Protect Pipestone!

URGENT CALL TO ACTION: PROTECT PIPESTONE FROM THE MAGELLAN/ONEOK PIPELINE Minnesota's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is currently accepting public comments on a proposed petroleum pipeline threatening the Pipestone Quarry in what we now…

Six New Things – Week of March 09, 2026

It's Lent. Destruction and death are all around. Spring - and New Life - can't come soon enough. We gather to tend, nurse, and wait. We are in a liminal space: harm and loss linger, but love is sparking visions of a brighter tomorrow. ONE Triduum…

Six New Things – Week of 10.06.25

These are not normal times. Let's be abnormally aware, profoundly prophetic, and ridiculously resilient. This is Six New Things and this week's Great Idea rolled into one. It's a compilation of all sorts of stories and opportunities popping…

Six New Things – Week of December 09, 2024

As Advent moves us through Hope into a Joyous Peace, we know these feelings are predicated on and necessary to the work of Love: Love for self, neighbor, and the planet. As we prepare for God's Love being born, we, too, are called to bear Christ…

Six New Things – Week of November 25, 2024

Blessed Thanksgiving - or National Day of Mourning - or Other Alternative. We are a diverse body of faithful people, seeking right relationships with God and our neighbor. This is complicated. And full of New Life. With gratitude for the heavy…

Courageous Yard Signs

This Great Idea is inspired by this week's Six New Things - which is a clarion call to get out the vote in support of justice, freedom, democracy, hope, peace, and love. Many congregations continue to struggle with the legal and moral restraints…

Six New Things – Week of 01.08.24: Supplemental

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It's been a big week at The Ministry Lab - as it has been for many leaders returning back after a post-Christmas break, embarking on a New Year that promises to be full of contention, and preparing for Lent. Here are a few resources that…

Killers of the Flower Moon Studies

This Great Idea was inspired by varying responses to the movie Killers of the Flower Moon. The Great Idea is to read a variety of Indigenous responses together, share the ELCA's Truth & Healing Study Guide, discuss, and discern together…

Six New Things – Week of October 09, 2023

It's Autumn! It's Halloween! It's Thanksgivingt! Here's a little something for upcoming festivities - infused with three versions of 'climate care' that'll empower youth, inform education, and, well, care for the climate. ONE First: Halloween…

Six New Things – Week of October 2, 2023

Fill your October with wonder and love as you celebrate LGBTQIA2S+ History Month, recognize Emotional Wellness Month, and live into Church Safety and Security Month (I just learned that was a thing today!!). Here are resources for it all: ONE This…