…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…
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…Is Calling! 2018 Synod Assembly Notes – Day 1 SW MN Synod Survey – Bishop Election Feedback Staffing Update Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church Ferman Woodberry Elected Vice President…
COMMUNITY CONGREGATION(S) POSITION INTERIM/PASTOR Becker Faith Solo Pr. Courtney Young (INT) Bird Island Our Savior?s Solo Chokio Our Savior?s Solo Clarkfield Clarkfield Solo Clearwater Rejoice Solo Pr. Susan Debner (INT)…
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Walking With Congregations We are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. As a synod, we walk with our congregations and provide resources to help strengthen and nurture…
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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…for the safety and wellbeing of church leaders and congregations after serving in a small town/rural community and working in partnership with the congregations and religious leaders of that community….
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…Pr. Jon Dahl (Personnel Committee), Pr. Chris Richards (Synod Council), Donn Hoffman (Executive Committee), Vice President Maria Lokensgard for leading this process, along with Bishop Pederson. Pastor Seyward writes, “I…
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…MN) Planning: September 14, 2024 (Synod Office in Redwood Falls) JH Gathering: November 21-24, 2024 (Willmar, MN) Training: January 17-18, 2025 (Green Lake Lutheran Bible Camp) SH Gathering: either March…
LYO Board Appointments 2024-2025 Application is Open! Read More »
…this report. We ask rostered ministers to complete this annual ministry report to the bishop because it provides a way to listen to you, and also provides a picture of…
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…Council Members: Rev. Dee Pederson, Bishop Maria Lokensgard, Vice-President Bob Haines, Treasurer Beryl Haugen, At-Large, Exec. Comm Donn Hoffman, At-Large, Exec. Comm Rev. Ann Zastrow, Secretary Eric Avila, St James…
