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SUMMARY:Women's Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Gifts of Friendship \nAt the end of his life\, Jesus said to his disciples\, “I do not call you servants any longer… but I have called you friends.” Together we will explore biblical stories about friendship with God\, friendship with one another\, and friendship with all God’s creatures. Come share the gifts of friendship and be inspired to deepen and expand your friendships during and after our time away together. Spend time walking in the woods\, relaxing in the whirlpool\, scheduling a massage (extra cost)\, or quietly meditating. Led by Pastor Monica Hammersten\, Pastor Rebecca Wold Freeman\, and Retreat Center Director Rev. Theresa Latini. \nRegister for single occupancy\, double occupancy\, or dormitory occupancy. If you’re interested in a massage\, you may sign up under “Additional Items” when registering. \nYou will receive a confirmation email after you register. If you do not receive an email\, please contact the retreat center at 952.469.2175. \nRefunds will be considered up until 1 week before the event. No refunds after January 21.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/womens-weekend/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Crafty Ladies Weekend
DESCRIPTION:*Dec. 9-11 also available for booking to accommodate schedules \nExperienced and beginner crafters are invited to Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center for a weekend of uninterrupted crafting. We provide the beautiful space and you bring your craft projects! The retreat is self-directed – the weekend is your own! Work on your crafting\, meet other crafters\, enjoy home cooked meals from our kitchen\, and relax and unwind with a peaceful walk in the woods or a dip in the whirlpool. \nCost include crafting space with electrical outlet\, overnight accommodations\, six meals\, use of all amenities and tax. \nWhen you register you will choose the dates you would like attend the retreat (Dec. 9-11\, or Dec. 10-12) and the type of overnight accommodation: single\, double\, or dorm.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/crafty-ladies-weekend/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T150000
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SUMMARY:Day Advent Journey
DESCRIPTION:A Child is Born! \nFor a child has been born for us\, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counsellor\, Mighty God\, Everlasting Father\, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) \nThis verse from the prophet Isaiah has inspired Christians for millennia and shaped our celebration of Christmas thanks to George Frideric Handel’s Messiah.  \nJoin Pastor Mark Dixon\, Pastor Charlie Ruud\, and Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center Director\, Rev. Theresa Latini\, in studying the many meanings of this beautiful text. Together we will begin our Advent journey by exploring questions like these: What child is this (Hezekiah or Jesus or both)? What does it matter that God came to us as a child? How does this child lead God’s people\, including us\, out of darkness and into the light? \nCost is $20 for lunch and program. Register at least 24 hours in advance.  \nBus transportation is available for $10 from West (8:45am)\, 7500 York (8:45am) and Mpls Campus (9:15am).
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/day-advent-journey/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
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SUMMARY:Family Day Away
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for a day of fall fun at Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center! All ages will enjoy exploring our trails and going for a hike\, playing outdoor games\, completing a craft (materials provided)\, and swimming in our indoor pool! \nLunches are available for purchase (ahead of time) and are $5 per person. \nSwimming is by reservation only as we will limit to one family per session.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/family-day-away/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210901T032244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T032354Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Spend a beautiful fall day at Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center and help us ready the grounds for the winter season. Volunteers will help with installing deer fencing around white cedar trees\, raking leaves\, wood splitting\, wood chipping\, or other seasonal projects. \nWhen the work is done\, it is time for some fun! Enjoy a delicious meal from our kitchen\, have a swim in the pool\, or explore the trails. Thank you for helping us care for God’s creation! \nVolunteers at Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/fall-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T213000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210728T213636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T031159Z
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SUMMARY:Stargazing with meteorologist and astronomer Mike Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Make the stars your old friends as Mike Lynch\, retired WCCO meteorologist and astronomer extraordinaire\, leads another night of stargazing at the Conference & Retreat Center! \nTake a look through giant telescopes aimed at Jupiter\, Saturn\, star clusters\, galaxies\, and more. Live video telescopes will also be available. Get to know constellations like The Big Bear\, Cygnus the Swan\, Pegasus the Winged Horse and learn about their great mythological stories will also be featured! \nIndividually wrapped safety glasses for telescope observation will be provided. \nCost includes program\, snacks and bottled water. Some outdoor chairs will be available but feel free to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. This event is held with limited light so guests should be self-reliant.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/stargazing-with-meteorologist-and-astronomer-mike-lynch/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210610T162945Z
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Concert with Parson Paul & the Gloryland Express
DESCRIPTION:An Old-Fashioned Country Gospel Show \nA night of nature\, gospel music\, and food! \nTake a sentimental journey down memory lane with such old favorites as: I Saw the Light\, I’ll Fly Away\, In the Sweet By and By\, The Church in the Wildwood\, The Unclouded Day\, Can the Circle Be Unbroken? and many more…enjoy sing-a-longs\, jokes\, and stories in this family-friendly county gospel show! \nFeaturing Mount Olivet member Parson Paul (or you may know him as Johnny Pineapple!). Parson Paul is widely regarded as America’s Premier Old-Fashioned Country Gospel Musician/Entertainer. He has performed all over the world\, appearing at major music festivals\, fairs\, and special events. \nOur kitchen will serve slow cooked country style pork ribs for dinner. Sit at one of our picnic tables or bring your own blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music while soaking in the beauty of the Conference & Retreat Center! \nCost is $20 per person and includes dinner and concert. \nMenu includes slow cooked country style pork ribs served with coleslaw\, potato salad\, and dessert. \nWe will have outdoor seating available but feel free to bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket!\nBathrooms in the Youngdahl Lodge will be available. \nYou will receive a confirmation email after you register. If you do not receive the confirmation email\, or if you are unable to register online\, please contact Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center at 952.469.2175. \nRegistrations should be made at least 24 hours in advance.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/outdoor-concert-with-parson-paul-the-gloryland-express/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
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SUMMARY:Women Church Leaders’ Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Leadership in the Church: Ongoing Challenges and Unspoken Joys \nA retreat for women clergy and women working on staff in churches\, led by the Reverend Dr. Karoline Lewis. Based on her books\, SHE: Five Keys to Unlock the Power of Ministry and EMBODY: Five Keys to Leading With Integrity\, Karoline will guide participants in discussing the particular opportunities and obstacles faced by women church leaders. How can we navigate lingering sexism and patriarchy as we return to a new normal? How can we be replenished and empowered for ministry? This retreat will focus on theological issues and practical strategies to embolden authentic and embodied leadership in the church today. \nRev. Dr. Karoline Lewis is the Marbury E. Anderson chair in Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary (St. Paul\, MN) and an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. An accomplished author and widely-sought-after preacher and teacher\, Karoline also is the host of Working Preacher. \n*********** \nA variety of overnight accommodations are available including single\, double\, and dorm rooms (limit 4 people to a dorm). For double and dorm rooms\, you will be able to add the name(s) of your roommates at registration. \nSingle occupancy cost: $500\nDouble occupancy cost: $450\nDorm room cost: $375 \nCost includes two overnight stays\, six meals\, programming and activities\, complimentary book\, EMBODY: Five Keys to Leading with Integrity by Karoline Lewis\, use of amenities\, and tax. \nNo refunds after 7/26. \nYou will receive a confirmation email after you register. If you do not receive the confirmation email\, or if you are unable to register online\, please contact Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center at 952.469.2175.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/women-church-leaders-retreat/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T200000
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SUMMARY:Midweek Summer Worship
DESCRIPTION:Dinner $15. Bus Transportation $10. \nRev. Dr. Theresa Latini Preaching\nDinner Menu: Roasted turkey with cranberry sauce\, rosemary infused mashed potatoes\, sautéed green beans\, salad and rolls\, and pumpkin pie cheesecake\nNature Talk by Dan Kahl: Garden Tour \nOften called the “prayer book of the Bible\,” the Psalms teach us to express ourselves fully to a God who listens with compassion. Humble gratitude\, soaring praise\, anguished lament\, bitter outrage\, awe-filled wonder\, and restored hope: all this\, and more\, is brought before God in the Psalms. Join the Mount Olivet pastors each Wednesday evening at the Conference & Retreat Center from June 30 through August 4 as they explore some of the Psalms they find most inspiring and resonant with their faith. \nBegin each evening with fellowship and delicious food. Learn about the natural world around you and take home tips for enhancing the beauty of your own yard during a nature talk. Then gather together for midweek worship. \nLimited bus transportation will be available from Mpls Campus and 7500 York. Due to ongoing safety concerns and COVID-19 protocol\, registration\, bus reservations\, and payment for each week should be made online at least 48 hours in advance. \nSchedule:\n4:30pm Bus Leaves 7500 York\n5pm Bus Leaves Mpls Campus\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner Served\n6:30-7pm Nature Talk\n7:15pm Worship\n8pm Bus Departs \nYou will receive a confirmation email after you register. If you do not receive the confirmation email\, or if you are unable to register online\, please contact the Conference & Retreat Center at 952.469.2175.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/midweek-summer-worship-5/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Midweek Summer Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210610T161711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T170207Z
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Concert with Heartfelt
DESCRIPTION:A night of nature\, music\, and food! \nOur outdoor concert series continues with Heartfelt. Heartfelt is a unique acapella blend of four women spanning four decades of life. Introduced to each other in the Twin Cities Women’s Choir and the small ensemble group\, ENCORE!\, Heartfelt members share a love of songs that are uplifting\, moving and humorous. From tight harmonies of the 1930s to fun renditions of current pop hits\, Heartfelt will soothe your soul and touch your heart. Learn more about Heartfelt at heartfeltsings.com. \nOur kitchen will serve chimichurri beef kabobs for dinner. Sit at one of our picnic tables or bring your own blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music while soaking in the beauty of the Conference & Retreat Center! \nCost is $20 per person and includes dinner and concert. \nMenu includes chimichurri beef and vegetable kabobs\, grilled asparagus\, couscous salad and dessert. \nWe will have outdoor seating available but feel free to bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket!\nBathrooms in the Youngdahl Lodge will be available. \nYou will receive a confirmation email after you register. If you do not receive the confirmation email\, or if you are unable to register online\, please contact Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center at 952.469.2175.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/outdoor-concert-with-heartfelt/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210610T170527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T170714Z
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SUMMARY:Midweek Summer Worship
DESCRIPTION:Dinner $15. Bus Transportation $10. \nDr. Michael Chan (Luther Seminary) Preaching\nDinner Menu: Slow roasted chicken\, smashed yukon gold potatoes\, sautéed vegetables\, salad and rolls\, vanilla panna cotta with raspberry sauce\nNature Talk by Rev. Dr. Theresa Latini: Retreat Centers as Geographies of Grace \nOften called the “prayer book of the Bible\,” the Psalms teach us to express ourselves fully to a God who listens with compassion. Humble gratitude\, soaring praise\, anguished lament\, bitter outrage\, awe-filled wonder\, and restored hope: all this\, and more\, is brought before God in the Psalms. Join the Mount Olivet pastors each Wednesday evening at the Conference & Retreat Center from June 30 through August 4 as they explore some of the Psalms they find most inspiring and resonant with their faith. \nBegin each evening with fellowship and delicious food. Learn about the natural world around you and take home tips for enhancing the beauty of your own yard during a nature talk. Then gather together for midweek worship. \nLimited bus transportation will be available from Mpls Campus and 7500 York. Due to ongoing safety concerns and COVID-19 protocol\, registration\, bus reservations\, and payment for each week should be made online at least 48 hours in advance. \nSchedule:\n4:30pm Bus Leaves 7500 York\n5pm Bus Leaves Mpls Campus\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner Served\n6:30-7pm Nature Talk\n7:15pm Worship\n8pm Bus Departs \nYou will receive a confirmation email after you register. If you do not receive the confirmation email\, or if you are unable to register online\, please contact the Conference & Retreat Center at 952.469.2175.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/midweek-summer-worship-4/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Midweek Summer Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210725T103000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210610T161131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T170122Z
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SUMMARY:Renewing Connections: A Retreat for Women
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Theresa Latini\, Executive Director of Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, and Rev. Kara Root\, pastor of Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church\, for a weekend of renewing your connections to God\, friends\, and nature. Explore new prayer practices and spiritual journaling\, meditate while walking the labyrinth\, enjoy a guided nature hike\, get creative with arts & crafts\, converse at the patio fireplace\, relax in the pool\, and enjoy much needed rest. \nRegistration opens Monday\, June 7 \nA variety of overnight accommodations are available including single\, double\, and dorm rooms (limit 6 people to a dorm). For double and dorm rooms\, you will be able to add the name(s) of your roommates at registration. Get a group of women together and enjoy the connections made during a dorm room stay! \n$280 (Single)\, $205 (Double)\, $170 (Dorm) | Cost includes two overnight stays\, five meals\, programming and activities\, use of amenities\, and tax. \nNo refunds after 7/2. \nYou will receive a confirmation email after you register. If you do not receive the confirmation email\, or if you are unable to register online\, please contact Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center at 952.469.2175.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/renewing-connections-a-retreat-for-women/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210610T170324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T170405Z
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SUMMARY:Midweek Summer Worship
DESCRIPTION:Dinner $15. Bus Transportation $10. \nPastor Freeman Preaching\nDinner Menu: Meatloaf\, smoked cheddar whipped yukon gold mashed potatoes\, roasted asparagus\, salad and rolls\, and banana custard trifle\nNature Talk by Dan Kahl: Hydrangeas \nOften called the “prayer book of the Bible\,” the Psalms teach us to express ourselves fully to a God who listens with compassion. Humble gratitude\, soaring praise\, anguished lament\, bitter outrage\, awe-filled wonder\, and restored hope: all this\, and more\, is brought before God in the Psalms. Join the Mount Olivet pastors each Wednesday evening at the Conference & Retreat Center from June 30 through August 4 as they explore some of the Psalms they find most inspiring and resonant with their faith. \nBegin each evening with fellowship and delicious food. Learn about the natural world around you and take home tips for enhancing the beauty of your own yard during a nature talk. Then gather together for midweek worship. \nLimited bus transportation will be available from Mpls Campus and 7500 York. Due to ongoing safety concerns and COVID-19 protocol\, registration\, bus reservations\, and payment for each week should be made online at least 48 hours in advance. \nSchedule:\n4:30pm Bus Leaves 7500 York\n5pm Bus Leaves Mpls Campus\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner Served\n6:30-7pm Nature Talk\n7:15pm Worship\n8pm Bus Departs \nYou will receive a confirmation email after you register. If you do not receive the confirmation email\, or if you are unable to register online\, please contact the Conference & Retreat Center at 952.469.2175.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/14880/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Midweek Summer Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210610T170214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T170342Z
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SUMMARY:Midweek Summer Worship
DESCRIPTION:Dinner $15. Bus Transportation $10. \nPastor Hammersten Preaching\nDinner Menu: Pecan crusted chicken with maple beurre blanc\, sauteed green beans\, wild rice pilaf\, salad and rolls\, and peach crisp with vanilla bean ice cream\nNature Talk by Dan Kahl: The Wonder of Woodpeckers \nOften called the “prayer book of the Bible\,” the Psalms teach us to express ourselves fully to a God who listens with compassion. Humble gratitude\, soaring praise\, anguished lament\, bitter outrage\, awe-filled wonder\, and restored hope: all this\, and more\, is brought before God in the Psalms. Join the Mount Olivet pastors each Wednesday evening at the Conference & Retreat Center from June 30 through August 4 as they explore some of the Psalms they find most inspiring and resonant with their faith. \nBegin each evening with fellowship and delicious food. Learn about the natural world around you and take home tips for enhancing the beauty of your own yard during a nature talk. Then gather together for midweek worship. \nLimited bus transportation will be available from Mpls Campus and 7500 York. Due to ongoing safety concerns and COVID-19 protocol\, registration\, bus reservations\, and payment for each week should be made online at least 48 hours in advance. \nSchedule:\n4:30pm Bus Leaves 7500 York\n5pm Bus Leaves Mpls Campus\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner Served\n6:30-7pm Nature Talk\n7:15pm Worship\n8pm Bus Departs \nYou will receive a confirmation email after you register. If you do not receive the confirmation email\, or if you are unable to register online\, please contact the Conference & Retreat Center at 952.469.2175.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/midweek-summer-worship-3/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Midweek Summer Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210610T164717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T164717Z
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SUMMARY:Midweek Summer Worship
DESCRIPTION:Dinner $15. Bus Transportation $10. \nPastor Kalland Preaching\nDinner Menu: Grilled brats and burgers\, blueberry watermelon salad with feta cheese\, grilled Mexican street corn\, potato salad\, and mixed berry shortcake\nNature Talk by Dan Kahl: Nature’s Goliaths \nOften called the “prayer book of the Bible\,” the Psalms teach us to express ourselves fully to a God who listens with compassion. Humble gratitude\, soaring praise\, anguished lament\, bitter outrage\, awe-filled wonder\, and restored hope: all this\, and more\, is brought before God in the Psalms. Join the Mount Olivet pastors each Wednesday evening at the Conference & Retreat Center from June 30 through August 4 as they explore some of the Psalms they find most inspiring and resonant with their faith. \nBegin each evening with fellowship and delicious food. Learn about the natural world around you and take home tips for enhancing the beauty of your own yard during a nature talk. Then gather together for midweek worship. \nLimited bus transportation will be available from Mpls Campus and 7500 York. Due to ongoing safety concerns and COVID-19 protocol\, registration\, bus reservations\, and payment for each week should be made online at least 48 hours in advance. \nSchedule:\n4:30pm Bus Leaves 7500 York\n5pm Bus Leaves Mpls Campus\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner Served\n6:30-7pm Nature Talk\n7:15pm Worship\n8pm Bus Departs \nYou will receive a confirmation email after you register. If you do not receive the confirmation email\, or if you are unable to register online\, please contact the Conference & Retreat Center at 952.469.2175.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/midweek-summer-worship-2/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Midweek Summer Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210610T164314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T164449Z
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SUMMARY:Midweek Summer Worship
DESCRIPTION:Dinner $15. Bus Transportation $10. \nPastor Lose Preaching\nDinner Menu: Pulled pork sandwiches\, granny smith apple coleslaw\, baked macaroni and cheese\, broccoli salad\, and strawberry rhubarb custard cake\nNature Talk by Dan Kahl: Underutilized Perennials \nOften called the “prayer book of the Bible\,” the Psalms teach us to express ourselves fully to a God who listens with compassion. Humble gratitude\, soaring praise\, anguished lament\, bitter outrage\, awe-filled wonder\, and restored hope: all this\, and more\, is brought before God in the Psalms. Join the Mount Olivet pastors each Wednesday evening at the Conference & Retreat Center from June 30 through August 4 as they explore some of the Psalms they find most inspiring and resonant with their faith. \nBegin each evening with fellowship and delicious food. Learn about the natural world around you and take home tips for enhancing the beauty of your own yard during a nature talk. Then gather together for midweek worship. \nLimited bus transportation will be available from Mpls Campus and 7500 York. Due to ongoing safety concerns and COVID-19 protocol\, registration\, bus reservations\, and payment for each week should be made online at least 48 hours in advance. \nSchedule:\n4:30pm Bus Leaves 7500 York\n5pm Bus Leaves Mpls Campus\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner Served\n6:30-7pm Nature Talk\n7:15pm Worship\n8pm Bus Departs \nYou will receive a confirmation email after you register. If you do not receive the confirmation email\, or if you are unable to register online\, please contact the Conference & Retreat Center at 952.469.2175.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/midweek-summer-worship/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Midweek Summer Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210304T161336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T180251Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Collective Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Living Well\, Leading Well \nA five-part monthly series of virtual workshops promoting wholeness\, wellbeing\, and renewal in our personal and professional lives. Each workshop will be taught by specialists in the areas of counseling\, biblical studies\, peace-making\, and pastoral ministry. See below for details about the first two topics in this series. \nHealing Collective Trauma \nAs we cope with the mounting losses\, anxieties and uncertainties of our current pandemic\, many of us feel like we are losing our footing.  Having some awareness of trauma and its impact on our personal\, intergenerational\, and collective lives can increase our self-understanding and compassion. Join us in exploring concrete psychological and spiritual tools for increasing resilience and finding hope and joy in the midst of pain. \nLed by Reverend Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger\, Ph.D.\, the Charlotte W. Newcombe Professor of Pastoral Theology Emerita at Princeton Theological Seminary. Deborah was originally trained as a pastoral counselor\, taught at Princeton Seminary for 25 years\, and now offers spiritual direction for individuals and small groups. Among her various publications is Bearing the Unbearable: Trauma\, Gospel and Pastoral Care\, which won the Academy of Parish Clergy’s Book of the Year Award in 2015. \nRegister here.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/healing-collective-trauma/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210516
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210304T161528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T160430Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Each fall and spring we host a seasonal Volunteer Day. Thanks to our volunteers of all ages who help with outdoor projects like planting flowers\, raking leaves\, building raised garden beds\, replacing foot bridges\, and so much more! Save the date for our next Spring Volunteer Day – Saturday\, May 15\, 2021.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210304T161119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T161119Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Post-Pandemic Unknowns
DESCRIPTION:Living Well\, Leading Well\nA five-part monthly series of virtual workshops promoting wholeness\, wellbeing\, and renewal in our personal and professional lives. Each workshop will be taught by specialists in the areas of counseling\, biblical studies\, peace-making\, and pastoral ministry. See below for details about the first two topics in this series. \nNavigating Post-Pandemic Unknowns: Spiritual Discernment for Realistic Re-entry \nWhen this pandemic subsides\, life will change\, but we are not going back to how things were. As we head from one unknown into another\, there will be exhilaration and there will be grief.  Join Pastors Kara Root and Lisa Larges in exploring how to live with discernment\, gentleness\, and compassion in this transition. Together we will draw from a wellspring of spiritual gifts and practices to guide and sustain us in the months us. \nRev. Kara Root and Rev. Lisa Larges serve together as pastor and parish associate of Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church (Minneapolis)\, a community known for its creative practices of hospitality and Sabbath-keeping. Kara also is the author of the forthcoming book\, The Deepest Belonging: A Story about Discovering Where God Meets Us (Fortress Press). Lisa works the MN State Services for the Blind and is the former director of That All May Freely Serve. \nRegister here.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/navigating-post-pandemic-unknowns/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T050139
CREATED:20210304T160428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T160835Z
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SUMMARY:Pursuing Justice
DESCRIPTION:Living Well\, Leading Well \nA five-part monthly series of virtual workshops promoting wholeness\, wellbeing\, and renewal in our personal and professional lives. Each workshop will be taught by specialists in the areas of counseling\, biblical studies\, peace-making\, and pastoral ministry. See below for details about the first two topics in this series. \nPursuing Justice \nTwo of the 20th century’s most well know theologian-pastor-activists\, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, placed an important emphasis on the relationship between living in community and doing justice. In their respective theologies\, they both understood building and sustaining authentic community as a crucial framework for doing justice work. \nJoin Reverend Chris Dorsey\, president of Higher Education Leadership Ministries and former seminary professor and university chaplain\, to learn about our call to pursue racial justice and equity as followers of Jesus Christ. \nRegister here.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/pursuing-justice/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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