• Ethics and Boundaries for Ministers Training

    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 […]

  • Resolution Hearing

    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 […]

  • Synod Assembly Orientation

    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, […]

  • 2027 Compensation Guidelines Zoom Gathering

    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 […]

  • Synod Budget Forum

    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 […]

  • 2026 Synod Assembly

    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