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SUMMARY:Outdoor Concert with Heartfelt
DESCRIPTION:*In case of bad weather\, concert will be moved indoors. Pre-registered guests will be notified via email by 4pm on Saturday whether the concert will take place inside or outside.* \n  \nJoin us for a night in nature with free music and concession-style food! Our kitchen will serve woodfired pizzas\, walking tacos\, caramel corn balls\, candy\, and root beer floats followed by a concert from Heartfelt. Sit at one of our picnic tables or bring your own blanket or lawn chair\, and enjoy live music while surrounded by the beauty of the Conference & Retreat Center. Come early for a hike or stay late to stargaze. Concert will take place near our Natural Playscape\, perfect for families with children. All are welcome. \n5:30-7:30pm Concessions\n6:30-8pm Free Concert \nEven though the concert is free\, pre-registration is encouraged so that we can extend our highest level of hospitality. \n\n \n\nHeartfelt is a unique acapella blend of five women with occasional axeman\, 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. Pictured left to right: Emily\, Katie\, Mara\, Diana\, Denise\, Axeman Frank
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/outdoor-concert-with-heartfelt-2/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
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SUMMARY:Spring Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Spring Volunteer Day and Family Day Away are happening simultaneously on Saturday\, May 20! Whether you’re a family looking for volunteer opportunities\, a small group wanting a day away together\, or a volunteer day regular\, all are welcome to attend. \nJoin us as we ready the Conference & Retreat Center grounds for spring and summer by planting flowers\, wood chipping the trails\, repairing outdoor benches\, and helping with other seasonal projects. Children and families have the opportunity to play gagaball\, climb on the natural playscape\, and do a craft (materials provided). Whether you participate in Spring Volunteer Day or Family Day Away or both\, enjoy a delicious meal from our kitchen\, have a swim in the pool\, explore the trails\, and soak up the beauty of the Conference & Retreat Center. \nThank you for helping us care for creation! Register at the link below.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/spring-volunteer-day-2/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230514T133000
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Brunch & Worship
DESCRIPTION:All reservations at both seatings are full. \nCelebrate Mom with delicious food\, beautiful views\, and warm hospitality at Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center on Sunday\, May 14. Expect mouthwatering dishes and a wide assortment of desserts. While you’re here\, enjoy a dip in the pool\, a hike on our trails\, a round of gagaball\, or a restful sit on one of our outdoor patios. Arrive early for a worship service led by Pastor Kalland and Rev. Theresa Latini. All are welcome. \nWorship 9:30am // Brunch 10:30am & 12noon \n$28 for adults (13yrs+)\, $17 for youth (3-12yrs)\, and children under 3 are free. \n\nMother’s Day Brunch 2023 Menu: \nSalads:\nGreek Pasta Salad\nSpinach Orzo Salad with Shrimp\nBroccoli Salad\nAssorted Fruit Tray \nHot Food:\nMini Quiche\nSmoked Salmon Scramble\nScrambled Eggs\nCrème Brulee French Toast\nApplewood Smoked Bacon \nKielbasa Sausage\nSmoked Gouda Hash Browns\nRoasted Baby Red Potatoes\nRoasted Veggie Blend\nRoast Beef with Wild Mushroom Sauce\nGlazed Ham with Pineapple Apricot Glaze  \nDesserts:\nCitrus Semifreddo\nCrapes with Whipped Cream Cheese and Mixed Berries\nAssorted Scones\nFruit Danish\nAssorted Cheese Cake\nFlourless Chocolate Tort\nAngel Food Cake with Mixed Berries\nWhite Chocolate Mousse
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/mothers-day-brunch-worship/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
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SUMMARY:Growing Through Grief
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one\, severed relationships\, the loss of dreams\, or more\, this retreat will provide an opportunity for you to grow and heal. Experientially focused\, this retreat will include options for processing grief through music\, art\, movement\, prayer\, meditation\, and time in nature. In addition\, participants can meet briefly with a counselor\, spiritual director\, or pastor for support and consultation throughout the day. \nLeadership team: \nSherri Dunham Herman\, MA\, LPCC is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and the Clinical Director at Mount Olivet Counseling Service. She is a trauma informed therapist who specializes in mindfulness and integrating spirituality with clinical psychology. \nMary Lord\, MM\, MT-BC is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with a Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapy. At Grace Hospice she provides live music at the bedside for hospice patients and families\, helps coordinate bereavement sessions using music-focused interventions and is a passionate educator for the clinical use of music therapy in end-of-life care. \nNancy Loyd\, MA is the Grief Support Supervisor at Grace Hospice as well as a Certified Spiritual Director. Nancy has companioned others through serious illness\, end-of-life\, grief and transition for over 20 years. \nSara Watne\, MA\, LPCC is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. At Mount Olivet Counseling Service she provides individual therapy to children\, adolescents and adults as well as facilitates the grief support group\, “The First Years without Them.” \nRev. Kurt Kalland is Associate Pastor and Pastoral Adviser to the congregational care team at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. \nRev. Theresa F. Latini is executive director of Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). \nRev. Jeremy Bork is program director at Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center and an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America. \nKristen Mastel is a certified Forest Therapy Guide with Forest Therapy Hub\, Outreach Librarian\, Minnesota Master Naturalist\, and has certification in wilderness first aid and CPR. \nRegister at the link below to secure your place.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/growing-through-grief-2/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T150000
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SUMMARY:Day Lenten Journey
DESCRIPTION:Spend a day at the Conference & Retreat Center or livestream from anywhere for our annual Day Lenten Journey. This retreat provides space to gather with familiar and new friends and enter the season of Lent together through worship\, learning\, conversation\, and connection with creation. \nBelonging: The Gospel of John as a Call to Discipleship \nUnique to the Gospel of John are the “I Am” statements of Jesus. From “I am the bread of life” to “I am the vine\,” each statement invites believers into a deeper relationship with Jesus. Jesus makes his first “I am” statement when talking with the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:1-42). This provocative encounter shows us the potential and possibilities of our call to discipleship and sets the stage for understanding the other “I Am” statements in John’s Gospel. Join the Reverend Dr. Karoline Lewis\, and Retreat Center staff\, for an in-depth study of the implications of this text for our Lenten Journey this year. Worship will be led by Pastor Bill MacLean.   \n\n \nKaroline M. Lewis\, Ph.D. is the Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary\, St. Paul\, MN\, where she has taught since 2007. She is the author of multiple books\, including A Lay Preacher’s Guide: How to Craft a Faithful Sermon; Embody: Five Steps to Leading With Integrity; and John: Fortress Biblical Preaching Commentaries\, as well as numerous articles and book chapters. One of her newest books\, coming out soon\, is Belonging: Five Keys to Unlocking Your Potential as a Disciple.  \nOrdained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America\, Lewis is the program director for the Festival of Homiletics\, a contributing writer for Working Preacher\, and co-host of the site’s weekly podcast\, Sermon Brainwave.  She leads conferences\, workshops\, and retreats internationally on the Gospel of John\, the New Testament\, interpreting the Bible\, preaching\, leadership\, and women in ministry.  \nCost for those attending in-person is $20 (includes lunch and program). Cost for those attending virtually is $10 (includes link to livestream program). Bus transportation is available for $10 from West (8:30am)\, 7500 York (8:30am) and Mpls Campus (9am). To register for the bus\, choose your bus stop location (West\, 7500 York or Mpls Campus) in the Additional Items section of this registration.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/day-lenten-journey-2/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T130000
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SUMMARY:Women's Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Resting as Resistance \nDrawing from the provocative book Rest is Resistance by the “Nap Bishop” Tricia Hersey\, we will explore together the necessity of rest for our personal and communal wellbeing. We will learn new ways to set healthy boundaries\, ways to slow down when our to-do lists seem never-ending\, and ways to rest in God’s embrace in the midst of life’s ups and downs. If you’re exhausted\, weary\, or discouraged\, you will have opportunities to be renewed by spending time walking in the woods\, relaxing in the whirlpool\, scheduling a massage (extra cost)\, or taking a much-needed nap. Led by Pastor Monica Hammersten\, Pastor Rebecca Wold Freeman\, and Retreat Center Director Rev. Theresa Latini. \nThe retreat will begin with dinner on Friday and culminate with brunch on Sunday. Arrive on Friday afternoon and enjoy the pool\, whirlpool\, sauna\, and beautiful lounges and grounds at the Conference & Retreat Center. Register for single occupancy\, double occupancy\, dorm occupancy\, or as a commuter. The commuter rate includes meals and all presentations\, Friday evening through Sunday brunch. Double occupancy registrations require a roommate. \nSingle Occupancy (Two Nights Five Meals): $315\nDouble Occupancy (Two Nights Five Meals): $230\nDorm Occupancy (Two Nights Five Meals): $200\nCommuter (Three Days Five Meals): $125 \nRegistration is now open on Realm. Refunds not available after January 20.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/womens-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T150000
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SUMMARY:Family Day Away
DESCRIPTION:Join us for winter fun for the whole family! All ages will enjoy a change of scenery as you visit the Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center for a hike around the grounds or snow shoeing\, outdoor games (BYOS – bring your own sleds!)\, Winter Sun Catcher crafts (materials provided)\, and swimming in the pool! Meals are available for purchase during online registration. We’ll have hot cocoa complimentary for all! \nRegister at the link below.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/family-day-away-2/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20230103T175021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T175453Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Sabbath Retreat
DESCRIPTION:*This not an MOCRC event\, however because of its openness to the public and our relationship with the leader\, we are promoting it within our network* \nYOU are invited to begin the new year finding rest\, renewal\, and delight in the midst of the fullness of your life on the Winter Sabbath Retreat. The Sabbath Retreat will be a time of slowing and holding the sacred gift of your life with God. We will be retreating at the beautiful Mount Olivet Retreat Center located in Farmington\, MN. There are miles of walking trails\, cross country skiing and snowshoe trails\, cozy rooms\, great food\, pool\, sauna\, and whirlpool. You will be invited to intimate times connecting with God through silence\, guided reflection\, listening\, creative prayer\, holy yoga\, and play. We will begin our retreat with dinner at 6pm on Friday evening and close our retreat time with lunch on Sunday. You are welcome to come early on Friday and have a little more time of rest. This retreat is for women and men\, singles\, couples\, old and young\, anyone who is longing for a holy pause and an extended time to quiet the mind and hear the One speaking to your heart and soul. \nCarma Gjerning ministers as a spiritual director\, retreat leader\, storyteller\, writer\, illustrator and as a ministry consultant in Minneapolis\, Minnesota.  She has also served as a Children and Family Pastor for a very long time\, 30 years!  She is a creative soul who loves to use play and creativity in discovering the Sacred. Carma enjoys biking\, attending to the inner life\, music\, being in God’s glorious creation\, caring for the earth\, living as a beloved one of God and the blessing of family\, friends and relationships.  \nEmail your registration form at your earliest convenience to Carma at belovedcarma@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nSabbath Retreat Winter 2023 Registration Form Digital
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/winter-sabbath-retreat/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
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SUMMARY:Day Advent Journey
DESCRIPTION:This Day Advent Journey explores the presence of angels throughout the Bible. Join Pastor Ben Cieslik and the Conference & Retreat Center staff (the Revs. Theresa Latini\, Jeremy Bork\, and Annie Langseth) in wondering together: Do we believe in angels? Do we belong with them? Do we become like them when we die? Expect to have your image of angels changed and your heart opened anew to God’s mystery and creativity as we examine weird angels in the Bible and sing about angels in Advent hymns. We will have a special session on Nature in Advent with Dan Kahl as well. \nMenu: Parmesan crusted salmon\, wild rice pilaf\, roasted asparagus\, tossed garden salad and pumpkin pie parfait. \nCost is $20 for lunch and program. Register in Realm at least 24 hours in advance.  \nBus transportation is available for $10 from West (8:30am)\, 7500 York (8:30am) and Mpls Campus (9:00am). To register for the bus\, choose your bus stop location (West\, 7500 York or Mpls Campus) in the Additional Items section of this registration. \nPlease note that a minimum of 10 people is required for each bus. Therefore\, bus reservation is required 72 hours in advance. If bus service has to be cancelled\, a 48-hour notice will be given. 
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/day-advent-journey-2/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221120T150000
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SUMMARY:Crafty Ladies
DESCRIPTION:Experienced and beginner crafters are invited to Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center for an annual weekend of uninterrupted crafting! We are particularly happy to announce that we are returning to the pre-pandemic pattern of two overnights\, six meals\, and use of all amenities for this retreat. We now have a commuter option for those who prefer not to spend the night. Meet other crafters\, enjoy home cooked meals from our kitchen\, and relax and unwind for a weekend of self-guided creativity and connection! \nCost includes crafting space with electrical outlet\, overnight accommodations\, meals\, use of all amenities\, and tax. Stay in a dorm with a small group of friends or in a hotel-style room (double-occupancy and limited single occupancy). Stay Friday-Sunday\, Saturday-Sunday\, or Saturday-Monday. \nSingle Occupancy 2 nights 6 meals: $300\nDouble Occupancy 2 nights 6 meals: $215\nDorm Room Occupancy 2 nights 6 meals: $175\nSingle Occupancy 1 night 4 meals: $175\nDouble Occupancy 1 night 4 meals: $125\nCommuter Rate 3 days 6 meals: $108 \nRegistration opens October 1. No refunds after Friday\, November 11.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/crafty-ladies/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
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SUMMARY:Growing Through Grief
DESCRIPTION:Held at Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center and co-sponsored with Grace Hospice\, Mount Olivet Congregational Care\, and the Counseling Service. \nWhether you are grieving the death of a loved one\, severed relationships\, the loss of dreams\, or more\, this retreat will provide an opportunity for you to grow and heal. Experientially focused\, it will include options for processing grief through music\, art\, movement\, prayer\, meditation\, and time in nature. In addition\, participants can meet briefly with a counselor\, spiritual director\, or pastor for support and consultation throughout the day. \nLeadership Team: \nRev. Kurt Kalland is Associate Pastor and Pastoral Adviser to the congregational care team at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. \nRev. Theresa F. Latini\, Ph.D. is Executive Director of Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). \nSherri Dunham Herman\, MA\, LPCC is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and the Clinical Director at Mount Olivet Counseling Service. She is a trauma informed therapist who specializes in mindfulness and integrating spirituality with clinical psychology. \nMary Lord\, MM\, MT-BC is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with a Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapy and offers end-of-life care at Grace Hospice. \nNancy Loyd\, MA is the Grief Support Supervisor at Grace Hospice as well as a Certified Spiritual Director. \nKristen Mastel is a certified Forest Therapy Guide with Forest Therapy Hub\, an Outreach Librarian\, and a Minnesota Master Naturalist. \nSara Watne\, MA\, LPCC is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who facilitates the grief support group at Mount Olivet Counseling Service. \nLunch included. Sliding fee scale options: $50\, $75\, $125.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/growing-through-grief/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T174618Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fall volunteer opportunity or time away in nature with the whole family? Sign up now to help ready the Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center 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. \nIn addition to these regular projects\, we’re partnering with Children & Family Ministries to host a Family Day Away! Sign up with Katy Michaletz if you’re interested in participating in CFM programming like art\, hiking\, and swimming. Both the volunteers and families will enjoy a delicious meal from our kitchen and have opportunities to swim in the pool\, explore the trails\, play on the natural playscape\, and delight in any of our indoor and outdoor amenities. \nThanks in advance for helping us care for this corner of creation! Register below for Fall Volunteer Day and at mtolivet.org/events for Family Day Away.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/fall-volunteer-day-2/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T120000
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SUMMARY:Party at the Patch with Louis and Dan
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from our Summer Outdoor Concert Series\, Louis and Dan and the Invisible Band will perform at Mount Olivet’s annual Party at the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday\, Oct 15 at the Mpls Campus. All are welcome! \nBest friends\, neighbors\, and college professors\, Louis & Dan’s perspectives carry a dash of nostalgia\, resulting in music that speaks to curious kids and discerning grown-ups alike. Their fourth album “The Greats” — an homage to the songs and songwriters that have inspired Louis & Dan — was released on July 22. Their first three albums are available for listening on all major streaming platforms. \nMore information to come.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/louis-and-dan-and-the-invisible-band/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Campus\, 5025 Knox Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55419
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220524T155653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T172636Z
UID:15253-1663961400-1664056800@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing with Mike Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Save two dates for Stargazing this year! Friday\, September 23rd and Saturday\, September 24th \nMake the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center. We’ll have 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 others. Great constellation mythological stories will also be featured! \n \nMike Lynch is a retired WCCO meteorologist and has been hosting Minnesota and Wisconsin Starwatch programs for over 50 years! He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book “Stars\, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations.” \nArrive at 7:30pm with your blankets and lawn chairs\, and make yourself comfy! \nCost is $15 per person – includes program\, snacks\, and bottled water. Children 3 and under are free. Max cost per family is $50.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/stargazing-with-mike-lynch/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220420T172650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T164333Z
UID:15233-1660411800-1660420800@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Concert with Louis and Dan and the Invisible Band
DESCRIPTION:*THIS EVENT IS BEING RESCHEDULED* \nStay tuned to our website\, Facebook\, and Instagram for further updates.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/outdoor-concert-with-louis-and-dan-and-the-invisible-band/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220430T171332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T162546Z
UID:15235-1659949200-1660050000@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Tending to Trauma: Yours\, Mine\, and Ours
DESCRIPTION:“The opposite of trauma is connection\,” says therapist and sociologist Terry Real. Traumatizing experiences leave us feeling isolated and lonely. In this retreat\, therapist and professor Carla Dahl will lead us in exploring how to relate to our personal trauma histories\, how to recognize and tend to the evidence of traumatic experiences in others\, and how to deepen our awareness of collective trauma (including intergenerational trauma and community experiences of disaster). We will discuss physiological and spiritual aspects of trauma\, the importance of self-compassion\, and practices and rituals that help re-establish connection with ourselves and others. Whether you are personally experiencing trauma or caring for others with traumatic experiences\, (or both)\, this retreat will increase your capacity to live with hope and healing in the midst of it all. \n \nCarla Dahl is Professor Emerita of Congregational and Community Care at Luther Seminary in St. Paul\, Minnesota. She has trained therapists and clergy since 1993 and also has a private counseling and consulting practice\, working with individuals\, couples\, and groups around issues of grief\, spirituality\, relationships\, and life transitions. She’s written in the areas of ambiguous loss\, families and spirituality\, and the training of helping professionals; her current research focus is on long-distance grandmothering\, and her research assistant\, 6-year-old Guthrie\, lives in northeastern Wisconsin. \nRough Schedule (detailed schedule available for registrants) \nMonday August 8\nMorning: Check-in\, Coffee/Cinnamon Rolls\, Sessions 1 & 2 with Carla Dahl\nLunch\nAfternoon: Forest Bathing\, Creative Art Session\, Free Time to move\, reflect\, rest\, and Session 3 with Carla Dahl\nHappy Hour & Dinner\nEvening: Snacks & Beverage Bar\, Pool\, Whirlpool\, Sauna\, Conversation around the Fire \nTuesday August 9\nMorning: Breakfast\, Mindfulness Meditation\, Sessions 4 & 5 with Carla Dahl\nLunch\nAfternoon: Free Time & Departure \nA variety of overnight accommodations are available including single or double occupancy in our hotel-style rooms and occupancy in our dorm rooms (limit 6 people to a dorm). Cost includes one-night stay (except for commuters)\, four meals\, beverage and snack breaks\, programming\, use of amenities\, and tax. \nNo refunds after July 31.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/tending-to-trauma-yours-mine-and-ours/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220803T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220803T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220523T174010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T162139Z
UID:15251-1659547800-1659556800@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Midweek Summer Worship 7
DESCRIPTION:Dinner Menu: Roasted Turkey Dinner with Turkey Gravy\, Whipped Potatoes\, Cranberry Compote\, Glazed Carrots\, Garden Salad\, Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Coulis\nNature Talk by Dan Kahl: Animal Stories\nSermon by Pastor Becca Freeman: Genesis 2:1-4\, The Seventh Day of Creation\nSpecial Music by: Kate Snyder\, soprano \nSpend this summer exploring the beauty of God’s creation. Genesis 1 poetically describes God’s creation of the sun\, moon\, and stars\, and the plants\, animals\, and people over six days. God joyfully ended each day by declaring\, “And it was good.” Then God rested on the seventh day. Join the Mount Olivet pastors each Wednesday at the Conference & Retreat Center from June 22 through August 3 as they preach through the seven days of creation. \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. Registration at least 24 hours in advance is required. \nBus transportation will be available from the West campus\, Minneapolis campus\, and 7500 York. Please register for buses at least 72 hours in advance. A minimum of 10 people is required from each site to provide busing. If we need to cancel the bus\, you will be notified 48 hours in advance. \nSchedule:\n4:30pm Buses Leave 7500 York & West Campus\n5pm Bus Leaves Mpls Campus\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner Served\n6:30-7pm Nature Talk\n7:15pm Worship\n8pm Bus Departs \nTo register for the bus\, choose your bus stop location (7500 York\, West\, or Mpls Campus) in the Additional Items section of the registration.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/midweek-summer-worship-7/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Midweek Summer Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220523T173430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T211451Z
UID:15250-1658943000-1658952000@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Midweek Summer Worship 6
DESCRIPTION:Dinner Menu: Slow Cooked Corned Beef with Braised Purple Cabbage\, Steamed Potatoes\, Garden Salad\, Crème Brulee\nNature Talk by Dan Kahl: Oddities in Nature\nSermon by Pastor Mark Dixon: Genesis 1:24-31\, The Sixth Day of Creation\nSpecial Music: Amanda Jenkins\, soprano \nSpend this summer exploring the beauty of God’s creation. Genesis 1 poetically describes God’s creation of the sun\, moon\, and stars\, and the plants\, animals\, and people over six days. God joyfully ended each day by declaring\, “And it was good.” Then God rested on the seventh day. Join the Mount Olivet pastors each Wednesday at the Conference & Retreat Center from June 22 through August 3 as they preach through the seven days of creation. \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. Registration at least 24 hours in advance is required. \nBus transportation will be available from the West campus\, Minneapolis campus\, and 7500 York. Please register for buses at least 72 hours in advance. A minimum of 10 people is required from each site to provide busing. If we need to cancel the bus\, you will be notified 48 hours in advance. \nSchedule:\n4:30pm Buses Leave 7500 York & West Campus\n5pm Bus Leaves Mpls Campus\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner Served\n6:30-7pm Nature Talk\n7:15pm Worship\n8pm Bus Departs \nTo register for the bus\, choose your bus stop location (7500 York\, West\, or Mpls Campus) in the Additional Items section of the registration.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/midweek-summer-worship-6/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Midweek Summer Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220523T172811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T210722Z
UID:15249-1658338200-1658347200@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Midweek Summer Worship 5
DESCRIPTION:Dinner Menu: Jerk Chicken topped with Tropical Salsa\, Coconut Spiced Rice\, Sweet Potatoes\, Garden Salad\, Vanilla Panna Cotta\nNature Talk by Dan Kahl: Hummingbirds: Avian Mighty Mites\nSermon by Pastor Ben Cieslak: Genesis 1:20-23\, The Fifth Day of Creation\nSpecial Music: Luke Randall\, baritone \nSpend this summer exploring the beauty of God’s creation. Genesis 1 poetically describes God’s creation of the sun\, moon\, and stars\, and the plants\, animals\, and people over six days. God joyfully ended each day by declaring\, “And it was good.” Then God rested on the seventh day. Join the Mount Olivet pastors each Wednesday at the Conference & Retreat Center from June 22 through August 3 as they preach through the seven days of creation. \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. Registration at least 24 hours in advance is required. \nBus transportation will be available from the West campus\, Minneapolis campus\, and 7500 York. Please register for buses at least 72 hours in advance. A minimum of 10 people is required from each site to provide busing. If we need to cancel the bus\, you will be notified 48 hours in advance. \nSchedule:\n4:30pm Buses Leave 7500 York & West Campus\n5pm Bus Leaves Mpls Campus\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner Served\n6:30-7pm Nature Talk\n7:15pm Worship\n8pm Bus Departs \nTo register for the bus\, choose your bus stop location (7500 York\, West\, or Mpls Campus) in the Additional Items section of the registration.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/midweek-summer-worship-5-2/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Midweek Summer Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220331T153406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T143641Z
UID:15211-1657908000-1657915200@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Concert with Zach Spirov
DESCRIPTION:A night of nature\, music\, and food! \nZach Spirov is a lifelong Minneapolis musician and urbanite. Among a variety of career choices\, Zach spent 7+ years as a member of Mount Olivet’s Youth Staff. Playing music in a performance setting\, group gatherings\, and special events has been a through line in his life\, and has expanded over the last decade. He has played venues around the twin cities since 2008. Notable spots include 7th Street Entry\, Aster Cafe\, and the 318 Cafe. Zach is a genre blender\, and has credited influence from a wide spectrum anywhere from Americana Folk\, Gospel\, and roots rock music\, to RnB and hip-hop. He currently has a residency at the Troubadour Wine Bar in uptown every Thursday night. Zach is looking forward to reconnecting with old friends\, seeing familiar faces\, and sharing in a summer evening together at the Retreat Center. \nOur kitchen will serve dinner outside. 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 outdoors! \nMenu: Sautéed Chicken Skewers\, Napa Cabbage Slaw\, Key Lime Cheesecake Bars
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/outdoor-concert-with-zach-spirov/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220518T193342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T210627Z
UID:15248-1657733400-1657742400@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Midweek Summer Worship 4
DESCRIPTION:Dinner Menu: Fried Chicken Macaroni and Cheese\, Cucumber Salad\, Raspberry Sorbet\nNature Talk by Dan Kahl: How to Help the Birds\nSermon by Pastor Bill MacLean: Genesis 1:14-19\, The Fourth Day of Creation\nSpecial Music: Brian Ohnsorg\, tenor \nSpend this summer exploring the beauty of God’s creation. Genesis 1 poetically describes God’s creation of the sun\, moon\, and stars\, and the plants\, animals\, and people over six days. God joyfully ended each day by declaring\, “And it was good.” Then God rested on the seventh day. Join the Mount Olivet pastors each Wednesday at the Conference & Retreat Center from June 22 through August 3 as they preach through the seven days of creation. \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. Registration at least 24 hours in advance is required. \nBus transportation will be available from the West campus\, Minneapolis campus\, and 7500 York. Please register for buses at least 72 hours in advance. A minimum of 10 people is required from each site to provide busing. If we need to cancel the bus\, you will be notified 48 hours in advance. \nSchedule:\n4:30pm Buses Leave 7500 York & West Campus\n5pm Bus Leaves Mpls Campus\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner Served\n6:30-7pm Nature Talk\n7:15pm Worship\n8pm Bus Departs \nTo register for the bus\, choose your bus stop location (7500 York\, West\, or Mpls Campus) in the Additional Items section of the registration.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/15248/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Midweek Summer Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220706T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220518T170730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T210504Z
UID:15247-1657128600-1657137600@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Midweek Summer Worship 3
DESCRIPTION:Dinner Menu: BBQ Ribs\, Potato Salad\, Baked Beans\, Coleslaw\, Rhubarb Cheesecake\nNature Talk by Dan Kahl: Invasive Insects\nSermon by Pastor Kurt Kalland: Genesis 1:9-13\, The Third Day of Creation\nSpecial Music: Justin Staebell\, tenor \nSpend this summer exploring the beauty of God’s creation. Genesis 1 poetically describes God’s creation of the sun\, moon\, and stars\, and the plants\, animals\, and people over six days. God joyfully ended each day by declaring\, “And it was good.” Then God rested on the seventh day. Join the Mount Olivet pastors each Wednesday at the Conference & Retreat Center from June 22 through August 3 as they preach through the seven days of creation. \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. Registration at least 24 hours in advance is required. \nBus transportation will be available from the West campus\, Minneapolis campus\, and 7500 York. Please register for buses at least 72 hours in advance. A minimum of 10 people is required from each site to provide busing. If we need to cancel the bus\, you will be notified 48 hours in advance. \nSchedule:\n4:30pm Buses Leave 7500 York & West Campus\n5pm Bus Leaves Mpls Campus\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner Served\n6:30-7pm Nature Talk\n7:15pm Worship\n8pm Bus Departs \nTo register for the bus\, choose your bus stop location (7500 York\, West\, or Mpls Campus) in the Additional Items section of the registration.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/midweek-summer-worship-3-2/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Midweek Summer Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220629T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220518T165905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T210353Z
UID:15246-1656523800-1656532800@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Midweek Summer Worship 2
DESCRIPTION:Dinner Menu: Stuffed Turkey Loaf with Orange Cranberry Glaze\, Scalloped Potatoes\, Sauteed Green Beans\, Tossed Garden Salad\, Chocolate Cake\nNature Talk by Dan Kahl: Dry Shade Gardening\nSermon by Pastor David Lose: Genesis 1:6-8\, The Second Day of Creation\nSpecial Music: Beverly Claflin\, soprano \nSpend this summer exploring the beauty of God’s creation. Genesis 1 poetically describes God’s creation of the sun\, moon\, and stars\, and the plants\, animals\, and people over six days. God joyfully ended each day by declaring\, “And it was good.” Then God rested on the seventh day. Join the Mount Olivet pastors each Wednesday at the Conference & Retreat Center from June 22 through August 3 as they preach through the seven days of creation. \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. Registration at least 24 hours in advance is required. \nBus transportation will be available from the West campus\, Minneapolis campus\, and 7500 York. Please register for buses at least 72 hours in advance. A minimum of 10 people is required from each site to provide busing. If we need to cancel the bus\, you will be notified 48 hours in advance. \nSchedule:\n4:30pm Buses Leave 7500 York & West Campus\n5pm Bus Leaves Mpls Campus\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner Served\n6:30-7pm Nature Talk\n7:15pm Worship\n8pm Bus Departs \nTo register for the bus\, choose your bus stop location (7500 York\, West\, or Mpls Campus) in the Additional Items section of the registration.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/midweek-summer-worship-2-2/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Midweek Summer Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220518T161521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T164517Z
UID:15244-1655919000-1655928000@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Midweek Summer Worship 1
DESCRIPTION:Dinner Menu: Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Cream Sauce\, Mashed Potatoes\, Roasted Asparagus\, Tossed Garden Salad\, Lemon Cheesecake Bars\nNature Talk by Dan Kahl: The Moon: Earth’s Flashlight\nSermon by Pastor Charlie Ruud: Genesis 1:1-5\, The First Day of Creation\nSpecial Music: Linda Berger\, piano \nSpend this summer exploring the beauty of God’s creation. Genesis 1 poetically describes God’s creation of the sun\, moon\, and stars\, and the plants\, animals\, and people over six days. God joyfully ended each day by declaring\, “And it was good.” Then God rested on the seventh day. Join the Mount Olivet pastors each Wednesday at the Conference & Retreat Center from June 22 through August 3 as they preach through the seven days of creation. \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. Registration at least 24 hours in advance is required. \nBus transportation will be available from the West campus\, Minneapolis campus\, and 7500 York. Please register for buses at least 72 hours in advance. A minimum of 10 people is required from each site to provide busing. If we need to cancel the bus\, you will be notified 48 hours in advance. \nSchedule:\n4:30pm Buses Leave 7500 York & West Campus\n5pm Bus Leaves Mpls Campus\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner Served\n6:30-7pm Nature Talk\n7:15pm Worship\n8pm Bus Departs \nTo register for the bus\, choose your bus stop location (7500 York\, West\, or Mpls Campus) in the Additional Items section of the registration.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/midweek-summer-worship-1/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Midweek Summer Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220329T203243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T143552Z
UID:15209-1654279200-1654286400@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Concert with Sweet Rhubarb
DESCRIPTION:A night of nature\, music\, and food! \nOur outdoor concert series begins with Sweet Rhubarb. Based in Saint Paul\, their repertoire includes a mix of folk\, pop\, bluegrass\, and country. Vocal harmonies are the signature element of their performances with well-crafted original songs and covers from all over the map.  Any good song is fair game! Learn more about Sweet Rhubarb and sample some of their music at https://www.sweetrhubarb.net. \nOur kitchen will serve dinner outside. 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! \nMenu: Salmon Cakes\, Arugula Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette\, Strawberry Rhubarb Semifreddo
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/outdoor-concert-with-sweet-rhubard/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220323T184305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T210643Z
UID:15205-1653123600-1653145200@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Spring Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a family looking for volunteer opportunities\, a small group wanting a day away together\, or a volunteer day regular\, all are welcome to lend a hand for our annual Spring Volunteer Day! \nJoin us as we ready the Conference & Retreat Center grounds for spring and summer by planting flowers\, wood chipping the trails\, repairing outdoor benches\, and helping with other seasonal projects. When the work is done\, it’s time for some fun! Enjoy a delicious meal from our kitchen\, have a swim in the pool\, or explore the trails. \nThank you for helping us care for God’s creation!
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/spring-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220304T203554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T144300Z
UID:15189-1652000400-1652022000@mtolivetretreat.org
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Worship & Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Spend Mother’s Day at Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center for uplifting worship\, delicious food\, beautiful sights\, and fun for the whole family! Led by Pastor Kurt Kalland and Rev. Dr. Theresa Latini\, worship with communion will begin at 9am in our chapel. Reserve your time for brunch at 10am or 11:30am and expect mouthwatering dishes like sea salt crusted prime rib\, stuffed salmon with lemon caper dill sauce\, mandarin orange spinach salad\, crème Brule French toast\, and a wide assortment of desserts. Plan for outdoor fun before or after you eat with games like badminton\, bocce ball\, and other lawn games. Swim in the indoor pool or relax in the whirlpool and sauna. Explore the woods\, prairie\, and marsh during a guided nature walk. Spend quality family time on outdoor patios. \nCost is $25 for adults (13yrs+)\, $15 for youth (3-12yrs)\, and children under 3 are free. \nDue to planning needs for this event\, registration closes on Thursday\, May 5\, and we cannot offer refunds once registered.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/mothers-day-worship-brunch/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
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SUMMARY:Divine Laughter\, Humor\, and Wellbeing? (Virtual Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the second workshop of Living Well\, Leading Well\, a three-part monthly series of virtual workshops promoting wholeness\, wellbeing\, and renewal in our personal and professional lives. \nWhat do humor and comedy have to do with faith\, theology\, and wellbeing? Everything! In the Bible\, God laughs at people\, people laugh at God\, and there are some really funny stories. Think\, for example\, about Sarah and Abraham both laughing God in the face when God promised Sarah would bear a son in her old age. Karl and Rolf Jacobson will present on what church members\, theologians\, and ministers can learn from the serious business of comedy. \nRolf and Karl Jacobson\, brothers from the same mother\, suffer from the genetically inherited traits of being fans of Minnesota sports teams and Lutheran pastors.  Karl is the lead pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Minneapolis; Rolf is the Rogness Professor of Scripture\, Theology\, and Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul.  They’ve written a few funny books about theology together\, including Crazy Talk: A Not-So-Stuffy Dictionary of Theological Terms and Crazy Book: A Not-So-Stuffy Dictionary of Biblical Terms. \nThe zoom meeting link will be sent in the confirmation email you receive after registering.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/divine-laughter-humor-and-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220106T180848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T152954Z
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SUMMARY:Fearfully & Wonderfully Made? (Virtual Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the first workshop of Living Well\, Leading Well\, a three-part monthly series of virtual workshops promoting wholeness\, wellbeing\, and renewal in our personal and professional lives. \n \nRev. Dr. Anna Madsen serves as a freelance theologian in Two Harbors\, Minnesota. Through OMG: Center for Theological Conversation (www.omgcenter.com) she writes articles\, books\, and blogs; consults congregations and individuals; and presents on matters related to the intersection of theology\, faith\, and life. She also hosts The Spent Dandelion Theological Retreat Center (www.spentdandelion.com)\, where rostered leaders and laity can stay in the studio apartment overlooking the forest to retreat\, reflect\, and renew by way of conversation with Anna\, making use of her library\, or simply taking in all the beauty that is Minnesota’s North Shore. In 2004\, an accident killed her husband and gave her son\, Karl\, a traumatic brain injury. That unwelcome event entered Anna\, Karl\, and her daughter Else into many new worlds\, not least of all the new world of life with a loved one with disabilities. \nBased on Anna’s personal experience of grief and her son’s traumatic brain injury\, this workshop will wrestle with questions surrounding disability\, suffering\, and God’s intentions\, interventions\, and the possibility of redemption of and hope despite pain and loss. Psalm 139’s claim of being “fearfully and wonderfully made” might initially sound comforting\, but in light both of disability and suffering\, it raises questions about whether we are fearfully and wonderfully made…for this? Join Anna in this first workshop to hear her theological and personal responses to these questions and more. Cost is $20. \nThe zoom meeting link will be sent in the confirmation email you receive after registering.
URL:https://mtolivetretreat.org/event/fearfully-wonderfully-made-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T023224
CREATED:20220111T174137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T172225Z
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SUMMARY:Day Lenten Journey
DESCRIPTION:The Holy In-Between \nBegin Lent this year by reflecting on its often-neglected last day\, Holy Saturday. Squeezed between Good Friday (the crucifixion and death of Jesus) and Easter Sunday (the day of Jesus’ resurrection and appearance to his disciples)\, Holy Saturday is the day when God is silent. When the disciples feel bewilderment and despair. It is a painful\, in-between day that\, upon reflection\, teaches us to wait upon God in between all forms of life and death. Join Pastors Freeman and Ruud\, Retreat Center Director Rev. Theresa Latini\, and Program Director Rev. Jeremy Bork for a day of exploring the history\, art\, liturgy\, and meaning of this day as it shapes our journey through Lent this year. \nCost is $20 for lunch and program. Register in Realm 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). To register for the bus\, choose your bus stop location (West\, 7500 York or Mpls Campus) in the Additional Items section of this registration. Please note that a minimum of 10 people is required for each bus. Therefore\, bus reservation is required 72 hours in advance. If bus service has to be cancelled\, a 48-hour notice will be given.  \nYou will receive a confirmation email after you register for this event. 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/day-lenten-journey/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, 7984 257th Street West\, Farmington\, Minnesota\, 55024
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
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