The National Lutheran Choir: All Saints Festival
Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., Benson Great Hall, Bethel University, St. Paul. The National Lutheran Choir and director David Cherwien launches the twenty-fifth concert season with A German Requiem by Johannes Brahms. Tickets and information at 612.722.2301 or www.nlca.com.

New to the Synod gathering
Nov. 4, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Synod Conference Room, 105 University Ave. West, St. Paul. A time for those new to the synod in the past year to gather, meet synod staff, and talk about our life together. Invitations will be sent.

Iringa Fall Festival
Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m. registration and table displays, 9:00-11:30 a.m. program, Roseville Lutheran, Roseville. The photo contest was so popular last year that it will be offered again this year. Please watch for details. Information will be given regarding the newly formed Iringa Foundation and how people or congregations may participate.

Fall Ministerium
Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m. registration, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. worship and program, Lutheran Church of Peace, Maplewood. Dr. Per Anderson, professor of religion at Concordia and chair of the ELCA task force on genetics, will speak to the rostered leaders of the Minneapolis Area and Saint Paul Area Synods.