…congregation and the community. Considering this question of how to show appreciation to your pastor or deacon, here are some very concrete ideas: ~Compensate your pastor or deacon fairly, considering…
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…committees, and candidates for call. He has served as the synod staff member to work with the Management & Mission Support Committee and the Endowment Committee. His special interest and…
Thank you, Synod Minister Rev. Stephen Cook! Read More »
…Jr., and Eli – through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly & Company. The Endowment exists to support the causes of religion, education, and community development. Lilly…
Lilly Foundation Economic Challenges Initiative Gives Major Grant Read More »
…new to your community into God’s vision for the world and help them discern what God is calling them to do in God’s world through their vocations/callings. For all of…
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…Through the program, companion churches and ELCA synods nurture and strengthen one another for life and ministry through prayer, study, communication, exchange of visitors, and sharing of resources. If you…
Companion Synod Visitor Exchange Read More »
…Councils & Committees working together in mutual ministry. Zoom Gathering PowerPoints: Personnel Committees: Why? PowerPoint Job Descriptions: Why? PowerPoint Zoom Gathering Recordings: Session for Rostered Ministers Session for Lay Leaders…
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…share, print and use Bishop Dee’s reflections however it fits best in your congregation’s communications. Congregations can also use this for a devotion for any group, committee or council gathering….
Synod Assembly Theme Series – Reflection #4 Read More »
The Southwestern Minnesota Synod Endowment Fund wants to partner with you in supporting the mission of the Church in your local community in 2024-2025. The Endowment Fund Committee is looking…
Now Accepting Applications for Congregational Mission Grants! Read More »
…that involve partnerships with other faith communities and organizations in the community. Congregations of the SW MN Synod, as well as Campus Ministries, are invited to apply. The Endowment Committee…
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…combination of conversations and work. Besides growing through education and offering statements and prayers, we believe we are also called to act and respond to injustices. Anti-racism Training Your synod…
Racial Justice Network Read More »
