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September 19, 2023
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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With more than 100 rostered leaders gathered for the 2023 Bishop's Theological Conference titled "Searching for the Sound" next week (Sunday to Tuesday) to hear from Dr. Catherine Meeks, there will be no synod enews. The regular schedule will be resumed with the October 3 edition.
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Connect for worship and fellowship with other Twin Cities area young adults | |
Gather Twin Cities is an ELCA ministry for those who are hungry for community and connection with other young adults in the metro area. Regardless of who you are or what you bring into this space, we are setting the table for you to create authentic relationships and to experience community with other young adults. We hope to get young adults connected with one another and with ministries in the Twin Cities, as well as offer a place of rest and rejuvenation in the whirlwind of life.
Sunday, October 8: 5:30 p.m.
University Lutheran Church of Hope
601 13th Avenue SE, Minneapolis
Local musician Andy Pokel will offer original music for the service, which will be an opportunity for rest, renewal, and community. RSVP not required.
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Lutheran Campus Ministry invites supporters to fundraiser in October | |
Join Lutheran Campus Ministry – Twin Cities for its Second Annual Fall Gathering and Fundraiser at the beautiful Campus Club Terrace overlooking the city. We’ll gather around hearty appetizers, a cash bar, and good music to hear inspirational stories from students and alumni.
This gathering will be a chance to connect with each other and to raise money for the transformational work happening at Lutheran Campus Ministry – Twin Cities!
Thursday, October 5
Campus Club at the U of M
300 Washington Avenue SE, Mpls
5:00 p.m. Cocktails and appetizers
6:00 p.m. Program
7:00 p.m. Jam session and singing around the fire (bring your instruments!)
Tickets: $30
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Are you concerned about the creep of Christian Nationalism in congregations? | |
Nativity Lutheran Church is offering a three-part educational series on confronting Christian Nationalism within congregations. A mix of local clergy and lay leaders are encouraging participation to gather, learn and envision opportunities for collective action.
Sunday, October 8, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Learn what Christian Nationalism is and how it’s being used to promote a national ideology that has nothing to do with Jesus’ teachings about love. Breakout groups will facilitate discussion during the presentation. Light refreshments will be served.
Sunday, October 15, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Listen to the Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, speak about her concern and her thoughts on ecumenical advocacy against Christian Nationalism. Fellowship and a light meal will begin at 11:30 am. Bishop Eaton’s presentation, followed by a Q&A session, will begin at 12:00 pm.
Sunday, October 22, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Come together to discuss how we, as one body of Christ from the ELCA and beyond, will show up and take loving, collective action. We’ll share ways we can offer and demonstrate a true-to-scripture, Jesus-based narrative to counter Christian Nationalism.
You can attend in person or via Zoom. Registration is required if attending in person in order to ensure sufficient seating. For more information, contact Deacon Kyle Soderberg.
To register for in-person participation
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WELCA to gather under theme of "just love" | |
Under the theme of "Just Love," Women of the ELCA in the Minneapolis Area Synod is inviting congregational leaders to "gather your gals" and come to an incredible opportunity to connect, inspire, and create a better world – one act of love at a time!
Inspire: Bible study • Worship • Connection • Music • Friendship
Ignite: Explore mental health and loneliness, social justice and women’s imprisonment
Refresh: Coffee and Lunch • Childcare • Chair massage • Yoga
Serve: On-site impact projects • Global market
Saturday, November 4; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights
1555 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights
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Help Align Minneapolis to address homelessness | |
You are invited to support the work of Align, an interfaith collaboration of 17 Minneapolis churches, synagogues, and mosques, as well as people with lived experiences workig together to address homelessness and poverty. Align Minnesota focuses on shifting from an immediate needs approach ot long-term solutions through a combination of education, advocacy, and action. The group is committed to engage the community to address homelessness.
Sunday, October 8; 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (open house)
The Dignity Center, 425 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis
The Dignity Center is hosted in The Mansion, on the campus of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church. It was at one time the parsonage of that church, with an interesting architectural and community history. Tours of The Mansion will be available.
Tickets: $15 for individual, $40 for family
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Program to aid rostered leaders with financial planning | |
To address individual financial wellness among rostered ministers and their preparedness to manage the finances of a congregation or organization, Resourceful Servants has launched the Emergency Savings/Congregational Financial Assessment Program.
Rostered ministers selected for the program will build up their own savings reserves and improve their skills in managing finances in a congregation or organization by participating in both aspects of this combined program.
The program launched on August 11. The due date to qualify and apply for the program by completing the Financial Wellness Assessment is September 20, 2023. There is enough available funding for approximately 300 rostered ministers.
Learn more
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks? | |
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Mr. Nicholas Tangen will be preaching at Braham Lutheran, Braham, on Sunday, October 1.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be ordaining Deacon David Larson-Martinez as a Minister of Word and Sacrament at Holy Trinity Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Saturday, October 7.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be ordaining Amy Koopman as a Minister of Word and Sacrament at Redeemer Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Sunday, October 8.
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Pastor Craig Pederson will be installing Pastor Ian Coen-Frei at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran, Northeast Minneapolis, on Sunday, October 8.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be ordaining Lydia Svenulski as a Minister of Word and Sacrament at Christus Victor Lutheran, Apple Valley, on Saturday, October 14.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be ordaining Sarah Johanson as a Minister of Word and Sacrament at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, on Sunday, October 15.
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Pastor Craig Pederson will be installing Pastor Amber Bergeson at Nokomis Heights Lutheran, South Minneapolis, on Sunday, October 15.
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Pastor Craig Pederson will be installing Pastor Dan Nelson as Associate Pastor at Immanuel Lutheran, Eden Prairie, on Sunday, September 24.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be ordaining Sarah Johannson at Good Shepherd Lutheran, Wayzata, on Sunday, October 15.
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Pastor John Hulden will be preaching at Maple Grove Lutheran, Maple Grove, at its 40th anniversary celebration on Sunday, October 15.
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Courageous Leadership Webinars, Wednesdays
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Bishop's Theological Conference, September 24 - 26
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Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.'s Spiritual Sponsor, September 27
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Neighborhood Fall Festival, September 30
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Peace on the Prairie, September 30
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Compassion in Self Care, a Pre-Conference Retreat for Clergy, October 3 - 5
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Refresher Course for Faith Community Nurses, October 5
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Faith and Addiction Conference, October 5 - 7
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Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level, October 8
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Building Power Together, POSTPONED, October 12-14
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Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level, October 15
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Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level, October 22
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Fall Joint Ministerium, October 26
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Boundaries Training, November 2
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JUST LOVE (Fall Women's Gathering), November 4
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Refresher Course for Faith Community Nurses, November 9
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Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly, May 2 - 4, 2024
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