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September 5, 2023
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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Are your youth planning to go to the next Gathering? | |
Registration opens on Thursday, September 15, for the 2024 Gathering, MYLE, The tAble, and Young Adult Gathering in New Orleans!
Join your Synod Champions, John Hulden (MAS) and Kelsey Young (SPAS), for a zoom info session on Tuesday, September 12, at either 1:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m., to start getting ready. They will go over what you need to prepare for registration, what priority registration includes, and time for Q&A. Register here to receive the zoom link by email.
How else can you prepare?
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Faith-based nursing event about presence with those who are dying | |
The Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association (LFCNA) is offering a three-part series entitled This is How We Die. The series includes content from Barbara Karnes’ DVD series, This is How People Die, with dialogue and reflection.
Mondays, September 11, 18, and 25
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Online
While this series was initially offered for faith community nurses, it is now open to anyone who wishes to attend: other nurses and healthcare providers, clergy, chaplains, and/or congregants who want to know how to be present to those who are dying and are on their home-going journey, as well as their families.
The registration fee is $40 for LFCNA members and $60 for nonmembers. Nursing contact hours will be provided for the sessions attended.
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Lutheran Campus Ministry plans fundraiser in October | |
Join Lutheran Campus Ministry – Twin Cities for its Second Annual Fall Gathering and Fundraiser at the beautiful Campus Club Terrace overlooking the city. We’ll gather around hearty appetizers, a cash bar, and good music to hear inspirational stories from students and alumni.
This gathering will be a chance to connect with each other and to raise money for the transformational work happening at Lutheran Campus Ministry – Twin Cities!
Thursday, October 5
Campus Club at the U of M
300 Washington Avenue SE, Mpls
5:00 p.m. Cocktails and appetizers
6:00 p.m. Program
7:00 p.m. Jam session and singing around the fire (bring your instruments!)
Tickets: $30
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European Descent Lutherans to meet in Minneapolis in October | |
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Every three years, the European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice (EDLARJ) meets to build community, learn about racial justice, and to shape the future of EDLARJ. This year, the group will be gathering in Minneapolis for a time that will include:
- A pilgrimage to George Floyd Square co-lead by ELCA Racial Justice office
- Conversations with community members
- Worship and meals together
- Discussions on what EDLARJ does, where we are hoping to go, and how you can take part
- Elections of new board members and officers
- … and more!
Thursday, October 12, 3:00 p.m. -- Sunday, October 14, 3:00 p.m.
The registration cost is $250 per person, which covers meals, transportation to and from George Floyd Square, and assembly materials. An offering will be taken at worship for the American Indian Alaska Native Association (ELCA) and MIGIZI, a Minneapolis nonprofit supporting American Indian youth.
Hotel Information:
Aloft Minneapolis
900 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis
The Aloft Hotel is 0.3 miles from the Metro Light Rail Blue Line stop, which you can take directly from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport. Participants are responsible for obtaining transportation to/from and around Minneapolis with the exception of our group pilgrimage to George Floyd Square.
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National Lutheran Choir considers 'all things new' | |
Join then National Lutheran Choir, and its new artistic director, Jennaya Robison, for the 2023-2024 season under the theme of "All Things New." Robison says, "Our season will be a four-concert journey celebrating choral tradition while also opening up the conversation of what is sacred. We’ll explore how to create a community that truly welcomes all of God’s people. It will include both celebrated works from the sacred canon as well as repertoire that will stretch our imaginations as we explore the sacred voices of secular poets, shared experiences of humanity, and diverse faith and ethnic traditions."
Concerts include:
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Addiction and Faith Conference announced for Twin Cities | |
The 2023 Addiction and Faith Conference is open to all who have been touched by addiction, with a special focus on leaders who provide spiritual care. Presenters in the fields of mental health, addiction, faith, science, justice, compassion, and more will share their expertise. The in-person package includes worship, a keynote and plenary sessions, breakout sessions, meals, 12-step meetings, Narcan training, exhibits, and opportunities to connect.
October 5 - 7
Hilton Hotel, Bloomington, and Online
Early bird registration through August 31 is $325; after that date, the cost is $375 per person.
Pre-Conference Retreat for Clergy: Prior to the conference, a 12-step pre-conference retreat is offered just for clergy. Registration for the October 3 - 5 retreat is open with a free-will offering.
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Already Enough: Unlock Your Power as a Woman in Ministry | |
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Join this series to rest in the assurance that you are already enough. You’ll walk away with biblical insights and practical coaching tools to unlock your power as a woman in ministry.
Join Dr. Crystal Hall, in partnership with the ELCA Office of the Presiding Bishop Quality of Call Initiative, for this Zoom webinar series.
Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19, and 26
10:00 a.m., Central Time
Zoom webinar
To register
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2024 Annual Enrollment beginning soon |
- Sponsoring employers can estimate their 2024 costs using their Custom Comparison Report on EmployerLink starting in late August.
- The ELCA recommends two ELCA-Primary health benefit options: Gold+, or Silver+ with a monthly employer contribution to the member’s health savings account (HSA). If your employer offers Silver+, you’ll have the choice to stay with Silver+ or choose the Gold+ option.
- Participants will receive more information about 2024 Annual Enrollment and specific benefits in the next few months.
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Children's ministry call to resume planning for fall | |
Children's ministry staff and key volunteers are invited to gather on Zoom to talk about how to help manage behaviors so that all have a good experience at our churches. Hosts for the call will be Rachelle Gill (Easter Lutheran, Eagan) and Julie Vagle (Trinity Lutheran, Long Lake).
Monday, September 11
1:00 p.m.
Zoom
If you have questions, contact Julie Vagle.
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks? | |
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Pastor Craig Pederson will be attending a retirement celebration for Pastor Mark Johnson at St. John's Lutheran, Belle Plaine, on Sunday, September 10.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be installing Pastor Yolanda Denson-Byers as Senior Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Edina, on Sunday, September 10.
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Pastor John Hulden will be installing Pastor Christine Belfrey at San Pablo/Saint Paul's Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Sunday, September 17.
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Pastor John Hulden will be preaching and installing Pastor Sarah Bunge at Spirit of Joy Lutheran, Buffalo, on Sunday, September 17.
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Pastor Craig Pederson will be installing Pastor Sarah Scherschligt as Shared Leadership Pastor at Westwood Lutheran, St. Louis Park, on Sunday, September 17.
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Mr. Nicholas Tangen will be preaching at Braham Lutheran, Braham, on Sunday, October 1.
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Courageous Leadership Webinars, Wednesdays
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Already Enough: Unlock Your Power as a Woman in Ministry, September 5, 12, 19, and 26
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Hope Lutheran's 50th Celebration, September 10
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Children's Ministry Gathering, September 11
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This is How We Die, September 11
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Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association series, September 11, 18, and 25
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Reclaim Gathering, September 14 - 17
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The Worship Songs Worship Music Concert, September 17
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Bishop's Theological Conference, September 24 - 26
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Compassion in Self Care, a Pre-Conference Retreat for Clergy, October 3 - 5
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Refresher Course for Faith Community Nurses, October 5
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Faith and Addiction Conference, October 5 - 7
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Building Power Together, October 12-14
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Fall Joint Ministerium, October 26
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Boundaries Training, November 2
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JUST LOVE (Fall Women's Gathering), November 4
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Refresher Course for Faith Community Nurses, November 9
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Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly, May 2 - 4, 2024
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