Fling Wide the Gates: The St. Olaf Conference on Worship, Theology, and the Arts, July 21-25, St. Olaf College, Northfield. This weeklong conference presents nationally recognized musicians, artists, scholars and theologians. The theme “Fling Wide the Gates” calls us to examine in scripture and worship how we open wide the gifts of Christianity for others and for our own hearts. Contact Church Relations at 1-507-786-8254, chruchrelations@stolf.edu, or go to www.stolaf.edu/events/cwta/ for more information.

Skill Enhancement Workshop for Church Secretaries and Office Staff, July 21, Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn. Fee: $85.00. Register online at www.charisecumenical.org.