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June 20, 2023
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services
celebrates World Refugee Day on June 20
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June 20 marks World Refugee Day, an annual celebration of the resilience, courage, and power of those who have rebuilt their lives after being forced to flee their homes. This year, amid historic global displacement, it can be celebrated that the United States is resettling refugees at its highest rate in nearly a decade. LIRS invites Lutherans to register to participate in Advocacy Day Call-In.
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About 12,500 asylum seekers are working to rebuild their lives in Minnesota right now. With skills and resiliency needed within the community, many of them are struggling to meet even their most basic needs. Locally, Jonathan House seeks to embrace an audacious goal -- to double its housing capacity for asylees by 2025. It will take a committed community to live into this big dream.
In order to extend Christ’s hospitality in this vital moment, Jonathan House needs four things:
- Prayer for God’s guidance and favor
- People to join our missionary team and to volunteer
- Partnerships with congregations and other service providers
- Provision of steady funding to power growth
If you or your congregation can support Jonathan House in any these four areas, contact Bethany Ringdal at Jonathan House.
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Naloxone Training at The Dignity Center | |
Pastor Margaret Kelly explains that the Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church (HAUMC) confirmation class began brainstorming ways that HAUMC could help address the opioid crisis. Students discussed how Naloxone is used to reverse an overdose and save lives, leading to a partnership with the Steve Rummler Hope Network (SRHN), a group that will conduct a training on how to effectively and safely use Naloxone.
Wednesday, July 19; Noon - 2:00 p.m.
The Dignity Center, HAUMC
425 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis
This training event is open to everyone to attend! If you plan to attend, please sign up in order to ensure enough supplies.
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Lutheran church musicians to gather | |
The Association of Lutheran Church Musicians will sponsor a day of workshops that will offer an opportunity for local worship leaders and other musicians to explore making the best use of the talents and resources within a congregation to enliven worship. Cases studies will provide data, and discussions will offer insights. In addition, some skill-improvement workshops will be available for areas such as conducting.
June 24; 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lakeview Lutheran Church, Maplewood
Cost: $45 ($20 for FT students)
Presenters to include Jim Hild, Sister Stacie Lightner, Mark Spitzack, and Stephen Kingsbury.
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Lutheran Night at the Twins is important because "In the Big Inning" was the Word | |
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The long tradition of Lutheran Night at the Twins will continue in 2023. Congregations, youth groups, mutual aid chapters are all invited to take advantage of group discounts (for groups of 20 or more) and enjoy a game against the Detroit Tigers.
Tuesday, August 15; 6:40 p.m.
Target Field
Other perks that evening include "Dollar Dog Night" and Family Value Concessions in certain section.
Groups of 20 or more can reserve tickets by contacting Ryan Thomson at (612) 659-3582 or ryanthomson@twins.com. Groups with fewer than 20 people can make arrangements make arrangements at FEVO GM - Ticket Sales.
If you need more convincing, watch Pastor Seth Perry explain how this all will work.
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Calling all passionate voices!
Join the harmonious celebration on Lutheran Night with the Minnesota Twins. Members of your church choir have the opportunity of singing the national anthem at Target Field. Invite your choir members to be a part of this multi-congregational event at this outdoor baseball stadium.
Choir members will need to be at the field by 5:30 p.m. for the pregame rehearsal. Singers still need to purchase tickets at the group rate. Contact Walt at (651) 332-9113 or raijaw@aol.com to add your name to the list of choir participants.
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Young Adults in Global Ministry initiates rolling application process | |
Young Adults in Global Mission sends young adults ages 21-35 to work alongside companion Lutheran church bodies and organizations in one of six countries -- Senegal, Mexico, Central Europe, Jerusalem/West Banki, United Kingdom, and Argentina/Uruguay. Areas of service include health and human rights, congregational ministry, education, environmental justice, or professional support.
YAGM applications are open on a rolling basis. A priority deadline is offered on January 15, with a final deadline on February 1. Those who apply before the priority deadline will be given first consideration.
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ELCA Coaching considers "Holy Disruption: Envisioning a New Kind of Young Adult Ministry" | |
ELCA Coaching will host a conversation with two young adult leaders in the church about the "holy disruption" that young adult leaders are bringing to the denomination. Presenters will be Jenna Leazott, the ELCA Manager for Young Adult Networks and Alumni Engagement, and Ian Heseltine, a candidate in the Minneapolis Area Synod for the Ministry of Word and Service.
Wednesday, June 21; 1:00 p.m.
Zoom
ELCA Coaching offers a weekly connection with important contemporary challenges facing the church.
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks? | |
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Pastor Craig Pederson will be attending the farewell worship for Nikoli Falenschek at Redeemer Lutheran, Henderson, on Sunday, June 25.
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Ms. Emilie Bouvier will be preaching at Christ Memorial Lutheran, Plymouth, on Sunday, July 16.
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Pastor John Hulden will be preaching at Calvary Lutheran, Edina, on Sunday, July 16.
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Pastor John Hulden will be installing Pastor Maria Anderson-Lippert into a full-time call at University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis, on Sunday, July 30.
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Courageous Leadership Webinars, Wednesdays
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Weekly Community Cookout, Wednesdays
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Western States Youth Gathering, July 4-6
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Spirit of Water: A Celebration of the Mississippi River, July 15
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Rostered Ministers Gathering, July 17-20
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The Naming Project Summer Camp for LGBTQ youth, July 23-28
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Redeemer Block Party, August 12
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Hearts * Hands * Voices, August 19
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Reclaim Gathering, September 14-17
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Bishop's Theological Conference, September 24-26
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Fall Joint Ministerium, October 26
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