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November 1, 2022
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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White church truths conference | |
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In order to work for racial justice, there are truths that must be faced, even about the faith practiced in most Minnesota churches. At the White Church Truths conference, attendees will face the truths hidden in their own beliefs and open their eyes more clearly to the future – and their role in it.
Dr. Michael Emerson, professor and department head of sociology at the University of Illinois Chicago, will be the keynote speaker. He is the author of 15 books, including his latest The Grand Betrayal: The Agonizing Story of Religion, Race, and Rejection in American Life, which will be published next year.
Saturday, November 5: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
"In the U.S. today, an entire religion has developed around the worship of the dominance, centrality, privilege, and assumed universality of being white," offers Dr. Michael O. Emerson. Panelists Felicia Boone, DEI consultant for Hennepin County; Rev. Kelly Sherman-Conroy (Lakota), Native theologian; and Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis, lead pastor at Plymouth Congregational Church, will offer panel responses.
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Minneapolis Area Synod releases 2023 Compensation Guidelines | |
The 2023 compensation guidelines are provided as a starting point for determining compensation for clergy, deacons, and staff. However, these are only guidelines. They cannot possibly speak to all congregations with varying financial and personnel resources and expectations.
These guidelines emerge from ongoing review of current salaries, salaries paid in other denominations, PORTICO Benefit Services, the overall picture of compensation, and synod staff’s ongoing work with congregations. There has also been comparison with teachers and other professionals with comparable education and responsibility.
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Hunger at the Crossroads: Conflict and Hunger | |
Violent conflict is one of the most significant drivers of hunger around the world. From wars between nations to ethnic and tribal violence, conflicts affect farms, markets, jobs, housing, trade, and more. In this webinar, ELCA staff from around the world will help participants dive more deeply into the tragic and significant ways violent conflict impacts hunger.
Thursday, November 3; 1:00 p.m.
Online
This webinar is hosted by ELCA World Hunger.
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SOLI seeks writers passionate about generosity | |
The Stewardship of Life Institute (SOLI) is hiring people to write commentary for the Revised Common Lectionary throughout the church year. It will look for work that has a stewardship emphasis. Samples of previous entries by a former writer can be found here. Guidelines for submission can be found here.
SOLI will pay $150 per article written. Please send a writing sample and brief resume with references to mzimmann@uls.edu. Writing will begin as soon as December 2022. This opportunity is open to rostered and lay people. SOLI is seeking people in the church with a passion for stewardship and are excellent writers.
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ELCA World Hunger offers Advent Study | ELCA World Hunger's 2022 Advent study guide expands on the Advent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group. | | |
Rekindle the gift within you | |
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.
Gifts received during the holidays allow youth to celebrate, be recognized, and feel loved at a time when they may be disconnected from their families. It means the world to know there are folks in the community who want to support them in their journey.
You may participate as an individual, a family, or as a church group in purchasing gifts. Please notify LSS of your participation by November 20 by visiting Youth Holiday Gifts and completing the sign-up form. Gift drop-off dates will be December 9 and 10.
Questions: MetroHomelessYouth@lssmn.org.
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Announcing the theme of the 2024 Youth Gathering | |
The theme of the 2024 Youth Gathering in New Olreans will be "Created to Be," centered on Psalm 139:14 -- "I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well."
During the Gathering, young people will explore how they are created to be brave, authentic, free, disruptive disciples. To incorporate the pre-events — the Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) and the tAble — into the overall Gathering more intentionally, those events will share the "Created to Be" theme. Additionally, the brand-new Young Adult Gathering, to take place concurrent with the ELCA Youth Gathering, will share the theme as well.
More information about Youth Gatherings
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Plan online fundraiser using ELCA Good Gifts catalog | |
Augsburg Fortress offers Advent, Christmas resources | |
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ELCA World Hunger is once again offering its Good Gifts catalog ... because people demand it! Congregational members are finding that replacing oppulent Christmas spending with more meaningful gifts that save lives is becoming ever more popular.
Whether you organize a special informational event or simply promote the program with members, ELCA World Hunger provides all needed materials and digital tools. Can ELCA World Hunger count on your participation?
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Families Celebrate Advent & Christmas is a colorful deck of cards that is full of rituals, prayers and reflections. Endlessly flexible for busy schedules, you can create a new after-meal ritual, use them as decorations, or carry them on the go. Explore the entire season from Advent to Christmas through Epiphany. These make a great gift for families in congregations.
A free promotional pack is available to help congregational leaders best use Families Celebrate Advent & Christmas in congregations or small groups. This pack includes postcards, labels to edit and put on card packs, and more.
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2022 Johnson Symposium to feature
Winona LaDuke and Diane Jacobson
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The Johnson Symposium on Faith and Society is an annual event in which a leading theologian, scholar, and/or practitioner leads conversations over a two-day period on important issues facing the church and society today. This year's presenters are courageous leaders in the creation care movement: Winona LaDuke and Dr. Diane Jacobson.
Friday, November 11 -- Saturday, November 12
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Register by Friday, November 4.
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The National Lutheran Choir's Christmas Festival | Join the National Lutheran Choir this holiday season for the 37th annual Christmas Festival, "Jesus Christ Yesterday, Today, Forever." Concerts will be held December 9 and 10 at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, and a livestream of the concert will be available during the 8:00 p.m. concert on the December 9. Visit NLCA.com for tickets and more details. | | |
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Are you a young adult (roughly 19-35) in the Twin Cities, looking to connect with other young adults? Gather is a ministry supported by the Minneapolis Area Synod that sets the table for worship, fellowship, and community building among young adult Lutherans in the metro area. We do so through worship, fellowship, and a meal shared in community.
November 13, 5:30 p.m.
University Lutheran Church of Hope Minneapolis
After worship, a simple and abundant meal, prepared by Shobi's Table, will be shared. Multiple dietary accommodations are considered when selecting the menu, but email gathertwincities@gmail.com with a specific food allergy or request.
Come for a deep breath.
Come for community.
Come as you are.
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks? | |
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be conducting a Ministry Site Profile review at Glen Cary Lutheran, Ham Lake, on Wednesday, November 2.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be preaching at the service of holy closure at Zion Lutheran, Minneapolis, on Sunday, November 6.
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Pastor John Hulden will be preaching and installing Pastor Erin Koster as associate pastor at Family of God Lutheran, Brooklyn Park.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be participating in the ordination of Lindsay Bates at St. Andrew Lutheran, Eden Prairie, on Sunday, November 6.
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Pastor John Hulden will be preaching at Maple Grove Lutheran, Maple Grove, on Sunday, November 13.
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Courageous Leadership Webinars, Wednesdays
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Boundaries Training, November 3
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Faith and Humor: The Bible's Funniest Stories, November 3
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Growing Through Grief, November 5
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White Church Truths, November 5
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Youth Ministry Gathering, November 8
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Southwestern Minnesota Synod Boundaries Training, November 9
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Southwestern Minnesota Synod Boundaries Training, November 10
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Annual Johnson Symposium, November 11-12
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Æbleskive Breakfast at St. Peder’s, November 13
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Youth Ministry Gathering, December 13
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2023 Synod Assembly, April 28-29, 2023
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Rostered Ministers Gathering, July 17-20, 2023
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