“You have generously supported our congregation for decades. You appreciate the way that we share God’s love in the community. I invite you to prayerfully consider your congregation as you make your estate plans.” A simple yet profound question that Pastor Chris asked Pat and Shannon over a cookie and some coffee. Shannon queried, “But […]
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Get ready for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering! Pr. Jon Wendt, the SW MN Synod Gathering Champion, recorded an informational Zoom meeting about the upcoming 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA. Posted June 2023: Greetings from Pr. Jon Wendt! This past month, I sent a letter to congregations to introduce myself. For those who
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Synod Assembly Important Announcements Visit the Synod Assembly Webpage for more information Can I Still Register? Online registration has closed. If you missed registering for the Assembly, call the Synod Office at 507-637-3904. Congregations and voting members: double check your registration confirmation email. If you know someone who is attending the Assembly and did not
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Assembly registration will close May 26th All registration information is posted online at www.swmnelca.org/synod-assembly. It is extremely important to register before May 26th. The Synod Assembly will be in person for the first time in 4 years! A lot has happened, and a lot has changed in that time. Though assembly members will be in
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+Pr. Troy Pflibsen, SW MN DEM, on behalf of your Synod Hunger Team It all started with one member making an unexpected choice. Instead of only giving his year-end gift to his congregation, Borgund Lutheran Church, rural Madison, he gave a portion of what God had given to him to ELCA World Hunger. This giving
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When you look at your upcoming schedules of “to do lists,” I’m sure it’s full of Lent planning, Conference gatherings, Holy Week preparations and more. In the middle of all these important other tasks, don’t forget to look at applying for the ELCA Domestic Hunger Grant or the ELCA Daily Bread Grants. These resources can enhance the work of
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At the 2022 Churchwide Assembly, voting members adopted a memorial concerning restructuring the ELCA’s governance. The assembly adopted the following action: To direct the Church Council to establish a Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church comprised of leaders of diverse representation from all three expressions that, working in consultation with the Conference of Bishops and
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People of faith are tellers of The Story – The Story of God’s love for this beloved world, given in Jesus Christ. We are also tellers of the stories of God’s love in our own lives and in the lives of our congregations. In many ways, the reports that we write – pastors, councils, staff,
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My name is Nikoli, and I’m the SWMN Synod’s new Youth Ministry Coordinator! One of the things I want to do well is support the many children and young adult ministries operating in our synod. I would really appreciate five minutes of your time to fill out a very basic questionnaire, which will give you
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Pr. Nikoli grew up in the Synod, is a graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead and of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. He served as pastor at Lutheran Church of Mahomet, IL; Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Peter; and now serves Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Henderson. The search/interview team included Pr. Jon Dahl – Synod Personnel
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