BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/saint-paul-mn/src-5138.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - saint-paul-mn BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bishop Installation Service DTSTART:20260913T203000Z DTEND:20260913T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062557Z UID:10000350-1789313400-1789313400@spas-elca.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us as The Rev. Justin Grimm is installed as the next bish op of the Saint Paul Area Synod! ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry will p reside and preach. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of th e day is red. A light reception will follow this celebratory worship servi ce of Holy Communion. \nFor planning purposes\, please indicate your inten tion to attend this service by completing a brief sign-up form. \n \n Yes\, I plan to attend!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t attend the installation in person? Watch the livestream! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062557Z LOCATION:Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church\, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd.\, Apple Valley\, Minnesota\, 55124 URL:https://spas-elca.org/event/bishop-installation-service/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Area Synod X-SOURCE-URL:https://spas-elca.org/calendar-of-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Bega Kwa Bega Fall Festival DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T180052Z UID:10000359-1789804800-1789819200@spas-elca.org CATEGORIES:community,festival DESCRIPTION:Karibuni sana! You are warmly invited to the 2026 Bega Kwa Beg a Fall Festival\, with featured guests from Tanzania Bishop Blastone Gavil e and General Secretary Shadrack Nyaulingo\, along with our own Bishop Jus tin Grimm. While renewing connections and hearing updates about our collab orative work in the Iringa Diocese\, we are hearing the call of Nehemiah 2 :18 to Rise Up and Build! We’re building strong relationships\, cultural competency\, learning about a neighboring synod companionship and best pr actices for sharing God’s gifts through mutual projects. Tupo Pamoja! \n Our time together includes updates from BKB’s affiliate organizations an d breakout sessions\, time to reconnect with friends and travelers\, and c oncludes with a festival worship service. Note: please indicate on the reg istration form which affiliate update and which breakout session you plan to attend.  \nBreakOut Sessions\n\nBuilding Opportunities for All through Education – BKB Scholarship & Education Committee\nBuilding Companion R elationships – Kathy Chatelaine – Southeastern Minnesota Synod\nPrepar ing to Build Intercultural Experiences – Pastor Amy Mihelich Smith – P rince of Peace\, Roseville\nBest Practices for Sharing God’s Gifts throu gh Mutual Projects – General Secretary Shadrack Nyaulingo & BKB Director Kirsten Levorson\n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n There’s no charge to attend\, but please regi ster so we know how many to plan for. Be sure to check which affiliate upd ate and which breakout session you plan to attend. Online registration wil l close at 5 p.m. on Thursday\, Sept. 17. In-person registrations will be accepted at Augustana beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday\, Sept. 19. \n \n REGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T180052Z LOCATION:Augustana Lutheran Church\, 1400 S Robert St.\, West St. Paul\, M innesota\, 55118 URL:https://spas-elca.org/event/2026-bega-kwa-bega-fall-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Area Synod X-SOURCE-URL:https://spas-elca.org/calendar-of-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Guatemala Gala DTSTART:20261004T210000Z DTEND:20261005T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182658Z UID:10000357-1791129600-1791144000@spas-elca.org CATEGORIES:arts,community,drink,food DESCRIPTION:Support the ministries of the Iglesia Luterana Agustina de Gua temala (ILAG) as we gather for a meal\, entertainment and updates from Gua temala as we celebrate how we are woven together with our siblings in the ILAG!  Pastor Karen Castillo\, Diego Gil Castillo and Valeria Gil Castill o from Guatemala will be our special guests. \n4:00 p.m. – Social HourUn wind with a drink from the cash bar while enjoying lively music that lifts your spirit. Greet Pastor Karen\, Diego and Valeria. Discover unique hand made goods in the marketplace. Purchase a blend of Guatemalan coffee or an item off the Giving Tree\, all fun ways to support a great cause that mak es a lasting impact. Chat with Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard at her cookbook table and personalize bookmarks to send to ILAG’s elementary students. \n5:30 p.m. – Plated DinnerSavor the flavors of Guatemala with a delicio us dinner crafted from Chef Amalia’s cookbook—each dish a celebration of heritage and heart. You’ll select your menu choice as part of the reg istration process. Select from: \n1.  Pollo Jocón (Chicken\, Tomatillo\, and Cilantro Stew)2.  Hilachas (Shredded Beef and Potato Stew)3.  Guisa do de Garbanzos y Vegetales (Chickpea and Vegetable Stew) \nAll dishes are served with a salad\, rice\, black beans\, tortillas and dessert. \n6:30 p.m. – ProgramPastor Karen\, Diego and Valeria will share with us exciti ng updates from our companionship about the development of strong leaders in the congregations\, plans for the CLAG elementary school now that the m ortgage is paid off\, and changes in the ILAG staffing. A representative f rom the synod’s health ministry team will discuss their inaugural visit with mobile clinics next year to help improve health for entire communitie s. The synod’s new bishop\, the Rev. Justin Grimm\, will also share a wo rd. \nPlease note: Seating for the gala will be assigned by tables (10 gue sts per table). All guests listed on same registration will be seated at t he same table. For special seating requests\, contact Gala Committee at il agcompanions@gmail.com. \nYour support for the 2026 Guatemala Gala helps t he ILAG continue and expand the life-changing work they do in education\, health\, leadership development\, music and SEED ministries! \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n Regis tration Deadline: September 27Questions? Contact the synod office at 651-2 24-4313 or admin@spas-elca.org. \nIndividual Tickets – $75 per person\nC lick the register button below to purchase tickets for the gala. We encour age you to pay by check\, which saves credit card processing fees and allo ws more of your payment to go toward ILAG ministries. To pay by check\, ch oose the “offline” payment method (available until Sept. 23) during th e registration process. Checks must be received by Sept. 30 for your regis tration to be finalized. Registrations after Sept. 23 must be paid online with a credit card. Registration closes on Sept. 27. \nMake checks payable to the Saint Paul Area Synod and mail to: \nSaint Paul Area SynodAttn: Da vid Roinas105 University Ave. W.St. Paul\, MN 55103 \n \n REGISTER FO R INDIVIDUAL TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Table Sponsors – $1\,500 for 10 Guests\nTable sponsors are invited to reserve a table for 1 0 guests\, which includes a special gift bag of Guatemalan goods for each person. If you wish to reserve a table\, do not use the button above\; ins tead complete the form below. We’ll follow up with you to get informatio n about those who will attend. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Table Sponsor Reservation - 2026 Guatemala Gala\n \n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Congregation/Organizatio n(Required)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Cit y\n \n \n State\n \n \n Zip\n \n \n Phone(Required)First/Last Name of Person Completing This Form(Required)Email(Required)Payment will be received by Sept. 23 via :\n \n \n Check made out to "Saint Paul Area Synod." Mail to 105 University Ave. W.\, St. Paul MN 55103\n \n \n \n Online paym ent at www.spas-elca.org/give (choose Guatemala Gala tile)\n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Δ LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182658Z LOCATION:Town & Country Club\, 300 N. Mississippi River Blvd.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States URL:https://spas-elca.org/event/2026-guatemala-gala/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Area Synod X-SOURCE-URL:https://spas-elca.org/calendar-of-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spiritual Gifts Retreat - Fall 2026 DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182658Z UID:10000361-1791622800-1791648000@spas-elca.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:“Who has God created me to be?”\nThis retreat will provide you with an opportunity to look deeply at who you are and how God has uni quely blessed you with certain gifts. Using spiritual gift inventories\, c onversation and other tools\, you’ll go home with a better sense of who you are and how you might best serve your faith community and the world! R etreat leaders include Pastor Kirsten Fryer of the Saint Paul Area Synod\, Deacon Nina Joygaard (Faith\, Forest Lake) and Pastor Wendy Steger (All S aints\, Eagan). The cost is $30 per person and includes lunch. \nREGISTER HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182658Z LOCATION:Lutheran Church of Peace\, 47 Century Ave.\, Maplewood\, Minnesot a\, 55119 URL:https://spas-elca.org/event/spiritual-gifts-retreat-fall-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Area Synod X-SOURCE-URL:https://spas-elca.org/calendar-of-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Boundary Training DTSTART:20261105T150000Z DTEND:20261105T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T001639Z UID:10000358-1793869200-1793890800@spas-elca.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Rostered ministers in this synod are expected to participate i n boundary training every five years. \nOne of the ways pastors and deacon s build trust with those they serve is by staying attentive to boundary si tuations. As those who are ordained\, we are often given privileged access to people and to relationships with others in time of their great need an d vulnerability. While the basics of tending that responsibility with care do not change much year by year\, in this synod we are committed to a reg ular pattern of continuing education through boundary-training workshops. Lunch will be provided. \nWatch for more details and for registration to o pen soon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T001639Z LOCATION:Grace Lutheran St. Paul\, 1730 Old Hudson Rd.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 5 5106\, United States URL:https://spas-elca.org/event/2026-boundary-training/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Paul Area Synod X-SOURCE-URL:https://spas-elca.org/calendar-of-events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR