Events Calendar

Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity

Sunday, January 21, 2024 3:00pm at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. All are invited to attend. Individuals and congregations representing several different Christian denominations in southwest and west-central Minnesota, will gather together for an Ecumenical celebration of the Word of God. The service is held as part of the annual Week […]

Claiming Your Call: Interviewing and Negotiating Skills for Women in Ministry

This workshop can help bolster your skills in interviewing and negotiating compensation for a call in Ministry. Open to all women: Interested in adding these skills to their professional toolbox First call candidates preparing for interviews with congregations Female rostered leaders in mobility The same Zoom workshop is offered three separate times: Tuesday, January 23rd […]

Zoom Gathering – Personnel Committees and Job Descriptions: Why?

Thursday, January 25th 2:00 p.m. - Session for Rostered Ministers 7:00 p.m. - Session for Lay Leaders Click here to RSVP. We've all been in situations where people have different expectations of each other; unclear and crossed-up expectations can lead to frustration. This is especially true in the church where relationships and expectations can take […]

Claiming Your Call: Interviewing and Negotiating Skills for Women in Ministry

This workshop can help bolster your skills in interviewing and negotiating compensation for a call in Ministry. Open to all women: Interested in adding these skills to their professional toolbox First call candidates preparing for interviews with congregations Female rostered leaders in mobility The same Zoom workshop is offered three separate times: Tuesday, January 23rd […]

Claiming Your Call: Interviewing and Negotiating Skills for Women in Ministry

This workshop can help bolster your skills in interviewing and negotiating compensation for a call in Ministry. Open to all women: Interested in adding these skills to their professional toolbox First call candidates preparing for interviews with congregations Female rostered leaders in mobility The same Zoom workshop is offered three separate times: Tuesday, January 23rd […]

Safety and Security for Churches Zoom Gathering

No matter where congregations are located, no matter the size, congregation leaders are aware that we need to plan for the safety and security of the people who come through our doors, staff and worshipers. Retired Kenyon Police Chief Lee Sjolander provides training to help you make plans to develop your own safety & security […]

Senior High Youth Gathering

All 9th-12th students are invited to the Synod’s annual Senior High Youth Gathering! It will be held March 8-9, 2024 at Best Western Convention Center in New Ulm, MN. This event is coordinated and planned by the SW MN Synod Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO). The theme this year is “Forever Unbroken,” based on Romans 8:37-39. The […]

Room at the Table for Everyone Zoom Gathering

Hospitality is part of our Christian call to discipleship. Come listen and consider what the Bible says about hospitality as well as how we live out Christian hospitality in the real-life situations we encounter in our congregations and personal lives. Thursday, March 14th 2:00 p.m. - Session for Rostered Ministers 7:00 p.m. - Session for […]

The Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church Zoom Gatherings

The Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church invites the SW MN Synod to a one hour listening session. Leaders from the commission will offer a short presentation on the Commission's charge and current work followed by a period of question and answer and then open listening. Personal information and identifying details will be redacted, but […]

Lutheran Men in Mission Spring Retreat

Love Your Neighbor, Even When We Disagree  For All Men SW MN Synod Spring Gathering Flyer Saturday, April 13, 2024 Gloria Dei Church in Redwood Falls Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Registration / Rolls, Coffee, and Juice 9:00 Welcome and Bible Study Business Meeting -Fill vacancies on board: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Conference Reps. -Scholarship […]

Ethics and Boundaries for Ministers Training

In person at First Lutheran Church, 1114 Traverse Road, St. Peter, MN. Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 - 9:00am-3:00pm Presenter: Rev. Emily Carson Registration Deadline: April 16th $40 per person. Sexual misconduct by rostered and other religious leaders is one of the most serious challenges faced by the church today. Violation of the sacred trust between […]

2024 Synod Assembly

When: June 7-8, 2024. Time: 6:00 pm. Friday to 5:00 pm. Saturday. Where: Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter & Zoom Webinar. Click here to visit the Synod Assembly webpage for more information. 

2024 Synod Assembly

When: June 7-8, 2024. Time: 6:00 pm. Friday to 5:00 pm. Saturday. Where: Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter & Zoom Webinar. Click here to visit the Synod Assembly webpage for more information. 

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