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Eastern Europe Crisis Response

March 10, 2022 by SW MN Synod

“How lonely sits the city that once was full of people!” – Lam. 1:1 +Bishop Dee PedersonAs we follow the violence, devastation, and grief the people of Ukraine are experiencing, I’ve found myself turning to the book of Lamentations in prayer. “The thought of [the people’s] affliction and homelessness is wormwood and gall! My soul […]

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Prayers for Peace

February 25, 2022 by SW MN Synod

Dear Friends – As we follow the troubling news of the events transpiring in Ukraine, we lift up prayers for peace and reach out to those we know who are so closely impacted. Here are several prayers included in “Prayer Book for Armed Services,” (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2013). Those who suffer from […]

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Abide

February 11, 2022 by SW MN Synod

Jesus said, Abide in me as I abide in you….. As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these to you […]

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Alternative Ideas for Youth Ministry – Summer 2022

February 4, 2022 by SW MN Synod

Right now, it might feel like our disappointment is beyond measure! Everyone who has been planning on the ELCA 2022 Gathering knows the letdown of learning that this important event will not be held this year. People have the dates blocked off on their calendars, young people have been doing fund-raising, and people in the […]

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NEW! COVID Relief Grant for Rostered Ministers

January 27, 2022 by SW MN Synod

Our synod is committed to supporting the move to financial wellness and literacy with the Gifts of Grace Program.  I’m pleased to announce a new COVID Relief Grant has been added to our Gifts of Grace program. The source of this new grant is Lilly Endowment, Inc.  In hearing of the struggles the pandemic has […]

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UPDATED: 2022 Synod Assembly Announcement

January 25, 2022 by SW MN Synod

The Synod Assembly Planning Committee began meeting in October with the hope and intention of holding an in-person Synod Assembly at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. Since then, many things have changed, but the realities of the pandemic have not. The venues we normally use – Gustavus and the Redwood Events Center – do […]

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2022 Conference Assembly Dates

January 25, 2022 by SW MN Synod

Crow River – February 27, 2pm – Zoom Meeting / Synod Staff Attending: Bp. Dee Pederson & Pr. Keith Pearson Glacial Ridge – March 13, 3pm – First, Morris / Synod Staff Attending: Pr. Stephen Cook Great River – February 27, 3pm – Zoom Meeting / Synod Staff Attending: Pr. Troy Pflibsen Lac Qui Parle […]

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Bishop Dee Pederson’s Annual Report

January 6, 2022 by SW MN Synod

“God has placed us in cities, farms, and towns together…. The Risen Christ surprises us as we plant God’s Word in the world…. By God’s grace, together we have what we need.” +Bishop Dee Pederson These words from our synod mission statement provide both grounding and direction as we complete a year of significant change […]

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Bishop Dee Pederson’s Christmas Message

December 20, 2021 by SW MN Synod

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace among those whom he favors…..The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had head and seen, as it had been told them. (Lk. 2). Scripture speaks […]

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Christmas Sermon

December 20, 2021 by SW MN Synod

Blessed Christmas! This sermon is provided for congregational use for Christmas Day or any time during the Christmas season when congregations may welcome a sermon on the Christmas text of John 1:1-14. It may be shown as a video, or the text provided may be proclaimed. However you find it useful, know that our prayers […]

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