From Fear to Fire: Igniting Community for a Planet in Peril April 18, 2026 At First Lutheran Church, Duluth, MN and Livestreamed via Zoom Click here to register for Livestream Summit Experience via Zoom Webinar.
For all staff and volunteers working with children, youth, and family ministry – especially as congregations move into their summer programming. This 90-minute workshop, led by Rev. Emily Carson, Assistant to the Bishop & Director for Evangelical Mission in the Southeastern Minnesota Synod, is designed for volunteers and professionals engaged in faith formation and ministry […]
Date: May 2, 2026 Site: Calvary Lutheran Church, Willmar Living with All: Be a peacemaker in a time of division "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." - Romans 12:18 Speaker: Rev. Dr. Darrell Jodock Schedule 7:30am – Loading Lutheran World Relief Quilts 8:00 – […]
Location: Calvary Lutheran Church, Willmar Time: 7:30 - 4:00 p.m. Click here to view and print the registration form.
Tuesday, May 5th – 9:00am-3:00pm In person at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, New Ulm Presenters: Rev. Emily Carson Cost: $75 per person Registration Deadline: April 28th Click here to register! 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 […]
In accordance with †S18.13. of the Synod Constitution, notice was hereby given that the Southwestern Minnesota Synod Council had approved forwarding proposed amendments to the Synod Constitution, Bylaws, and Continuing Resolutions to the congregations of this synod. This Zoom meeting will cover these changes. Required changes approved by the ELCA Churchwide Assembly do not need […]
The Church in a Secular Age: Why things feel so hard and our best intentions may hurt more than help Thursday, May 14, 2026; 8:30am-2:00pm Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Cloud MN We as a church find ourselves at a crossroads of secularization and the polarization of Christianity, with a decline in mainline congregations in […]
Monday, May 18, 2026 via Zoom from 6:30pm to 7:30pm I'm attending online, where are the links? I'm attending on site, where do I park? Where do I find the assembly reports? What time does the assembly begin? Where is the agenda? How do I download Guidebook? How do we vote? I'm staying on campus, […]
Receive an overview of the proposed 2027 Compensation Guidelines prior to their presentation to the Assembly for discussion and approval. The committee will report on its work, outline the recommended changes, and explain the rationale supporting those recommendations. It is strongly recommended that Synod Assembly voting members participate in the pre-assembly Zoom events so you […]
Receive an overview of the proposed FY2028 Budget from Synod Treasurer, Bob Haines, prior to his presentation to the Assembly for discussion and approval. Mr. Haines will discuss the work of the Management and Mission Support Committee, outline the recommended budget changes, and explain the rationale supporting those recommendations. It is strongly recommended that Synod […]
Date: June 5 - 6, 2026 Time: registration opens 11:30 am - Friday, June 5th (on-site) Place: Gustavus Adolphus College & online via Zoom Theme: Grounded in Hope. Please visit the Synod Assembly Webpage for more information and registration. www.swmnelca.org/synod-assembly
