Northwest Conference News

Bloomington Covenant to host Daybreak Spring Forum on human trafficking

Bloomington Covenant Church in Bloomington, MN, will host the Daybreak Spring Forum (download flyer), a one-day anti-trafficking event on March 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend, but it is especially targeted to clergy, medical personnel, and social service workers. CEU credits will be available for nurses, educators and social workers.

“The response to and participation in our Fall Forum was wonderful,” said Cyd Johnson, coordinator of the event. “We have been greatly encouraged and feel compelled to continue with our mission to provide on-going education regarding this topic.”

This event will involve more in-depth lecture and plenty of time for questions with Stephanie Holt, founder and director of Mission 21, an anti-trafficking service provider committed to the complete restoration of child victims of sex-trafficking. The course curriculum will be available for use and for sale as desired. There will be a mid-morning coffee break where light refreshments will be served. There is a suggested donation of $10 for the class.

Please contact Johnson or Daybreak with questions. Pre-registration is due by March 2. To register, please email daybreakforum@gmail.com or call Bloomington Covenant Church at 952-831-8339.

Salem Covenant to host seminar with Soong-Chan Rah

Salem Covenant Church in New Brighton, MN, will host “Across the Divides: Across Cultures, Across Generations”—Feb. 17-19. The Hagman Lectures in partnership with the Compassion, Mercy, and Justice Team invite you to this weekend seminar led by Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah from North Park Seminary.

Rah is the author of “Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church” and “The Next Evangelicalism: Freeing the Church from Western Cultural Captivity.”

Throughout the weekend, attendees will have a chance to “look at how our changing culture requires intentional theological reflection by Christians as we engage the challenges and opportunities of reaching across divides.”

For more information, contact Salem at 651-633-9615, or download the bulletin insert.

Schedule

Friday Workshop // Feb. 17, 7 p.m.
“Understanding the Need: Our Changing World”

Saturday Workshop // Feb. 18, 9:30 a.m. to Noon
“From Generation to Generation: Examining a Social History of American Christianity”

Sunday Sermon // Feb. 19, 8:30, 9:50, and 11 a.m.
“Reaching Across the Divide: Understanding Mercy from the Prophet Jeremiah”

Robert Robinson Christmas

Robert Robinson performance to benefit First Covenant shelter

Robert Robinsin, First Covenant Church, Minneapolis Artist in Residence, is bringing his Christmas concert experience for all ages, “Journey to Christmas,” to First Covenant Church on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.).

Proceeds will support the 50-bed emergency homeless shelter at First Covenant. Purchase your tickets on Sundays in the Main Foyer or through brownpapertickets.com. Adults are $25/youth 14 and under are $20. Come enjoy a mix of seasonal arrangements in true holiday spirit.