@ Luther Crest Bible Camp, Alexandria MN Welcome to this year’s Fall Theological Conference planned especially for Pastors, Deacons, TEEM Students, Interns, Synodically Authorized Lay Ministers, and paid staff youth coordinators. We are looking forward to all being together in person! Check in starts at 4:30 p.m. with the welcome and the conference beginning at […]
2022 SW MN Synod Equipping Congregations Roadshow The equipping workshops are hitting the road! The former Equipping Congregations Day is taking a new format. This Roadshow will offer three different dates and three different locations. Thursday Evening, Nov. 3rd @ Faith Lutheran, Spicer Saturday, Nov. 5th @ First Lutheran, Marshall Monday Evening, Nov. 7th @ […]
2022 SW MN Synod Equipping Congregations Roadshow The equipping workshops are hitting the road! The former Equipping Congregations Day is taking a new format. This Roadshow will offer three different dates and three different locations. Thursday Evening, Nov. 3rd @ Faith Lutheran, Spicer Saturday, Nov. 5th @ First Lutheran, Marshall Monday Evening, Nov. 7th @ […]
2022 SW MN Synod Equipping Congregations Roadshow The equipping workshops are hitting the road! The former Equipping Congregations Day is taking a new format. This Roadshow will offer three different dates and three different locations. Thursday Evening, Nov. 3rd @ Faith Lutheran, Spicer Saturday, Nov. 5th @ First Lutheran, Marshall Monday Evening, Nov. 7th @ […]
Not-Your-Average Boundaries Training by Leaderwise Wednesday and Thursday, November 9 and 10, 2022 Zoom Meeting 9:00 a.m. – Noon (each day) Cost: $50 Presenters: Leaderwise & Bishop Dee Pederson Click here to register Registration Deadline: Nov. 1st It’s our experience that pastors, church staff, and other leaders who transgress boundaries by-and-large are not predators. In […]
The LYO Board is incredibly excited to have the gathering materials ready! This is a YOUTH LED event that is planned by the Southwestern Minnesota Synod Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) Board. This year, there is only ONE option for the JH Gathering: Friday Nov 18th-Saturday Nov 19th 2022. Because this is a year of transition […]
Congregation Lay Leaders Zoom Gathering “Annual Meetings: A Time to Give Thanks and Look Ahead” Wednesday, Nov. 30 @ 7:00 p.m. via Zoom This Zoom gathering is especially for Congregation Councils and Rostered Ministers. The agenda will include: -Word and Prayer – Dwelling in Advent -Staffing updates, welcome to and introduction of new Synod Minister […]
Location: Vinje Lutheran Church in Willmar Are you looking for a safe and brave space to address racism, but you’re not sure where to start? Are you looking to get away from the church office and talk about hard things that matter to you? Are you looking to avoid blaming or shaming, but work with […]
Save the Date! Registration will be available soon. As youth workers, whether paid or volunteer, you have the opportunity to impact the next generation. This is a sacred and significant role. Having healthy boundaries when working with students is crucial and that responsibility lies squarely on your shoulders. Join us as we discuss ways to […]
Location: SW MN Synod Office, 175 E Bridge St., Redwood Falls, MN 56283 We are here to support you and your ministry with children, youth, and families in a wide variety of ways and are so excited for this new offering… Our gathering is open to all lay and rostered leaders who work with children and […]
The LYO board is overjoyed to be sharing registration materials for the Synod’s annual Senior High Youth Gathering! All 9th-12th grade students are invited to this event, which is coordinated and planned by the SW MN Synod Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO). It will be held March 10-11, 2023 at Luther Crest Bible Camp, Alexandria, MN. […]
