+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; […]
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.
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 […]
The Healthy, Holy Work of Grief
+ Rev. Dr. Kathryn Skoglund, Synod Minister Memorial Day, at one time called Decoration Day is a holiday when we remember and honor all those military personnel who have died in the line of duty. We gather at cemeteries to place flags and flowers at the graves of the beloved dead, civic leaders give speeches […]
Things Just Keep Moving: An Update
+Bishop Jon V. Anderson Our state government offered guidance about our lives and about gathering for worship yesterday, May 20, 2020. Here are the links that might be helpful to you: Minnesota’s Stay Safe Plan (May 20, 2020) Guidance for Faith-Based Communities Considering In-Person Services Minnesota Department of Health, Updated May 13, 2020 Guidance for […]
ELCA COVID-19 Grants
The Southwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA, gratefully announces the award of an ELCA COVID-19 grant for $7,500.00. As part of an ELCA COVID-19 response, the ELCA Church Council authorized a new fund to receive revenue to directly support ministries of the ELCA, including congregations and ELCA ministries, such as camps. These funds are being awarded to […]
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