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SUMMARY:ELCA Youth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Created to Be: 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering including MYLE the Table \nGet ready for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering!\nPr. Jon Wendt\, the SW MN Synod Gathering Champion\, recorded an informational Zoom meeting about the upcoming 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans\, LA. \n \n\nGreetings from Pr. Jon Wendt!\nMy name is Pastor Jon Wendt\, and I am the SWMN Synod Champion for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans.  I have attended every tri-annual gathering since the early 90’s\, and have watched people grow in their faith as they come together with thousands of other Christians during the week of the Gatherings.  This life-changing event has been canceled the last couple of times\, but I am excited that we are able to participate again. \nAs the Gathering Synod Champion (GSC)\, it is my role to walk with each of the congregations as they begin to register\, fundraise\, and prepare.  I am here to answer any questions you may have.  As we each begin this journey to New Orleans in the summer of 2024\, I want to be a “help line” for you.  You can always reach me through the gathering website www.elca.org/gathering\, or my personal email stmatthewwabassopastor@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/elca-youth-gathering/
LOCATION:New Orleans\, LA\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Gatherings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
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SUMMARY:Lutheran Men in Mission Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 19\, 2024 at the Redwood Falls Golf Club\, Redwood Falls\, MN\nRegistration: 2:30 pm\nShotgun Start: 3:00 pm\nPrice: $75.00 per golfer Includes GOLF CART\, green fees\, meal\, prizes and a donation to LMM \nHelp Grow Leaders in Rural Ministry!\nFund for Leaders Endowment: The SW MN Synod Lutheran Men in Mission (LMM) provides for seminary tuition scholarships. Recipients will have an openness and commitment to future service in rural settings. The profit from the LMM golf tournament goes into the LMM’s Fund for Leaders Endowment to help grow leaders. Donations to the LMM Scholarship Endowment Fund are appreciated even if you are not able to participate in the Golf Tournament. \nRegistrations\, payments and donations should be mailed to: John Woodford at 30442 350th St\, Redwood Falls\, MN 56283.\nClick here to view and download the registration form.
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/lmm-golf-tournament/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240809
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
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SUMMARY:Women in Ministry Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Empower. Empowered. Empowering.\nAugust 6-8\, 2024\nHilton Garden Inn\, Sioux Falls\, SD\nClick here to register! \nWomen have been ordained for over 50 years\, yet still experience challenges as we seek to live out our calls in this church. The ELCA is committed to improving the quality of calls for women in ministry. Seven synods in the Midwest are collaborating to host a gathering for women in ministry where there will be a time for conversation\, support\, education\, and for rest and renewal. \nSpecial Speaker: Rozella Haydee White \nThere is NO REGISTRATION COST thanks to a generous grant from the Quality of Call initiative of the ELCA.\nFollowing the event\, a limited number of $200 scholarships to help reimburse the cost of hotel rooms and travel will be available on a first-come\, first-serve basis. Visit Women in Ministry | Central States Synod (css-elca.org) website for more information.  \nEmpower Women in Ministry Flyer
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/women-in-ministry-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
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SUMMARY:Compensation Guidelines Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 3rd @ 7:00 pm\nThis Zoom gathering is especially for Congregation Councils\, Personnel Committees\, and Rostered Ministers.\nPlease RSVP to receive the Zoom Link in your email. \nCome hear an overview of the 2025 Synod Compensation Guidelines and how Portico Benefits figure into the definition of compensation for Rostered Ministers. \nPresenters: Pr. Janel Kuester and Tammy Schacher
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/comp-guidelines-zoom-gathering/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241009
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
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SUMMARY:2024 Fall Theological Conference
DESCRIPTION:Location: Little Crow Resort & Conference Center: 15980 Hwy 23 NE\, Spicer MN\, 56288\nSunday Evening\, October 6th – Tuesday\, October 8th\, 2024\nKeynote Speaker: Professor Emeritus Timothy J. Wengert\n\nThe 2024 Fall Theological Conference is planned especially for Pastors\, Deacons\, TEEM Students\, Interns\, Synod Authorized Lay Ministers currently serving a congregation\, and paid staff youth coordinators. By action of the 1988 Synod Assembly\, this conference has been designated as an “official synodical event.” This means that all pastors and deacons under call or appointment are expected to attend. If you need to be absent\, please email Bishop Dee Pederson at dee.pederson@swmnelca.org and CC Kristin Bakeberg\, kristin.bakeberg@swmnelca.org in your email.\n\n \nRegistration Information\n The registration fee is per person:\n$135 regular registration\n$90 per person reduced registration (only for grads awaiting first call\, interns\, on-leave-from-call\, and retired pastors not serving in an interim position) The registration fee includes the conference fee\, Monday lunch\, snacks\, and refreshments. \nClick here to register.\nRegistration Deadline: September 20th \nHousing arrangements and cost is separate from the FTC registration fee.\nAll attendees are responsible for their own housing arrangements. The synod office has reserved a block rooms at the Grandstay Hotel & Suites at Little Crow Resort where the conference will be held. The block of rooms is under the name: SW MN ELCA. This block of rooms will be released on September 6\, 2024. Please call 320-347-1450 to make your room reservations. \nClick here to view and download the conference schedule.  \n  \nAugsburg Confession and Ministry: Finding You (Lutheran) Roots: \nWe are living in a time of enormous change. Everyone knows that. As a result\, Christian\, parish ministry can get lost in the weeds. Everyone in the Church’s ministry experiences that\, too. Our anchor\, of course\, is Jesus Christ\, “The same yesterday\, today\, and forever\,” as one clever first-century writer put it. With Christ as our anchor\, we Lutherans have an amazing rudder to help us steer through the “slings and arrows of outrageous fortune” (Hamlet): the Augsburg Confession \nIn just a few years\, in 2030\, that confession will marks its 500th anniversary. To be sure\, there are different ways to read that confession: \n\nAs a historical record of princes and cities caught confessing their faith before the most powerful European ruler between Charlemagne and Napoleon\, namely\, Charles V;\nAs a witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ;\nAs a set of doctrines to be learned and subscribed to by congregations and church leaders.\n\nBut another approach to that document may help us “take arms against a sea of troubles” (more Hamlet)\, and that is to view this document as a helpful guide for ministry and parish life. This year’s fall theological conference will give us all an opportunity to do just that. \nOur guide for this endeavor is Professor emeritus Timothy J. Wengert\, who not only served as a parish pastor and is now married to one\, but who also\, as a scholar\, has studied and written about many aspects of the Reformation\, including Luther’s Small Catechism and the Augsburg Confession. Most recently\, at the invitation of the ELCA he and Robert Kolb of Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis have developed a study edition of the Augsburg Confession in anticipation of the 500th anniversary. Here is what we will study and discuss together: \n\nSession I: “The Heart of Parish Ministry.”\nSession II: “Church Is Ministry\, and Ministry Is Church\nSession III: “Separating Essentials from Non-Essentials.”
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/2024-ftc/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
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SUMMARY:NW/SW MN Clergy Spouse Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“Care for Creation and Ourselves”\nFriday\, October 25 – Sunday\, 27\, 2024.\nLuther Crest Bible Camp\, Alexandria\, MN \nJoin us for some time together learning about caring for our Earth’s resources\, but also caring for ourselves and each other in a caring environment. Our speaker will be Pastor Krehl Stringer from Fergus Falls\, who serves on the NW Synod Care for Creation Committee. We will have many meaningful opportunities for worshiping and having devotions together throughout the weekend\, led by Pastor Laurie Natwick. We have two woodworking sessions planned which will be led by Erik Preston. We will be repurposing wood into items that we can enjoy at home and by doing so\, will be saving the wood and the environment from the burn pile! We hope that you will join us in community with each other\, caring for creation and ourselves at the beautiful Luther Crest Bible Camp! Click here for more information. \nClick here to register. \nFor more information contact: \nMary Moen\n218.639.5044\nmarydyemoen@gmail.com
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/clergy-spouse-retreat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
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SUMMARY:Synod Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Your voice can help set the direction of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod.\nIt all started with the survey. Remember that survey? Yeah\, the synod survey launched at Synod Assembly! It’s been about 3 years since we’ve undertaken an effort like this\, so it’s high time we created this opportunity to listen to you. Why? Because you matter. Your voice matters. And we are excited for you to discover what others are saying about ministry today! \nA team of synod leaders planned a listening process that builds on what we learned from the survey to:\n• live out the Synod Council and staff commitment to listen intentionally to our people;\n• grow in direct connection with congregations and rostered ministers;\n• expand the synod’s ability to equip congregations;\n• build awareness of synod ministry; and\,\n• expand solidarity among congregations. \nThese listening gatherings will be going on the road to locations that we hope are near you!\n• Tuesday\, October 22\, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Our Savior’s Lutheran\, New Ulm\n• Thursday\, October 24\, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – St. Stephen\, Marshall\n• Monday\, October 28\, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Zoom (see link below)\n• Tuesday\, October 29\, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Our Savior’s\, Albany \nDuring the evening\, participants will be able to view summaries from the survey\, especially focusing on what others say has changed for people in their families\, congregations\, community\, and world. We will discover both the uniqueness of every context\, and also the similarities we all share these days. And we will consider best practices and wisdom for next steps in ministry\, wherever God planted us. \nZoom Link:\nSynod Listening Gathering\nTime: Oct 28\, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5076373904?omn=86344224883 \nMeeting ID: 507 637 3904
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/synod-listening-sessions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
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SUMMARY:Synod Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Your voice can help set the direction of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod.\nIt all started with the survey. Remember that survey? Yeah\, the synod survey launched at Synod Assembly! It’s been about 3 years since we’ve undertaken an effort like this\, so it’s high time we created this opportunity to listen to you. Why? Because you matter. Your voice matters. And we are excited for you to discover what others are saying about ministry today! \nA team of synod leaders planned a listening process that builds on what we learned from the survey to:\n• live out the Synod Council and staff commitment to listen intentionally to our people;\n• grow in direct connection with congregations and rostered ministers;\n• expand the synod’s ability to equip congregations;\n• build awareness of synod ministry; and\,\n• expand solidarity among congregations. \nThese listening gatherings will be going on the road to locations that we hope are near you!\n• Tuesday\, October 22\, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Our Savior’s Lutheran\, New Ulm\n• Thursday\, October 24\, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – St. Stephen\, Marshall\n• Monday\, October 28\, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Zoom (see link below)\n• Tuesday\, October 29\, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Our Savior’s\, Albany \nDuring the evening\, participants will be able to view summaries from the survey\, especially focusing on what others say has changed for people in their families\, congregations\, community\, and world. We will discover both the uniqueness of every context\, and also the similarities we all share these days. And we will consider best practices and wisdom for next steps in ministry\, wherever God planted us. \nZoom Link:\nSynod Listening Gathering\nTime: Oct 28\, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5076373904?omn=86344224883 \nMeeting ID: 507 637 3904
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/synod-listening-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T134622Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Equipping Congregations Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Nov. 2nd\nLocation: Peace Lutheran Church\n100 4th Ave SW\, New London\, MN 56273 \n8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nSchedule and workshop descriptions coming soon. \nKeynote Speaker: Angie Larson\nExecutive Pastor at Calvary Lutheran Church\, Alexandria MN.\n \nLunch catered by Azteca Mexican Restaurant!\n \n“How can we get more people back in worship again?” Most of us are asking this question. Why?  Not only because we miss seeing one another; that’s important! We also believe that worship is the primary gathering of God’s people around word and sacrament. Worship gathers us in – all of us\, no matter who we are\, where we come from\, what we think\, whatever the burdens we carry. We come\, just as we are. But we don’t stay in worship. The word and sacraments send us out to love God and our neighbors every day. And so we get to live in a beautiful rhythm of God gathering us in and then sending us back out into God’s mission. \nThis Equipping Day will focus on many aspects of worship\, from specific how-to ideas\, to creative imaginations\, to ways to welcome all people and extend the kind of hospitality that leads people to want to come back again and again and be part of this loving community. \nAll are welcome:\n-Congregation Members\n-Council\n-Christian Educators\n-Worship & Youth Leaders\n-Pastors & Deacons\n-Friends… Everyone! \nThe ECD registration fee is $30 per person.\nCongregations are encouraged to register their congregation members together.\nRegistration is closed. Please call the synod office if you need to register.  \n The registration deadline is next Tuesday\, Oct. 29th. \nPlease register sooner rather than later to help us with final details\, printing\, food count\, and room set-ups. Can’t wait to see you there!  \nClick here to view and download a bulletin insert for the ECD. \nWorkshops:\nNo Stage Fright Here: Integrating Drama into Worship\nPr. Todd Mattson\nThis workshop will explore easy ways to breathe new life into liturgy and the Word using drama. From sermon set ups to scripture readings\, from children’s sermons to prayers of the people\, we’ll talk about and demonstrate ways to make a dramatic difference in your weekly worship. \nHow Do You Talk about Generosity in Worship?\nPr. Peter Reuss\nIt’s often said\, “We don’t talk about money in our church.” What if we could talk about money in ways that not only overcome guilt and shame\, but inspire people to generosity? Yes\, it’s possible! \nWorship 2.0: Simple Ways to Connect Today\nPr. Justin Ask\nJoin us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed to revitalize traditional worship formats with simple\, impactful changes. Discover creative and accessible ways to deepen your congregation’s sense of connection and inspiration during worship—without the need for large budgets or advanced technology. Together\, we’ll explore innovative ideas that resonate with the current lives of our communities\, making worship more relevant and meaningful. \nLet the Children Come…\nPr. Sherri Larson and Deacon Brenda Handel-Johnson\nInvolving children in worship can go beyond the children’s message. Come explore a variety of creative and do able ideas that will engage children and empower them to become worship leaders. From leading a procession\nwith ribbons and chopsticks to creating the sound of the windy Holy Spirit on Pentecost\, former teachers Sherri Larson and Brenda Handel-Johnson will share fun and accessible ideas that take minimal preparation. \nHospitality\nPr. Heather Culuris\nHospitality is a part of our Christian lives and a significant part of our worship experience. Come learn about the Biblical foundations of hospitality. Then we will consider how to show intentional hospitality in our congregations and worship. \nAssisting Minister Training\nBishop Dee Pederson\nWorship is the responsibility of all those who are part of the body of Christ. Every congregation can welcome the ministries of trained and practiced worship leadership by all ages. We’ll focus on many roles\, including readers\, acolytes\, prayer leaders\, ushers\, and liturgists.
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/2024ecd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20241028T142656Z
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SUMMARY:Dean's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: SW MN Synod office\, Redwood Falls
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/deans-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
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SUMMARY:Zoom Prayer
DESCRIPTION:As the people of our nation vote for leaders at the national\, state\, and local levels\, join online from across this synod for a brief\, 20-minute time of prayer – Tuesday\, Nov. 5\, 1:30 p.m. The zoom link is below. Readings and prayers will be led by the Synod Staff and Conference Deans\, from the Synod Office. Wherever you are\, whoever you are\, however you are doing that day\, come as beloved children of God. Come to hear God’s word\, unite our hearts in prayer\, and lean on the promise that Jesus Christ is with us always to the end of the age. \n+Bishop Dee Pederson \n \nZoom Link:\nTime: Nov 5\, 2024 01:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5076373904?omn=88612853917 \nMeeting ID: 507 637 3904
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/zoom-prayer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20240731T212513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T192409Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics and Boundaries for Ministers Training
DESCRIPTION:In person at Synod Office\, 175 E. Bridge St.\, Redwood Falls\, MN 56283\nThursday\, November 7\, 2024 – 9:00am-3:00pm\nPresenter: Rev. Emily Carson\nRegistration Deadline: Oct. 28th\n$50 per person. \nSexual 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 church members and their leaders brings deep pain to all who are affected: victims\, offenders\, family members\, friends\, and the congregation itself. \nIn response to this challenge\, the Southwestern Minnesota Synod bylaws include the following provisions (S14.25.01. and S14.47.01.): \n“Within twelve months of assuming office all rostered ministers of under call shall demonstrate completion of at least six contact hours of continuing education in the prevention of sexual boundary violations.” \nA few years ago our synod council created a continuing resolution encouraging all of our rostered leaders to have continued work on appropriate boundaries of all kinds\, but especially sexual boundaries\, every three years. \nNOTE: You must be present at all 6 hours of the training to receive credit for completing the program. \nIf this date doesn’t work for you\, you may comply by attending another training event that includes at least six contact hours of instruction in the same content covered by the synod’s workshop and provide proof of attendance to the synod office. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/nov_boundaries_training/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241110
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20241028T142504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T142504Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: SW MN Synod Office\, Redwood Falls
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/synod-council-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241124
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20240904T205116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T135540Z
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SUMMARY:Junior High Youth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Gathering will be held Friday\, Nov. 22 – Saturday\, Nov. 23\, 2024 at the Willmar Conference Center & Best Western Plus/Holiday Inn Express\nThis event is coordinated and planned by the SW MN Synod Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO).\nThe theme this year is “Forever Unbroken\,” based on Romans 8:37-39. \nClick here to view and download the gathering packet! \nGathering Dates: \nOct. 1st – Oct. 15th Early Bird Registration\, $90 per person.\nOct. 15th – Oct. 21st Registration continues\, $95 per person.\nOct. 21st – Hotel Block of Rooms Released\nCongregations will need to secure housing on their own. \nGathering Features: \n\nSpeaker: Rachel Kurtz\nMusicians: SWMN Synod Youth Band\nYOUTH LED Mass Gatherings including worship\, singing\, growing in faith\, student faith talks\, building relationships and hanging out with other youth from our very own synod.\nNightlife featuring swimming\, games\, food\, dancing\, service project and SO MUCH MORE!
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/jryg2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20241203T203230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203230Z
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SUMMARY:Interim Collaborative Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please email Maggie Berggren at maggie.berggren@swmnelca.org for more information.
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/interims/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20241203T203415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203415Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Resource Team Zoom Gathering
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URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/congregational-resource-team-zoom-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20241203T203548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203548Z
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SUMMARY:Companion Synod Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please email Maggie Berggren at maggie.berggren@swmnelca.org for more information.
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/companion-synod-zoom-gathering/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250102T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20241203T203707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203707Z
UID:21618-1735812000-1735860600@swmnelca.org
SUMMARY:Interim Collaborative Zoom Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please email Maggie Berggren at maggie.berggren@swmnelca.org for more information.
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/interim-collaborative-zoom-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20241203T203809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203809Z
UID:21620-1736251200-1736258400@swmnelca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Dean's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Synod Office\, Redwood Falls\, MN
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/synod-deans-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20241203T203903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203903Z
UID:21622-1737052200-1737055800@swmnelca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/synod-council-zoom-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20241209T163059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T163059Z
UID:21625-1737464400-1737468000@swmnelca.org
SUMMARY:Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend!\nTuesday\, January 21\, 2025\n1:00pm at First Lutheran in St. Peter MN \nRepresentatives from a variety of denominations will be participating including leaders from the MN Council of Churches\, the New Ulm Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church\, and the Southwestern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA. \nThere will be a time of fellowship following the worship service.
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/ecumenical-service/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20250212T191059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T191059Z
UID:21821-1739059200-1739145599@swmnelca.org
SUMMARY:2025 Synod Conference Assemblies
DESCRIPTION:SW MN Synod Conference Assemblies:\nConference\, Date\, Time & Location\nGreat River – February 2 – Zoom \nMinnesota Valley – February 16 – 12:30pm at Scandian Grove\, St. Peter \nScenic Valley – February 16 – 1:30pm registration\, 2pm meeting at St. Matthews\, Wabasso \nShetek – February 16 – 2pm at First\, Worthington \nCrow River – February 23 – 2pm at Gethsemane\, Dassel \nLakeland – February 23 – 4:30pm meal followed by meeting and worship at Vinje\, Willmar. \nLac Qui Parle – February 23 – 2pm Kviteseid\, Milan \nWatonwan River – February 23 – 2pm at Zion Lutheran\, Hanska \nPrairie – March 2 – 12:30pm lunch\, 1pm worship\, 1:30pm meeting at First\, Marshall \nGlacial Ridge – March 9 – 3pm Glenwood Lutheran\, Glenwood
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/2025-synod-conference-assemblies-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20250212T190641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T190734Z
UID:21814-1739664000-1739750399@swmnelca.org
SUMMARY:2025 Synod Conference Assemblies
DESCRIPTION:SW MN Synod Conference Assemblies:\nConference\, Date\, Time & Location\nGreat River – February 2 – Zoom \nMinnesota Valley – February 16 – 12:30pm at Scandian Grove\, St. Peter \nScenic Valley – February 16 – 1:30pm registration\, 2pm meeting at St. Matthews\, Wabasso \nShetek – February 16 – 2pm at First\, Worthington \nCrow River – February 23 – 2pm at Gethsemane\, Dassel \nLakeland – February 23 – 4:30pm meal followed by meeting and worship at Vinje\, Willmar. \nLac Qui Parle – February 23 – 2pm Kviteseid\, Milan \nWatonwan River – February 23 – 2pm at Zion Lutheran\, Hanska \nPrairie – March 2 – 12:30pm lunch\, 1pm worship\, 1:30pm meeting at First\, Marshall \nGlacial Ridge – March 9 – 3pm Glenwood Lutheran\, Glenwood
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/conf_assembly/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20250213T202012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T202012Z
UID:21827-1739885400-1739889000@swmnelca.org
SUMMARY:Rostered Leaders Zoom: Time to Connect
DESCRIPTION:For the past five years\, rostered leaders have been encouraging and consoling one another with the words of Mordecai: that who knows whether we have been called into ministry “for such a time as this.” Mordecai’s ancient wisdom helped sustain us through a global pandemic and through challenging days in our own times. But today? Life and ministry have become even more challenging. The daily news gives one whiplash. And the divisiveness in our society and in our communities is breaking our hearts. So\, let’s get together: \nWho: Rostered Ministers of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod – ELCA\nWhen: Tuesday\, Feb. 18 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. or Thursday\, Feb. 20 – 11:00 a.m. – noon\nWhat: Time to hear scripture; talk in safe spaces; consider our greatest stresses\, fears\, hopes\, and needs for support; and pray for one another.\nWhere: Zoom. Email kristin.bakeberg@swmnelca.org to receive the zoom link.\nLed by: Synod bishop and pastoral staff\nWhy: To listen\, lament\, encourage\, support\, equip\, and gather our lives all up in prayer
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/rostered-leaders-zoom-time-to-connect/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20250213T202122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T202122Z
UID:21829-1740049200-1740052800@swmnelca.org
SUMMARY:Rostered Leaders Zoom: Time to Connect
DESCRIPTION:For the past five years\, rostered leaders have been encouraging and consoling one another with the words of Mordecai: that who knows whether we have been called into ministry “for such a time as this.” Mordecai’s ancient wisdom helped sustain us through a global pandemic and through challenging days in our own times. But today? Life and ministry have become even more challenging. The daily news gives one whiplash. And the divisiveness in our society and in our communities is breaking our hearts. So\, let’s get together: \nWho: Rostered Ministers of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod – ELCA\nWhen: Tuesday\, Feb. 18 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. or Thursday\, Feb. 20 – 11:00 a.m. – noon\nWhat: Time to hear scripture; talk in safe spaces; consider our greatest stresses\, fears\, hopes\, and needs for support; and pray for one another.\nWhere: Zoom. Email kristin.bakeberg@swmnelca.org to receive the zoom link.\nLed by: Synod bishop and pastoral staff\nWhy: To listen\, lament\, encourage\, support\, equip\, and gather our lives all up in prayer
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/rostered-leaders-zoom-time-to-connect-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20250212T190837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T190837Z
UID:21817-1740268800-1740355199@swmnelca.org
SUMMARY:2025 Synod Conference Assemblies
DESCRIPTION:SW MN Synod Conference Assemblies:\nConference\, Date\, Time & Location\nGreat River – February 2 – Zoom \nMinnesota Valley – February 16 – 12:30pm at Scandian Grove\, St. Peter \nScenic Valley – February 16 – 1:30pm registration\, 2pm meeting at St. Matthews\, Wabasso \nShetek – February 16 – 2pm at First\, Worthington \nCrow River – February 23 – 2pm at Gethsemane\, Dassel \nLakeland – February 23 – 4:30pm meal followed by meeting and worship at Vinje\, Willmar. \nLac Qui Parle – February 23 – 2pm Kviteseid\, Milan \nWatonwan River – February 23 – 2pm at Zion Lutheran\, Hanska \nPrairie – March 2 – 12:30pm lunch\, 1pm worship\, 1:30pm meeting at First\, Marshall \nGlacial Ridge – March 9 – 3pm Glenwood Lutheran\, Glenwood
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/2025-synod-conference-assemblies/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20250212T191007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T191007Z
UID:21819-1740873600-1740959999@swmnelca.org
SUMMARY:2025 Synod Conference Assemblies
DESCRIPTION:SW MN Synod Conference Assemblies:\nConference\, Date\, Time & Location\nGreat River – February 2 – Zoom \nMinnesota Valley – February 16 – 12:30pm at Scandian Grove\, St. Peter \nScenic Valley – February 16 – 1:30pm registration\, 2pm meeting at St. Matthews\, Wabasso \nShetek – February 16 – 2pm at First\, Worthington \nCrow River – February 23 – 2pm at Gethsemane\, Dassel \nLakeland – February 23 – 4:30pm meal followed by meeting and worship at Vinje\, Willmar. \nLac Qui Parle – February 23 – 2pm Kviteseid\, Milan \nWatonwan River – February 23 – 2pm at Zion Lutheran\, Hanska \nPrairie – March 2 – 12:30pm lunch\, 1pm worship\, 1:30pm meeting at First\, Marshall \nGlacial Ridge – March 9 – 3pm Glenwood Lutheran\, Glenwood
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/2025-synod-conference-assemblies-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20250220T202500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T203130Z
UID:21839-1742324400-1742328000@swmnelca.org
SUMMARY:Hospitality Zoom Training for Congregations
DESCRIPTION:Hospitality is a part of our Christian lives and a significant part of the life of our congregation’s worship experience.  We all want our congregation to be the most hospitable\, but what makes us welcoming? How do we prepare to welcome guest worship leaders and preachers? How can we welcome people new to church? Come and learn about the Biblical foundations of hospitality. Consider how to show intentional hospitality in our congregations and in worship. Learn about a basic checklist you can use to welcome guest\, worship leaders and preachers who come to keep your worship life going strong. \nClick here to RSVP.  \n \nZoom Link:\n \nSW MN SYNOD ELCA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Hospitality Training\nTime: Mar 18\, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5076373904?omn=87896677020 \nMeeting ID: 507 637 3904 \n 
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/hospitality-training/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20250306T210523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T210523Z
UID:21910-1743102000-1743105600@swmnelca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Listening Process Recap Zoom
DESCRIPTION:You Spoke: We Listened \nLast year\, the Southwestern Minnesota Synod listened. Through a survey and listening sessions we heard what excites\, concerns\, and inspires you. \nWe invite you to hear the results of the listening process! As we gather on Zoom on Thursday\, March 27 at 7:00\, we will share what we heard and take your questions. \nZoom Link:\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\, click this link –\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5076373904?omn=86296362640 \nMeeting ID: 507 637 3904
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/listening-process-recap-zoom/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260403T141501
CREATED:20250122T215221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T193316Z
UID:21727-1743724800-1743897599@swmnelca.org
SUMMARY:Senior High Youth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:All 9th-12th students are invited to the Synod’s annual Senior High Youth Gathering. It will be held April 4-5\, 2025 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls. Lodging will be at Redwood Lodge. This event is coordinated and planned by the SW MN Synod Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO). \nThe theme this year is “Strengthened by Faith” based on Isaiah 41:10. \nClick here for the most current version of the registration packet.  \nREGISTRATION : Online registration closes March 4th @ 6:00pm.\nClick here to register! \nCOST : $65 per person (payment due with your registration). Cost will increase to $80 per person after February 28th. Cost includes programming\, a gathering t-shirt\, snacks\, and Saturday lunch. \nGROUPS : Groups must register with one adult (21 yrs. or older – for liability reasons) for every 7 youth.\nIf HS students wish to attend\, but their church is not attending and/or they do not have an adult to attend with them– please contact the LYO Coordinator\, Pastor Seyward. \nHOTEL ROOMS : The hotel block of rooms at Redwood Lodge will be held through March 4th.\nAfter registering online\, you will receive an email confirmation from the synod with a hotel form to download. Please fill this form out right away and email Carmen to reserve your hotel rooms.\nHotel contact: Carmen Bengston with Redwood Lodge; carmen@flanneryhotels.com or (507) 644-5700.\nPersons from different churches may be housed together. Please contact Pastor Seyward with questions. \nSCHEDULE: The gathering will begin with check-in on Friday @ 4:30-6:30\, and will end on Saturday @ 5:00pm. Please download the gathering packet for the full schedule. \nOnline Forms: \nLYO Application\nSmall Group Form \nQuestions regarding the event?\nGathering Manager:\nChloe Halvorson\ncrhav25@gmail.com\n(320) 220-1364 \nQuestions regarding registration?\nRegistrar:\nAmy Swanson\nlyogatheringregistrar@gmail.com\n(320) 287-1867 \nOther questions?\nSynod Minister & LYO Coordinator:\nPastor Seyward Ask\nseyward.ask@swmnelca.org\n(507) 627-9046 \n \n 
URL:https://swmnelca.org/event/sryg2025/
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