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- Annual Congregation Report – Now Open
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- Welcome to Pr. Nikoli Falenscheck as the Synod Youth Ministry Coordinator!
- Listen, God Is Calling!
- 2018 Synod Assembly Notes – Day 1
- SW MN Synod Survey – Bishop Election Feedback
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- Ferman Woodberry Elected Vice President of Southwestern Minnesota Synod
- ELCA Hunger Grants Soon Available
- The Family Christmas Story: Legacy of Faith, Hope & Love
- Synod Awarded $10,000 in ELCA COVID-19 Grants. Applications Open!
- Bishop Dee Pederson’s Annual Message
- Gifts of Grace Sunday!
- A Different Holy Week
- Visitation and Care Strategies for Congregations
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- Every birth is a stunning miracle.
- “In a Far-Off Place, Jesus Comes”
- Zoom Gatherings with Pr. Heather
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- Mission support dollars make ministry happen!
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- “Do not be afraid; go and tell.”
- “The Weary World Rejoices” An Online Chapel Service
- Rev. Dr. Troy Pflibsen, New Director for Evangelical Mission in Southwestern Minnesota.
- Welcome Rev. Keith
- Resources to help congregations plan for Annual Meetings
- Synod Endowment Supports Mission Grants in SW MN Synod
- A tax law that makes it easy to give
- Synod Assembly App
- Fall has arrived! It’s time to make like a linebacker and tackle your educational debt!
- Mission Support Letter to Congregations
- Synod Advent Appeal 2019
- Steering Through the Fog
- Now Accepting Applications for Congregational Mission Grants!
- Synod Minister Called: Rev. Heather Culuris
- Have you ever wondered how to inspire generosity in your church?
- Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Jon A. Anderson
- 2017 Advent Appeal
- The Southwestern Minnesota Synod welcomes a new Synod Minister for Equipping Congregation Leaders: Pr. Naomi Mahler
- Developing Servant Leaders
- 2020 Fall Theological Conference
- Important Message about the 2022 Synod Assembly
- Easter Message from Bishop Jon Anderson
- Rev. Dr. Darold Beekmann Death Notice, Former Synod Bishop
- Thanksgiving Message From Bishop Jon Anderson
- Death & Taxes
- Christmas Message from Bishop Jon Anderson
- Bishop Nominees: Video Interviews
- Mission Support Letter
- Advent Appeal 2018
- What Might the “Next” Normal Look Like for Your Church?
- Christmas Sermon
- Mission Support 2021
- Gifts of Grace Ministerial Excellence Fund Grants
- Gifts of Grace: Toward Financial Wellbeing
- LYO Appointment Positions Open
- Lay Leaders Zoom Gathering Recording
- Synod Assembly Cancellation
- June Synod Council Meeting
- Lilly Foundation Economic Challenges Initiative Gives Major Grant
- Mission Grant Applications Now Open
- Synod Assembly Important Announcements
- $1 Million Grant to Support Continuing Education for Pastors
- Congregational Mission Grants
- MEF Grants for 2021 Have Opened!
- Online Congregation Report Forms A & C are now open!
- A Heartfelt Thank You to Synod Minister Stephen Cook
- Holy Week – Easter Message from Bishop Dee Pederson
- Synod Vice President Transition Coming
- Former Bishop Reflections
- Until We Are All Fed
- What You Do Matters
- A Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Dee Pederson
- Coaching in Southwestern MN Synod
- Transition
- Christmas Message from Bishop Jon V. Anderson
- Advent Gift
- SW MN Synod Mission Assessment
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- 2019 Synod Assembly Notes – Day 1
- Position Opening – Synod Minister/Equip Congregation Leaders
- Thank you, Synod Minister Rev. Stephen Cook!
- Help for Church Council and Annual Meetings
- A Thanksgiving Message from Bp. Anderson
- Bishop’s Report for Synod Council
- “Annual Meetings: a Time to Give Thanks and Look Ahead”
- 2019 Synod Assembly Notes – Day 2
- Rev. Dee Pederson Elected Bishop
- NEW! COVID Relief Grant for Rostered Ministers
- “We are church together – apart!”
- Farm Visits
- 2020 Advent Appeal
- Endowment Fund Congregational Mission Grants for 2020-2022
- Appreciate Your Pastor
- SW MN Synod Faithful Innovation New Cohort
