February 26, 2020
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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How can people of faith work together to bring about the will of God on earth? How can
we help ourselves and others break through misunderstanding and mistrust and find
common holy ground? The Allies and Friends workshop creates a sacred space for
Christians and Muslims to come together to hear stories, have conversations, ask God’s
blessing and link arms as we walk together toward peace.
Saturday, February 29
8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
8600 Fremont Avenue South, Bloomington
Cost: $17 for adults, $10 for students; scholarships available upon request.
The day will include breakout sessions tailored for rookies and for those with previous
experience. Christian and Muslim speakers will share about the challenging and
rewarding work of building understanding and relationships. Meet and network with others on this journey. A lunch will be catered by Soma Grill & Deli, and interfaith bingo will keep the day lively.
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ELCA World Hunger
Domestic Hunger Grants
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ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grants accompany congregations and their partners throughout the United States and Caribbean as they draw on the strengths of communities to address local issues such as food security, clean water, housing, job readiness, human rights, policy change, leadership development, and more. Together, these ministries are part of a comprehensive approach to breaking the cycle of poverty and hunger — for good — by addressing the root causes of hunger.
Proposals that are transformative, holistic, and integrated are especially encouraged.
Registrations open March 18. Applications will be received April 1-May 22. Awards will be announced in November.
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ELCA World Hunger's
40 Days of Giving
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ELCA World Hunger provides congregational leaders with
hunger-related resources
for the Lenten Season. Gifts to ELCA World Hunger are transformative offerings of love used around the world, offering a ministry of hope, liberation, and restoration.
Here are some of the World Hunger resources the ELCA offers:
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Adult Camp from The Naming Project
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The Naming Project, a leading LGBTQ youth and faith-based organization, has announced its first-ever summer camp for adults taking place June 12-15 at Bay Lake Camp in Deerwood, Minnesota. After 15 successful summers providing a place for LGBTQ youth to explore their identities and religion, The Naming Project will expand to serve adults over 21.
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks?
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- Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be participating in a Ministry Site Profile at Vista Lutheran, St. Louis Park, on Sunday, March 1.
- Pr. Craig Pederson will be offering a greeting at Spirit of Peace Church (a merger of St. Paul Lutheran and Mizpah UCC), Hopkins, on Sunday, March 1.
- Ms. Emilie Bouvier will be offering an adult forum at Zion Lutheran, Anoka, on Sunday, March 8.
- Ms. Brenda Blackhawk will be offering an adult forum at Prairie Lutheran, Plymouth, on Sunday, March 22.
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- Allies and Friends, February 29
- Promoting Congregational Singing Workshop, February 29
- Mount Olivet Presents: An Evening with Will Steger, March 1
- Older Adult Ministry Forum: Compassionate Caregiving, March 5
- Caritas Concert Benefits Cherish All Children, March 15
- Racial Justice Liaison Gathering: "Strategy Toward Authentic Diversity," March 16
- The Challenge of Leadership: A lecture by the Rev. Dr. Gary Simpson, March 19
- How Does Change Come to Your Church?, March 21
- Spring Ministerium, March 26
- Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly, April 24-25
- An Evening with Rob Bell & Peter Rollins, May 11
- Church Anew: A Master Class in Communication, May 11-12
- Safeguarding God's Children, May 14
- Conference on Worship, Theology, and the Arts, July 27-30
- Bishop's Theological Conference, September 27-29
- Joint Fall Ministerium, October 29
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