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Can Talking Politics Be Healthy?
Tuesday, Oct. 25 - 12 p.m. or 7 p.m. | Online
Anxiety and passions that run high in election season don’t stop when we enter our church doors. Yet we can shift the tone, facing the heightened rhetoric with tools and faith-centered convictions that break through heightened rhetoric. We can and do foster civil relationships and dialogue that invites trust amid our differences and lead healthy community conversations on the common good. This session is offered in conjunction with the ELCAvotes initiative.
Register here.
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Fall Joint Ministerium
Thursday, Oct. 27 - 9 a.m.-12 noon | Luther Seminary, St. Paul
For rostered ministers in the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods
The past few years have taken their toll on our Twin Cities. Especially during the pandemic, we’ve sensed the fraying of bonds that hold us together. Some rural and suburban people question the livability of the core cities. People in the core cities express frustration at losing businesses to the suburbs.
Social media amplifies the disconnect and distrust. Judgment abounds. Some agendas even benefit from a sense of suspicion and division amongst us. And yet, we are tied together economically, politically, socially, and spiritually. Our current public discourse often neglects that reality. What can pastors and deacons do as mediating leaders within communities to counter a narrative of fear and suspicion? How can we begin to heal the breach?
Our Joint Ministerium will focus on these very issues. We will be joined by key regional leaders for conversation about how we might work together for the health of our region. Luther was clear that government is intended to be one of God’s instruments – working for the good of all. We look forward to this conversation with our governmental leaders – and the chance to explore how we can work together to foster just and healthy neighborhoods throughout our entire region.
Panelists include: Lori Sturdevant, Star Tribune columnist (moderator); Irene Fernando, Hennepin County Commissioner, District 2; Jim McDonough, Ramsey County Commissioner, District 6 (retiring);
Laurie Halvorson, Dakota County Commissioner, District 3; and Reva Chamblis, Metropolitan Council, District 2. Click here to register.
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A Deeper Dive: Leadership Conversations for Congregation Presidents & VPs
Thursday, Oct. 27 - 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Online
For congregation presidents and vice presidents
Congregation presidents and vice presidents are invited to take part is a series of monthly discussions. In October, the main content will focus on creating your best governing board (council) agenda and team meeting facilitation. Each month also includes devotions, introductions and Q&A. The Zoom gatherings are hosted by Rolf Lowenberg-DeBoer (assistant to the bishop for lay leadership) and Dr. Dave Webb (retired school superintendent and council president at Shepherd of the Hills). Additional sessions are scheduled for Dec. 1, Jan. 26, March 30 and on Feb. 25 as part of the synod's Tool Kit for Congregational Leaders. Register here for October!
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From Scratch - A Shobi's Table Fundraiser
Sunday, Nov. 6 - 7 p.m. | Online
Shobi's Table, the synod's pay-as-you-can food truck ministry, invites you to its third annual From Scratch Fundraiser. This is an evening to celebrate what we can do as a community for our community. We’ll share what your support has accomplished this past year and what new goals we have for the coming year. You’ll also take a peek in the Shobi’s Table kitchen and have some fun with staff and volunteers!
You’ll find all the information you’ll need to watch the online event via Facebook or YouTube on our website: shobistable.org/from-scratch-2022. This page has links to donate and you can sign up for updates and have the viewing link sent right to you! Join us and ensure that each person in our community has access to from-scratch, delicious and dignified meals. When we eat together, we are Christ’s Table alive in the world! Shobi's serves delicious, nutritious lunch three times a week in St. Paul neighborhoods.
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Hunger at the Crossroads:
Conflict and Hunger
Thursday, Nov. 3 - 1 p.m. | Online
Violent conflict is one of the most significant drivers of hunger around the world. From wars between nations to ethnic and tribal violence, conflicts affect farms, markets, jobs, housing, trade and more. In this webinar, we will hear from ELCA staff from around the world, who will help us dive more deeply into the tragic and significant ways violent conflict impacts hunger. This webinar is hosted by ELCA World Hunger. Another offering in the series will be "Health and Hunger" on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. Register here.
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Save the Date: Rostered Ministers Gathering
July 17-20 | Phoenix, Ariz.
All ELCA deacons, pastors, and bishops (under call, on leave or disability, retired, or an approved candidate for call) are invited to come to the desert — a place where God has a habit of renewing weary leaders, for the 2023 ELCA Rostered Ministers Gathering. Each day of the gathering will begin in worship as we center ourselves around our theme, "Rekindle the Gift Within You." The days will begin with Bible studies and keynote speakers. The afternoon hours will offer a variety of individual options from activity in the Interaction Center to workshops and caucus times. Follow the Rostered Ministers Gathering on Facebook for updates!
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Courageous Leadership Series
Wednesdays - 1 p.m. | Online
ELCA Coaching offers a weekly online gathering for ministry leaders. This week's presenter is Dr. Susie Wise, a design leader with experience in the education, tech, and the social sectors. She coaches leaders in equity design and innovation practices. She teaches at the d.school at Stanford and coaches with the Mira Fellowship. Previously she founded and directed the K12 Lab at the d.school and co-created Liberatory Design. Her company, Design for Belonging, is a framework to support you to build greater belonging and reduce othering in your community.
Each week this series features a new topic and presenters. The sessions often include time for small group break-out rooms so that leaders across the church can learn from one another and leave each gathering with at least one action step. Recordings are posted by the next day. Learn more.
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Sundays and Seasons Webinar
Wednesday, Oct. 26 - 11 a.m. | Online
Are you new to Sundays and Seasons? Are you familiar with the platform, but would like some inspiration for Advent and Christmas 2022? Perhaps a refresher on the vast sets of content and useful functions of Sundays and Seasons would be useful in helping you get the most out of your free trial or subscription this year. Whatever the need, this live webinar will help you experience firsthand why Sundays and Seasons is such an invaluable tool for seasonal worship preparation. Learn more.
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True Inclusion: Creating Communities of Radical Embrace
Saturday, Oct. 29 - 7 p.m. | St. Luke, Cottage Grove
Rev. Brandan Robertson is a noted author, national organizer and public theologian, working at the intersections of spirituality, sexuality and social renewal. He is the founder of Metanoia, a global digital faith community. He will also preach during the 9 a.m. worship service on Oct. 30. Learn more.
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Formula Missae
Sunday, Oct. 30 - 5 p.m. | St. Paul-Reformation, St. Paul
St. Paul-Reformation will commemorate Reformation Day with a special celebration of Luther's revision of the medieval mass. The Formula Missae was revised for the City Church (St. Mary's) in Wittenberg in 1523. A mix of Latin and the vernacular, the Formula has much to teach us about worship in our own day. Bishop Patricia Lull will preach. A reception with beer and German treats follows!
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The National Lutheran Choir's All Saints Concerts
Friday, Nov. 4 - St. Philip the Deacon, Plymouth | Sunday, Nov. 6 - St. Andrew's, Mahtomedi
Join us to honor those who have passed while recognizing our past, present and future journeys. This program will feature John Rutter’s Requiem along with hymns, candles, and the reading of names of our new saints. Visit NLCA.com to purchase tickets or learn about a virtual program option. Adult tickets are $33, youth and students are free.
Virtual subscriptions are also available! Enjoy periodic content delivered directly to your inbox all season long, including performance sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes glimpses, interviews with musical experts and more. A virtual subscription also includes three documentary style exclusives. Learn more.
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St. Paul Partners Dinner & Fundraiser
Saturday, Nov. 5 - 4:30-8 p.m. | Gustavus Adolphus, St. Paul
Learn about St. Paul Partners' progress in providing clean water to villages and schools in Iringa, Tanzania, as we raise funds to drill a well as the Diocese offices. This project will provide water for the Million Tree project and the Diocese offices. The previous well went dry and city water is expensive! Our guest speakers via videos from Tanzania will be Dean Mgeyekwa (Assistant to the Bishop) and Pastor Lwila (formerly BKB DIRA coordinator). Tickets are $25 per person when registered by Oct. 29 and $28 at the door. Register here.
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Water is Life Featuring Winona LaDuke and Dr. Diane Jacobson
Friday, Nov. 11-Saturday, Nov. 12 | Holy Trinity, Minneapolis
The Johnson Symposium on Faith and Society is an annual event in which a leading theologian, scholar, and/or practitioner leads conversations over a two-day period on important issues facing the church and society today. This year's presenters are courageous leaders in the creation care movement. Learn more.
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SYNOD STAFF IN CONGREGATIONS | |
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Bishop Patricia Lull
- Oct. 22 - Ordination of Susie Modrow - St. Mark's, North St. Paul (2 p.m.)
- Oct. 23 - Luther Memorial, South St. Paul (preaching)
Deacon Krista Lind
- Oct. 30 - Christ the King, New Brighton (preaching)
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The Saint Paul Area Synod, which includes 110 congregations and new mission starts,
is one of 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
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