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Events
Called - Claimed - Sent: Being Disciples Together!
Youth Gathering with Pastor Mike Carlson, Bethlehem Lutheran Church Youth Worship Band and Jonathan Rova
Saturday, February 12; 12:30 - 5 pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Grand Marais
Cost: $5/person recommended; any donation is acceptable (100% goes to Feed My Starving Children). Contact: Pastor Mark Ditmanson 218.387.2227 or pastormark@boreal.org
Immigration : Possibilities and Challenges
Films, lectures, and conversations on immigration policies series begins Feb. 7 with "Monarchs and Mexican Migration: Global Citizens Meet their Neighbors" at Peace UCC in Duluth. Click for links to all events in flyer form and as bulletin insert.
JRLC Day On The Hill "A Stronghold in These Times..."
Thursday, February 17, 2011, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Saint Paul RiverCentre and MinnesotaState Capitol
Each year hundreds of Minnesotans from across the state join come together to speak with their legislators about issues of poverty, fair taxation, human rights, health care, children, and more. JRLC members from the Islamic, Jewish, Protestant Christian, and Catholic communities join their voices in sending a message to our elected officials that people of faith demand fair and just policy that protects and benefits all people.Click here to register.
Events with Marty Haugen and Michael Joncas > Liturgy Day Workshops Saturday, March 5; 9 am - 3 pm
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Baxter
Marty Haugen is a liturgical composer and workshop presenter from Eagan, MN. Michael Joncas is a composer and priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Morning will focus on New Music for Lent and Eastertide. Afternoon focus by Marty Haugen is Music for the Triduum. The day will conclude with a 7:30 pm concert (see below) which is open to the public. Cost is $25/person; $35/parish teams of 2; $50/parish teams of 3 or more. Registration form. Poster. > Marty Haugen & Michael Joncas in Concert
Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 pm
Forestview Middle School in Baxter
Marty and Mike will be joined by several local musicians from the sponsoring churches. Tickets are $10 before Feb. 15 and $15 after.
Proceeds go to future liturgical workshops held in central and northern Minnesota. Sponsored by Rejoice Lutheran, Lord of Life Lutheran, and other Brainerd area churches.
For more info. for either event or to register online (for either/both events): www.cedarbrook.us or contact Jerry Jensen: 218.822.3736 or jj@cedarbrook.us
A Relationship to Die For
Presented by Pastor Terry Fretheim, Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary
Saturday, February 26; 10 am - 2 pm; Cost of $10 includes lunch
Zion Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids.
"Relationship" is a word that we often use when speaking of God. Indeed, the Bible is filled with images of God that are highly relational. In such a relationship, how might we think about God's power, God's will, our prayers and the shape of the future? What does it mean for God to enter into a relationship with us that is "real"? How are we to interpret these texts? We will explore several Biblical texts that draw out what genuine relationship with God entails. Registration form/flyer
NE MN Synod Lutheran Men in Mission 2011 Retreat: "Revelation and the End of All Things" Feb. 25 - 26, 2011 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brainerd
Keynote Presenter: Dr. Craig Koester from Luther Seminary Myriad of breakout sessions for men with varied interests and hobbies. Great opportunity to worship, fellowship with others, grow in the faith! Other addresses from Bishop Tom Aitken and Doug Haugen, Executive Director for Lutheran Men in Mission Reduced rates for first time attendees and men under 35 Lodging available for those coming from out of town Questions or to register via e-mail: nelmm@charter.net Wartburg Seminary's 30th Annual Rural Ministry Conference in Dubuque, Iowa, March 6-8, 2011. Theme is "Hospitality in Changing Times" and our featured keynote speaker is Tex Sample. Click here for more info.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days Development, Security and Economic Justice: What's Gender
Got to Do with It? March 25 - 28, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Be part of an action weekend addressing legislation that will equip you to speak boldly on behalf of people-centered sustainable development and economic justice, physical safety, security and peacemaking, with a particular focus on those most impacted - women, girls and families. Worship and dialogue with hundreds of faith-based advocates. Visit Capitol Hill to advocate remedying this global injustice. Lutheran activities are being planned. For scholarships, e-mail Jodi Deike at jodi.deike@elca.org or call 202.626.7947. More info here.
SAVE THESE DATES . . .
Global Poverty Summit
Saturday, April 2 in the Twin Cities
Leadership Conference at Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago
"Experiencing God through Preaching and Worship April 4-5 at LSTC in Chicago. ELCA Region 3 Discernment Retreat August 5-7 at NeSoDak Bible Camp near Waubay, SD Do you sense God calling you to public ministry in the church? Has someone encouraged you to attend seminary or told you, "You have the gifts to be a pastor?" If this sounds familiar, you are invited to attend. This event is open to individuals from throughout MN, ND and SD who are in the process of discerning what it means to be called to public ministry in the ELCA, and is sponsored by each synod's candidacy committee. You'll join other individuals from our region who are also in the process of discerning God's call to ministry. Together, we'll learn more about the various forms of rostered ministry in the ELCA, the candidacy process and seminary, and gather together for worship, Bible study, fellowship and conversation. The cost for the event, which includes meals and 2 nights lodging, will be around $88 per person. | 
Bishop Tom Aitken
