Synod Opportunity!
Do you have a missional curiosity of what God is doing in the Minneapolis Area Synod? Are you trying to figure out what God is calling you to do?
We have just the solution: Seminary of the streets.
This is a joint venture between synod leaders, Faith in the City, and the people in the pews to create awareness, and provide a series of educational, service and relational opportunities for you-members of Minneapolis Area Synod congregations.
The Seminary of the Streets will be "college-like" with learning in the classroom, a curriculum, homework and service opportunities. Attending the sessions will help you discover what your gifts are. The faculty will be leaders in our synod, and the classrooms will be in the congregations where we worship.
These sessions will tie biblical orientation with the realities of the streets of the Minneapolis Area Synod.
Year 1: Education for people wanting to know their people--who are the people of our community?
Year 2: Courageous discipleship--what am I going to do to act out my call?
Year 3: Building a just world through servant leadership and active relationships.
Syllabus for Year 1
Session 1 - September 16, 6-8 p.m.
"The Purpose of the Church, Out the Door and into the World"/
Acts 2:1-12, 43-47
Session 2 - October 21, 6-8 p.m.
"The Streets on Which We Live: Mapping Metro Disparity"/
Acts 17:16-21
Session 3 - November 18, 6-8 p.m.
"The People Who We Meet: Metro Demographics"/
Acts 16:11-15
Session 4 - January 20, 6-8 p.m.
"Following the Christ, Our Missional Imperatives: Immigration"/
Acts 16:1-11
Session 5 - February 17, 6-8 p.m.
"From Strangers to Neighbors: The Issue of Race"/
Acts 10
Session 6 - March 17, 6-8 p.m.
"Homelessness and Poverty"/
Acts 4:32-37
Session 7 - April 21, 6-8 p.m.
"Health Care & Education"/
Acts 3:1-10
Session 8 - May 19, 6-8 p.m.
"Changing the Landscape: Repaving the Streets: from Compassion to Passion"/
Acts 16:16-40
Course Requirements:
Worship in a minimum of eight congregations (choose from a generated list)
Textbook: The Book of Acts
One book from suggested bibliography
Active participation
Auditors welcome for any class
All sessions will meet in a different place from around our synod. Location details and sign up information will be released soon. All are welcome and these sessions are all free to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. David Wangaard at 612-870-3610.
The Adult Education Program
Sunday Mornings 9:15-10:15
...will resume in the fall
Wednesday Evenings in May
... will resume in the fall
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