OCTOBER 15, 2019
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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Come her more ideas about ways to practice reducing, reusing, and recycling your waste. Organizations from across the metro area, including Dem-Con Waste and Recycling Management's mobile exhibit, will share.
Thursday, October 24; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
148 South Chestnut Street, Belle Plaine
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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
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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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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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The second early bird registration deadline is October 18.
November 18-19
13600 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie
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Allies and Friends Workshop
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Muslims and Christians will gather together for a day of conversation, learning, and relationship building. The event is sponsored by the synod's Lutheran-Muslim Relations Task Force. The cost is $17 for adults and $10 for students.
Saturday, November 2
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
8600 Fremont Avenue South, Bloomington
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The ELCA launched "Always Being Made New: The Campaign for the ELCA" on February 1, 2014, with the goal of significantly increasing support for existing and new ministries. Through this first-ever effort, a commitment was made to invest in the future of this church, deepen relationships, and expand ministries that serve neighbors and communities here at home and around the globe. The final report of the campaign gives a glimpse of what is being accomplished on a scale and scope beyond what could be done otherwise.
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ReconcilingWorks announces new RIC rating forms
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ReconcilingWorks, in an effort to remain engaged and in partnership with Reconciled in Christ (RIC) ministry partners, now has a way to offer feedback about the congregational activity. Using a Google RIC Rating Form, with 15 short questions, members of congregations can share their experience, comments, and feedback with ReconcilingWorks.
With almost 900 RIC faith communities, ReconcilingWorks hopes to hear how faith communities continue to welcome, include, and celebrate LGBTQIA+ people in the life of their ministries and this world. This RIC Rating Form is live on the ReconcilingWorks website, near the RIC Locator Map. Visitors to a faith community can share their experience with ReconcilingWorks.
How will this information be used?
- ReconcilingWorks intends to share on its social media and website how RIC partners who are boldly proclaiming God’s love for LGBTQIA+ people.
- If there is feedback that would be helpful for faith communities to hear, ReconcilingWorks staff will share accordingly.
- The feedback will help ReconcilingWorks to create relevant and needed resources.
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks?
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- Ms. Grace Corbin will be leading an adult forum at Atonement Lutheran, Bloomington, on October 20.
- Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be ordaining Korla Masters at Holy Trinity Lutheran, Minneapolis on Sunday, October 27. Korla has been called to serve at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran, Prior Lake.
- Pr. John Hulden will be installing Pr. Tim Schroeder at Peace Lutheran, Coon Rapids, on Sunday, October 27.
- Pr. Craig Pederson will be installing Pr. Bryant Bakkum at Prairie Lutheran, on Sunday, October 27.
- Pr. Craig Pederson will be preaching and leading an adult forum at Lake Nokomis Lutheran, Minneapolis, on November 3.
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- Rethinking Consumption, October 24
- "Gray Area Thinking," with Ellen Krug, October 27
- Bach Vespers for the Reformation, October 27
- Exploring Co-Pastor Leadership, October 29
- Allies and Friends Workshop, November 2
- Communicators Gathering, November 4
- Racial Justice Liaison Gathering, November 4
- A Welcome to New CYG Ministry Staff, November 7
- Westwood's 75th Anniversary Concert, November 10
- Change (almost) Everything, November 18-19
- Fall Joint Ministerium with Saint Paul Area Synod, November 21
- Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly, April 24-25, 2020
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