October 19, 2021
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
|
|
During this workshop, church members will reconnect with each other, meet and relate to peers from other congregations, rediscover the rootedness of their faith, and be reminded of our rich history in the faith through Scripture. And we’ll do all of this right before we celebrate our Lutheran Reformation on the last Sunday of October.
Wednesday, October 27; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Watertown
513 Madison St. SE, Watertown
This workshop will revert to an online format in the event of a no-contact scenario. Either way, the event will be capped at 65 participants. A team of leaders from a congregation is encouraged. Attendance is free, but registration is required.
To register, contact Rev. Susan Engh, event trainer and coordinator, at revsue@engh.casa.
|
|
Support our companion synod's dream to start a university |
|
As Bishop Ann announced in her recent blog titled "In the legacy of Luther," the Minneapolis Area Synod is taking an audacious step by raising half-a-million dollars to bring to fruition the dream of a Lutheran University in Nigeria. This institution has been a dream of the leadership of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (with 2.5-million members). The Minneapolis Area Synod (MAS) is the LCCN's only companion synod.
MAS staff will be producing resources for congregations and individuals to use as they prayerfully consider this synod-wide effort to raise $500,000 by December 31. (The Nigerian government wisely requires that sum to be in a bank account before granting approval of a new university, simply to prove viability over the long haul.)
You can help raise these funds in a variety of ways.
|
|
-
Read the case statement for a Lutheran university and the commitment of the LCCN to bring it into being.
-
Watch the synod's web page for upcoming resources, including a video about the effort by our synod to raise $500,000 with and for our companion synod.
- Consider your capacity to make a special thank offering for Archbishop Musa Filibus and the leadership of the LCCN and the university.
- Give in these ways:
- Text "LUN" to 44-321
-
Visit the website and donate online (scroll to the bottom of the page)
-
Contribue on Give to the Max Day
- Send a check to the synod office:
- 122 West Frankline Avenue, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55404
|
|
- Scan this QR code to make an online contribution
- Pray for the fundraising effort and for the leadership of the Lutheran University Nigeria, including Archbishop Musa Filibus, who is also the President of Lutheran World Federation.
Thank you for any and all support you are able to offer in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to support the building of a university in our companion synod.
|
|
In her October column for Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reminds us that spending time in silence is a spiritual discipline, a way of being in God’s presence.
|
|
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:
-
4 weeks of new sermon illustrations (with photos and video)
-
4 powerful videos to highlight your congregation’s love in action around the world
-
4-week small group Bible study guide
- Candle lighting litany
|
|
New resource now available
on youth and safe, healthy relationships
|
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.
|
|
|
|
Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks? |
|
-
Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be installing Pastor Adam Butler at Trinity Lutheran, Long Lake, on Sunday, October 24.
-
Pastor John Hulden will be preaching at Maple Grove Lutheran, Maple Grove, on Sunday, October 24.
-
Pastor Norma Malfatti will be preaching at Lake Nokomis Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Sunday, October 24.
-
Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be preaching at the Joint Ministerium of the Saint Paul Area and Minneapolis Area Synods on Thursday, October 28.
-
Pastor Norma Malfatti will be preaching at Peace Lutheran, Coon Rapids, on Sunday, October 31.
-
Pastor John Hulden will be preaching at Family of God Lutheran, Brooklyn Park, for the farewell for Deacon Raul Garcia on Sunday, October 31.
-
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.
-
Pastor Norma Malfatti will be preaching at Lake Nokomis Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Sunday, November 14.
-
Ms. Emilie Bouvier will be leading an adult forum at Crown of Glory Lutheran, Chaska, on Sunday, November 14.
|
|
Synod candidates being ordained for calls elsewhere |
|
-
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.
-
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.
|
|
-
Faith-based Organizations in Sustainable Health Development, October 20
-
Boundless: Tips and Tricks: Preparing Your Group Webinar, October 21
-
Bold Gathering (Lutheran Men in Mission), October 16
-
Confidence in Conflict, October 21
-
Joint Ministerium, October 28
-
ELCA Youth Leadership Summit, October 31-November 3
-
Organ Soup, November 4
-
All Saints: We Remember and Requiem Aeternam, November 5-7
-
The Shape of Leadership, November 8-10
-
Songs for Healing: Teaching Session, November 10
-
Faith Partners Leadership Training, November 13
-
Not-Your-Average Boundaries Training, November 17-18
-
Wade in the Water: A Water and Faith Education Event, November 18
-
From Suffering to Hope Retreat, December 6-8
-
The Earth Adorned, December 10-11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
