News and Events

News and Events

Saint Paul Area Synod
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

October 8, 2012

Fall Stewardship Series Kicks Off Monday October 15 flame

We hope you will come to the events of the synod's fall stewardship series, to consider ways that we, as congregations and people, can be ignited by the Holy Spirit to make a difference in the world. For more information, visit the event page.

Fueling Our Missional Fire, Oct. 15, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Luther Seminary, St. Paul
Fanning the Flames of Mission, Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 noon. Roseville Lutheran, Roseville. While there is no cost to attend this event, RSVP's are required to help us plan materials and accommodations. Register by Thursday, October 25. Register Now .

A Welcome Lunch for Children, Youth and Family Ministers

Oct. 25, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Luther Seminary, Olson Campus Center, St. Paul. Children, Youth and Family Ministers who are new in their positions or new to the Twin Cities are invited to come and network with others who are involved in this important ministry. Come to discover the vast resources that the Twin Cities have to offer. Come to be together with those who are concerned about the faith life of the youngest among us.

Lunch is our gift to you. We do need to know how man will be present. Please register by calling the Saint Paul Area Synod Office (651.224.4313) or by emailing Susan Miller (susan.miller@spas-elca.org) before October 22

St. Paul Partners Tanzania Dinner

Oct. 13, 4:30-8:00 p.m.

Prince of Peace, Roseville. Come, support and learn about the life-changing ministries being done by St. Paul Partners and Tanzania Water Development Partners. The speaker will be Doug Spencer, director of development at Water for People. See the Flyer (PDF) for more information and to make your reservation.

A Day in the Life of Humble Walk
Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Humble Walk, St. Paul. Wonder what it's like to be a mission start up? Come experience how Humble Walk lives in their community, and get some ideas on how you can live in yours. Choose from a variety of guided conversations from Art in Worship, Inter-generational Ministry, to Communications and Social Media and more.

Register at adayinthelifeofhw.eventbrite.com.

Hearing the Cries: Faith and Criminal Justice Forum

Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.

Immanuel, St. Paul. The Saint Paul Area Synod anti-racism task force is sponsoring a forum on the draft social statement from the ELCA on the criminal justice system in the U.S. The statement was created to invite members of the church to engage in moral deliberation on this major social issue.

Download the draft social statement here: Hearing the Cries: Faith and Criminal Justice.

Stories of Faith in Action Now Available

Discover 21 stories of the people whose lives have been touched by ELCA ministries in the past year. You'll also find resources on Mission Support and how the important contributions members make to this church are put to use in life-changing ministries across the country and around the world.

To order free copies call 800-638-3522, ext. 2580, and ask for ELCAMA1167 or order online at www.elca.org/resources and search for ELCAMA1167. You'll only pay for shipping.

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