News and Events

News and Events

Saint Paul Area Synod
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

May 7, 2012

In Mutual Conversation: First Call Theological Education Retreat

In Mutual Conversation is a collection of thoughts, commentary, and perspective from Peter Rogness. This post is from a retreat with first call pastors from the Minneapolis Area and Saint Paul Area Synods on April 19.

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

16Rejoice always, 17pray without ceasing, 18give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

I suppose some of you are more techie than I and could figure out if what I just read is in fact the shortest three-verse segment in the Bible. If it's not, it's close.

And it is also the most compact series of admonitions that, if examined closely, should all be followed by a group response: "Really?" or "You kidding me?" More

Survey on new congregations

Will you share your thoughts? The ELCA invites you to participate in a survey concerning new congregations of this church. The survey will only take a few minutes and your responses will be anonymous. Please click this link to get started.

ELCA Day at Valleyfair

Jun. 11, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Enjoy a day at Valleyfair at a discounted rate. Groups of any size and age are welcome. Contact the coordinator, Mary Kaye Ashley, at 612.532.7083 or carimae24@comcast.net with questions. See the flyer (PDF) for information about tickets and registration.

Save the Date: BKB Fall Festival

Mark your calendars for the Bega Kwa Bega Fall Festival scheduled for Saturday, November 17 at Easter, Eagan (Easter on the Hill location).

Join us for a morning of celebration, prayer, and fellowship as we strengthen our connection with our brothers and sisters in Tanzania. Contact KC Gubrud with input and inquiries at kc@claussen-gubrud.net.

Heights Center for Hope presents 'Take a Number'

May 11, 7:00 p.m., Heights Center for Hope, St. Paul. "Take A Number" is a locally produced art show advocating against human sex trafficking. Much of the art in the show features the work of recovering victims of human sex trafficking right here in Minnesota.

The opening event will launch with show partners from Source MN, a Minneapolis-based ministry who sponsors a transitional home for women coming out of human sex trafficking. To help kick off the show, nationally-recognized singer-songwriter Aaron Strumpel will perform a concert where he will share songs he wrote after meeting first hand women who were coming out of human sex trafficking. More

Catch up on news from Guatemala

The Spring 2012 edition of the newsletter for the Augustinian Lutheran Church in Guatemala (ILAG) is now available on the synod website. Click here for the direct link, or visit our newsletter page to read up on other ministries.

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