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SUMMARY:Lay Leader Network Workshop Spiritual Direction
DESCRIPTION:The Lay Leader Network offers two-hour workshops in addition to the four Yearly Series sessions (Sept-May). The workshops are open to all–$10 charge for non-Yearly Series participants. \n\nExploring Spiri\nBible and Pie — Nov. 6 Bethlehem LC Brainerd + Zoom\nWho is “Marty” Luther? — Jan. 8 Lord of Life LC\, Baxter + Zoom\nPaul as Leader — Mar. 12 Bethlehem LC Brainerd + Zoom\n\n Workshop descriptions\nExploring Spiritual Direction and Contemplative Practice. This two-hour exploratory workshop will center on what spiritual direction is and trying out some contemplative practices that makes up spiritual direction in Christian communities around the globe. There will be an opportunity to learn about joining a spiritual direction group\, if desired. Dr. Monica Bruning\, NEMN Synod Communication Director and intern at Christos Center for Spiritual Formation will lead the session.  We will meet at Grace Lutheran-Hermantown on Tuesday\, September 30 from 6:30-8:30 pm. The workshop will also be broadcast via Zoom for individuals or at satellite church sites (TBD). \nBible and Pie. This is a two-hour introductory workshop of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation highlighting major themes and historical events. Come and meet some new friends and enjoy some delicious homemade pie with Pastor Mark Skinner. We will gather at Bethlehem Lutheran in Brainerd on Thursday\, November 6th from 6:30-8:30 pm. The workshop will also be broadcast via Zoom for individuals or at satellite church sites (TBD). \nWho is Marty Luther? This is a two-hour introduction to Martin Luther\, his history and basic teachings for the church and the world in which God so dearly loves. This is a great review for life-long Lutherans or for people that are brand new to the Lutheran tradition. Come and enjoy some homemade German black forest cake with Pastor Mark Skinner at Lord of Life Lutheran in Baxter on Thursday\, January 8th from 6:30-8:30 pm. The workshop will also be broadcast via Zoom for individuals or at satellite church sites (TBD). \nPaul as Leader. This is a two-hour in-depth workshop exploring “Paul as Leader” presented by Father George Martin on Thursday\, March 12 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran in Brainerd. George Martin is retired Episcopal priest\, church planter\, and interim ministry specialist. (Even a Lutheran pastor once!) Knowing so many people in his pastoral ministry with their questions\, doubts\, and interest in Paul he wanted to know more about Paul’s letters and his story. His book is\, Paul Found in His Letters\, Claremont\, CA: Claremount Press\, 2022.  We will have copies of his book on hand for sale or you can purchase via Amazon as well. The workshop will also be broadcast via Zoom for individuals or at satellite church sites (TBD). \nFor more information and to register click here
URL:https://nemnsynod.org/event/lay-leader-network-workshop-spiritual-direction/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church-Hermantown\, 5454 Miller Trunk Hwy\, Hermantown\, MN\, United States
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