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 […]
2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly The 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly will be held July 28–Aug. 2, 2025, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz. The ELCA Churchwide Assembly, the primary decision-making body of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is a process of communal spiritual discernment. When the ELCA Churchwide Assembly convenes, its voting members […]
A discernment retreat hosted by the ELCA synods of Region 3 in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Wondering what’s next? Wondering if God is calling you to something different? Wondering if there’s “something more”? Explore these and other questions in the context of our faith, with other wonderers through storytelling, introspection, […]
The visit to the Lower Sioux Agency Historic Site for August 20th has been postponed to a later date. All are welcome to join the Southwestern Minnesota Synod staff on August 20th at 9:30 am for a morning of learning and conversation at the Lower Sioux Agency Historic Site. Rev. John Robertson, historic site manager […]
Portico Benefit Services - Employee benefits for congregations and faith-based organizations. Annual Enrollment season is on the horizon. With new health benefit options for 2026, we strongly encourage all ELCA-Primary health benefit members to explore their choices to identify the health benefit option best suited for themselves and their dependents. Sign in https://portico.ws/2026AEResources to learn […]
Location: Luther Crest Bible Camp, Alexandria MN Theme: Our Hands Together Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/232528166747161 Click here to view and download the event flyer for more information.
The visit to the Lower Sioux Agency Historic Site for August 20th has been postponed to a later date. However, Pr. Troy Pflibsen has planned another outing to the Jeffers Petroglyphs in rural Comfrey MN. All are welcome to join the Southwestern Minnesota Synod Staff for learning and relationship building with our Native American sisters […]
For Professionals & Volunteers working with Children, Youth & Family Ministry This 90-minute 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. In addition, we will be […]
Location: Little Crow Resort & Conference, Spicer MN Oct. 5th, Sunday Evening - Oct. 7th, Tuesday Afternoon Click here to view and download the conference schedule. Finding God’s Mission in a Fractured Society Respected Biblical scholar Professor Mark Allan Powell is the keynote speaker of this year's conference. Using our Lutheran Biblical perspective, he will […]
A discernment retreat hosted by the ELCA synods of Region 3 in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Wondering what’s next? Wondering if God is calling you to something different? Wondering if there’s “something more”? Explore these and other questions in the context of our faith, with other wonderers through storytelling, introspection, […]
