ELCA Youth Gathering
…friends. You will see the enthusiasm of these young people in the coming months. They came back believing that God created them to be bold, authentic, free, disruptive, disciples –…
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Southwestern MN Synod ELCA
…Ministry Gathering Click here to find more upcoming events. Latest News accompaniment ELCA photo Companion Synod Visitor Exchange May 20, 2024 MissionGrant7 E-News 5/2/2024 May 2, 2024 2024 LYO Board…
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Lilly Foundation Economic Challenges Initiative Gives Major Grant
…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…
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Personnel Committees and Job Descriptions: Why?
…and expectations can take us into murky waters. Bishop Dee and Synod Staff provide some best practices and principles for Rostered Ministers, Staff, and Congregation Councils & Committees working together…
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Video Library
…new to church finances or a veteran, equip yourself with the best practices to help your congregation manage its financial resources. It may not be the most popular job, but…
The Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church
The Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church invited the SW MN Synod to a one hour listening session. Leaders from the commission offered a presentation on the Commission’s charge and…
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Easter Message from Bishop Jon Anderson
…There is no God forsaken person, time or community. Listen for the angels, who look nothing like the angels of Hollywood. Messengers come to bring Good News that God has…
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Companion Synod Visitor Exchange
…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…
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Congregational Mission Grants
…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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A Simple Yet Profound Generosity Invitation
…free consultation! Feel free to give him a call at 612-718-4197.” The greatest reason people don’t leave an estate gift to their congregation is because nobody ever asked. What if…
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