It’s a new year, and with it comes new leaders, new opportunities, and some of the ongoing challenges churches are facing in this changing time! Whether you are newly-elected to leadership or passing the baton to someone new after an annual meeting of the congregation, this gathering is for you! We’ll gather for a time of prayer, […]
Not-Your-Average Boundaries Training by Leaderwise Wednesday and Thursday, February 23 and 24, 2022 Zoom Meeting 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (each day) Cost: $50 Presenters: Leaderwise & Bishop Dee Pederson Registration Deadline: February 13 Click here to register It’s our experience that pastors, church staff, and other leaders who transgress boundaries by-and-large are not predators. […]
This gathering will be especially for presidents, treasurers, and anyone who works with church finances or stewardship. Come hear a presentation from David C. Anfinson, CPA/PFS, Former SW MN Synod Treasurer, on church finances. Whether you are new to church finances or a veteran, equip yourself with the best practices to help your congregation manage […]
After much prayer and conversation the SW MN LYO Board made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 Senior High Youth Gathering. This is due to very low registration numbers that made having the gathering infeasible. The LYO Board is fully committed to lifting up the voices of young people in the church and creating […]
“After Two years of Pandemic Life, Who are We?” In this gathering for Rostered Ministers, Dr. Betsy Stone will speak about the reality of the whiplash and trauma we’ve been living through in these past 2 years, and the stress this has placed upon our brains and our bodies. She will especially help us consider […]
Positive Pastor and Congregation Relationships: Building a path forward together Tuesday, April 19th @ 7pm via Zoom! This Zoom workshop will give concrete tips and pointers for building positive relationships between pastors and congregations. Presenter: Pr. Heather Culuris, SW MN Synod Minister for Engaging Leaders Aim Audience: Congregational leaders, especially those in the process of […]
"CELEBRATE" To celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the forming of the Women of the ELCA Opening Worship with Bishop Dee Pederson Guest Speaker: Synod Minister Heather Culuris Visit the SW MN WELCA website for detailed information. Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church (800 10th St S, Benson, MN 56215)
The Proposed 2023 Compensation Guidelines will be posted soon with more information about the hearing. Other assembly hearing dates: Proposed 2023 Budget Hearing: Thursday, May 19 – 7 pm. Resolution Hearing: Monday, May 23 – 7 pm. Tech Session: Tuesday, May 24 – 7 pm. All hearings will be online hearings using Zoom.
The Proposed 2024 Budget Hearing Zoom link was emailed to all registered Synod Assembly voting members. Other assembly hearing dates and recordings: Proposed 2023 Compensation Guidelines: Click here to view the Zoom recording from Tuesday, May 17 – 7 pm. Resolution Hearing: Monday, May 23 – 7 pm. Tech Session: Tuesday, May 24 – 7 […]
The Resolution 22.01 Hearing Zoom link was emailed to registered Synod Assembly voting members. Other assembly hearing dates and recordings: Proposed 2023 Compensation Guidelines: Click here to view the Zoom recording from Tuesday, May 17th. Proposed 2023 Budget Hearing: Click here to view the Zoom recording from Thursday, May 19th. Tech Session: Canceled All hearings […]
On Saturday, May 21, the Synod Council voted to cancel the 2022 Synod Assembly due to the inability to attain quorum. This was a very difficult decision and a disappointment. The Synod Assembly Planning Committee, your Synod Staff, and many others have done a tremendous amount of work getting us to this point. Reflecting on […]
On Saturday, May 21, the Synod Council voted to cancel the 2022 Synod Assembly due to the inability to attain quorum. This was a very difficult decision and a disappointment. The Synod Assembly Planning Committee, your Synod Staff, and many others have done a tremendous amount of work getting us to this point. Reflecting on […]
