Thank you for gathering in the room and online, united by the Assembly theme, “One Body in Christ” (Romans 12:5). This Assembly once again represented a “first.” In 2020, an Assembly was cancelled for the first time due to COVID. The 2021 Assembly, which included the bishop election, was conducted entirely online. Assembly 2022 was […]
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Christ. One body in Christ. Christ: How do we say or hear this name for Jesus? How do we use God’s name? Like the Small Catechism says, do we use it “to curse, swear, practice magic, lie, or deceive”? Or “to call on, pray to, praise, and give thanks to God?” 1 In the language
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5/2/2024 News Assembly Registration Update: We have now reached the maximum room capacity for voting members attending onsite in the plenary room, Eckhoff Alumni Hall. If you, or your congregation, have not yet registered and hope to attend in-person, we encourage you to register today. A waiting list has been created and an overflow room/watch party
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In. People use this little word many different ways each day. “In” can mean that: something is popular. “Orange is the in color right now.” someone is in a position of influence with others. “She’s got an in with another member of the club.” something is moving. “He is going into town.” someone is present
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Body. Fractured, broken bodies: oh, how they hurt! Maybe you have known the pain of a broken bone, aging joints, threatening disease, or serious surgery. Last month, my husband underwent knee replacement surgery, which is a pretty violent procedure; it requires work to gain strength and move forward! No matter who we are, we have
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Four years ago this week, our world shut down and life changed overnight. One of the public service announcements every night on WCCO TV said: “When all of this is over, and it will be, don’t forget about the things you’ve noticed.” What did you notice? What do you remember? Many of us remember remote
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Welcome to the 2024 Synod Assembly! I know – we’re not there yet! But I’m looking forward to introducing the focus for the assembly over the next 6 weeks. When the Assembly Planning Team started thinking and dreaming and praying about the next Assembly, we recognized how much the past few years have taken a
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CONFERENCE DATE TIME PLACE Great RiverFeb. 42:30 p.m.ZoomLakelandFeb. 44:00 p.m.Faith, SpicerMinnesota ValleyFeb. 42:00 p.m.Peace, WinthropPrairieFeb. 182:00 p.m.First, MarshallScenic ValleyFeb. 182:00 p.m.TBDShetekFeb. 182:00 p.m.Christ, SlaytonLac Qui ParleFeb. 182:00 p.m.TBDWatonwan RiverFeb. 252:00 p.m.Trinity, MadeliaCrow RiverFeb. 252:00 p.m.Zion, LitchfieldGlacial RidgeMarch 33:00 p.m.Trinity, Alberta
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2024 Synod Assembly Where: Gustavus Adolphus College When: June 7-8, 2024 This will be a hybrid Assembly. This means voting members will have the opportunity to participate online or onsite. Rev. Dr. Aaron Suomala Folkerds is the keynote speaker; Executive Director for Christian Community and Leadership, Phil Hirsch is the ELCA representative; and Bishop Myaka
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The Southwestern Minnesota Synod Assembly was held June 9-10 at Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter. The theme of the Assembly was, “Embody the Word,” which was present throughout the weekend. The Assembly was able to see the many gifts of leaders, both lay and rostered, from around the synod showcased in videos, worship, workshops, speakers, and around
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