…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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…there, recently wrote, “During Darold’s tenure, the seminary underwent significant changes, becoming the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s (ELCA’s) center for diaconal ministry and expanding community service, particularly through a…
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…as congregations complete their ELCA Congregational Report for the year ending December 31, 2020. The ELCA Office of the Secretary advises: For congregations who received a PPP Loan that has…
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…questions were Gwen Arneson, serving as chair of the Bishop Election Committee and Rev. Mike Carlson, serving on the Bishop Election Committee. Please visit the Bishop Election Webpage for more…
Former SW MN Synod Bishop Reflections Read More ยป
…up the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 2) A message from Pr. Stephen Cook – Good friends, It has come to pass that I will be leaving my Call as Synod…
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…Borgund Lutheran Church and years later this captured the whole congregation and has become a part of the very identity of the community. Now at every opportunity, and there are…
Until We Are All Fed Read More ยป
…bishop seeks to inspire and motivate ELCA members to share the love of Jesus in their communities so that more people might discover community, justice and love. “The Spirit is…
Godโs Love Made Real: A Conversation With Bishop Eaton Read More ยป
Each year, every congregation and synod-authorized worshiping community (SAWC) is asked to provide information about its people, finances, and resources through the Annual Congregation Report (Form A). This provides the…
ELCA Congregation Report / Forms A Read More ยป
…the church office unexpectedly with your pastor’s or deacon’s favorite treat. Honor days off and vacation and continuing education time. Take your congregation’s commitment to fair compensation and paying synod…
Pastors are Vital Resources Read More ยป
You matter. And synod leadership is committed to listening to you. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. Then this fall, come and be part of a…
Understanding our Church in a Changing World Survey Read More ยป
