowering Support for Trans Lives.” The event invites people of faith to explore means of supporting Trans lives and rights in authentic and faithful ways. Learn more about and register for the free event at https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/justice-and-joy/ |
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All are invited to a final performance by the Synod Youth Choir and a potluck celebration. There will be pizza and a steady stream of juice boxes. Following the concert, there will be food and an open mic. The event will be at Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church (New Branches), 5011 S 31st Ave, Minneapolis, and is intended to [...]
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FUTURE OF CHURCH - A Speaker Series created to motivate thinking and creativity for all church leaders to use as they look to the future. "Multiplying Leadership: Cultivating a Mixed Ecology of Church in Today's World" with The Rev. Dwight Zscheile, PhD An expert on innovation and congregational mission, Rev. Zscheile will talk about embracing [...] |