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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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DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy Bork":MAILTO:jbork@mocrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T163744Z
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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:20260516T032231
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T172636Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T164333Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220803T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220803T200000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T211451Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20220523T172811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T210722Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T143641Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20220518T193342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T210627Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220706T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20220518T170730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T210504Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220629T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20220518T165905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T210353Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20220518T161521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T164517Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20220329T203243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T143552Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20220323T184305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T210643Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20220304T203554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T144300Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20220219T144453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T152634Z
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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:20260516T032231
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:20260516T032231
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20211118T164849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T164849Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20211008T170438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T170439Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20211015T012300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T151130Z
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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:20260516T032231
CREATED:20211015T005328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T005351Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T213000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20210610T162945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T183253Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20210610T162002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T221240Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260516T032231
CREATED:20210610T170652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T170652Z
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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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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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