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Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church

January 20, 2023 by SW MN Synod

At the 2022 Churchwide Assembly, voting members adopted a memorial concerning restructuring the ELCA’s governance. The assembly adopted the following action: To direct the Church Council to establish a Commission […]

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Listen, God is calling!

January 19, 2023 by SW MN Synod

Listen, God is calling!  Throughout the Bible, God calls God’s people to faithful adventures and to leadership and service to God’s people. Think about Moses, called to lead God’s people […]

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Annual Congregation Report – Now Open 

January 19, 2023 by SW MN Synod

People of faith are tellers of The Story – The Story of God’s love for this beloved world, given in Jesus Christ. We are also tellers of the stories of […]

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Children/Youth BASICS Questionnaire

January 6, 2023 by SW MN Synod

My name is Nikoli, and I’m the SWMN Synod’s new Youth Ministry Coordinator! One of the things I want to do well is support the many children and young adult […]

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“In a Far-Off Place, Jesus Comes” 

December 21, 2022 by SW MN Synod

+Bishop Dee Pederson’s Message for Christmas In a Far-Off Place, Jesus Comes  1     In a far-off place, Jesus comes to earth.       Sheep and cattle grace the site.   […]

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Bishop Dee Pederson’s Annual Message

December 20, 2022 by SW MN Synod

“One of the beautiful parts of synod ministry involves driving across this large territory and seeing the changing colors from one season to the next: bright yellow-greens of springtime, rich […]

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Welcome to Pr. Nikoli Falenscheck as the Synod Youth Ministry Coordinator!

December 16, 2022 by SW MN Synod

Pr. Nikoli grew up in the Synod, is a graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead and of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. He served as pastor at Lutheran Church of Mahomet, IL; […]

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“Annual Meetings: a Time to Give Thanks and Look Ahead”

December 1, 2022 by SW MN Synod

The synod staff gathered with Lay Leaders on Nov. 30th to help congregations get ready for Annual Meetings. Please watch and share this Zoom recording with your congregation council.-Click here […]

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Thank you, Synod Minister Rev. Stephen Cook! 

November 30, 2022 by SW MN Synod

And God’s gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry for building up the […]

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Advent Gift

November 28, 2022 by SW MN Synod

In the Southwestern Minnesota Synod, we rejoice as we enter the season of Advent, knowing the ways God has been present with us during the past year. We rejoice over […]

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January 19, 2023 By SW MN Synod

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