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 […]
Online Congregation Report Forms A & C are now open!
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 […]
2017 Annual Report Covers
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 […]
ELCA Congregational Vitality Survey Results from 2015
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 […]
Plan-It Youth Ministry Team
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, […]
Congregational Vitality Report for our Synod 2015
I just found this Congregational Vitality Report from 2015. It is interesting to ponder how we make these numbers even stronger.
Synod E-News, Feb 10
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 […]
Webinar for Congregations Discerning Closing PowerPoint
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 […]
The best time to prepare…Disaster Preparedness Resource for Congregations – Lutheran Disaster Response ….a tool for trouble that may come
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 […]
Church Law Day – Aug. 18
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 […]
