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November 28, 2023
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA Enews
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Rabbi Levine to deliver 2024 Fretheim Lecture | |
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Renowned biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine will deliver the 2024 Fretheim Lecture in Biblical Theology. She is the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace as well as the University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita and the Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies Emerita at Vanderbilt University. The annual public lecture honors the legacy of the late Professor Terry Fretheim in making biblical-theological scholarship available to Luther Seminary students and surrounding communities.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Chapel of the Incarnation, Olson Campus Center
Luther Seminary, St. Paul
Professor Levine will offer a free workshop at 3:30 p.m., for area clergy and seminary students that discusses why anti-Jewish preaching and teaching continue, details the popular misconceptions about the Jewish context of Jesus and Paul found in sermons and church-based curricula, and offers alternatives for reading the texts on which they are based.
During the public lecture at 7:00 p.m., Professor Levine will present “The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector: Why Knowledge of Jewish History Matters for Christian Preaching and Teaching.” Both events are free; no registration is required. The lecture will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
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National Lutheran Choir's annual Christmas festival | |
In Christ’s birth we see, hear, and feel a sense of renewal as Christmas connects us to the roots of our faith. Join the National Lutheran Choir at the magnificent Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis for this Christmas Festival tradition!
This year’s festival, titled New Hope, will celebrate old beside new; the program will include works from the 16th century to the present, including Gabrieli’s Hodie Christus natus est, Randall Thompson’s Ye Were Sometimes Darkness, and an arrangement by new Artistic Director, Jennaya Robison. Carols, readings, and music from brass, oboe, harp, and organ will sound throughout the Basilica to ring in another Christmas.
In Person
Friday, December 8; 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 9; 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 9; 8:00 p.m.
Basilica of Saint Mary
1600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
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The Truth and Healing Movement of the ELCA is sponsoring a class in late November for interested ELCA congregants titled "Indigenous Thought and Theology."
Indian people have unique and beautiful ways of understanding the world. Indigenous wisdom – as it relates to living in relationship with Creator, Mother Earth, and other created beings – should be centered if we want to provide better care for our home and all our relatives. "Indigenous Thought and Theology" provides an introduction to this wisdom and examines Indigenous ways of understanding, respecting, and interacting with this wondrous world we inhabit.
Thursday, November 30
Zoom
Vance Blackfox will be the presenter. Pre-registration is not required.
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Gustavus Adolphus College awakens interest in science, faith | |
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Does your congregation know a high school student eager to be a change-maker in their world?
The Gustavus Adolphus College Academy of Faith, Science, and Ethics is a unique experience crafted to empower and inspire the young minds in your congregation. This summer, the Academy is calling on students nationwide to embark on a transformative journey alongside top scientists and theologians.
The Gustavus Academy isn't your average summer program – it is a dynamic community of change-makers-in-the-making that is dedicated to collaboratively exploring the intersection of faith and science. Here's why your students won't want to miss out:
- Exciting hands-on learning: From talks from experienced scientists to in-person lab experiences, this opportunity offers significant hands-on learning
- Unleash curiosity and creativity: The Academy fosters a culture of wonder and curiosity. Your students will have the space to ask questions, explore new ideas, and unleash their creative potential.
- Building a more beautiful future: Beyond learning, this program is about creating. Fellows will discover firsthand how faith and science can collaborate to shape our planet's more beautiful and sustainable future.
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Center of Addiction and Faith looks at Uncovery | |
The Center of Addiction & Faith is offering a one-hour free webinar by George A. Wood, author, speaker, and pastor at Sober Truth Project. He will lead a discussion surrounding his brand new book, The Uncovery Devotional: Rethinking Recovery One Day at a Time, co-authored by Brit Eaton.
Wednesday, November 29
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Zoom
Everyone is recovering from something. Whether it’s an addiction, a painful incident from our past, or a daily challenge just to get by in this world, something is holding us back from the life God wants for us. Real recovery isn’t a one-time event or a process that fits into twelve steps or a preset length of time. Uncovering how to live free of what holds you back is a lifelong journey and one best traveled with others.
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Opinions on gun violence social message sought | |
ENGAGE: Lutherans for Gun Violence Prevention, a public witness work group of the Saint Paul Area Synod, invites members of ELCA congregations to a Zoom conversation on the ELCA’s Social Message on Gun Related Violence and Trauma.
Tuesday, December 12
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Zoom
Dr. Per Anderson, who wrote the social message draft, will guide participants through a discussion during this time of public commentary. The final draft will be submitted to the ELCA Church Council in consideration for final adoption as an official ELCA statement.
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Where is the synod staff in upcoming weeks? | |
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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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Pastor John Hulden will be preaching and Leading a Ministry Site Profile review at Community of the Cross Lutheran, Bloomington, on Sunday, December 10.
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Bishop Ann Svennungsen will be leading a Ministry Site Profile review at Faith Lutheran, Isanti, on Sunday, December 17.
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Minneapolis Area Synod candidates being ordained | |
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Bishop Dee Pederson will ordain Sarah Zender at Our Father's Lutheran, Rockford, on Saturday, December 9. Once ordained, then-Pastor Sarah will serve a call at Grace Lutheran, Luverne, Minnesota.
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Courageous Leadership Webinars, Wednesdays
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Addiction and Uncovery, November 29
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Children's Ministry Gathering, December 11
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Youth Ministry Leaders Social, December 12
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Children's Ministry Gathering, January 8, 2024
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JUSTmove! A justice-centered lock in for youth, January 14-15
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2024 Youth Ministry Extravaganza, January 17-24
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Youth Group Confirmation Night at Luther Seminary, January 31
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Refresher Course for Faith Community Nurses, February 1
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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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