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The Synod With a Heart For Mission

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 as we do God's Work with Our Hands.

New website in the works!

We are in the process of renovating our website. Look for an all new nwmnsnod.org later this year. If you have suggestions for improving our website, drop an email to Marsha.


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From the Bishop...
Life Overflowing Series: The Next Generation

[Jesus said] "Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs."
- Mark 10:14

By virtue of their Baptism into Christ our children, of whatever age, are the church of today-along with all the rest of us "gray-hairs." We resist the notion that children and youth are merely "the church of tomorrow." And yet, these young ones are the next generation of God's church on earth, too. We thank God for an abundance of children to treasure today, to be formed into Christ, and to be prepared to serve God's mission.

Sometimes churches under-estimate their capacity to minister meaningfully among children and youth. "We could have a dynamic youth ministry if we just had more members and more dollars." But the best things we can offer our young ones don't cost much. In fact, some of the smallest congregations in our synod "shine" in the ways they treasure their children.

Download the article to continue reading [pdf]
Live Overflowing Series Archive...


Leadership Program for Musicians
Continuing Education Opportunity

Registrations are currently being accepted.

LPM is a continuing education program for church musicians and pastors. Benefits include a deeper understanding of Christian music and worship and enhanced skills as a worship leader: pastor or musician. Ten sessions for the academic year (Sept-June) are held at host churches in the area. It is open to musicians, pastors and lay persons of any denomination.

More information...


Synod Member, Mikka McCracken, Authors WELCA Bible Study

"What can you learn about your faith by baking bread? Get out your apron, pull out the flour canister and get to work. You’ll learn about living a life of intention and attention. You’ll learn some patience. You’ll learn to live in wide-eyed anticipation. You’ll learn to live in community."

Download Bible Study [pdf]


An Update and Challenge from Our Charitable Gift Planner Bill Elmstrom

I believe when we have a personal investment in where our gifts go and who they support we tend to give more freely and our gifts grow even faster. Last fall at the Synod Theology for Ministry Conference at Fair Hills a pastor came up to me and asked me how I would help our congregations to increase stewardship. My reply was to tell the story of Jesus. The stories I am talking about do not come from the Bible, rather they come from Jesus working through us to provide for His ministries, “God’s Work – Our Hands” type of stories.

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Upcoming Events


Prayer at the Fair
Sunday, September 5, 2010
State Fairgrounds, Bandshell - St. Paul, MN


Holy Doodles: Cartoons to Contemplate Art Showing
August 30 - October 4, 2010
Dakota Harvest - Grand Forks, ND


Online ELCA Forum
September 19, 2010
www.elca.org/townhall


Theology for Ministry Conference
September 20-22, 2010
Fair Hills Resort - Detroit Lakes, MN


ELCA World Hunger "Ethics of Eating"
Region 3 Leadership Training

September 23 - 26, 2010
Concordia Language Village - near Marine on St. Croix, MN

See more featured events...
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Job Postings

Visit the Job Opportunity page for information on available job postings. If you have an opening you'd like posted, please contact the synod office.


For Sale

30+ burgundy choir robes in good condition. We would like to give them to a congregation/etc.

Johnson Pipe Organ with 5 complete ranks plus two extensions

Visit the Church Resources page for information and other listings.



Northwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA

Concordia College Riverside Center, 310 14th Ave. S.

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Moorhead, MN
56562-0001
Phone: 218-299-3019
MN Toll free: 1-800-452-3692
Fax: 218-299-3363


Summer Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday
8:00 am - noon
1:00 - 5:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - noon
1:00 - 3:00 pm

 

 

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