October 12, 2021
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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Opportunity for Stephen Ministry training |
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Stephen Ministries St. Louis is now training caring ministry leaders through a live, interactive online training experience called the Bridge Leader’s Training Course (BLTC). This event fully trains Stephen Leaders—the pastors, church staff, and lay leaders who begin and lead Stephen Ministry in their congregation.
The BLTC draws on newly redesigned and updated Stephen Ministry resources to equip participants with the skills and know-how to lead all aspects of their congregation’s Stephen Ministry. This includes training a team of congregation members as lay caregivers (called Stephen Ministers), matching them with hurting people in the congregation and community, and offering ongoing guidance and support to Stephen Ministers as they provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people experiencing a wide range of life difficulties.
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Walk to end hunger on World Food Day |
The 2021 National CROP Hunger Walk will take place on World Food Day, October 16. Join this effort to end hunger in the U.S. and around the world!
Walk on your treadmill, in your neighborhood, in a park with friends – you choose the location and the experience. Walk one day -- 3.7 miles (the average distance a woman walks for water) -- or take the Weekend Challenge and walk 11.1 miles (3.7 miles for 3 days).
Every step you take, every dollar you raise makes the walk shorter for neighbors in need by providing clean water, emergency food as well as livelihoods and access to education. Sign-up and start raising funds today at www.crophungerwalk.org/usa.
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ELCA World Hunger
to host online benefit
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Join Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and noted travel TV host Rick Steves in a World Food Day celebration on Thursday, October 14. They will highlight people on the ground doing the dynamic work of fighting hunger around the world.
Special guests will include the Rev. David Beckmann, the Rev. Rebel Hurd, Willie and Anne Langdji, and the Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla. Special music will be offered by Rachel Kurtz, Peter Mayer, and the St. Olaf Choir.
Thursday, October 14
7:30 p.m., Central Time
Zoom webinar
The ELCA ramins focused on supporting neighbors near and far as the pandemic continues to disrupt and impact lives. Find out how ELCA World Hunger is responding, as the church continues to address both immediate needs and the root causes of hunger.
If you have questions, contact Jennifer Kenyeri, Magaer of Development Events for the ELCA.
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New resource now available
on youth and safe, healthy relationships
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LSS of Minnesota and Cherish All Children are offering a new resource for church middle school and high school youth. Four interactive sessions guide youth in understanding how they can engage in healthy friendships and dating relationships, and stay clear of exploitative situations.
Sessions include:
- Healthy Relationships
- Online Safety
- Understanding and Preventing Sexual Exploitation & Trafficking
- Making a Safety Plan and Resources
Throughout the sessions, leaders are given the opportunity to reinforce the youth’s value as children of God and to identify safe, supportive adults and friends. Having these conversations in the safe space of Confirmation class or Youth Group, while encouraging open dialogue at home, provides youth with a supportive network and skill-building for situations they may encounter in their lives.
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Downloadable music
from synod musician
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Let Lutheran World Relief help you this Advent |
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Singer-songwriter Brett Hesla has made a downloadable version of his "Fill Us WIth Peace" song available for free betw
een now and October 15. The short peace refrain is based on a prayer by Pope Francis, from the 2015 encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si. The song focuses on nonviolence and on earth healing. The refrain can stand alone, or be used interspersed with readings or prayers.
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Lutheran World Relief has created free, easy-to-use resources based on the RCL Advent texts from the Gospel of Luke, all available at lwr.org/advent:
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4 weeks of new sermon illustrations (with photos and video)
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4 powerful videos to highlight your congregation’s love in action around the world
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4-week small group Bible study guide
- Candle lighting litany
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks? |
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be leading a Ministry Site Profile conversation at Redeemer Lutheran, Henderson, on Sunday, October 17.
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Ms. Emilie Bouvier will be leading an adult forum at Hope Lutheran, Jordan, on Sunday, October 17.
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Pastor Norma Malfatti will be preaching at Advent, Maple Grove, on Sunday, October 17.
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Pastor John Hulden will be welcoming Interim Pastor Jeff Japinga (Presbyterian Church USA) to House of Prayer Lutheran, Richfield, on Sunday, October 17.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be installing Pastor Adam Butler at Trinity Lutheran, Long Lake, on Sunday, October 24.
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Pastor John Hulden will be preaching at Maple Grove Lutheran, Maple Grove, on Sunday, October 24.
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Pastor Norma Malfatti will be preaching at Lake Nokomis Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Sunday, October 24.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be preaching at the Joint Ministerium of the Saint Paul Area and Minneapolis Area Synods on Thursday, October 28.
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Pastor Norma Malfatti will be preaching at Peace Lutheran, Coon Rapids, on Sunday, October 31.
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Pastor John Hulden will be preaching at the ELCA Youth Leadership Summit/Youth Gathering Synod Day rehearsal, Marriott City Center, Minneapolis, on Friday, November 5.
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Pastor Norma Malfatti will be preaching at Lake Nokomis Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Sunday, November 14.
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Synod candidates being ordained for calls elsewhere |
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Southwestern Minnesota Synod Bishop Dee Pederson will be ordaining Hans Peterson at Hope Lutheran, Jordan, on Saturday, October 23. Hans has been called to serve at River of Hope Lutheran, Hutchinson, Minnesota.
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Western North Dakota Synod Bishop Craig Schweitzer will be ordaining Elizabeth Parks at St. Barnabas Lutheran, Plymouth, on Friday, October 22. Elizabeth has been called to serve at Our Redeemer's Lutheran, New England, North Dakota.
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Faith-based Organizations in Sustainable Health Development, October 13 and 20
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A People of Hope: Until All are Fed, October 14
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2021 National CROP Walk for World Food Day, October 16
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Boundless: Tips and Tricks: Preparing Your Group Webinar, October 21
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Bold Gathering (Lutheran Men in Mission), October 16
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Confidence in Conflict, October 21
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Joint Ministerium, October 28
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ELCA Youth Leadership Summit, October 31-November 3
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All Saints: We Remember and Requiem Aeternam, November 5-7
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The Shape of Leadership, November 8-10
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Not-Your-Average Boundaries Training, November 17-18
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From Suffering to Hope Retreat, December 6-8
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The Earth Adorned, December 10-11
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