United Theological Seminary’s Summer
Institute in Spirituality and the Arts, June
9-13, United Theological Seminary, 3000 Fifth Street Northwest, New
Brighton. Do something creative this summer! The Summer Institute in
Spirituality and the Arts offers participants a chance to do learn
and explore the intersections between art and religion. Different
tracks provide tools for spiritual growth, personal reflection, and
congregational renewal. Participants will leave refreshed for their
work in the world through creative encounters with leaders, each
other, and the Holy. This year’s exciting offerings include: Music
and the Arts: The Starting Point for Worship Design, Art Clyde;
Transformation & the Story: A Writing Workshop, Elizabeth Andrews;
Sacred Time: Living in the Rhythms of Nature and the Liturgical
Year, Robin Jensen; and Spirituality of Icons, Deborah Korluka and
Richard Sheerer. For a complete description and information on early
registration discounts go to
www.unitedseminary.edu or call 651-255-6138.
8th Annual Summer Celebration at Messiah, June
17, 5-8 p.m., Messiah Parish Center, Park Ave and 25th St,
Minneapolis. Free food, live music and plenty of family fun make the
2008 Summer Celebration event at Messiah Lutheran Church a
“not-to-be-missed” event for people living in and near the
Minneapolis West Phillips neighborhood. The celebration is sponsored
by the Messiah Bridge, which is a partnership of Messiah
Lutheran Church of Minneapolis and St. Stephen Lutheran Church of
Bloomington. This special event is intended to strengthen community,
make connections and encourage collaboration. All who live and work
in the area are invited to come and celebrate the rich diversity,
strong spirit and great potential of the Phillips community. For
more information about the 2008 Summer Celebration, please
contact Rich Olson at 612-871-8831 or Julie Magnus at
952-831-4746. For details about Messiah Lutheran Church, please call
Pastor Lee Cunningham at 612-871-8831.
ELCA Day at Valleyfair,
Friday, June 20. Park is open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Discounted rate is $20 per person. Tickets can be pre-ordered or
purchased the day of the event. All checks must be made payable to
the St. Paul Area Synod. For more information contact Rev. Mary Kaye
at 952-365-4660 or 952-894-5859 or
carimae24@comcast.net.
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Theology of Christian Worship Conference, June
22-23, Luther Seminary, St. Paul.
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Synod Sponsored Event