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SUMMARY:Chrism Service for Rostered Ministers
DESCRIPTION:This Holy Week\, rostered ministers are invited to join Bishop Satterlee for a worship service that includes a renewal of ordination promises and the blessing of oil for baptism and healing. Worship will be followed by lunch. \nThe service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Battle Creek on April 4 at 10:00am. The Kalamazoo Conference invites pastors and deacons throughout our synod to join us. \nContact Pastor Kjersten Sullivan (pastor@tlcbattlecreek.org) if you would like to attend.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/chrism-service-for-rostered-ministers/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230401
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
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SUMMARY:Trinity Lutheran Seminary Choir: Choral Evensong
DESCRIPTION:Join Trinity Lutheran Seminary’s 40-voice choir for the performance of Haydn’s beloved Mass in D Minor within the service of Evening Prayer. \nChamber Orchestra and Soloists\nJennie M. Blosser\, soprano\nKatrina Warner\, mezzo\nC. Andrew Blosser\, tenor\nCarol Ann Bradley\, organist\nMay Schwarz\, director \nFriday\, March 31\, 2023\n7:30pm Prelude\, 8:00pm Evensong \nGloria Dei Worship Center\nTrinity Lutheran Seminary\n2199 East Main Street\nColumbus\, OH 43209
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/trinity-lutheran-seminary-choir-choral-evensong/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230329
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
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UID:6176-1679875200-1680047999@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Trinity Lutheran Seminary Visit Days
DESCRIPTION:Trinity Lutheran Seminary will be hosting visit days for prospective students to explore seminary\, ask questions\, and connect with the community and discern how God is calling you to explore your Call. \nThis Spring Trinity Lutheran Seminary Visit day will be in-person on March 27th and March 28th\, 2023 (register for only one day). \nDuring this event\, prospective students will have the following opportunities: \n\nMeet faculty\, staff and current seminarians\nVisit a current seminary class\n Attend Chapel at 10:00 (Monday worship is a morning prayer service and Tuesday worship is a communion service).\nLunch with faculty\, staff and current seminary students\nLearn about financial aid and scholarships\nTour Seminary and Hamma Library\n\nLearn More and Register
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/trinity-lutheran-seminary-visit-days/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230323
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20230206T231331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T231522Z
UID:6081-1677369600-1679529599@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Martin Luther on the Holy Spirit and the Christian Life
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) is hosting a free spiritual enrichment opportunity titled Martin Luther on the Holy Spirit and the Christian Life. \n\n\n\nFor four weeks\, participants will explore the roots of their faith through a discussion led by Dr. Candace Kohli. You will come away from this experience with a fuller understanding of Martin Luther and the confidence that your ideas and spiritual practices\, like Luther’s\, can change the world. \n\n\n\nThis series is being hosted via Zoom from February 26 – March 22\, 2023. Each Sunday the session will be live at 6:00 p.m. CST and will be repeated on Wednesday via a facilitated recording at 7:00 p.m. CST. \n\n\n\nLearn More and Register
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/martin-luther-on-the-holy-spirit-and-the-christian-life/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230228
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20230206T224100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T224100Z
UID:6073-1677283200-1677542399@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Signs Along the Way Discernment Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever considered seminary? Have you ever felt like God might be calling you into ministry\, but you’re not sure how or where to start? Join others in discernment at Signs Along the Way\, a visit weekend at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) in Berkeley. \nThis event will be held February 25-27\, 2023. As part of the event\, you can\, engage your sense of call\, explore the San Francisco Bay Area and what it’s like to live and study at PLTS\, and experience a PLTS class and connect with current students\, faculty\, and staff. \nPLTS covers up to three nights of lodging in a hotel\, most meals throughout the weekend\, and can provide a travel reimbursement up to $300 for those who need it. \nLearn More and Register.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/signs-along-the-way-discernment-weekend/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230222
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20230124T003057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T003057Z
UID:6039-1676937600-1677023999@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Trauma and Its Healing Learning Event
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association is sponsoring the educational event\, Trauma & Its Healing\, on February 21\, 2023 from 7:00-9:00pm ET via Zoom. The event will feature a presentation from Dr. Pat Fosarelli\, M.D.\, D.Min.\, and will discuss the types of trauma\, what damage trauma can do\, strategies for beginning the healing process\, and vicarious trauma. \nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/trauma-and-its-healing-learning-event/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230219
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20230206T225109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T225109Z
UID:6075-1676505600-1676764799@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Living Faithful: WELCA Online Event
DESCRIPTION:The WELCA is hosting an online event\, February 16-18\, 2023\, under the theme Living Faithful: Called and Thriving. This event will focus on leadership that is sustainable with roots that twist and turn while running deep and wide. Four-sessions include worship\, Bible study\, breakout times and more. \nRegister Now.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/living-faithful-welca-online-event/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20230124T003506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T003709Z
UID:6041-1676419200-1676505599@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Companion Relationships and Our Honduran Partners Zoom Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The North/West Lower Michigan Synod’s Honduras Team will be hosting a Zoom discussion on Companion Relationships and Our Honduran Partners on February 15\, 2023 from 12:00-1:00pm ET via Zoom. The discussion will cover what companion relationships are\, what accompaniment is\, what our synod does in Honduras\, and how your church can become involved. \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link. Register Here.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/companion-relationships-and-our-honduran-partners-zoom-discussion/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230210
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20230124T002325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T002325Z
UID:6037-1675900800-1675987199@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating the Craft of Asking Online Course
DESCRIPTION:Start the new year learning techniques to develop your skills in asking donors for financial support. You’ll join peers in five interactive sessions to learn techniques to help you deepen donor relationships to connect vision to mission. \n\n\n\n\nSessions meet Thursday mornings or evenings on February 9 and 23\, March 9 and 23\, and April 13. \nThis course is hosted by MYTE Ministries with a registration fee of $150. Registration Closes February 2. \nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/cultivating-the-craft-of-asking-online-course/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230207
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20230109T224902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T022051Z
UID:6012-1675382400-1675727999@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:ELCA Extravaganza 2023
DESCRIPTION:The ELCA Youth Ministry Network will be hosting Extravaganza 2023 from February 3-6\, 2023 online and in-person in Anaheim\, CA. Registration is now open! \n Learn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elca-extravaganza-2023/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230202
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20230123T234014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T234014Z
UID:6035-1675209600-1675295999@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:ELCA Stewardship Webinar: Practical Stewardship Tips
DESCRIPTION:The ELCA Stewardship Team will be hosting a free webinar on Wednesday\, February 1\, 2023 at 7:00pm ET. \nHave you ever wondered why people are generous in the ways they are? Curious to explore how you can tap into giving motivations to encourage generosity? In this increasingly post-pandemic world\, rostered and congregational leaders might well explore some of the nuances of giver motivation with the upcoming webinar “Practical Stewardship Tips\,” which is free and open to all. \nZoom Information: \nhttps://iu.zoom.us/j/86372108860?pwd=NXpScVRWS1ZORXUyU3NIREpqcEg5UT09 \nMeeting ID: 863 7210 8860 \nPassword: 938447
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elca-stewardship-webinar-practical-stewardship-tips/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230124
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20230116T171221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T171221Z
UID:6024-1674432000-1674518399@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Trinity Seminary Trout Lectures
DESCRIPTION:Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University is delighted to announce that the 2023 Nelson W. Trout Lectures will feature The Rev. Dr. Kevin Dudley\, professor of Church and Society at Trinity Lutheran Seminary\, and The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Wheeler\, a preacher\, public theologian\, and writer. These lectures will be held January 19 and 23\, 2023. Learn More
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/trinity-seminary-trout-lectures-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230120
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20230116T171159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T171159Z
UID:6022-1674086400-1674172799@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Trinity Seminary Trout Lectures
DESCRIPTION:Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University is delighted to announce that the 2023 Nelson W. Trout Lectures will feature The Rev. Dr. Kevin Dudley\, professor of Church and Society at Trinity Lutheran Seminary\, and The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Wheeler\, a preacher\, public theologian\, and writer. These lectures will be held January 19 and 23\, 2023. Learn More
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/trinity-seminary-trout-lectures/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221214
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20221206T165031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T165031Z
UID:5976-1670889600-1670975999@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Center of Addiction & Faith Webinar: Faith\, Science & Public Policy
DESCRIPTION:The Center of Addiction & Faith is presenting a one-hour free webinar titled Addiction\, Faith\, Science & Public Policy on Tuesday\, Dec. 13th  at 12:30 – 1:30pm ET with a followup 30-minute Q/A Zoom discussion at 1:30pm ET.\n \nDescription: Faith Communities play a vital role in recovery and prevention. This webinar will explore the reasons why faith and spirituality can be integral to recovery and the critical importance of faith-based groups adopting evidence-based practices. Joining the discussion is Regina LaBelle\, former interim director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy and current director of the Addiction and Public Policy Initiative at the O’Neill Institute of Georgetown University.  \nYou’ll learn about important policy initiatives at the federal level\, how faith and science can work together\, and this country’s first addiction focused public policy masters degree program.  Co-hosting this webinar are Rev. Dr. Ed Treat and Timothy McMahan King. The webinar is for everyone\, clergy and lay.\n \nRegister Now.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/center-of-addiction-faith-webinar-faith-science-public-policy/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221115
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20221107T220842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T194738Z
UID:5927-1668384000-1668470399@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Practical Stewardship Tips Using Four Mindset Shifts Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving will be presenting a stewardship webinar\, “Practical Stewardship Tips Using Four Mindset Shifts” on November 14\, 2022 at 7pm ET. \nGenerosity in the next generation invites us all to make a few mindset shifts\, redirecting our thoughts to live into the sufficiency of God rather than becoming paralyzed in a mindset of scarcity. But have you ever wondered how to put theoretical ideas around stewardship into practice? Hosted by the churchwide organization’s Congregational Stewardship and Generosity team and the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving\, this webinar for lay leaders and rostered leaders will delve into both the theory of stewardship and the practical application of these concepts as our church discerns the way forward in 2022. The webinar is free and open to all. \nLearn More.  \nJoin Zoom Meeting.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/practical-stewardship-tips-using-four-mindset-shifts-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20220316T165656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T165656Z
UID:5564-1668124800-1668297599@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:ELMM: A History of God's People
DESCRIPTION:Equipping Leaders for Mission and Ministry presents \nA History of God’s People with Professor George C. Heider. \nThis event will be held November 11-12\, 2022. \nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elmm-a-history-of-gods-people/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221107
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20221010T193451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T193451Z
UID:5901-1667520000-1667779199@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Living Water Ministries Charge
DESCRIPTION:Living Water Ministries is excited to announce that Pastor Sarah Mayer-Flatt will be the speaker for Charge this November! Charge is a hotel-based faith formation event at Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City for students in grades 6-12. Join us November 4-6\, 2022 for a weekend that is sure to be a great time! \nLearn more about registering and the updated COVID policy and procedure.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/living-water-ministries-charge/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221026
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20221017T215154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T215154Z
UID:5909-1666656000-1666742399@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:ELCA Advocacy Cafe: Can Talking Politics Be Healthy?
DESCRIPTION:Does politics have to bring out the worst in us? Are growing gulfs something we just accept? Drop by the ELCA Advocacy Cafe on October 25 at 1:00pm ET or 8:00pm ET to explore as people of faith “Can Talking Politics Be Healthy?” \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elca-advocacy-cafe-can-talking-politics-be-healthy/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20220228T190950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T183149Z
UID:5544-1666396800-1666483199@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Disability Learning Day
DESCRIPTION:The North/West Lower Michigan Synod’s Disability Ministry Task Force will be hosting a learning day on October 22\, 2022 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Portage\, MI. \nDownload Brochure \nDisability Learning Day \nSaturday\, October 22\, 2022\n9:30am – 3:30pm \nPrince of Peace Lutheran Church \n1747 W. Milham Ave. Portage\, MI 49024\n269-343-3453 (Office Hours: Monday – Thursday\, 9 AM – 4 PM) \nKeynote Address:\nVictoria White\, Church Services Director of All Belong \n\nRadical Welcome and Varied Abilities\nBest Practices for Building Belonging\n\nWorkshop Topics (Over Two Sessions): \n\nIssues Related to Aging\, including Dementia\nAutism Spectrum with Dr. Jeanna Koerber\, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment\nAccessible Worship with Victoria White\nBiblical Perspective on Disability with Bishop Craig Alan Satterlee\nPractical Perspective of Disability and Ministry with Victoria White\n\nRegistration Information:  \nThe registration cost is $20 and includes lunch and book: Worship As One: Varied Abilities in the Body of Christ. Registration will close on October 14\, 2022. \nRegister online at https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/5811680  \nQuestions?\nEmail clayhbates@gmail.com or pastorrachel@popportage.org
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/disability-learning-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221016
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20220316T165558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T165558Z
UID:5562-1665705600-1665878399@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:ELMM: Prophets Before the Exile
DESCRIPTION:Equipping Leaders for Mission and Ministry presents \nProphets Before the Exile with Professor George C. Heider. \nThis event will be held October 14-15\, 2022. \nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elmm-prophets-before-the-exile/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20220606T143728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T013638Z
UID:5719-1665360000-1665705599@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Beholding God in Creation: Ecumenical Community of Michigan Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Ecumenical Community of Michigan (ECM)\, formerly LARC\, will be holding a retreat October 10-13\, 2022 at the Augustine Center of the Sacramentine Monastery in Conway\, MI. \nThe retreat will be centered on the theme “Beholding God in Creation” and will be led by Brother Mike Whitman\, a Roman Catholic contemplative who has lived a monastic life in the Carmelite tradition for the last 47 years. \nLearn More and Register.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/beholding-got-in-creation-ecumenical-community-of-michigan-retreat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221012
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20220801T172929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T172929Z
UID:5777-1665273600-1665532799@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Leadership Event
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the Autumn Leadership Event!  \nThe Autumn Leadership Event for Rostered Ministers will be held October 9-11\, 2022 at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Mt. Pleasant. The theme of the event is “Ministry in a Season of Trauma and Loss” and will feature presentations from Dr. Anna Madsen from OMG: Center for Theological Conversation and Dr. Kimberly Wagner from Princeton Theological Seminary. \nRegistration information coming soon! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/autumn-leadership-event-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20220801T162436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T162436Z
UID:5772-1665014400-1665273599@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Center of Addiction & Faith Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Center of Addiction & Faith will be hosting a conference: “Awakening Faith Communities to Address Addiction” on October 6-8\, 2022. This hybrid conference will be held in Bloomington\, MN and online. There will also be a pre-conference event for recovering clergy on October 4-6\, 2022 in Minnesota. Early Bird rates are available through August 31. Learn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/center-of-addiction-faith-fall-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220925
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20220816T151312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T151312Z
UID:5794-1663977600-1664063999@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:WELCA Mini Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The North.West Lower Michigan Synod’s WELCA will be holding a Mini Retreat on September 24\, 2022. \nThe Mini Retreat will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Big Rapids\, MI from 9:30am – 4:00pm. \nPastor Sharon VanDam will be the guest speaker and the mini retreat will also include opportunities for fellowship\, bible study\, and worship. \nRegistration cost is $10 (payable at the door). Please RSVP to Ann Rundhaug at 231-938-1607 or prund@freeway.net. \nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/welca-mini-retreat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20220316T165444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T165444Z
UID:5560-1663286400-1663459199@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:ELMM: Exodus\, Covenant\, and Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:Equipping Leaders for Mission and Ministry presents \nExodus\, Covenant\, and Wilderness with Professor Rachel Wrenn of Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University. \nThis event will be held September 16-17\, 2022. \nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elmm-exodus-covenant-and-wilderness/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220912
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20220221T184217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T184217Z
UID:5535-1662854400-1662940799@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2022
DESCRIPTION:“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is Sunday\, September 11\, 2022. \nThis day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church\, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. \nService activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service\, in every daily calling\, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living\, daring confidence in God’s grace. \nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/gods-work-our-hands-sunday-2022/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220911
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20220822T154209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T154209Z
UID:5815-1662768000-1662854399@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:ELCA Seminaries Virtual Discernment Event
DESCRIPTION:Are you or someone you know discerning a call to Seminary? The seven ELCA Seminaries are partnering together to offer a virtual discernment event on Saturday\, September 10 from 11am-3pm (Eastern time). The Registration deadline is September 6! \nRegister Now.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elca-seminaries-virtual-discernment-event/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220813
DTSTAMP:20260909T055533
CREATED:20220221T184045Z
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UID:5533-1659916800-1660348799@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:ELCA Churchwide Assembly 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Churchwide Assembly Planning Team has made the decision to convene voting members in-person for the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly held in Columbus\, Ohio\, Aug. 8-12\, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. \nFor Churchwide Assembly COVID-19 related questions\, please visit the frequently asked questions page. \nThe ELCA Churchwide Assembly\, the primary decision-making body of the church\, is a process of communal spiritual discernment. When the ELCA Churchwide Assembly convenes\, its voting members meet with confidence in God’s grace around word and water\, wine and bread\, to carry on their work on behalf of the entire church. Over the course of the assembly\, voting members: \n\nHear reports and review the work of churchwide officers\, leaders and units;\nReceive and consider proposals from synod assemblies;\nElect officers\, board members and other leaders as specified by the constitution or bylaws;\nEstablish ELCA churchwide policy;\nWorship together;\nAdopt a budget; and\nConduct other business related to the ELCA churchwide organization.\n\nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elca-churchwide-assembly-2022/
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SUMMARY:Gun Violence in America Webinar
DESCRIPTION:What is the role of the faith communities in addressing gun violence? What factors have contributed to the rise in gun violence in the U.S. over the past years? What are faith communities and interfaith alliances doing\, and what can be done to prevent gun violence? Join Interfaith Round Table for this guided discussion. This event will be held via Zoom on August 7\, 2022 from 3:00-4:30pm. Learn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/gun-violence-in-america-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220729
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Important Update:  \nAfter much prayer\, conversation and tears\, the ELCA has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 Gathering\, MYLE and the tAble due to the ongoing pandemic\, the recent COVID-19 surge and public health considerations. \nRegistered congregations can visit their registration accounts starting Monday\, February 7\, to select their desired refund option. Please log into your accounts before March 4. For more information and FAQs\, please visit elca.org/Gathering. \n  \nThe ELCA Youth Gathering for high school aged youth takes place every three years and is about faith formation\, worship\, study\, fellowship\, service\, and play. It is an opportunity for youth to engage with peers from across the United States and the world who share a common commitment and faith in Christ. \nThe 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering will be held July 24-28\, 2022\, in Minneapolis\, with the two pre-events\, the Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) and the tAble\, scheduled for July 21-24\, 2022. \nOur Synod Coordinator\, Pastor Dan Schewe\, will be sending out resources and information as we prepare for the event. Sign up for emails and join the Facebook Group to stay informed! \nAdditional resources and information is available on the ELCA Youth Gathering Website: https://www.elca.org/YouthGathering/
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/2022-elca-youth-gathering/
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