Events Calendar

God’s Love Made Real: A Conversation With Bishop Eaton

The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), will join congregations in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota on Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. Central time for a regional conversation on God’s Love Made Real. The Rev. Craig Schweitzer, bishop of the ELCA Western North Dakota Synod, will host […]

Anti-racism Training: Taking the Next Step

Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 American Lutheran Church, Windom 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Click here to register! 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 and talk about hard things that matter to you? Are you looking to […]

Junior High Youth Gathering

Willmar, MN Willmar, MN, United States

November 17-18 -OR- November 18-19, 2023 Willmar Conference Center – 2100 Hwy 12 E. Willmar, MN Please visit the Junior High Youth Gathering webpage for more information and registration.  All students in 6th-9th grade are welcome to attend!

SW MN Synod Ethics and Boundaries for Ministers Training

Save the Date Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. In Person at the SW MN Synod Office in Redwood Falls, MN $40 per person 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 […]

Equipping Congregations Day

Come gather together as we enter the season of Advent with learning opportunities to equip congregations as we live the Word today!! Saturday, December 2, 2023 8:30am - 3:00pm Vinje Lutheran Church, Willmar Click here to visit the Equipping Congregations Day webpage for the registration, schedule, and workshop description!! Are you registered? Please double check […]

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 […]

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