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Addiction Ministry 101 A Class for Those Who Want to Offer Support to Those with Addiction and Those Who Love Them with Otto Schultz Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CTAugust 27, Sept 3, 10 & 17 This program will provide instruction on five simple communication tools to give exceptional care to families troubled by substance problems, and for [...] |
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RECLAIM is a carefully curated gathering for the African Descent community of all ages and gender identities. Brought to us by African Descent Ministries, this event is a place where our siblings in the pulpits, pews, and out at brunch can be seen and celebrated for who they are. If you’re a young adult (18-35), [...] |
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Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 7, when congregations of the ELCA will join together for the annual day of service, “God’s work. Our hands.” Participating in service projects is one way to celebrate who we are as the ELCA — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. We are a church [...] |
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The 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! |
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First Lutheran Church's "Stories from our Neighborhood" series will kick off with Mikah Meyer, the son of a Lutheran Campus Pastor and is a gay rights advocate for making parks and the great outdoors more inclusive. His new documentary Canyon Chorus, that he'll be showing at the event, was named 1 of the Best 30 [...] |
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Church musicians are invited to experience the peace of the prairie at Shalom Hill Farm in rural Windom, Minnesota. This retreat is designed to offer a time of renewal for church musicians as a new year of programming begins. The retreat will include worship, discussion, resource sharing and fellowship, as well as opportunities to enjoy [...]
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Are you ready for Minnesota Paid Leave? Effective January 1, 2026, most Minnesota employees will be eligible for up to 12 weeks of job protected paid medical and/or family leave. This is a state-run program funded by premiums paid by employers and employees. Attend this webinar led by Jewelie Grape, the Minneapolis Area Synod's attorney, [...] |
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The Minneapolis Area Synod community can help support change for our Palestinian siblings by joining Bright Stars of Bethlehem for the Hope Abounds 6th Annual Virtual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, September 13. Attendees will be taken on a virtual trip to Palestine by sharing student stories, hearing from featured guest Rick Steves, and getting updates [...] |
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This virtual Foundations Course prepares RNs to become Faith Community Nurses (Parish Nurses). The course is ANCC approved for 37.5 Contact Hours for RNs in all 50 states and prepares RNs to focus on whole-person care including spiritual care. September 14, September 25, October 5, October 23, and November 2, 2025 More information > |
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Interim pastors are sometimes called to serve as “after pastors” – meaning, following a pastor who has engaged in some sort of misconduct (financial, sexual, or other boundary violation). For the ELCA's Interim Ministry Association's Annual Fall Education Webinar, Kendra Stea will lead a conversation about the salient issues in such situations. More Information |
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This new HEALTH PROMOTER course is designed for volunteer laypersons or church staff who wish to begin and lead health efforts to encourage physical, emotional and spiritual wellness among faith community members. Promoting health in your church strengthens relationships, service and congregational care. Health Promoters work with your church's leaders to identify and respond to [...]
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September Youth Ministry Gathering Why is CYF important? Networking and Support
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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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The Synod Senior is a community band made up of seniors playing for seniors. We welcome players of any band instrument to join us for camaraderie and making great music. The 2025 theme is “The Promise of Living.” Enjoy one of their concerts throughout the year! |
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Join Clearwater Forest Camp & Retreat Center for high-quality, meaningful learning and reflection, connecting with others and networking, preparing for Advent, and rest and renewal in God’s creation. Keynote Speakers: Signs of Hope: Dr. Andy Root, Professor, and Carrie Olson Baalson Chair of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary Stories of Hope: Dr. Matt [...] |
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Interested in attending Luther Seminary and looking for a quick introduction to Luther from the comfort of your own space? The virtual open house is an excellent opportunity to orient yourself to Luther and the application process, meet seminary staff, and ask questions alongside other discerning students. More information > |
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Addiction & Youth – Trends & Challenges Free Webinar featuring Michael Durchslag, Director of P.E.A.S.E. Academy, Board Chair of the Association of Recovery Schools (ARS) Wednesday, September 24, 2025 12:00-1 p.m. CT (1:00 p.m. ET 11 a.m. MT, 10 a.m. PT) Register > Nine out of ten adults who have a diagnosed substance use disorder [...] |
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This year’s free, hybrid event is titled, “The Ongoing Legacy of Theology & the Arts at United: Creative Intersections and New Possibilities.” This year's speaker is the esteemed Rev. Dr. Wilson Yates—United’s President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Religion, Society, and the Arts, 1967 – 2005. More information >
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The 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! |
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The Fall 2025 Seminary Sampler is the perfect opportunity to spend time in conversation and discernment with seminary staff, faculty, and students as you explore if Luther Seminary is your right next most faithful step. Come just for Saturday or come early Friday night for a pre-event dinner gathering. There will also be an optional brunch/church [...] |
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Join Global Health Ministries for their 2025 Symposium, Healing in a Wounded World. Dr. Rebecca Duerst, Archbishop Musa Panti Phillips, and the Rev. Doug Cox will be speaking on the importance of global health in a wounded world and participating in a roundtable discussion. More information > Resources to share >
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The Seven Principles Couples Program is marriage enrichment and pre-marital prep workshop for couples based on the scientific research published in the book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman, with Nan Silver. No need to read the book before attending. Lunch will be provided. Details and registration >
$100
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Join All Saints, Minnetonka, for their sixth annual Fall Fest! There will be some returning favorite activities, including an inflatable obstacle course, yard games, and airbrush tattoos. We also have new activities for families to enjoy this year: see the Baron of Bubbles work his magic with incredible bubble creations, taste delicious fall treats such [...] |
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2025 Bishop’s Theological Conference “Baptism in Muddy Waters” September 28 – 30, 2025 Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, Alexandria Life has a way of stirring up the waters around us, doesn’t it? Endings and beginnings, joy and grief, fear and trust swirl together like silt in a river. In those murky, sacred places, God meets [...]
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Join St. John's, Mound, for a screening of the movie "Join or Die" and a discussion around how important community and being involved in "communities" are. RSVP > |
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At the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, voting members overwhelmingly adopted a memorial, addressing the sin and injustice in the history of Indian Board Schools in the country and acknowledging the ongoing trauma of this time in history. September 30 was set aside for a National Day of Remembrance of Indian Boarding Schools. Resources to widen [...]
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Screenagers is a powerful film resource for helping kids build mindful habits around technology use and to support their well-being in today’s digital world. More information > |
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Many faith communities are facing a financial crisis due to dwindling membership and reduced giving. By taking a Social Enterprise perspective, faith leaders can discover new ways to stabilize finances and enhance their mission. This free 60-minute seminar, led by Dr. J. Howard “Jim” Kucher, an adjunct professor of Social Entrepreneurship at United, will introduce you to [...]
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The 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!
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Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus, from the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (one of our Global Companion Synods) is visiting Minnesota in September and October! His visit coincides with the Bishop's Theological Conference, The Conference of Bishops meeting, and the installation of Bishop-Elect Yehiel Curry. The LCCN and Minneapolis area congregations, organizations, and the Synod have been companions in [...] |
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The installation of the next presiding bishop, Rev. Yehiel Curry, is open to the public, and tickets are not required. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Central time, and worship begins at 2:00 p.m. A public reception to greet the new presiding bishop will be held at Central Lutheran following the installation. Complimentary parking will be [...]
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Bring your animal friends for a drop-in blessing celebration with treats for all creatures! Free-will offering for Linus’ Pet Haven, pet-friendly shelter for violence survivors. More information > |