Southwestern Minnesota Synod ELCA

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Danebod Folk Meeting – Aug 16-20

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There is annual gathering in Tyler of the Danish Folk School at Danebod Lutheran Church. Here is information to learn more about this deep and rich tradition for Danish and non-Danish folks to experience together as part of the many streams of Lutherans and Christians. The 71st Annual Danebod Folk Meeting Danebod Folk School Campus, […]

Observing the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation – Resources April

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The www.elca500.org web site continues to grow more rich with resources and ideas shared. Click here to check it out. The following is a newsletter of resources from our churchwide organization that includes information about a movie that will help people more deeply understand our Lutheran movement inside of the Christian community. One of the resources […]

We Give Thanks to God for the Life and Witness of Shirley Hansen.

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I received a phone call last week sharing that Shirley Hansen had recently died. She was the widow of Pr. and District President/Bishop Edward A. Hansen from the Southwest Minnesota District of the American Lutheran Church. She recently died. Lee Anne Lack (her husband is Gene), one of Ed and Shirley’s daughters, shared the news […]

ELCA Congregational Vitality Survey Results from 2015

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In 2015’s statistical report, congregations in the Southwestern Minnesota Synod were invited to complete a survey about congregational vitality. The surveys were sometimes given to congregations, councils, committees or sometimes staff alone completed them. Recently the results of these surveys became available.   Here are the results.  Thanks to everyone who joined in the process. […]

Plan-It Youth Ministry Team

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A great way to “Equip all the baptized!” Shetek Bible Camp is hosting a youth and adult equipping event. Bring a Team! PLAN-IT the coming year design a well-balanced, one year framework, with an emphasis on self-care and building a leadership producing culture. “OVERVIEW This is a guided planning and sharing experience for those responsible for youth […]

Energizing and Mobilizing Opening Devotion – Strategic Budgeting

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Here is the PowerPoint for March 18th. This was shared at the Energizing and Mobilizing event in its “Opening Devotion.” Our focus was on “Strategic Budgeting” and “Generosity.” These are some books I mentioned that I have found helpful.  The one I spent more time on was Switch which is below. – Not Your Parents’ Offering […]

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