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October 17, 2023
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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Telling the story of care for God's creation | |
Storytelling is an ancient art that has defined humanity for our entire history. Digital tools — like the smartphones so many of us carry every day — can give our stories new reach or help us to frame them in new ways. Stories root us in the power that we have, in the power that we share, and in the power that we build together. Which is why the EcoFaith Network of the Minneapolis Area Synod is hosting Storying EcoFaith on:
Saturday, November 11; 8:30 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 16515 Luther Way, Eden Prairie
This workshop, led by Professor Mary Hess of Luther Seminary, will equip you to voice, craft, and digitize your stories. With skilled technical coaching available to any who need it, participants only need a story and a smartphone (or tablet, laptop, etc.) and a willingness to learn. Your story — if you choose — will also provide a valuable contribution to Mary’s sabbatical research project on storytelling about Earth and creation care.
You can expect a day of storytelling exercises, time to record the audio portion of your story, the opportunity to play with putting meaningful images in sequence with your audio story, a place to publish your digital story online if and when you choose to do so, and more.
Fellowship, worship, refreshments, and lunch will also be a part of your workshop experience.
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Best Practices Seminar for Church Treasurers and Leaders | |
ELCA Treasurer Lori Fedyk will lead this online training for congregational treasurers and financial chairs. She will cover best practices and important healthy habits.
Thursday, October 26
6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Central Time
Online
The webinar is offered by the Southeastern Synod of the ELCA and financial folks from other synods are welcome to participant.
The event is free for participants!
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Annual boundaries training for rostered leaders and more | |
Rostered ministers in the Minneapolis Area Synod are required to attend a Boundaries Training once every three to five years. The synod's next training is now scheduled.
Thursday, November 2
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
St. Philip's Lutheran Church, Fridley
This workshop will be led by LeaderWise and will include time with Bishop Ann Svennungsen. It’s open to rostered ministers and anyone who has a desk at a church! The cost is $60 and includes materials, snacks, and lunch. You must attend the entire training to get credit for your participation.
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WELCA to gather under theme of "just love" | |
Childcare provided for participants. Register by next Tuesday!
Under the theme of "Just Love," Women of the ELCA in the Minneapolis Area Synod is inviting congregational leaders to "gather your gals" and come to an incredible opportunity to connect, inspire, and create a better world – one act of love at a time!
Inspire: Bible study • Worship • Connection • Music • Friendship
Ignite: Explore mental health and loneliness, social justice and women’s imprisonment
Refresh: Coffee and Lunch • Childcare • Chair massage • Yoga
Serve: On-site impact projects • Global market
Saturday, November 4; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights
1555 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks? | |
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Mr. Manny Lewis will be leading an online discussion for Come Together for Racial Justice on Thursday, October 19.
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Mr. Johan Baumeister will be facilitating a forum discussion at Transfiguration Lutheran, Bloomington, on Saturday, October 21.
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Pastor John Hulden will be leading a Ministry Site Profile at Augustana Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Sunday, October 22.
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Mr. Johan Baumeister will be leading an adult forum at Atonement Lutheran, Bloomington, on Sunday, October 22.
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Pastor John Hulden will be attending a farewell for Pastor Ian McConnell at Normandale Lutheran, Edina, on Sunday, October 29.
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Pastor Craig Pederson will be installing Pastor Amy Counts Koopman and Pastor Lydia Svenulski at Gethsemane Lutheran, Hopkins, on Sunday, October 29.
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Pastor Craig Pederson will be installing Pastor Matt Cordes at Hope Lutheran Church, Jordan, on Sunday, November 5.
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Pastor Craig Pederson will be installing Pastor Stephanie Luedtke at St. Barbabas Lutheran, Plymouth, on Sunday, November 12.
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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 serve as associate pastor at Our Saviour's.
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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 at University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis, on Sunday, November 19.
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Courageous Leadership Webinars, Wednesdays
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Embody: Lead Powerfully as a Woman in Ministry, October 19
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Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level, October 22
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Fall Joint Ministerium, October 26
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Boundaries Training, November 2
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Equipping Congregations to Respond to Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults, November 2
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JUST LOVE (Fall Women's Gathering), November 4
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Balancing Act: Navigating the Challenges of the Sandwich Generation, November 6
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Refresher Course for Faith Community Nurses, November 9
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Balancing Act: Navigating the Challenges of the Sandwich Generation, November 6
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Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service: Honoring Sacred Living Waters, November 21
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Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly, May 2 - 4, 2024
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