The SW MN Synod is very excited to partner for the EcoFaith Summit to be part of this movement to care for God’s creation with concrete action and birthing hope for the world in a time of climate crisis. April 5, 2025, in Duluth MN and Online. The day includes impactful speakers Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda […]
DEADLINE for submitting memorials/resolutions is April 7, 2025. Click here to view and download the 2025 Guidelines for Memorials and Resolutions. Submit resolutions by April 7, 2025, in order to be considered by the 2025 Synod Assembly: By email: [email protected] By mail: Southwestern Minnesota Synod Attn: Tammy Schacher PO Box 499 Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Location: Vinje Lutheran Church, Willmar MN “I Love to Tell the Story” Click here for more information and to register.
Location: Vinje Lutheran Church, Willmar MN Click here for more information and to register.
For Professionals & Volunteers working with Children, Youth & Family Ministry This 90-minute Zoom 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 with children, youth, and families. Participants will explore their […]
Thursday, May 8th - 9:00am-3:00pm In person at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St Cloud Presenters: Rev. Emily Carson Cost: $75 per person Registration Deadline: May 1st 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 between […]
7:00 p.m. via Zoom All registered Synod Assembly voting member received an email with the zoom link to attend. If you did not get an email. Please contact the synod office or email Kristin Bakeberg at [email protected] This zoom session will be recorded and posted on the Synod Assembly webpage.
7:00 p.m. via Zoom All registered Synod Assembly voting member received an email with the zoom link to attend. If you did not get an email. Please contact the synod office or email Kristin Bakeberg at [email protected] This zoom session will be recorded and posted on the Synod Assembly webpage. Synod Budget Documents: Provided by […]
The Southwestern Minnesota Synod Assembly will be once again be hybrid and tentatively begin around 1 pm on Friday, June 6 and tentatively end around 5 pm on Saturday, June 7. Onsite location: Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter Online: Zoom Synod Assembly Coordinator Tamara Schacher Admin. Assistant to Bishop Dee Pederson [email protected] 507.627.9041 (Direct Line) […]
This stewardship program is for congregations seeking to: Stabilize and grow financial giving Teach Biblical stewardship principles Help members discover generosity Build a foundation for a generous culture Click here to read more and download the fall 2025 flyer. The program will start August 21, and go through November. Registration: July - August Please read […]
For the Life of the World ELCA Churchwide Assembly July 28-Aug. 2, 2025 What’s a Churchwide Assembly? What’s coming up on the agenda of this Assembly? What’s real and what’s rumor? How can I learn more? Join in this zoom gathering to learn more about upcoming actions like the election of a new Presiding Bishop and Secretary, […]
Help Grow Leaders in Rural Ministry! 31st Annual LMM Golf Tournament Friday, July 25th, 2025 Redwood Falls Golf Club, Redwood Falls, MN Registration: 2:30 pm Shotgun Start: 3:00 pm Price: $80.00 per golfer. Includes GOLF CART, green fees, meal, prizes and a donation to LMM Registration Deadline: Monday, July 21st Click here to download and […]
