We are Church Together

We are church together. From small congregations on the prairie to large congregations in urban centers (and everything in between), we come together as the Southwestern Minnesota Synod.

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Upcoming Events

07 November

Ethics and Boundaries for Ministers Training

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Link for Ethics and Boundaries for Ministers Training
09 November

Synod Council Meeting

All day

Link for Synod Council Meeting
22 November

Junior High Youth Gathering

All day

Link for Junior High Youth Gathering

Messages

Oct 31

Bishop’s Message for All Saints Sunday, 2024

Bishop’s Message for All Saints Sunday, 2024 (also The Sunday Before the Election) On the Sunday before…

Link for Bishop’s Message for All Saints Sunday, 2024
Sep 24

Listening Session Gatherings

Your voice can help set the direction of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod. It all started with the…

Link for Listening Session Gatherings
Aug 15

Living Together in this Election Season

Updated 9/20/2024 Bp. Dee Pederson Dear Friends in Christ-   We’re in the thick of it now:…

Link for Living Together in this Election Season

Are you discerning God’s call?

Take a moment to consider: What is God calling you to? God’s call comes to us in wide and varied forms — teaching youth, serving on a board or committee within your congregation, or even leading worship as a lay leader. Others may feel God is calling them to further learning and become ordained as a minister of Word and Sacrament (pastor) or a minister of Word and Service (Deacon).

If you are hearing God’s call, please reach out to Pastor Heather Culuris at the synod office. We would love to hear how God is calling you and help you along your vocation journey!

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Can Help With the Call Process

If you are a Rostered Minister seeking a call or a congregation seeking a Minister, Synod staff can help. Synod staff walks with you through the ELCA congregational Call Process. Synod and ELCA resources are abundant — listening, consulting, guiding, training, and equipping to navigate transitions.

Thank You for your
Financial Support!

Make a donation, pay for an event, or set up online giving for your congregation. Visit the SW MN Synod online giving page.

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