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The Synod Office will be closed the afternoon of December 31, and all day January 1. If you need to reach a Synod staff member in case of emergency, call 612-230-3308.
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Join the Center of Addiction & Faith for a one-hour free webinar entitled "Unwine Your Mind - A January Reset" December 31, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. This webinar will feature Hilary Sheinbaum, founder of GoingDry.co, a company that designs non-alcoholic events and menus, and author of The Dry Challenge, a guide for anyone attempting [...] |
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The Western Suburbs CYF Ministry Network gathers CYF leaders for quarterly gatherings around different topics. In January, the Network will be talking about intergenerational ministry! Come with your ideas and questions. More information >
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Led by Rev. A. John Bischoff Jr, author of the book, Church Consolidations and Mergers: Working Together for God's Mission this workshop will conversation will focus on the benefits of churches working together and how to know if it's the right time to start consolidation and merger conversations. Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. [...]
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Leaders in churches with childcare programs are invited to gather to connect, share, network, and learn from each other in this quarterly gathering. Email Pastor Ashley Osborn or Pastor Joanna Mitchell with questions. |
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A leadership summit for female-identifying and non-binary Rostered Ministers in Region 3 - ELCA. Gather for a time of honest conversation and exploration of what makes a "quality call" experience. Our time together will be shared in scripture study, small groups, experiential learning, and the belief that "the wisdom is already in the room." Eight [...]
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The Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) team are hosting two info sessions on January 12 and January 30. Young adults (ages 21 - 35) are invited to attend this session to learn more about the YAGM program and get their questions answered ahead of the application deadlines. If you are a young adult interested [...] |
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This year’s Rutlen Lecture on Faith and Creation will explore the value of God’s creation in Job and for us all in the face of climate crises. Brown will address questions such as: What would it be like to read the story of Job by reading the ending first? How does one understand the book [...] |
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January Youth Ministry Gathering Liturgical Seasons: Doing Them Differently Location TBD |
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Mark your calendars! The JUSTmove Party is back at Woodlake on January 18 from 2:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Youth from all over the Twin Cities will come together for a justice themed party centered on being holy disruptors. All 6 - 9th grade youth and their friends, 10 - 12th graders are invited to [...] |
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The Rev. Yehiel Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will offer keynote remarks at Luther College’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day lecture on Monday, January 19, 2026, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. The theme of the day and Curry’s talk is “Courage for the Common Good.” Supported [...] |
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Introducing “Stories the Land Holds” – A Community Invitation to Listen, Reflect, and Connect Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd is beginning a new initiative that invites the community into a deeper relationship with the land we inhabit and the stories it holds. “Stories the Land Holds” is a multi-session project beginning October 9 at 7:00 [...] |
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Join the Minneapolis Area Synod's Racial Justice Team at their quarterly gathering. |
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Who is Christ for Us Today? Hope and Lessons from Bonhoeffer Thursday, January 29, 2026 Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove In our times, marked by political and ideological division and fueled, in part, by the rise of Christian Nationalism, Dr. Lori Brandt Hale (Director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Augsburg) offers [...]
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The Extravaganza is a four-day leadership event for ELCA congregational leaders in children's, youth, young adult, and outdoor ministry. Extravaganza is about faith formation. Extravaganza is about helping you in your ministry. Extravaganza is about renewal, education and connection. Intensive Care Courses: January 29-30, 2026 The Main Event: January 30-February 2, 2026 This event runs Friday evening through Monday noon with optional pre-conference add-ons on Thursday [...]
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The Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) team are hosting two info sessions on January 12 and January 30. Young adults (ages 21 - 35) are invited to attend this session to learn more about the YAGM program and get their questions answered ahead of the application deadlines. If you are a young adult interested [...] |