Call Process
…call committee. The interim pastor assists with the MSP. Upon completion of the MSP, contact synod staff. 4. Forming the Call Committee The Call Committee is formed by following the…
A Thanksgiving Message from Bp. Anderson
…I have been reviewing my notes from Zoom conversations with our rostered and lay leaders, Facebook posts, etc.. Like the pain of childbirth fades out of mother’s and father’s memory…
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Synod Assembly
…support ministries like these. PreAssembly Book Links will be live once the materials become available. Click here to download the Pre-Assembly Book as one document: Welcome Synod Assembly Prep Agenda…
Synod Assembly Registration
…Proposed Compensation Guidelines. The Assembly Orientation will provide directions for you to download and find materials in Guidebook; a practice session on voting; and more valuable information. –IMPORTANT– Zoom Links…
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Ministry Partners
…ELCA We are a church that believes God is calling us into the world – together. Companion Synod-South Africa Companion Circuits Companion Synod-South Africa The ELCA has companion synod relationships…
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Synod Assembly Announcements
…review for this weekend: RESOLUTION 21.02: Honor the Ministry of Bishop Jon V. Anderson 2022 Compensation Guidelines 2023 Proposed Budget Treasurer’s Report: 2021 Budget v. Actual Treasurer’s Report: Statements of…
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Bishop Dee Pederson’s Message for Annual Meetings
…word and sacrament and serving, to compassion, mercy, and justice – has never been greater. As we review the past year, one place to turn is the numbers. No, it’s…
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Summer Sermons Available
…download the video. Sermon to use for anytime (2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1) by Pr. Heather Culuris -Click here to view and download the PDF file. -Click here to download the video….
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Help for Church Council and Annual Meetings
…values Empower spiritual gifts Engage with the community Exhibit joy Are invitational in nature Seek to be authentically diverse Practice discipleship A resource I really like is titled, “Parochial Report…
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Compensation Guidelines
…Click each link to download a PDF. 2025 Compensation Guidelines 2024 Compensation Guidelines 2023 Compensation Guidelines 2022 Compensation Guidelines Compensation Conversations Decisions about compensation for rostered leaders and other…
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