April 5, 2022
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
Synod office update
Synod staff members are splitting time between in-office and remote work; the office remains closed to public meetings. This protocol will be evaluated periodically to reflect the CDC guidelines for vaccinated persons. 
Tool Kit Evaluation Poll
If you attended Tool Kit, do you think we should do the same format(Zoom workshops over several evenings) next year?
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Life Together
“Though I’ve been to over twenty Conference of Bishops meetings, last month was the first meeting where I made it to breakfast every day before 7am. I couldn’t wait to see my colleagues. I couldn’t wait to meet the 20 bishops who’d been elected since our last in-person meeting, held two years before.” 
New Beginnings: Welcoming Holy Cross Lutheran Church
"After almost eight decades of affiliation with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS), Holy Cross began wondering if their  denominational affiliation still aligned with their vision and values. Conversations within their Board of Directors, congregation, and surrounding South Minneapolis community led them to the decision to think about a different path forward."
Church Anew Retreat: Renew
Join Church Anew for a two day retreat to realign your spirit and reignite your leadership.

Hear from New York Times Best-selling author, Nadia Bolz-Weber, Dr. Tod Bolsinger, Rev. Jenny Sung, and Joe Davis. Following the line up of life-giving learning and practices, you will leave renewed for the abundant life God is calling us into.
 
Admission includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks during both days of the event. Register by April 8 to save $40 off our in-person rate with the promo code SPRING40.
Let's Talk Gender Inequality and Climate Displacement
Gender and climate are profoundly intertwined, and women bear the brunt of the impacts of both sudden and slow-onset climate disasters. Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC), Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), and the Center for Climate Justice and Faith at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary are coming together to discuss the reasons why climate change-related disasters disproportionately harm women and girls. 

Join this webinar to hear more about the relationship between women’s equality and the climate crisis, and the critical need for women and girls to be at the center of solutions for addressing climate change-related disasters.
Using Video to Tell Stories that Create Impact and Build Relationships
On Thursday, April 7, from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., join Shayna Jurrens of Storyhaus to learn how to use video to tell stories that create impact and build relationships. Does your nonprofit share its story effectively using visual media? Video offers a unique opportunity to connect with your stakeholders and donors, build empathy, and help audiences connect to your nonprofit's mission. From iPhone videos to professional scripting/shooting/and editing, there are multiple options...depending upon your goals. See examples of other nonprofit videos and learn pro tips from a pro! This webinar is put on by TechSoup.
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