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
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Schedule
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. 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! |