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SYNOD NEWS AND EVENTS - April 21, 2017
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 Everyday Reformers
+Bishop Jon V Anderson
A sweet and powerful project at Kerkhoven Lutheran. You might want to join them. As you encourage people to be "Everyday Reformers."
"A project we are involved with, making Micah 6:8 come alive at KLC is to intentionally put acts of justice, acts of kindness and ways that we are walking with God on these two doors, symbolizing the castle doors of Wittenberg- 500 of them in the next months as we journey towards the observance of the Reformation. Part of the idea came from a pastor in Illinois."
-Pr. Bill Miller, Kerkhoven
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May is Mental Health Month
We want to share these resources to help raise
awareness of how we can create a supportive and safe spiritual community for people living with mental health challenges.
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 Falling and not afraid.
In her April column for Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on the questions of life after death and what the Scripture says about heaven. She admits that she doesn't know what comes next in life-but she does know that it's in God's hands. Read her column by clicking here.
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 PSST...Pastoral Staff Support Time Retreat
Thursday, May 11 - Friday, May 12
St. Andrew Village, New London
This retreat is for pastors who serve on Multiple Staff Teams. Please invite your friends on teams from neighboring synods as well!
This year's retreat is
"The Ongoing Journey - Learning as you Lead"
Presenter:
Rev. Peter Strommen
Peter Strommen has served as pastor in a variety of roles over his 42 years of ordained ministry, including "solo"(Oldham, SD) associate (First Lutheran, Sioux Falls) senior (First Lutheran, Duluth and Shepherd of the Lake, Prior Lake) Synod Bishop (NE Minnesota Synod), interim (Marshall, MN, Madison, WI, Jamestown, ND, Owatonna, MN) and recently as a consultant-executive pastor, First Lutheran Sioux Falls. He is a graduate of Augsburg College and Luther Seminary, and did two years of CPE residency prior to serving in the parish. Peter and his wife Normajean have been married 48 years and have three children (Erik, Andy and Annelise) and four grandchildren, with two on the way.
Registration Deadline is Friday, May 5, 2017
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Synod Assembly Registration Open!
The 2017 Synod Assembly registration is now open!
Click here to register!
Click here to visit the synod assembly webpage, here you will find materials that will assist you in registering members of your congregation for the assembly.
Important Assembly Dates:
Assembly Display Request Closes - May 1
Last Day of Early Assembly Registration - May 19
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2018 ELCA Youth Gathering Adult Leader
Trainings
+Ashley Gilbertson
My name is Ashley Gilbertson and I am your SW MN Synod ELCA Youth Gathering Coordinator. It is my job to walk alongside congregations in our synod and help prepare your leaders to bring groups of young people to Houston in 2018. Why should your congregation send kids to Houston? ELCA Youth Gatherings are a place for youth faith formation. They offer a variety of ways for youth to encounter Christ and grow in faith. They offer service learning, Bible study, worship in a variety of ways, and so much more!
Please take some time to read through important dates, tid-bits and registration information by clicking here.
If you haven't brought a group of kids before and want someone to talk to about the process, please contact me-I would love to chat with you!
Join me for either one of these trainings:
Thursday, April 20th at 7 p.m. at Shetek Lutheran Ministries
Saturday, April 29th at 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church
 Check out the event on Facebook by clicking here.
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Synod Events
Below is a list of all the upcoming synod events. Visit the synod events webpage for more information.
MAY
May 6, 2017
Gloria Dei Lutheran, Redwood Falls
JUNE
June 9-10, 2017
Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter
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Other great events!
- Retirement Planning for Singles Webinar, Portico Benefit Services
April 27th at 11:00 am CDT
We've heard from many of our single plan members that you want more information about retirement planning that relates specifically to you. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities of retiring as a single person. We'll discuss some specific areas of retirement planning where singles differ from their married counterparts. We'll hear from a panel of retired, single plan members about their current experiences in retirement - what they did well in planning and what they wish they would have done better.
Click here for more information.
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Turning 65 Webinar, Portico Benefit Services
May 4th at 1:00 pm CDT
Join us as we explore the options you'll have and the steps you'll need to take as you approach age 65. We'll take a deep dive into the world of Medicare and the Medicare Supplement options available to you through Portico's ELCA Medicare-Primary health coverage. We'll discuss the action steps you'll need to take - whether you'll be retired or still in active ministry when you turn 65. Throughout the session, we'll break each topic down into bite-sized, manageable pieces.
Click here for more information.
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Cross+Gen Life Tour
Join Dr. Rich Melheim, curator of the Cross+Gen Movement, to explore the future of faith formation in the Post-Television, Post-Sunday School, Neo-Google World.
Where: Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls (909 W 33rd St)
When: Thursday May 11th
Time: 9-5, registration begins at 8:00.
Click here for more information.
- Boundaries Workshop
Thursday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Fergus Falls, MN
Friday, May 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Crookston, MN
Visit the Northwestern Minnesota Synod's website for more information.
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Southwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA
PO Box 499, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Phone: 507-637-3904
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