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Recent Posts
- Always being made new. Summary of 2013 Synod Assembly
- Rev. Steven Delzer elected bishop of Southeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly
- Results of the fifth ballot for the election of a bishop
- Assembly challenges congregations to continue benefits as health care policies change
- Bishop Hanson’s report issues challenge to be witnesses to the cross
Recent Comments
- Philip and Marilyn Peters on Rev. Steven Delzer
- Bill Arndt on Bishop Usgaard’s Sermon
- Bill Arndt on Second Bible study sends participants to be ambassadors
- Darrell and Mary Golnitz on Rev. Steven Delzer
- Natanael Lizarazo on Always being made new. Summary of 2013 Synod Assembly
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Tag Archives: children
Snippets – April 2013
News, events, tips, and tricks from your synod ministry partners Campus Ministry: Students Travel & Learn Lutheran Campus Center students in Winona look forward to upcoming travel and learning opportunities. Six students will go to New City Parish in Los Angeles … Continue reading
Creating a Safe Church Culture
By Karen Gieseke Synod Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Coordinator So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:5 The synod office offers support to explore, educate, and create safe … Continue reading
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Celebrating Life
By Barb Peterson Congregational Life Minister Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN Remembering the Story Summer tends to be a season when we intentionally gather with family and friends. These gatherings may be a large reunion, a vacation spent reconnecting, or … Continue reading
Questions
By Barb Peterson Congregational Life Minister Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester Remembering the Story My three-year-old grandson is beginning the questioning phase of life. Every conversation entertains one form or another. “When can we go to the park?” “Where is my … Continue reading
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Synod News – May 2012
News and information from around the synod. Synod Assembly News If you were unable to be at the Synod Assembly, be sure to check out all the news online at semnsynod.org/assembly A two-page printable report from the assembly is also … Continue reading
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Tagged children, CYF, CYF News, events, leadership, May 2012 River Crossings, Synod Assembly, youth
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Keynote Address Urges Assembly to Celebrate All Ages
By Linda Johnson Marilyn Sharpe, keynote speaker on Friday afternoon, challenged the audience with God’s work, our hands (and eyes and feet and mouth), and especially God’s family.” The church has the task of equipping faith parents, which we are … Continue reading
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Tagged children, congregational life, CYF, CYF News, faith in daily life, family, Synod Assembly, youth
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Blessing
By Barb Peterson Congregational Life Minister Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester Remembering the Story AaaAaAaahhhchoooo! You sneeze and someone in the area says, “Bless you.” You do something nice for someone and they say, “You are such a blessing.” You come to … Continue reading
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Why Do YOU Matter to All of God’s Children?
by Marilyn Sharpe Paul was six years old when his Sunday school teacher asked all of the children to draw pictures of their families. When he finished, he carefully rolled it up and placed it in his bag to take … 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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Tagged children, CYF, CYF News, events, family, March 2012 River Crossings, ministry, mission interpreters, mission support, multicultural, outreach, prayers, resources, stewardship, Synod Assembly, youth
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Snippets – March 2012
News, events, tips, and tricks from your synod ministry partners Global Mission: Global Mission Sunday, Oct. 28 All congregations are invited to set aside Reformation Sunday, October 28, 2012, as a “Global Mission Sunday.” On this day we remember our … Continue reading
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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Tagged children, churchwide assembly, CYF, CYF News, events, family, February 2012 River Crossings, resolutions, Synod Assembly, youth
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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
Shaping, Sharing, and Passing on Faith
By Barb Peterson Shaping, sharing and passing on faith is what we are called to do as Christians. Just as church festivals, seasons, and worship invite us to recall God’s creative ongoing action, we find that in Bible scripture God’s … Continue reading
Supporting God’s Family
Mothers, fathers, spouses, grandparents, children, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, godparents – families are webs of support for one another. They are an integral part of the way faith communities grow and thrive. The Southeastern Minnesota Synod cares about and supports all … Continue reading
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Snippets – December 2011
News, events, tips, and tricks from your synod ministry partners Lutheran Campus Ministry: Lots to Offer Where can you get… A delicious, homemade lunch for just $1? Band-style worship with the latest Christian rock music? A free yoga class? An … Continue reading
Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Coordinator Position
The Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA is looking for a Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Coordinator who will work with an advisory team to connect congregations and leaders, both professional and volunteer. Responsibilities will include connecting leaders within the Southeastern Minnesota … Continue reading