Looking for information about the assembly? Check out the Pre-Assembly Report
The Pre-Assembly Report is a preliminary online report for voting members who will be attending the Saint Paul Area Synod assembly at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Burnsville, on May 18-19. Please read this bulletin in advance of your participation so that you come well informed and prepared to understand the business before the assembly.
Click here to find out more and download the report. Or visit the Synod Assembly Home for more information about the event.
Note: The synod office will be closed on Thursday, May 17 to allow staff to set up for the assembly. General voice mail will be checked occassionally throughout the day and calls returned as necessary. The office will re-open on Monday at 12:00 noon.
An invitation from the Revs. Paul Erickson and Susan Miller, assistants to the bishop
"The Church exists by mission, just as the fire exists by burning." -Emil Brunner, 1931
One of the joys of working in a synodical office is the chance to see, hear, and experience the many ways that God’s mission is alive and well in our congregations and communities. Of course, no two situations are the same, and there are some congregations who seem to have caught fire with a vision and passion for ministry, while others struggle so much to keep the home fires burning that their missional energy is sputtering.
Our hope and desire is that every congregation become a vibrant community of faith, witness, and service, deeply engaged in relationships with God’s word, with each other, and with their surrounding context. More
FaithLink
The May 2012 issue of FaithLink, the synod's bimonthly newsletter, is now available. In this issue:
- "Partnerships boost hope following disaster," Western North Dakota Synod
- From the Bishop: "Speaking as a Lutheran bishop"
- "Hunger-fighting groups receive support"
- Connections: "Bringing water to Mahove," Tungamalenga Parish and Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
- "Fanning the flames of mission," Fall stewardship series
- Opportunities for children, youth, and family ministry leaders
Download it now (PDF) or visit the newsletter page to view additional publications.
Communications Specialist Opening
We are seeking a communications specialist who can assist us in continuing to expand electronic communications to further our mission and ministry through our website, social media, blogs, and other applications as well as to edit and design print communications. Additional duties include supporting events with various communications media and serving as a resource person to leaders and congregations in the synod.
For more information, please read the job ad and full job description (PDF).
