July 5, 2022
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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Resources for the ELCA World Hunger -- Global Farm Challenge
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Join ELCA World Hunger this summer in the Global Farm Challenge, a youth-focused, whole-church campaign to accompany our neighbors who are facing threats of hunger and poverty around the world. Visit ELCA.org/globalfarmchallenge for resources to inspire and activate youth in your congregation to join together in the campaign. There are prayers and podcasts, guides and games, to be used at home, at church, or even in the car as you travel this summer.
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Word of Peace completes LUN fundraiser at VBS!
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Huge shout-out to Word of Peace in Rogers for continuing to fundraise for the Lutheran University Nigeria, culminating with collecting donations at Vacation Bible School June 20-24. The VBS families raise nearly $6,000 toward the University, bringing the congregation's total contribution to $15,546! Thank you, Word of Peace!
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Are you job hunting?
Or looking for a person to hire?
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There are several active job postings on our website right now, under four different categories:
Make sure to check them out or send them to someone who is looking!
If you're looking to hire for an ELCA-related position, you can send a job opening through our website and we'll get it up in a few business days.
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks?
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be installing Revs. Derek Tronsgaard and Loren Davis at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wayzata, on Sunday, July 10.
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Pastor Norma Malfatti will be attending Partner Thank You Sunday at San Pablo/St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Sunday, July 17.
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Mr. Nicholas Tangen will be preaching at Christ Memorial Lutheran, Plymouth, on Sunday, July 17.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be conducting a Ministry Site Profile at Mt. Carmel Lutheran, NE Minneapolis, on Sunday, July 17.
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Mr. Jack Hurbanis will be leading an adult forum at St. John's Lutheran, Mound, on Sunday, July 24.
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Pastor Norma Malfatti will be preaching and presiding at House of Prayer Lutheran, Richfield, on Sunday, July 24.
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Mr. Nicholas Tangen will be preaching at Faith-Lilac Way Lutheran, Robbinsdale, on Sunday, July 24.
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Ms. Meghan Olsen Biebighauser will be speaking at the Worship on Wednesday(WoW) at Christ Lutheran, Blaine, on Wednesday, July 27.
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Pastor John Hulden will be installing Deacon Justin Rimbo at Spirit Garage, Minneapolis, on Sunday, July 31.
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Pastor Norma Malfatti will be participating in VBS on the Farm with Cristo Obrero, Chaska, from Monday, August 1, through Friday, August 5.
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Courageous Leadership Webinars, Wednesdays
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Summer Music Clinics, July 14-15
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Communicators Re·Gathering, July 14
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Outdoor Concert with Jack Spirov, July 15
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Conference on Worship, Theology, and the Arts, July 25-28
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Lutheran Night at the Twins, August 2
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Tending to Trauma: Yours, Mine and Ours, August 8-9
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Book Release and Signing | In the Margins: A Transgender Man's Journey with Scripture, August 17
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Effective Church Council Workshop Series, August 22
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Bishop's Theological Conference, September 25-27
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ALOA: Ironwood Springs Lutherhostel, October 3-7
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Joint Fall Ministerium, October 27
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