OCTOBER 29, 2019
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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Change (Almost) Everything
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Rozella Haydee White and Brian McLaren will be the featured speakers at a Church Anew conference titled "Change (almost) Everything," a conference for those interested in building skills for leadership in "the church that is becoming." Pastors, priests, deacons, lay ministers, youth directors, church administrators, children's ministry professionals, and lay leaders will all benefit from learning through inspiring lectures, practical workshops, and enriching conversation.
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November 18-19
13600 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie
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In her November column for
Living Lutheran,
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton compares doubt to winter; it can seem long, cold, barren, isolating, and lonely. But she reminds us that doubt is part of faith — and God will carry us through the winter.
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ELCA Advent Resources 2019
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Celebrate the excitement, anticipation, and wonder of Christ’s birth with ELCA World Hunger this Advent. ELCA World Hunger’s new resource packet includes samples of the newest and most popular resources to share with congregations. Included is an
Advent study
full of new weekly devotions,
Advent calendars
to brighten up your home or congregation with a daily reminder of the reason for the season, and an
Action Guide for Congregations
with ideas and activities.
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Churchwide Assembly Calls Portico to Action
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Portico, as the ELCA’s benefits expert, largest institutional investor, and benefits policy advocate, attends this triennial event to lend its perspective as the church conducts its business. As in years past, Portico was called to action — this year, in memorials focusing on ELCA social purpose funds and health benefits.
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Welcome to the synods for new CYF staff
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if you are a Children, Youth, and Family ministry staffperson who is new to the Saint Paul Area or Minneapolis Area synods, you are invited to a free upcoming event to welcome you to the area and introduce you to some of your colleagues. A light breakfast will be included.
1935 St. Clair Avenue, St. Paul
Thursday, November 7
9:30-11:30 a.m.
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The Johnson Symposium on Faith and Society: "The Spiritual Price of the Doctrine of Discovery"
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The Minneapolis Area Synod has passed resolutions decrying the impacts of the Doctrine of Discovery, a 16th-century policy justifying the colonization of new societies, including the genocide of indigenous peoples; this doctrine has continued to have impact on U.S. law in recent decades. Mark Charles, a regular columnist for
Native News Online
, will address the implications of this doctrine at the 2019 Johnson Symposium on Faith and Society.
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"The Spiritual Price of the Doctrine of Discovery"
with Mark Charles
November 16; 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks?
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- Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be facilitating a Ministry Site Profile discussion at Cross of Glory, Brooklyn Center, on Sunday, November 10.
- Pr. Deb Stehlin will be preaching at Cross of Peace Lutheran, Shakopee, on Sunday, November 10.
- Pr. John Hulden will be installing Pr. Korla Masters at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran, Prior Lake, on Sunday, November 10.
- Mr. Bob Hulteen will be facilitating a discussion on community organizing with the Wildfire congregations at First Lutheran, Crystal, on Sunday, November 10.
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