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Explore our church's guiding documents—Constitutions, Bylaws, and Resolutions—that shape our mission of sharing God's love and fostering interdependence among all expressions of our faith community.

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Interested in helping review or update our church's constitutions? Contact us to get involved.

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Resources & Guides

Constitution of the Northwestern Minnesota Synod - 2025 (pdf)
Model_Constitution_for_Congregations_2025_08 (1) (docx)
Amendments_to_the_Model_Constitution_for_Congregations_2025 (docx)
Constitutions 101 (pdf)
Glossary of Terms for Congregations (pdf)
Initial Checklist for Congregations (pdf)

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