At the last congregational Lay Leaders Zoom meeting, Bp. Jon and the synod staff talked about planning for the winter and moving into 2021. There are two very important details we want to share with everyone! Pr. Dee and Pr. Steve re-recorded their presentations to help answer questions that might arise during your congregational fall […]
COVID-19 Resources
This webpage has been created to help keep resources posted by the Southwestern Minnesota Synod in one location. The synod staff will keep emailing and posting on social media, but here is where we will host a collection of important communications during this time of COVID-19.
“We are church together – apart!”
+Rev. Dee Pederson, D.Min., Director for Evangelical Mission One of the powerful ways this truth has been lived out in the COVID-19 crisis is: “generosity.” As unemployment soared and demands on food pantries increased, generous donors across the ELCA contributed $1.6 million to the ELCA COVID-19 Response Fund. This generosity has come to our synod […]
Collaborating As We Move Into Fall
A message from Bishop Jon V. Anderson Thanks for your courageous leadership to serve the mission of Jesus in the life of your congregations and community while protecting and keeping people safe. Collaboration is a value we have been lifting up because congregations that have been finding ways to support one another appear to be doing better with […]
Phone Live Streaming
+Rev. Joyce Graue St John’s Lutheran, Raymond MN experience with PHONE LIVE STREAMING Our congregation has about 25 membership ‘units’ who do not have wifi at home, and the majority of these do not use cell phones. Since mid-March we encouraged them to listen to the Willmar ELCA congregations on the radio on Sunday morning; […]
Stepping into the Digital World
Are you ready to learn more about digital ministry, but not sure where to begin? Looking for true 101-level basics? The SW MN Synod has just learned about a training on digital ministry, and will help support a small team from up to 5 congregations to attend eFormation 101: Presentations and Coaching, by Virginia Theological […]
Worship Has Moved Online. So What’s Next for Your Digital Ministry?!
+Pr. Dee Pederson, D.Min., Director for Evangelical Mission Many of us wish we’d taken steps toward having an online presence years ago. But we were busy. And mainly, we didn’t know where to begin. Stay-at-Home pushed people out of the comfort of the sanctuary and into the comfort of home. For clergy and worship leaders […]
Another Curve We Need to Flatten
+Pr. Stephen Cook, Synod Minister “Flatten the curve” was the challenge in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. It worked! The medical systems were not overwhelmed. Because of individual and collective actions, a cautious reopening of the economy is possible. However, there are signs of a different curve we need to flatten – the […]
What Might the “Next” Normal Look Like for Your Church?
+Rev. Dr. Pederson, Director for Evangelical Mission Many of us remember asking our parents on the way to Grandma’s house, “When will we get there?!” In the midst of Stay-at-Home 2020, all of us wondered when things would get back to normal for daily life and for church life. And if someone had told you […]
Now What? Up to 50% Worship Space?
+Bishop Jon V. Anderson Like you, we were not aware this new position of the State Dept. of Health was coming last week, Friday, June 5th. The meeting on the previous Tuesday where the state shared information in the past did not happen this week after the African American Clergy called for a silent march of Minnesota clergy. Here are some thoughts about the question, “Now […]
The Church was deployed
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your […]
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