Generosity

The Southwestern Minnesota Synod Endowment Fund Committee will once again award grants to support the mission and ministries of congregations in their local communities in 2026-2027. The Fund Committee is looking for projects proposals in the following areas: Community Outreach Youth Activities Special Mission Projects Addressing Community Food Insecurity These grants are intended for new […]

As Advent 2025 begins, worship readings turn to Matthew’s Gospel. We will hear about Joseph’s experience of the birth of Jesus Emmanuel but not so much about Mary’s story. I’d like to share one of the particularly lovely hymn interpretations that gives voice to Mary’s Magnificat. My Soul Magnifies the Lord My soul now magnifies

As we near the end of 2024, I invite you to prayerfully consider joining your generosity to that of many others throughout the Southwestern Minnesota Synod. Generous giving by individuals and congregations allows us to adapt your synod’s ministries for the needs of leaders and congregations who seek support and equipping as never before. Through

Grant Support Unexpected or ongoing medical expenses can be costly.  Challenging to tackle.  Overwhelming.  Unlike other bills—mortgages, car payments, utilities, etc.—they are profoundly personal. They are reminders of the vulnerabilities and limitations of our corporal selves and those we love.  Some pastors and deacons and their households face unforeseen or ongoing medical expenses that may

The Southwestern Minnesota Synod Endowment Fund wants to partner with you in supporting the mission of the Church in your local community in 2024-2025.   The Endowment Fund Committee is looking for project proposals in the following areas:   Community Outreach  Youth Activities  Special Mission Projects   Addressing Community Food Insecurity  These grants are intended for new initiatives

Generosity: Honest realities and exciting possibilities The onset of the pandemic led to a surge in generosity in the United States. That surge has now abated a bit. When coupled with inflation, many congregations feel the pinch. It can be easy to assume that these declines in giving will define the future. Yet congregations have

Your partner for increased funding through legacy giving and endowments.    Would an unexpected gift of $200,000 make an impact on your ministry? How about a gift of over $1 million? Would it help if you had an inexhaustible source of ministry funding that simply injected thousands or tens of thousands of dollars into your