Rostered Ministers
…in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you…
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Candidacy
…time for people discerning how to serve through the church. It is a partnership among the applicant/candidate, congregation, synod, candidacy committee, seminary, and Congregational and Synodical Mission Unit of the…
Christmas Message from Bishop Jon V. Anderson
…presence of God in our lives here and now even as we remember the coming of the Messiah in Bethlehem long ago. We often look for God in the wrong…
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Christmas Message from Bishop Jon Anderson
…coming. Let’s invite and welcome, too. Go and tell. Go and tell what Jesus has done for you and in the lives of this community that bears Christ’s name. Share…
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Synod Assembly Cancellation
Your synod council made a decision to cancel our assembly on June 12-13, 2020, at Gustavus Adolphus College. This came after the recommendation of the Synod Assembly Planning Committee considered…
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Mission Support 2021
…so that congregational ministries remain vital: guiding candidates for ministry and supporting call processes; giving support in times of life or ministry crises; providing consultation on healthy communication in times…
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Remittance Form Hints
Helpful Hints for Completing the Remittance Form Congregation Code No. is needed on all remittance slips. This is the ID known to the ELCA and the synod to help identify…
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Gifts of Grace Sunday!
…grants available to assist Rostered Ministers and thereby free them to live fully into their calling to teach and preach about God’s generosity for all of us. Gifts of Grace…
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2024 Synod Assembly
…Rev. Dr. Aaron Suomala Folkerds is the keynote speaker; Executive Director for Christian Community and Leadership, Phil Hirsch is the ELCA representative; and Bishop Myaka from the Evangelical Lutheran Church…
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Ethical Agreement for Congregation
…clearly state the proper boundaries for former pastors, interim pastors, current pastors, and members of congregations relative to ongoing pastoral responsibilities and duties. Download & Print Ethical Agreement for Congregations…
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