Advent has been a time of watching and waiting as we move slowly toward Christmas. During this season many wait for comfort. Our communities look for hope. Our world longs…
Christmas Message from Bishop Dee Pederson Read More »
…by sharing the forms with other leaders, staff, and/committees who have access to the important information needed for the forms and can help complete it. Our goal is to increase…
Annual Congregation Report – Now Open Read More »
Click here to Give Online Stir up the wills of all who look to you, Lord God, and strengthen our faith in your coming, that, transformed by grace, we may…
2017 Advent Appeal Read More »
…for a casual discussion group digging into the previous month’s episodes. First Zoom gathering will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 2pm. Questions, comments, write to swmnreadinggroup@gmail.com. Click…
Synod Book Club for Rostered Ministers Read More »
…today. Space is limited! ASSEMBLY HEARINGs. What is an Assembly Hearing? At the hearings, committee leaders educate voting members on the important documents which require an Assembly vote. Most importantly,…
Synod Assembly News Read More »
Mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered…
…When I was early in my career, I decided I was going to become a competent swimmer. It was something I could do, but not well. I remember going to…
Thanksgiving Message From Bishop Jon Anderson Read More »
2022 Synod Assembly Canceled Synod Council voted on May 21st to cancel the 2022 Synod Assembly. This was a very difficult decision and a disappointment. The Synod Assembly Planning Committee,…
Important Message about the 2022 Synod Assembly Read More »
We are Church Together We are church together. From small congregations on the prairie to large congregations in urban centers (and everything in between), we come together as the Southwestern…
Southwestern MN Synod ELCA Read More »
Southwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA Congregational Resource Team Advocates for healthy & effective mission Serving churches with a desire to improve communication skills, strengthen leadership, and deepen congregational life, the Congregational…
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