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.

Southwestern Minnesota Synod ELCA Logo

Upcoming Events

01 July

Building a Culture of Generosity

All day

Link for Building a Culture of Generosity
25 July

2025 Lutheran Men in Mission Golf Tournament

All day

Link for 2025 Lutheran Men in Mission Golf Tournament
28 July

Churchwide Assembly

All day

Link for Churchwide Assembly

Messages

Jun 26

Wartburg Theological Seminary Awards First CaSTLE Project Grants to Strengthen Small Town and Rural Congregations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2025  The Southwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA, Receives Grant from Wartburg Theological Seminary’s CaSTLE…

Link for Wartburg Theological Seminary Awards First CaSTLE Project Grants to Strengthen Small Town and Rural Congregations
Jun 19

A Pastoral Letter from Bp. Dee Pederson Lament and Prayer

June 17, 2025  Dear Friends in Christ –   When tragedy strikes, those affected often lament, “We never…

Link for A Pastoral Letter from Bp. Dee Pederson Lament and Prayer
May 30

A Pastoral Letter Regarding Mr. Alan Buresh

May 30, 2025 +Bishop Dee Pederson Dear Friends in Christ –   I am writing in response to…

Link for A Pastoral Letter Regarding Mr. Alan Buresh

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!

SW MN Synod ELCA
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.

Conference Worship Service
Southern MN Synod ELCA Icon

Stay Connected

Connect to the synod, get current news and information on upcoming events, and receive resources of the larger church. Sign up for the SW MN Synod E-news.

Scroll to Top