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In Memory of Rev. Allen Gunderson

March 23, 2012 Dear Friends, Word has come of the death March 22nd of the Reverend Allen Gunderson, 76. Pastor Gunderson was retired and lived in Adams. The funeral will be held Tuesday, March 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Little … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Rev. Leah Cook McDowell

March 22, 2012 Dear Friends, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death yesterday, March 21, 2012, of the Reverend Leah Cook McDowell, 35, after a long illness. Leah was pastor of St. Paul’s UCC/ELCA in … Continue reading →

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Synod News – March 2012

News and information from around the synod. Assembly Reminders Workshops – There will be lots of exciting workshops open to ALL on Saturday, May 5. What’s even more exciting? They’re FREE. You do need to register, though. Registration must be postmarked … Continue reading →

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Synod News – February 2012

News and information from around the synod. New Children, Youth, & Family E-newsletter In January the Southeastern Minnesota Synod rolled out a new Children, Youth, and Family e-newsletter. If you did not receive the first issue and would like to, email … Continue reading →

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ELCA News

For full stories and more, visit www.ELCA.org/news Lutheran-Anglican-Episcopal meeting a sign of hope for the church Lutheran, Anglican and Episcopal leaders from the United States and Canada met in December to explore new possibilities for working together and to deepen their … Continue reading →

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Synod Assembly Updates

God’s work. Our hands. God’s family. 2012 Southeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly May 4-5, 2012 | Mayo Civic Center | Rochester, MN Theme Ministry with families in the 21st century invites us to connect, be partners, and join our hands through new … Continue reading →

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Snippets – February 2012

News, events, tips, and tricks from your synod ministry partners Women of the ELCA: What Makes a Unit? Are you a member of the Women of the ELCA? If you are a woman and a member of an ELCA congregation, then … Continue reading →

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Join Us for a Slow Down

By Katie Livingood Synod Communications Director What are the first activities that come to mind when you hear the word “wellness”? I think of exercise, eating vegetables instead of cookies, and getting more sleep. This is true even after promoting the … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Rev. Leon Holtan

January 10, 2012 Dear Friends, Word has been received in the synod office of the death of the Reverend Leon O. Holtan, 95, on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. A memorial service will be held at West St. Olaf Lutheran Church, … Continue reading →

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Synod News – January 2012

News and information from around the synod. 2012 Communicators Retreat Feb. 2-3 Publisher or Pinterest, bulletins or broadcast, newsletters or news releases – if you’re involved in communication in your congregation, come join us for the annual Synod Communicators Retreat. … Continue reading →

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ELCA News

For full stories and more, visit www.ELCA.org/news Presiding bishop says ELCA is deeply rooted in God’s mission In his report to the Church Council of the ELCA, Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson said that the ELCA is “a church deeply rooted … Continue reading →

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Snippets – January 2012

News, events, tips, and tricks from your synod ministry partners Women of the ELCA: Spring Event Dates Women, it is time to mark your calendars for the Conference Spring Events. Your convener needs to know the contact person at your church … Continue reading →

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Councils as Leaders: Congregational Toolkit

Rostered leaders and congregational council members are invited to the 2012 Southeastern Minnesota Synod’s Councils as Leaders in the Church event. This year’s gathering will be held on March 11 at Bethel Lutheran Church, Rochester, Minn., 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 … Continue reading →

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Synod News – December 2011

News and information from around the synod. An Advent Message from Bishop Usgaard Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King, Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King, Soon and very soon we … Continue reading →

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