2nd Monday of the Month | September–May at 7pm

In Person | Easter | No Cost | Learn more at easter.org/womens-ministry

A fun and vibrant study reflecting on relevant topics for women. This class is held at the Easter by the Lake location.

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Wednesdays, All Year at 9:30am

In Person | Easter | No Cost | Learn more at easter.org/womens-ministry

Listen to the Easter podcast and study the Grow Guide, Easter’s weekly text study. Both resources follow the liturgical calendar. This class is held at the Easter on the Hill location.

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Mondays, September 25–November 6 at 6pm

In Person | Easter | No Cost | Register at easter.org/learning

We live in a time where it’s easy to give up on people. Political issues divide us and we wonder where Jesus is in all of that. Together, we’ll explore how faith and civic life connect with a clear Jesus focus: love your neighbor. No class on 10/23. This class is held at the Easter on the Hill location.

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Thursday, September 28 at Noon OR 6pm

In Person | Easter | No Cost | Register at easter.org/learning

Prayer is a conversation, but it does not always feel that way. Learn how you can enter into prayer differently. You may be surprised what you “hear.” We’ll discover a way to pray that connects with any season of life. This class is held at the Easter by the Lake location.

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Sunday, October 1 from 1–5pm | In Person | $30 | Register at sotv.org/events

The Sacred Sites Tour offers an opportunity for adults and older youth to learn about Minnesota history from a Native perspective through story- telling and experiencing the sites through silence, meditation, and reflection. The tour is led by Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs. Visited sites surround the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, which the Dakota refer to as Bdote, or “meeting place of rivers.” The Sacred Site Tour is a collaboration between Prince of Peace, Shepherd of the Lake, Shepherd of the Valley, as well as Christus Victor.

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Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 from 6:30–8pm

Hybrid | Prince of Peace | $90 per person | Register at popmn.org/register

The enneagram is a powerful tool for transforming our lives and relationships. This class will introduce us to the enneagram, help us discover our type and show us how to start applying this new awareness to our lives. The class will allow time for discussion and questions. A handbook will be provided. Beth Beaty is a certified enneagram trainer and serves at Prince of Peace as Communications Director.

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In Person | No Cost | Register at popmn.org/register or sotv.org/events

Tuesdays, October 17–November 7 from 1–2:30pm | Prince of Peace

Thursdays, October 19–November 9 from 6:30–8pm | Shepherd of the Valley

How would your life and the lives of those you influence be different if you lived out of a deeper sense of your meaning and purpose in life. Discover new insights in this class that includes storytelling and video segments as catalysts for conversation. Karen Odegard is an experienced small group facilitator and Kristi Kuhnau has been a leader for the Purposeful Retirement ministry for the past 10 years at SOTV.

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Tuesday, October 24 from 6:30–8pm OR

Sunday, November 12 from 12:30–2pm

In Person | Prince of Peace | No Cost | Register at popmn.org/register

Spiritual practices can help you connect with God in fresh and dynamic ways. This workshop lays the groundwork for exploring a variety of ancient and contemporary Christian practices. Let the Holy Spirit guide and encourage you to try something new! Tessa Pinkstaff is a program manager and grant writer for Faith+Lead Academy at Luther Seminary in St. Paul. She is passionate about spiritual practices as a means for developing an intimate relationship with God. Learn more about her ministry at practicesforlife.org.

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Wednesdays, October 25–November 15 from 5:45–6:45pm OR 7–8pm

In Person | Shepherd of the Valley | No Cost | Register at sotv.org/events

As Lutherans, we affirm that we each play many important roles in life. One of the most important, and most challenging, is the vocation of parenthood. This class will affirm you as a parent, while providing spiritual practices and respite to nourish your soul. Each class will highlight simple, practical ways to connect with God.

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Tuesdays, November 14, 21, and/or 28, from 6:30–8pm

In Person | Prince of Peace | No Cost | Register at popmn.org/register

This course is an introduction to meditation including discussions about how it is connected to faith, how to implement the practice, available meditation apps, and an overview of the book 10% Happier by Dan Harris. Attend one or all sessions. Led by Mark Stenseth, POP member and passionate meditation advocate.

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Published Weekly on Tuesday Online | Easter | Available at easter.org/podcast

A lively podcast of Easter’s pastors where they discuss the week’s upcoming Bible text.

Mondays at 9am | Online Easter | Find it at facebook.com/EasterLutheranChurch

Welcome to our weekly time for devotions. Participate live or later to take time for prayer and listening to God’s Word. We’re so glad you’re here!

Weekly | Online | Easter

More at easter.org/growguide

Dig deeper into each week’s Bible text with this guide!

Online | Shepherd of the Valley

More at sotv.org/faith-to-go

Prayer, rituals, and faith practices at home are the leading reasons young people grow up with a faith foundation. Faith to Go provides kids and grown-ups with resources and activities.

Online | Shepherd of the Valley

More at sotv.org/grandparenting-faith

The normal routines of grandparenting, whether in person or from a distance, offer wonderful opportunities to be intentional about passing along faith to the children you love.

Sundays, September–May from 9:45–10:45am

In Person | Shepherd of the Valley | sotv.org/sunday-forum

Upcoming topics include:

-“Women of the Reformation” with Professor Mark Tranvik (Luther Seminary)

-“Give Now, Give Later, Give & Receive” with Karen Groves (Thrivent)

-“Art, Spirituality & Advent” with Steve Thomason (Luther Seminary)

-“The Holocaust and the Churches” with John Mathews (Retired Pastor)

-“Sojourner Truth” with Nancy Koester (Author)