June 1, 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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Volunteer for the 2022 Youth Gathering in Minneapolis |
The ELCA Youth Gathering could not happen without the support of volunteers. Applications are now open to join the Gathering Volunteer Corps. Local applications are open until capacity is reached. Details about the list of responsiblities are available.
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As part of the preparation, join Youth Gathering hosts for a kickoff celebration via Gathering social media on July 25. Learn more about Gathering partnrs and hear from local Minneapolis leaders about how "Boundless" God is. |
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ELCA Hunger Avocacy internship position open |
Do you (or does someone you know) have the drive to help build ELCA World Hunger capacity to end hunger by deepening and expanding Lutheran advocacy efforts in synods, coalitions, and networks? ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellowships are a great opportunity! Apply yourself and/or share widely.
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Free Post-COVID re-gathering resource for congregations |
If you're looking for a resource to encourage, inspire, and challenge your members and get them in the right frame of mind for your post-Covid journey ahead, consider Thriving Beyond Covid, a scripture-based small- and large-group study. The days ahead will be challenging but they can be managed with faith and a plan.
This two-minute video offers more information so you can decide if this resource is something your congregation might want to use. The resource has also been advertised in Seeds Monthly, and has been downloaded by 163 leaders in 33 states and four countries.
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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 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.
- Pastor Craig Pederson will be offering a greeting at the Celebration Service at Prairie Lutheran, Eden Prairie, on Sunday, June 13.
- Pastor Norma Malfatti will be preaching at Tree of Life Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Sunday, June 13.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be leading a Ministry Site Profile at Faith Lutheran, Waconia, on Monday, June 14.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be leading a Ministry Site Profile at St. James Lutheran, Crystal, on Wednesday, June 16.
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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 Tuesday, June 22.
- Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be offering a farewell greeting for Pastor Joel Quie at Prairie Lutheran, Eden Prairie, on Sunday, June 27.
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