Summer Equipping
Equipping is a time for everyone in our community to receive training, and resources, and to learn together. Below are the opportunities being offered this Summer.
Peacemaking in Polarized Times
Led by Pastor Stephanie O’Brien, Pastor Gary Dawkins and Dr. Ramón Pastrano
Division and polarization are not new realities in the world, or in our communities. As we live our lives in our families, workplaces, schools and neighborhoods – how can we live as Jesus followers in divisive times?
We are hosting inter-church dinners and training to be equipped with tools and training to be peacemakers where we live, work, learn, play and relate to others.
The content for each gathering will be identical – so choose the one that works best for you and your family. You do not need to be a member of Mill City Church or Mercy Vineyard Church to attend. The event is free, dinner and childcare are provided. However, registration is necessary!
Wednesday, June 26th 6:00-8:30 pm – hosted at Mill City Church
Wednesday, July 17th 6:00-8:30 pm – hosted at Mercy Vineyard Church
Wednesday, August 28th 6:00-8:30 pm – hosted at Mill City Church
For more details head to: www.lovingourneighbors.church/peacemaking
Register: https://forms.gle/mUrw2ttCTjAaWh1L7
Adoption & Foster Care Community Support
Led by Pastor Donna Johnson & Pastor Christian Ann Larson
A four week support group for adoptive and foster care families. This is an opportunity to connect with other adoptive parents and provide resources to help with the stress of parenting. This will include using an abbreviated ABCX model to analyze stress and coping with families.
June 18 & 25, July 9 & 16, 5-7pm
Location: Mill City Church (685 13th Ave NE)
Urban Monastic Workshop
Led by Urban Monastics
Set aside this day to devote yourself fully to prayer. Step outside your normal rhythms, slow down, and pray with others in Minneapolis. You will receive everything you need to enjoy God’s presence and to explore different ways to pray. Together we will pray the Divine Office, partake in the Eucharist, and share a midday meal. The rest of your day lets you choose from a variety of silent prayer practices we’ve prepared for you. https://urbanmonastic.org/retreats/minneapolis-2024/
Cost: $75 per person (includes: hardcover book made by Urban Monastics exclusively for this retreat, 3 course lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks)
June 25th, 9am-3:30pm
Location: Mill City Church (685 13th Ave NE)
Participate Lunch
Led by Pastor Stephanie O’Brien
This lunch is for those who want to learn more about the mission of Mill City Church. We will have lunch and some of the leaders will share the history of Mill City, our core practices, and how folks can participate deeper in our mission and get connected with others!
June 30th, 12:15-2pm
Location: Mill City Church (685 13th Ave NE)
LinkedIn Power Hour: Elevate Your Profile & Network Effectively
Led by Nicole Centenni
ONE TIME SEMINAR
Join Nicole Centanni, Career Coach at Carlson School of Management, for a LinkedIn power hour! Learn how to optimize LinkedIn for networking and best practices for making networking a habit. Bring your laptop. This will be a working meeting outlining quick and easy ways to update your LinkedIn profile followed by tips for updating your resume.
This event offers the opportunity to have a professional headshot taken for your LinkedIn profile $30 donation suggested day of.
July 20th, 3:30-5pm
Location: Mill City Church (685 13th Ave NE)
Participate Dinner
Led by Pastor Stephanie O’Brien
This dinner is for those who want to learn more about the mission of Mill City Church. We will have dinner and some of the leaders will share the history of Mill City, our core practices, and how folks can participate deeper in our mission and get connected with others!
July 30th, 6-8pm
Location: Mill City Church (685 13th Ave NE)
Teach to Reach
Led by Ashraf Ibrahim
ONE TIME SEMINAR
Have a heart for the Muslim community, but not sure how to start or how to share Jesus in a loving way? Interesting in practical teaching for how to love this community that is the fastest growing religion in the world? Join our Global Impact partner Ashraf Ibrahim, as he shares what he’s learned from decades of ministry with Muslims about how we can best love and reach our Muslim neighbors.
August 4th, 3:30-5pm
Location: Mill City Church (685 13th Ave NE)
Raising Digital Natives
Strategies for caring adults to help kids & teens navigate social media, phones, and the internet
Led by Tony Ducklow
ONE TIME SEMINAR
There is a lot to navigate when it comes to young people and technology. When should my kid get a phone? What is TikTok? How much screen time is too much? Is Instagram creating a self-esteem epidemic? What are good boundaries for all of this stuff? In this workshop, “Raising Digital Natives,” we will cover the basics of introducing technology to young people, examine the latest research on its impacts, and create a space for discussing practical strategies and boundaries. Join us to learn how to help your kids and teens navigate the digital age.
August 11th, 3:30pm
Location: Mill City Church (685 13th Ave NE)
Community & Belonging Seminar
Led by Steven Anderson
ONE TIME SEMINAR
Belonging can be difficult, even when it feels like it shouldn’t be. Our world today makes belonging in community harder and harder to find. Join us for a panel discussion on how to join, create, and/or be a part healthy community.
August 18th, 3:30-5pm
Location: Mill City Church (685 13th Ave NE)
Genesis Innovation Seminar
Led by Ramón Pastrano
ONE TIME SEMINAR
Have you wondered what it would be like to start something new that would impact others in positive ways? As you look at the challenges we face in the world – do you see opportunities for innovation and new approaches to bring transformation? The Genesis Innovation Seminar is for those who have an idea to meet a problem you see around you. This workshop will use “human-centered design” to jump start your ideas for social innovation, change and entrepreneurship. There will be future cohorts offered to help folks put their ideas into practice – this seminar is a great way to get a taste of what that cohort would be like?
August 4th 2:30-5
Location: Mill City Church (685 13th Ave NE)