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Join the Minneapolis Area Synod's Racial Justice Team at their quarterly Racial Justice Liaisons gathering. Racial Justice Liaisons at MAS worshipping communities are invited to come together to meet, network, and connect. Email Pastor Jen Collins if you have questions or are interested in attending. |
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The Center of Addiction & Faith is hosting a one-hour free webinar titled "When Play Becomes a Problem: Internet Gaming and Spiritual Formation" on January 28, 2026, from Noon - 1:00 p.m. The guest presenter, Michael Hsu, MD, will explore the role of internet gaming and digital technology in the lives of children, adolescents, and [...] |
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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 [...] |
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In this challenging time across our state, we see you navigating the many responsibilities and concerns. The Bishops of Minnesota invite currently serving Rostered Ministers and SAMs to gather together online for an hour of prayer and connection led by Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry. Email the Synod office to receive the Zoom link. |
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Does your faith community have a plan to manage medical emergencies and reduce your liability? Are your safety policies and procedures up-to-date? Who’s responsible for first aid supplies and AED care? Are protections in place for children, youth [...]
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3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Come for a time of multicultural food, drinks, music, fellowship and fun benefitting members of Cristo Obrero and their community. Many are suffering from restricted movement and inability to safely go to work. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Bi-lingual service of Holy Communion with guest preacher Bishop Jen Nagel Direct Donations can [...] |
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Monthly Children's Ministry Online Meet-Ups - February Discussion Topic: TBD Join the Call > |
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February Children & Youth Ministry Gathering AI in Church: What are we Doing? |
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Attendees will hear strategies from around the world that have worked to help slow and ultimately stop dictators and authoritarians. Freedom Trainer Rebecca Ulasich and Fran Benjamin will share their personal stories of world conflict and organizing. This training will help us understand concrete strategies people can do in our everyday lives to prevent dictators [...] |
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This symposium will help nurses better understand the risk factors for dementia with a focus on hearing loss as a risk factor. Nurses will also learn the importance of early detection and dementia friendly interventions. Closed captioning and ASL Interpretation Available. More information >
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The Western Suburbs CYF Ministry Network gathers CYF leaders for quarterly gatherings around different topics. In February, the Network will be talking about Parent Engagement. How do we connect with parents and faith in the home? How do we connect parents in volunteer roles? Come and let's learn together. More information >
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Hop on to hear from a panel from the Synod's new Racial Justice Team about different ways to engage in Racial Justice work within your congregations and communities. Shari Seifert, member at Calvary Lutheran, Minneapolis Pastor Esther Sianipar, Pastor at Our Saviour's Lutheran, Minneapolis Dr. Kelly Sherman Conroy, Minister at All Nations Indian Church & [...] |
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On February 15, clergy, faith leaders, and educators from across Minnesota will gather at Shiloh Temple International Ministries for prayer and reflection as we stand in the gap in prayer for our children and continue to chart the pathway forward together. Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education, will be present as part of this [...]
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Mardi Gras Jazz Concert - The Longfellow Jazz All-Stars On the Sunday of Carnival weekend, just days before Ash Wednesday, join local trumpeter Bill Simenson and the Longfellow Jazz All-Stars for a lively program of traditional New Orleans jazz. With influences from blues and ragtime, this improvisatory style will delight the eye and ear and [...] |
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Gathering Webinars are designed to provide timely, relevant information as you prepare for the Gathering. Each session is led by Gathering leadership and includes a presentation followed by a live Q&A. Webinars begin at 7:00 p.m. CST and run approximately 45 minutes. For those unable to attend live, recordings will be available online several days [...] |
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Join us for our "Opening Day in a Good Way" Gathering in the Rotunda! Given the overall political landscape our organizing arc will be different this year than in past seasons! The first day of the 2026 legislative session will be a day of mourning for the late Rep. Melissa Hortman who was assassinated in [...] |
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Shared Fasting, Shared Turning: Multifaith Convening for Healing, Resistance, and Justice We gather in a moment marked by deep grief, fear, and urgency. As communities of faith, we are living amid ongoing violence and injustice, and many are asking how we sustain the spiritual strength, courage, and clarity needed to remain engaged in the work of [...] |
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For RNs who wish to practice as Faith Community Nurses, this course provides 36 hours of continuing education credit and prepares RNs to lead health ministries in faith communities or other communities. 15 modules include Spiritual Care, Advocacy, Prayer, Documentation, Care Coordination. Outstanding review from students! Dates: 2/22, 2/26, 3/8, 3/12, 3/22 More information > 
Working in ministry with kids, youth, or families? You’re invited to a free retreat created just for you. The NET Retreat offers rest, connection, and fresh ideas alongside others who understand the unique rhythms of ministry. Worship, reflect, share stories, enjoy optional activities, or simply recharge in a peaceful setting—no prep, no pressure. Register by [...]
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This event has been cancelled. A discernment retreat hosted by the ELCA synods of Region 3 in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Wondering what’s next? Wondering if God is calling you to something different? Wondering if there’s "something more"? Explore these and other questions in the context of our faith, with [...] |
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Join in person or online for a discussion of the book, Disciples of White Jesus: Radicalization of American Boyhood, followed by Rev. Denker taking audience questions about the movement to resist Christian Nationalism. Meet in the sanctuary at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403, or watch the live stream of [...] |
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Join the Youth Gathering Worship Planning Team on Tuesday, February 24, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 700 Snelling Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116. The group will start with some pizza, salad, drinks, and dessert, then play an have an ice breaker game, and then spend some time listening to [...] |
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The Center for Addiction & Faith is hosting a free, one-hour webinar led by Ana L. Chavez-Mancillas (DSW, MSW) Senior Director for the National Latino Behavioral Association. This webinar will help equip faith leaders to recognize the unique health challenges facing Latino/a communities today including the effects of immigration policies, discrimination, and economic strain on [...] |
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Serving Multiple Generations with One Congregational Identity In person at Central Lutheran in Minneapolis OR on Zoom! Some congregations are serving five generations of faithful disciples or are looking to engage with younger generations. Doing so has many church leaders reactively communicating everywhere, all the time, and to everyone in the way they prefer. An [...]
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Rev. Peter Reuss from GSB Fundraising will host an information session on the Stewardship for All Seasons program. Check out this short video from Pete and the attached flyer to learn more. If you are looking for a structured way to introduce nonprofit fundraising principles in a theologically sound way, this is an opportunity worthy of your [...]
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Join ELCA Sumud for an important webinar exploring the realities of detention and imprisonment from Minneapolis to Palestine. Bishop Jen Nagel of the Minneapolis Area Synod will share recent experiences from her community involving ICE detentions and their impact on the local community. Rami Khader, director of the Anar Center in Bethlehem, will offer insight [...] |