TEEM Interns/Vicars + Bishop Jon V. Anderson, In a recent article we named the interns in our synod who are leaving and arriving. We failed to name the congregations and parishes that are hosting interns or who have recently hosted them in the Theological Education for Emerging Ministries (TEEM) way of forming pastors. I want […]
Synod E-Newsletter – Aug. 31, 2017
Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response, designated for “Hurricane Response – United States” will be used entirely (100 percent) for this disaster until the response is complete. Together, we can help provide immediate and long-lasting support. Give today to support the needs in this response and others like it. Click here to give now. What you can […]
Synod E-Newsletter – Aug. 25, 2017
Don’t Leave Money on the Table – Portico 2017 Live Well Challenge! If you are insured by Portico and have not completed your health assessment, made a change for health, and used the Retirement Planning Tool, you are leaving money on the table that could be yours. Last year rostered ministers who did not complete their […]
Endowment E-Newsletter – Summer 2017
This newsletter is provided as a resource from the SW MN Synod to Endowment Boards and Pastors of Congregations with Endowed Funds Our ELCA’s Southwestern Minnesota Synod is working hard to address economic challenges of congregations and rostered leaders (pastors and deacons) because of generous funds we have received from the Lilly Endowment to address […]
Synod E-Newsletter – Aug. 17, 2017
Rostered Minister Gathering +Bishop Jon V. Anderson The Rostered Minister Gathering was a rich and encouraging experience. This was a first and there will be more, I believe, based on the positive feedback I heard. If I were to sum it up in a word, it surprisingly would be hugs. Throughout the event I watched […]
Synod E-Newsletter – Aug. 3, 2017
Wedding Ministry +Bishop Jon V. Anderson Today I want to give thanks for the important work of surrounding couples and families as they approach and experience all the emotions of a marriage. Last Saturday my daughter, Cate, was married to Seth Duin. I found myself noticing something with new eyes, the important work congregations […]
Synod E-Newsletter – July 21, 2017
Thanks!!! +Bishop Jon V. Anderson Our Funding Initiative Surpasses $1,000,000 in Gifts and Pledges At our synod assembly we shared that we have surpassed $1 million, including our Lilly Endowment grant, for our Synod’s Funding Initiative. Our overall goal is $2.5 million. We are off to a great start! Our next Enews will lift up […]
Synod E-Newsletter – July 11, 2017
All Anew +Pr. Linda Pedersen “All Anew” is the theme of the 10th Triennial Women of the ELCA Gathering taking place in Minneapolis this week July 13-16. More than 200 women from Southwestern Minnesota Synod plan to participate all or part of the four day gathering, giving SW MN Women the honor of being the […]
Synod E-Newsletter – July 7, 2017
Are You Ready to Grow? Beginning with Prayer +Bishop Jon V. Anderson One of the ways we are called to grow is through our prayer life as individuals and communities of faith. How has that been happening for you? What is working in your prayer life? Is it time to try something new? I appreciate both […]
Synod E-Newsletter – June 29, 2017
July Food Packing Events! Watch this video about a previous Better Together Food Packing event: Join us! July 12, 2017 Willmar Middle School, Willmar Click here for more information. -and- July 25, 2017 American Reformed, Worthington Click here for more information. Articles in this week’s e-news: Record number accept call to ELCA Young Adults […]
