Featured Webinars & Seminars
Highlighted webinars are listed roughly from most immediate to furthest out:
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INVITATION TO CHANGE & ADDICTION
The Invitation to Change (ITC) is addresses substance misuse with compassion, connection, and the belief that a person can do something to help their loved one. This holistic model integrates Community Reinforcement and Family Training, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment to Therapy to encourage change for both the family member or concerned significant other and their loved one, in a place of openness and support.
The Center for Addiction and Faith invites you to join The Rev. Jan Brown, an Addictions Educator and speaker on topics of the role of the church in addiction and recovery, faith responders, and recovery allies.
Register here.
July 29, 2021; 11:00 AM CST
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MNIPL – BE THE SPARK!
Be the Spark! is a dynamic and experiential leadership development workshop that gives participants tools and strategic approaches for engaging their community of faith in climate change solutions. Participants learn how to invite gifts and skills from community members and encourage creative action for building a just and sustainable world.
In person; United Church of Christ, New Brighton, MN
Register here.
Thursday, August 5, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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HUNGER AT THE CROSSROADS
Hunger is about more than food. Understanding hunger – and working to end it – means seeing the many ways hunger and poverty intersect with so many other issues, including climate change, food production, access to housing, racial justice, gender justice and more. Hunger at the crossroads, a webinar series hosted by ELCA World Hunger, will explore these intersections and the ways congregations can be part of God’s promise of a just world where all are fed.
- August 12, 2021; 6:00 CST – Sexuality, Gender Identity, and Hunger w/ Rev. Heidi Neumann (Trinity Luther, New York, NY) and Rev. Joe Larson (Fargo, ND)
- October, 2021: Climate Change and Hunger
- November, 2021: Hunger and Poverty by the Numbers: Where Are We Now?
Learn more here.
Register here.
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DO CHRISTIANITY AND BUDDHISM HAVE SHAMANIC ROOTS?
A Shamanic Journey: In this Teach-in, Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox and Rev. Dr. Isa Gucciardi discuss the roots of shamanic practice in Christian and Buddhist thought through the lens of the visionary experiences that are essential to shamanic practice. They will explore the parallels of Christian mysticism and the development of the oracle tradition in Himalayan Buddhism through the commonality of their shamanic origins.
Learn more here.
Register here.
August 13, 2021; 6:00-8:00 PM CST
August 14, 2021; 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST
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SUMMER WAKAN TIPI SACRED SITES HIKE
Build sense-of-place, see the prairie in bloom, practice Dakota language, and experience the restoration work of today through a Sacred Sites hike of Wakan Tipi as guided by the Lower Phalen Creek Project. Reserve spots for your congregation by emailing heidi@growinggreenhearts.com.
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NAVIGATING TUMULTUOUS TIMES WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
LeaderWise’s Danny Elenz and Mary Kay DuChene offer this 3-hour intensive to help you develop your emotional intelligence. You will leave with a deeper understanding of EI as well as an increased self-awareness of your strengths and growth areas. You will be able to apply this more nuanced awareness to how you navigate personal and professional relationships, decision making, problem solving, and stress.
$139
Learn more here.
Register here.
Wednesday, August 18, 2021; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM/noon CST (via zoom)
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ENFLESHING WITNESS
Enfleshing Witness was born from wondering what a theological conversation might look like that centers the voices and experiences of people of color. In a short-form, intentionally crafted gathering, encounter distinct voices, speaking from their own communities, enfleshing witness for this moment of challenge and creativity in the church and in the world. To help digest the call of the divine, speakers will be interspersed with liturgical experiments and collaborations.
This event is free for all to attend live, or on demand for individuals ($30) or groups ($149).
Learn more here.
Register here.
August 26, 2021; 11:00 AM CST
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TRANSFORMING CHURCH CONFLICT
Convergence provides a dynamic and engaging approach to conflict transformation for churches, denominations, NGOs and business organizations. This training is particularly effective for leadership councils, Sessions, Vestries and curated congregational groups.
This 1.5 day online workshop will walk your group through how to become skilled in conflict transformation. You will learn skills that will reshape your interactions with present and future congregational conflict and equip you for managing conflict in your work and personal life.
In addition to presentations on nine interrelated topics, there will be opportunities for sharing personal experiences with conflict and working on leading through difficult conflict using case studies and role playing.
Learn more and register here.
Friday, September 17, 2021; 6:00-8:30 PM
Saturday, September 18, 2021; 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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POWERFUL PLAY & PICNIC AT CHURCH: PLANTS, WATER QUALITY, & ART
Meet at Christ Lutheran on Capitol Hill (COCH) to explore service-learning examples for your church. Tour and learn basics about pollinators, saving seeds for native prairie plants, outdoor mural art, smart salting, rain gardens, and storm drains. Pack a picnic lunch and plan to play outdoors. RSVP to Facebook event posted by COCH. (link coming soon)
September 19, 2021
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GROUNDED & GRATEFUL: A DAY WITH DOROTHY BUTLER BASS
Join LeaderWise for Grounded & Grateful, an opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been and examine where we are, personally and collectively. Spend the day in the community of others who are asking the same questions. Learn from the wisdom of all present, whether in person or online. Donn’t miss out on this opportunity for connection, reflection, and rejuvenation!
Learn more and register here.
Attend virtually or in person ($75, incl. box lunch) at St Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis.
Thursday, October 7, 2021; 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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AUTUMN WAKAN TIPI SACRED SITE HIKE
Natural colors, relationships, ethnobotany abounding autumn. Experience your watershed and Dakota community with a Sacred Site hike of Wakan Tipi as guided by the Lower Phalen Creek Project. Reserve spots for your congregation by emailing heidi@growinggreenhearts.com.
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WATER EDUCATION WAYS FOR FAITH, SCIENCE, AND STORY AT CHURCH
This two hour workshop and panel is designed for local church leaders to gain faith/science resources and service-learning options specific to local water quality. Heidi Ferris of Growing Green Hearts will share watershed basics, eco-theology resources, hands-on activities, local water stories, and enviroSTEM expertise. Hosted by Luther Seminary and The Ministry Lab.
November TBD
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WINTER WAKAN TIPI SACRED SITE HIKE
As the stillness of winter sets in, reflect upon our roles in care of water, place, culture and community through a Sacred Site hike of Wakan Tipi as guided by the Lower Phalen Creek Project. Reserve spots for your congregation by emailing heidi@growinggreenhearts.com.
A “blue whirl” is a newly-discovered phenomenon in which four separate types of flame combine into a blue fire-tornado that burns without soot: a tool researchers hope will lead to more environmentally friendly oil-spill clean-ups and perhaps cleaner energy.
We curate Blue Whirl Webinars from opportunities around the region and across the country to support leaders and congregations – in all areas of ministry – bringing together presenters, leaders, colleagues, and the Holy Spirit: four flames combining to “clean-up” tired ministries and energize leaders and communities for new life – hopefully without leaving any environmental hazards in our wake!
Get inspired, learn something new, explore others’ innovations, grow and develop as an individual and/or as a congregation.
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