Dear Synod Council, Rostered and Baptized Ministers of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod, For the past seventeen years I have been privileged and grateful to serve as the bishop of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod. I still feel surprised at this call to serve that came back in 2003. This call brings serious and intense challenges. It […]
Worship Resources
The synod staff has put together a video worship service that can be used whenever needed. The service is on the 2020 Synod Assembly verse and theme. “If you enter a town and it welcomes you, eat whatever is set before you. Heal the sick, and tell them, The Kingdom of God is near you […]
ELCA reaffirms commitment to combat racism and white supremacy
The ELCA Conference of Bishops has released a statement reaffirming this church’s commitment to combat racism and white supremacy. What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8). The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) reaffirms its commitment to combating racism […]
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 learned of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Minnesota on March 6, through the first stay at home order and its extensions to the […]
Easter Message from Bishop Jon Anderson
1After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and […]
Hold Your People In My Heart
+ Ferman Woodberry, SW MN Synod Vice-President Here I Am Lord, Is It I, Lord? I Have Heard You Calling In The Night. I Will Go Lord, If You Lead Me. I Will Hold Your People In My Heart. Hello, my Name is Ferman Woodberry and I am the Vice President of the Southwestern Minnesota […]
UPDATED Paycheck Protection Program FAQ by the ELCA
This is a UPDATED (April 8, 2020) frequently asked questions (FAQ) document on the CARES ACT. It is brief and helpful. Paycheck Protection Program informational resource from ELCA on Vimeo.
THE CARES ACT – What we know now
Congress recently passed the CARES Act which has several provisions that may be helpful to sustain the ministries of the congregation. The document below represents what we on your synod staff believe we know as of today. PLEASE keep in mind that the federal rule making is still going on so there are some open […]
Federal Government Programs, The CARES Act and More
+Bishop Jon V. Anderson The top people in our churchwide system, many other denominations, as well as the government are working to understand the laws that have been passed. After a decision is made, administrative rulings are made on what the law actually means. We have early indications that this is going to be helpful. […]
What is the ELCA Doing?
The ELCA has posted preliminary guidance on the ELCA website regarding the recent developments in relief resources from the federal government. They will be updating the documents as more information is gathered. Helpful links: Update and Resources on COVID-19-related Benefits for ELCA Congregations, Synods, Other Ministries and their Employees (This is a summary document with […]
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