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2019 Fall Theological Conference

for rostered leaders and spouses, synodically authorized ministers and directors of youth & family ministry of the Northeastern MN Synod, ELCA
"Relationship, Repentance, Reconciliation: Liberation in Context”

September 22-24, 2019
Ruttger’s Sugar Lake Lodge
Grand Rapids, MN


Downloads and Resources
  • The Irrelevance of euro-christian Dichotomies for Indigenous Peoples - Tink Tinker
  • Why I Do Not Believe in a Creator - Tink Tinker
  • "Damn It, He's An Injun! Christian Murder, Colonial Wealth, and Tanned Human Skin - Tink Tinker
  • Decolonizing the Language of Lutheran Theology: Confessions, Mission, Indians, and the Globalization of Hybridity - Tink Tinker
  • American Indians, Conquest, the Christian Story, and Invasive Nation-Building - Tink Tinker

Pre-Conference Flyer and Details
Brochure and Details
FTC Registration Form

Schedule
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Sunday, Sept. 22
2-4 pm Community Conversation: Rev. Dr.“Tink” Tinker- Zion Lutheran, Grand Rapids
4-6 pm Registration
6-7 pm Evening Meal
7:15 pm Welcome, Introductions
Update from Together Here
7:30 pm Holy Ground and Sacred Spaces
w/Holy Communion
8:45 pm Fellowship time in the Lobby

Monday, Sept. 23
7-8:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am Morning Devotions
9:00 am Session I: Rev. Dr. “Tink” Tinker
10:30 am Break
10:45 am Session II: Rev. Dr. “Tink” Tinker
12:00-1pm Lunch
1-2:30 pm Session III: Rev. Dr. “Tink” Tinker
2:30 pm Bishop's Election Committee Update
3:10 pm Free Time
3:15-4:30 Discussion with Rev. Dr. Tinker
6:30 pm Evening Prayer
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Fellowship time in the Lobby

Tuesday, Sept. 24
7-8:30 am Breakfast
8:45 am Session IV: Rev. Dr. “Tink” Tinker
10:30 am Worship w/Holy Communion.
Dismissal & Checkout
Registration

Register by filling out this form and sending it directly to Ruttger’s.
You will receive a reservation confirmation, and a map-from Ruttger’s.
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If you have questions about lodging and amenities,
please contact Ruttger’s at 800.450.4555.

Note especially the information regarding commuters, spouse and children, cancellation/ Refund Policy, and directions for indicating or requesting a roommate.

Child care is not provided.

Program costs are covered through the synod budget and special grants.

Other Opportunities
Kayaking, Hiking, Tennis, Golf,
Reading, Resting, Conversation, Relaxing!
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