+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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Worship Resources
Welcome! “Synod” literally means “walking together.” Your Synod Staff is here to walk with you at all times, and we offer this service to thank and support the vital and […]
Best Practices: Online Meetings for Congregation Councils
It’s been said never to waste a crisis, and that moment is upon us. Congregation Councils carry the responsibility of being the congregation’s board of directors – fulfilling their duties […]
Risks of Singing During a Pandemic
Singing: Who knew it was risky – until now? +Rev. Dr. Dee Pederson, Director for Evangelical Mission, ELCA I miss the singing! We all feel it: worshipers, choir members, worship […]
Letter from the Minnesota Bishops
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. – Romans 12:15-16 To the Pastors, Deacons, Leaders and Congregations of Minnesota Since we […]
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