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November 14, 2023
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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Faith and Life Series to address generational issues | |
Applications for Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) are open | |
The ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program is ready for new volunteers! The YAGM team must find the next cohort of young Christians ready to step out into the future. Do you know one? If you know such a young adult, aged 21 to 35, this is the time to reach out. Applications are now accepted on a rolling basis, year-round. Those who apply by February 1 will be considered for the service year beginning the following August. Priority will be given to those who apply before January 15.
Talk personally to these young people about what this opportunity will mean for their faith, identity, career, and understanding of God’s work in the world.
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LSS collects holiday gifts for youth who are currently homeless | |
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Metro Homeless Youth Services invites you to assist in brightening the lives of youth and children by participating in its annual Youth Holiday Gifts.
You may participate as an individual, a family, or as a church group in purchasing gifts. Please let LSS know of your participation by November 20 by visiting Youth Holiday Gifts and completing the sign-up form. Gift drop-off dates will be December 7 - 8.
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Still time to register for Youth Gathering | | |
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Priority registration might be over, but there is still plenty of time to register your group for the Youth Gathering!
The registration fee is $425 per person until February 14, 2024. To lock in the regular registration rate, you will need to make a $150 per-person non-refundable deposit before 11:59 p.m., CST, on February 14. After that, registration rates go up $50 per person.
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Holiday silent auction and brunch with Tapestry | |
Join Tapestry, Richfield, and St. Stephen Lutheran, Bloomington, for a silent auction fundraiser for one of the synod's strategic ministries, Tapestry.
Tickets are $20 (advance) or $25 (at the door) and include:
- homemade brunch
- music
- fellowship
- fun
Saturday, November 18
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
8400 France Ave South, Bloomington
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Presiding Bishop Eaton to take leave of absence | |
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s Church Council Executive Committee approved Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s request for a four-to-six-month leave of absence. Her leave starts November 17, 2023.
The Church Council appointed former bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, the Rev. Michael Burk, as Presiding Bishop Pro Tem to care for the responsibilities of the presiding bishop during her leave of absence. We give thanks for Bishop Eaton’s tireless dedication and leadership and pray for her during this time of rest and rejuvenation.
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Statewide Earned Sick and Safe Time Law | |
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Minnesota's earned sick and safe time (ESST) law goes into effect January 1, 2024. Employers must provide each employee in Minnesota at least one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued ESST a year. An employee is anyone who works at least 80 hours in a year for an employer in Minnesota and is not an independent contractor.
An employer's existing leave policy, such as paid time off (PTO), may already fully or partially meet Minnesota's earned sick and safe time requirements. ESST local ordinances are in effect in the cities of Bloomington, Duluth, Minneapolis, and St. Paul, and may differ from the state's ESST requirements. Employers are responsible for following the ESST requirements that are most favorable to their employees. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is responsible for enforcing ESST requirements. For more information, visit the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry website.
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks? | |
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be ordaining Esther Sianipar at Our Saviour's Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Saturday, November 18. Then-Pastor Esther will also be installed as associate pastor at Our Saviour's.
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Vice President Felecia Boone will attend the farewell worship service for Pastor Heidi Zimdars at Vista Lutheran, St. Louis Park, on Sunday, November 19.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be preaching at the 75th anniversary celebration at Edina Community Lutheran, Edina, on Sunday, November 19.
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Pastor John Hulden will be preaching at Saron Lutheran, Big Lake, on Sunday, November 19.
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Mr. Nicholas Tangen will be preaching a dialogue sermon with Pastor Kate Reuer Welton at University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis, on Sunday, November 19.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be leading a Ministry Site Profile review at Mount Calvary Lutheran, Excelsior, on Wednesday, November 29.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be attending a farewell worship for Pastor Tom Zarth at Oak Grove Lutheran, Richfield, on Sunday, December 3.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be ordaining Trevor Skorburg at St. Stephen Lutheran, Bloomington, on Saturday, December 9.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be leading a Ministry Site Profile review at Light of Christ Lutheran, Delano, on Sunday, December 10.
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Courageous Leadership Webinars, Wednesdays
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Youth Ministry Gathering, November 14
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Bishop Election Committee Listening Session, November 15
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Bishop Election Committee Listening Session, November 16
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Silent Auction and Brunch: A Fundraiser for Tapestry, November 18
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Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service: Honoring Sacred Living Waters, November 21
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Conference Assemblies, February 10, 2024
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Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly, May 2 - 4, 2024
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