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Statistical Reports for Congregations

March 9, 2018 by SW MN Synod

Pr. Marlaine Doidge invites congregations to complete their Statistical Reports (Forms A&C or Parochial Report) with her help. To fill out these forms you must have your congregation ID number […]

Filed Under: Administration, Synod News

Online Congregation Report Forms A & C are now open!

January 11, 2018 by SW MN Synod

Forms A and C are annual forms that are to be filled out by each congregation. This information is submitted to the ELCA to help provide crucial data that assist […]

Filed Under: Administration, Synod News

2017 Annual Report Covers

December 27, 2017 by SW MN Synod

The ELCA Annual Report Covers are now available to download.  The covers include: – A Message from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton – A Litany for Annual Congregational Meeting – A […]

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ELCA Congregational Vitality Survey Results from 2015

March 20, 2017 by jonvanderson

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 […]

Filed Under: Administration, Congregation Vitality

Plan-It Youth Ministry Team

March 19, 2017 by jonvanderson

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, […]

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Congregational Vitality Report for our Synod 2015

March 18, 2017 by jonvanderson

I just found this Congregational Vitality Report from 2015.  It is interesting to ponder how we make these numbers even stronger.

Filed Under: Administration, Congregation Vitality

Synod E-News, Feb 10

February 10, 2017 by SW MN Synod

You Shall Have No Other gods. – Back to the Sources +Bishop Jon V. Anderson In this season of turmoil in our country, I am finding the Bible lessons I […]

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Webinar for Congregations Discerning Closing PowerPoint

December 13, 2016 by SW MN ELCA

Everyday Reformers

Recorded Webinar from December 12, 2016 Click here to download Bp. Jon’s PowerPoint. Audio Link on Dropbox…you should download and then play it. https://www.dropbox.com/s/8h7juphoafowkr4/audio_only.m4a?dl=0 Video Link for last night’s webinar.  You […]

Filed Under: Administration, Congregation Vitality, Synod News

The best time to prepare…Disaster Preparedness Resource for Congregations – Lutheran Disaster Response ….a tool for trouble that may come

October 7, 2016 by jonvanderson

As we watch the hurricane bear down on Florida it is a reminder that the best time to prepare is before a disaster strikes. This tool will help your congregation […]

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Church Law Day – Aug. 18

August 10, 2016 by SW MN Synod

When: Thursday, August 18 Where: Gustavus Adolphus College Heritage Room -OR- LIVESTREAM! Registration:  – $40 per congregation attending the event. (up to four people) Meals are on your own at […]

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