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October 10, 2023
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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Presiding Bishop Eaton to offer info on God's Love Made Real | |
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Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton will join congregations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota on October 17 for a regional conversation on God’s Love Made Real. Western North Dakota Synod Bishop Craig Schweitzer will host the online conversation.
God’s Love Made Real is a movement encouraging the ELCA to create a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ makes for all people and creation. Learn more about God’s Love Made Real.
Through this discussion the presiding bishop seeks to inspire and motivate ELCA members to share the love of Jesus in their communities so that more people might discover community, justice, and love.
Tuesday, October 17; Noon - 12:30 p.m., Central Time
Zoom
“The Spirit is calling us to move together as one church to share the grace and love we experience every day,” said Eaton. More conversations about God’s Love Made Real will be scheduled with regional groups in the future.
To register
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All Nations Indian Church Information Opportunity | |
Do you want ot learn about Indigenous ministries? Are you interested in Twin Cities Urban Indian communities? Are you looking to do justice work led by Indigenous leaders? Is your congregation considering support for All Nations Indian Church or the Council for American Indian Ministries (CAIM)?
During this upcoming information session at All Nations, participants will experience a worship circle, listen to All Nation's members tell stories, discuss histories and resources, go on a neighborhood tour, and learn specific action steps.
Thursday, October 12
9:00 a.m. - Noon
All Nations Indian Church
1515 East 23rd Street, Minneapolis
To sign up, send congregation name with names and emails of participants to Pastor Mimi Goodwin.
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Annual boundaries training for rostered leaders and more | |
Rostered ministers in the Minneapolis Area Synod are required to attend a Boundaries Training once every three to five years. The synod's next training is now scheduled.
Thursday, November 2
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
St. Philip's Lutheran Church, Fridley
This workshop will be led by LeaderWise and will include time with Bishop Ann Svennungsen. It’s open to rostered ministers and anyone who has a desk at a church! The cost is $60 and includes materials, snacks, and lunch. You must attend the entire training to get credit for your participation.
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Telling the story of care for God's creation | |
Storytelling is an ancient art that has defined humanity for our entire history. Digital tools — like the smartphones so many of us carry every day — can give our stories new reach or help us to frame them in new ways. Stories root us in the power that we have, in the power that we share, and in the power that we build together. Which is why the EcoFaith Network of the Minneapolis Area Synod is hosting Storying EcoFaith on:
Saturday, November 11; 8:30 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 16515 Luther Way, Eden Prairie
This workshop, led by Professor Mary Hess of Luther Seminary, will equip you to voice, craft, and digitize your stories. With skilled technical coaching available to any who need it, participants only need a story and a smartphone (or tablet, laptop, etc.) and a willingness to learn. Your story — if you choose — will also provide a valuable contribution to Mary’s sabbatical research project on storytelling about Earth and creation care.
You can expect a day of storytelling exercises, time to record the audio portion of your story, the opportunity to play with putting meaningful images in sequence with your audio story, a place to publish your digital story online if and when you choose to do so, and more.
Fellowship, worship, refreshments, and lunch will also be a part of your workshop experience.
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Lutheran Volunteer Corps begins recruitment process | |
Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) is a full-time service and leadership program operating in many cities across the United States. LVC Fellowships are full-time positions at social justice organizations for one year, or for full- or half-year terms for virtual positions.
Fellows serving a year live together in intentional community with other fellows and practice living simply and sustainably while exploring spirituality together. Fellows in virtual positions can serve virtually from home or live in community with other fellows. Most positions are year-long; virtual positions are limited and based on placement partner availability.
Recruitment is beginning now for LVC Fellows for 2024-2025.
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MYLE, tAble, young adult Youth Gathering preparations underway | |
Registration has opened for the 2024 Gathering, MYLE, The tAble, and Young Adult Gathering in New Orleans! Openings for the events still exist, but you should make plans soon.
How can you prepare?
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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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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks? | |
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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. Then-Pastor Lydia will serve as associate pastor at Gethsemane Lutheran, Hopkins.
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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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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be ordaining Sarah Johanson at Good Shepherd Lutheran, Wayzata, on Sunday, October 15. Then-Pastor Sarah will serve as associate pastor at Good Shepherd.
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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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Mr. Nicholas Tangen will be preaching and leading an adult forum at Grace University Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Sunday, October 15.
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Pastor John Hulden will be leading a Ministry Site Profile at Augustana Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Sunday, October 22.
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Pastor Craig Pederson will be installing Pastor Matt Cordes at Hope Lutheran Church, Jordan, on Sunday, November 5.
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Pastor Craig Pederson will be installing Pastor Stephanie Luedtke at St. Barbabas Lutheran, Plymouth, on Sunday, November 12.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be ordaining Esther Sianipar at Our Saviour's Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Saturday, November 18. Then-Pastor Esther will serve as associate pastor at Our Saviour's.
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Pastor John Hulden will be preaching at Saron Lutheran, Big Lake, on Sunday, November 19.
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Mr. Nicholas Tangen will be preaching at University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis, on Sunday, November 19.
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Courageous Leadership Webinars, Wednesdays
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From Wedding Rings to Nose Rings -- Generational DIfferences in the Pews, October 10
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CYF Welcome Event, October 12
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All Nations Indian Church Information Opportunity, October 12
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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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Embody: Lead Powerfully as a Woman in Ministry, October 19
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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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Equipping Congregations to Respond to Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults, 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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Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service: Honoring Sacred Living Waters, November 21
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Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly, May 2 - 4, 2024
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