March 2012

2012 Nobel Peace Prize Forum
March 1-3, Augsburg College, Minneapolis
The Nobel Peace Prize Forum is a premier international event designed to inspire peacemaking, broadly defined. Attendees vigorously participate in workshops and discussion sessions with people who have changed the world in large and small ways. One of the speakers this year is F.W. de Klerk,
former president of South Africa, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. More information at www.peaceprizeforum.org.

Rural Ministry Conference
March 4-6, Best Western Plus Hotel, 3100 Dodge Street, Dubuque, Iowa
This is where leaders in rural communities and congregations gather to gain insight and inspiration, to network and neighbor that our ministries might be empowered. This ecumenical conference includes worship, keynote speakers, workshops, and Bible study, and offers participants a unique opportunity to network with others who are active in and concerned about rural ministry. Go to Wartburg Theological Seminary's website for more information and a listing of workshops and speakers.

Veterans' Ministry Roundtable
March 13, noon - 1:30 p.m., Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2315 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
Addressing moral injury will be the subject of the next rountable. Contact listentovets@comcast.net for more information.

Get AMPed for God!
March 18, 6 p.m., Augsburg College, Minneapolis
A new worship experience - AMP (All Metro Praise) - will be happening each month. AMP is a collaborative project that seeks to engage and celebrate youth through worship, discipleship, leadership and fellowship. Bring your gifts, your voice, and your praise! For more information, contact Tony Fair. Download poster>

Worship Dialogue
March 20, 11:30 a.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, 4842 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
Mark Sedio, Cantor, Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis will speak at a Worship Dialogue Gathering on “Sabbath: Music as Reflection.” This monthly event is free and bring a bag lunch if desired. 612-827-4406.

JRLC Day on the Hill
March 20, Saint Paul Rivercentre and State Capitol
“And What Does God Require?” Join Protestants, Catholics, Jews, and Muslims at the State Capitol to publicly speak together to the legislature about key issues before our state. JRLC Day on the Hill is one of the largest lobby days at the Capitol each year – don’t miss it. Keynote speaker will be Rev. Alika Galloway. Register online at www.jrlc.org.