Israel-Hamas War
…humanitarian aid. Share gifts for Lutheran Disaster Response. Consider holding a local gathering for people to come together for prayer, scripture, silence, and care. Please feel free to email me, Bishop…
Congregations / Rostered Ministers
…North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. We are the third largest synod in terms of number of congregations with 227 congregations and two synodically authorized worshiping communities. We are the…
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Campus Ministry
…If you are a young adult, or if you know of a young adult who is looking for a community of friends and a way to express faith, consider campus…
Southwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA
By God’s grace, together we have what we need. As members of the ELCA, we believe that we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. With our…
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God’s Gifts of Grace
Building a Healthy, Sustained Ministry The Southwestern Minnesota Synod is committed to building a culture of healthy, sustained ministry in its congregations. The Gifts of Grace project is a tool…
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A tax law that makes it easy to give
…out and talk to your financial and/or tax advisor about how this may affect your personal tax situation. The process is not complicated, and those who have taken advantage of…
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Developing Servant Leaders
…and generosity were Vernon and Ardyce Anderson. For the last eleven years Vernon and Ardyce have set people free to lead in their ministry by reducing significantly their educational debt….
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Ferman Woodberry Elected Vice President of Southwestern Minnesota Synod
…a great introduction of Ferman. Vice presidents are the highest elected volunteer lay leaders in every ELCA synod. The position comes with great responsibility and investment of heart and mind…
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Resources
Latest News Ministry Photos What You Do Matters March 23, 2023 by SW MN ELCA Bread Basket Award Until We Are All Fed March 23, 2023 by SW MN ELCA…
Women of ELCA
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…