Only 56% of churches have completed their parochial reports. If you are not sure if your congregation has completed these forms or if you would like forms mailed to you, please contact Angel Nelson
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DON'T BE LATE TO REGISTER!
Green Lake Bible CampMarch 16 - 17
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Inviting & Welcoming
Lakeland Conference
March 15, 2012
Lutheran Men in Mission
Spring Men's Retreat
March 16-17, 2012
Sr. High Gathering
March 30-31, 2012
Inviting & Welcoming
Great River Conference
April 19, 2012
Narrative Lectionary
April 19, 2012
Synod Assembly
June 8-9, 2012
June 7-9, 2013
25th Annual Convention
of the SW MN Synodical
Women of the ELCA
June 15-16, 2012
ELCA Youth Gathering
July 18-22, 2012
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Quick Links
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Peacemaking
The 2012 SW MN Synod Assembly passed a resolution regarding peacemaking which says, in part, that congregational leaders are encouraged to "...discuss with young people the often destructive consequences of war for all citizens of combatant countries..." Duane Kamrath has recently given us a copy of a booklet which he feels would be a resource for this discussion. Wisdom about War and Nonviolence is a collection of 30 brief essays written by Lowell Erdahl (Bishop Emeritus of the St Paul Area Synod), from his book Winsome Wisdom: 366 Thoughts to Ponder and to Live. Kamrath offers them as one perspective in discussions of nonviolence, conscientious objection and possible military service. If you would like to see this booklet, just contact the Resource Service Center.
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Information available!
If you were one of the over 400 people who attended the Equipping Congregational Leaders Day event in February, but are looking for more information about particular workshops, it is now available. Simply log on to the Synod's Faithful and Fruitful Blog and view the workshop notes and handouts from many of the wonderful presentations from that day. You can also feel free to post comments and ideas for future events or any feelings about the day. |
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Equipping Adult Leaders for Youth Ministry & Preparing for the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering
This spring you will have three opportunities to attend a training that will equip adult leaders in your congregation for youth ministry. Many of you attended one or two of the previous trainings. In the first two trainings we discussed the landscape of youth ministry today and then moved on to planning youth events for faith formation. In this final training we will learn to process these events and connect them to daily life. We will also be learning more details and will answer questions about the 2012 Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Click here for meeting times and locations
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Full-time Program DirectorShetek Lutheran Ministries, located in southwest MN, is seeking an individual to be a full-time Program Director. This person would oversee implementation/evaluation of current programs and development/initiation of new program ideas. The candidate must be 21 years of age and have a college degree and outdoor ministry experience. Compensation includes salary, benefits and housing and is negotiable, depending on experience. This position will be open until filled. Please contact Marv Nysetvold, Executive Director
507-763-3567
14 Keeley Island Dr.
Slayton, MN 56172
Or for more information, go to Shetek's website, www.shetek.org and look under year round employment for a job description and link to the online application.
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Narrative Lectionary Event
SW MN Synod Office, Redwood Falls
April 19, 2012
Southwestern Minnesota Synod pastors and lay preachers will have a special opportunity to learn about the Narrative Lectionary through a one-day orientation event with Dr. Rolf Jacobson, Luther Seminary, who along with Dr. Craig Koester, also from Luther, developed this new cycle of readings in 2010. Click here to read more about Narrative LectionaryA registration fee of $10 also includes lunch and snack breaks. Please RSVP to Kristin Bakeberg no later than Monday, April 19. kristin.bakeberg@swmnelca.org507.637.3904 |
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 Lakeland Conference Faith Lutheran, Spicer March 15, 2012
Come join Bishop Jon as we continue our series of conference gatherings, Inviting and Welcoming. Congregations are invited to spend time together reflecting on God's Preferred Future. Starting at 6 pm and going until 8 pm, this event will include three listenings: Listening to God, Listening to Neighbors and Listening to Each Other. There will be a light supper served and the cost is only $25/per congregation. Please register before March 12.
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