• 2025 Guatemala Gala

    Midland Hills Country Club 2001 Fulham St., Roseville, MN, United States

    Pastor Karen Castillo and Diego Gil from Guatemala will again be our special guests as we celebrate 20 years of companionship with our global companions in the Iglesia Luterana Agustina […]

  • Spiritual Gifts Retreat – Fall 2025

    Roseville Lutheran Church 1215 Roselawn Ave W, Roseville, MN, United States

    “Who has God created me to be?” This retreat will provide you with an opportunity to look deeply at who you are and how God has uniquely blessed you with […]

    $30
  • 2025 Bishop’s Theological Conference

    Arrowwood Resort 2100 Arrowwood Lane, Alexandria, MN, United States

    This event is for rostered ministers for pastors and deacons in the Saint Paul Area Synod, including those who are retired. The Bishop's Theological Conference is a time for study, worship, unstructured time and abundant conversations.  This year's featured speaker is the Rev. Heidi Neumark, recently retired pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Manhattan. She […]

  • Information Session on Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave

    This gathering will be held over Zoom. Sarah Crippen, synod attorney, will offer an information session on the new Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave program, which goes into effect on January 1, 2026. Congregation presidents and treasurers, as well as active rostered ministers, are encouraged to participate in this Zoom gathering on Tuesday, October […]

  • Prayer Service for Rostered Ministers

    Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 3930 Rahn Rd., Eagan, Minnesota

    Pastors and deacons in the Saint Paul Area Synod are invited to this brief time of scripture, music and prayers. No registration is needed; just join us in person or in prayer wherever you are.

  • 2025 Joint Fall Ministerium

    Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 3115 Victoria St. N., Roseville, Minnesota

    Rostered ministers in the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods are invited to gather for worship, fellowship, and reflection on Semper Reformanda (“always reforming”). Augsburg University President Dr. Paul Pribbenow, an esteemed leader in higher education, will be the featured presenter. He will speak about recent executive orders and changing demographics that impact all colleges […]

  • Listening Session with the Bishop Election Committee

    Augustana Lutheran Church 1400 S Robert St., West St. Paul, Minnesota

    You're invited to a Listening Session hosted by the Saint Paul Area Synod Bishop Election Team! This is an important opportunity for your voice to shape the future of our shared ministry. As we begin the journey of discerning our next bishop, we want to hear from you. What qualities, values, and leadership do you […]

  • Discerning Your Call: Exploring the Next Faithful Step (November)

    Faith Lutheran Church - Forest Lake 886 North Shore Dr., Forest Lake, MN, United States

    A discernment retreat hosted by the ELCA synods of Region 3 in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Wondering what’s next? Wondering if God is calling you to something different? Wondering if there’s “something more”? Explore these and other questions in the context of our faith, with other wonderers through storytelling, introspection, […]

  • 2025 Communicators Retreat

    Mount Olivet Retreat Center 7984 257th Street West, Farmington, Minnesota

    RESCHEDULED DUE TO ILLNESS! The Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods invite all congregation communicators to a fall retreat! This is a great opportunity to connect with others, build community and learn about leveraging video in your ministry (and where to start if you haven't yet). Featured presenter Sitraka Rakotoarivelo is the media production specialist […]

    $55
  • Listening Session with the Bishop Election Committee

    Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 3920 N. Victoria St., Shoreview, Minnesota

    You're invited to a Listening Session hosted by the Saint Paul Area Synod Bishop Election Team! This is an important opportunity for your voice to shape the future of our shared ministry. As we begin the journey of discerning our next bishop, we want to hear from you. What qualities, values, and leadership do you […]

  • 2025 Bega Kwa Bega Fall Festival

    Incarnation Lutheran Church 4880 Hodgson Rd., St. Paul, Minnesota

    "Let the Children Come" is our theme for the this year's festival! BKB Scholarship Clerk Frank Mkocha and Pastor Joyce Ngandango are our honored guests. BKB affiliate organizations will present updates on their work. Breakout sessions include these presentations: - Update from the BKB Scholarship & Education Committee- Traveling with Children and Youth- Education, Gender […]

  • 2025 Fall Boundary Workshop

    King of Kings Lutheran Church 1583 Radio Dr., Woodbury, Minnesota

    Rostered ministers in this synod are expected to participate in boundary training every five years. We are excited to pilot a new boundary workshop this year! Boundary trainings often focus solely on the leader. What if healthy boundary tending also included consideration of the systems in which the leader inhabits? We are grateful to partner […]