December 1, 2020
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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Leading with Love by getting real about debt |
Student loan debt, medical debt, credit card debt, predatory lending debt. If we’re going to transform the systems that financially enslave us, we’re going to have to start telling our stories and getting specific, even when we’d rather present like everything’s fine. Our debt impacts our health, our choices, and our ability to participate in financial stewardship the way we’d like to. The Church needs to be having this conversation.
Thursday, December 15 (Note date correction)
9:30-10:30 a.m.
The Church is well-positioned to be having this conversation. In this presentation we’ll practice sharing stories and hear from church leaders who have facilitated honest conversations about personal finances in their congregational ministry.
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YAGM applications
being accepted again
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Applications are now being accepted for the ELCA's Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program for the 2021-2022 program year. Young adults ages 21 to 29 can apply for an international service year that will certainly shape your faith, career, identity, and understanding of how you fit into God's work in the world. A spirit of accompaniment drives this work with global companions. |
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LSS hosts a Sponsor A
Youth holiday gift program
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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) invites congregations or individuals to brighten the lives of young people through its Sponsor A Youth holiday gift program. To participate, complete the sponsor form by Friday, November 20. A wish list with specific instructions will be sent after that date. Then, shop for the gifts, spending $75-$100 per youth. Gifts can be dropped off at an LSS site on designated days and times between December 4 and 11.
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ELCA Good Gifts: Matched 1 for 1 today! |
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On Giving Tuesday, all gifts given through ELCA Good Gifts (up to $150,000) will be matched. During this year of global pandemic, consider giving a gift to people you don't know in the name of people you love. Give a goat or piglet, pay school fees and a school uniform for a girl, or make a microloan to an entreprenuerial woman. Make a difference with your giving this holiday season. Support ELCA Good Gifts! |
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks? |
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Emilie Bouvier is presenting an adult forum at Grace University Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Thursday, December 3.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be ordaining Josue Gonzalez at Oak Grove Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Saturday, December 5.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be installing Pastor Kiri Solberg at Our Saviour's Lutheran, East Bethel, on Sunday, December 6.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be preaching at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, on Sunday, December 6.
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Pastor John Hulden will be offering a farewell for Pastor Randy Romsdahl at St. James Lutheran, Crystal, on Sunday, December 13.
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