The Capital Appeal is underway! We are committed to remaining “rooted in Redwood” – centrally located, where our ground touches every part of the open country, cities, and smalls towns of this synod. This place reflects our ties to creation, a deep legacy of faith, and a commitment to bring healing and hope to all. […]
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Responding to the Unexpected in Worship Worship is the highlight of the week in many of our congregations. Psalm 122 says: “I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” We gather on Sundays, and also Wednesday evenings, to pray together, sing together, hear God’s word, receive Holy
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“so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” -Romans 12:5 January Synod Staff Recap “What do synod staff people do? Where do you go?” That’s a question we hear every so often, and beginning this month, we’re not only going to tell you – we’re going to show
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+Pr. Heather Culuris, Synod Minster At times as we are working with congregations and their leaders, questions are asked about how people prepare to be pastors to serve in the ELCA. Learning at seminary and the synod process to prepare pastors is called Candidacy. Below you will find a summary of that process that can
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We will not grow weary | Lutheran bishops condemn aggressive immigration activity The Rev. Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and ELCA synod bishops from Minnesota offer a joint pastoral video message addressing immigration activity. The bishops acknowledge the uncertainty being experienced by many in Minnesota and in other parts
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Updated on 1/7/2026. If you have additional information that is not listed below, please contact the synod office. CONFERENCE DATE TIME PLACE DEAN LAKELANDSunday, Feb 14:30: Registration, 5:00: Meal, 6:00~6:45: Business, 7:00: Short Closing WorshipGreen Lake Bible Camp (Water’s Edge Ministries)Pr. Steve MeierGREAT RIVERSunday, Feb 1Celebration, SartellPr. Stephanie ChristoffelsMN VALLEYSunday, Feb 151:00 PMSt Pauls, GaylordPr. Erik
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January 9, 2026 Learn to do good; seek justice; rescue the oppressed; defend the orphan; plead for the widow. (Isaiah 1:17). Alongside our siblings in Christ in Minneapolis and throughout Minnesota and all who have been impacted by aggressive immigration enforcement and violence by federal law enforcement agents, I mourn the shocking shooting death of Renee
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ELCA Congregation Reports / Forms A Each year, every congregation, synod-authorized worshiping community (SAWC) and new start is asked to provide information about its people, finances, and resources through the Annual Congregation Report. This provides the churchwide organization and synods with a record of the congregations and worshiping communities that make up the Evangelical Lutheran
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Bishop Dee Pederson’s Christmas Message Dear Friends in Christ – The message of the angel to Joseph is one of promise and hope today! “Jesus,” a name that means, “God saves.” Christmas may not be a season when we want to think much about the need to be saved from sin. Yet beneath the Advent
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Sermon for December 28, 2025 | Matthew 2:13-23 This sermon by Synod Minister Seyward Ask can be read (Download a PDF format) or shared by video. There are no bulletins or hymn suggestions paired with this sermon. Our prayers are with you as we journey through Christmas and celebrate Christ’s birth.
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