May 25, 2021
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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Remembering the Emmanuel 9 |
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At the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, voting members adopted a resolution designating June 17 as a commemoration of the martyrdom of the Emanuel Nine — the nine people shot and killed on June 17, 2015, during a Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South
Carolina. A collection of resources is available to help synods and congregations mark this commemoration.
These resources can be adapted for virtual worship, online conversation, or
individual reflection and devotion. Synods and congregations are encouraged to mark this commermoration locally. Refreshed worshipo resources for the Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine are available in PDF and Word formats, including scripture suggestions for a commemoration service. Additional resources for marking this commemoration in synods and congregations can be found at ELCA.org/EmanuelNine.
If your synod or congregation is planning a dedicated, online commemoration service that you wish to share with others, email worship@elca.org.
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Bells to ring Memorial Day |
All congregations with bells are invited to ring them on Memorial Day, May 31, at noon, as part of the City of Bell's Community Bell Ringing event. The theme for this Memorial Day will be "Remembrance."
Other dates scheduled for City of Bells events are Independence Day, July 4, with a theme of "Unity," and Veteran's Day, November 11, under the theme of "Peace."
In addition to the church bells, the Liberty Bell at the Minnesota State Capitol will be rung by Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm; the Rev. Tim Hart-Andersen, Westminister Presbyterian; and Gov. Tim Walz.
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Center for Addiction & Faith to preview of fall conference |
"Addiction, Youth, and Families" will be the subject of a preview offering by the Center of Addiction and Faith at 11:00 a.m., May 27. CEU certificates are available.
Thursday, May 27
11:00 a.m.-noon, Central
Online
Young people are particularly susceptible to addiction and unsafe substance use. Working with families on prevention and healthy dynamics for treatment is critical in creating a culture of healing. This will be the theme of the October 7-9 conference. The May 27 offering with a panel of experts will help to make the dangers to watch for in young people more understandable.
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2021 John Hope Franklin Annual Symposium in May |
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The theme of the 2021 John Hope Franklin Annual Symposium, held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will be "The Future of Tulsa’s Past: The Centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre and Beyond." The staff and leadership of the Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod of the ELCA is inviting leaders from other synods to participate both in the symposium itself, and in a follow up conversation with Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod leaders immediately after the four-day event.
John Hope Franklin was a pre-eminent African-American historian and educator. He documented the civil rights struggle of African Americans, concentrating on Reconstruction to the Civil Rights Movement. The John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation keeps alive his commitment to truth telling and equity.
Wednesday, May 26-Saturday, May 29
Online
Following the symposium, on May 29, the synod will host a conversation via Zoom. This debrief will include Mr. Bill Horne, ELCA Vice President, and Ms. Judith Roberts, ELCA Senior Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton will conclude the discussion, scheduled 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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Lutheran summer camp jobs |
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (LOM) is currently hiring camp staff for many Lutheran summer camps for the summer of 2021.
To make this easier, LOM has a new resource for interested persons to find a summer camp. The Camp MatchUp app allows users to receive quick and easy access to information about camps. Camp MatchUp is a touch tool for camps to connect with interested applicants and to assist applicants in their camp discernment process.
LOM camps equip and empower people, especially young adults, in many ways: developing compassionate leadership skills, learning how to listen and adapt, practicing effective communication skills, engaging in an intentional community, exploring the outdoors, being creative, growing in faith, and building resume skills.
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Minnesota Multifaith Network to host conference in June |
The Minnesota Multifaith Network (MnMN) is hosting a two-hour conference on June 17 under the theme of "Discerning Our Moral Commitments Together." As our society continues to grapple with the pandemic and with racial oppression, this groups of leaders from a dozen faith traditions is offering an opportunity for deep conversation on how we are discerning and acting on our shared moral commitments in a time such as this.
Thursday, June 17
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The cost for participation for MnMN members is $5; general admission is $10. Purchase tickets by June 15.
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Praying for other Region 3 synod assembly gatherings |
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Just as the Minneapolis Area Synod ("Jubilee Reclaimed: Opening the Door") has finished its 2021 synod assembly, so too have our Region 3 sibling synods from Northeastern Minnesota ("Love Ignites Us!"), Southeastern Minnesota ("Everlasting Faithfulness"), Saint Paul Area Synod ("Waiting in Hope"), and Northwestern Minnesota Synod ("Wholly Devoted"). Please pray for those synods whose assemblies are yet to come:
- Western North Dakota ("Love God and People"), June 4
- South Dakota Synod ("Journeying Together in Christ"), June 4-5
- Southwestern Minnesota Synod ("God of Peace will be with You"), June 6, 11, and 12 (bishop election)
- Eastern North Dakota Synod ("Living Well"), August 14-15
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks? |
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be conducting a Mission Site Profile at Trinity Lutheran, Long Lake, on Tuesday, May 25.
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Pastor John Hulden will be preaching a children's sermon at Our Saviour's Lutheran, East Bethel, at a special outdoor service at the Chapel in Ham Lake for its Founder's Day worship, on Sunday, May 30.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be leading a Ministry Site Profile at St. Paul's Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Thursday, June 3.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be ordaining Dan Bielenberg at University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis, on Sunday, June 6.
- Pastor Norma Malfatti will be preaching at the First Call Theological Education event on Monday, June 7.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be leading a Ministry Site Profile at House of Hope Lutheran, New Hope, on Sunday, June 13.
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Pastor Norma Malfatti will be preaching at Tapestry, Richfield, on Sunday, June 20.
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Ms. Brenda Blackhawk will be leading an online forum for the European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice on June 22.
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