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Welcome
(updated July 2, 2009)
This is
the web site of the Northwestern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America. This site is designed to provide resources for
the congregational staff, leadership, and members of the ELCA
congregations in this Synod. Along with information about our synod,
you'll find a wide range of resources designed to assist you as a
member/leader in your work to Make Christ Known for the Sake of the World.
"Tour
de Revs" Rolls Through Synod
The "Tour de Revs," three
pastors creating awareness for world hunger on a bamboo bicycle built
for three, stopped in our synod June 27.
More on this story and link to the Tour de Revs webpage.
"Northwest Passages" online newsletter now available
June 2009 Northwest Passages
June 09
"Connections" Congregational Bulletin/Newsletter insert
Response to special-rate offer is helping to
build your church
In April, the Mission Investment introduced a .50%
interest rate bonus for its MissionPlus investment. As of June 8, nearly
$25 million had been invested by ELCA congregations, their members, and
ELCA-related ministries.
Complete information.
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Youth Gathering dates/locations
Sr. High Gathering (grades 9-12)
October 30-November 1, 2009, Cragun’s Resort Brainerd, Minn.
Jr. High Gathering (grades 6-8)
November 20-22, 2009, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria, Minn.
CLICK
HERE FOR GATHERING POSTCARD
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CHARIS Events
For information about
CHARIS lifelong learning events
CLICK HERE
Church Council Training Event Resources
PowerPoint presentations used in our synod's recent
Church Council Training Events are now available in PDF format. Click on
each title below to open.
Training
Event Introduction
Things That Make For Effective Church Councils
Worshipful Work--Serving on a church council
Hard
Times in Babylon--There is hope
Christ Invites You to Follow
Him...Daily
Daily
Discipleship
is an online lectionary Bible study available on the ELCA
website. Each session is available to be downloaded and
copied for participants. This Bible study is designed for
small or large groups as well as for personal devotions.
CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.
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