Synod Governance
…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…
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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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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Ethical Agreement for Rostered Minister
…their installation. Ethical Agreement Form Distribute the Ethical Agreement for Rostered Ministers Relating to Previously Served Congregations form to the Departing Pastor and Congregation President. Download and Print Ethical Agreement…
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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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Bishop Dee Pederson’s Annual Message
…2023, I consider the image of the church as a field.” -Bishop Dee Read Bishop Dee Pederson’s message below. To download and print, click the link. Annual Report January 2023…
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