Conference Assemblies will be held on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 14. We will begin with worship, then break out for conference meetings. Conference business will include nominations for bishop, with each of the six conferences nominating up to three candidates. (Additional nominations may take place at Synod Assembly, May 15-16 at St. Andrew's Lutheran […]

Pastors and deacons in the Saint Paul Area Synod are invited to gather for a brief time of scripture, music and prayers. No registration is needed; just join us in person or in prayer wherever you are.

Serving Multiple Generations with One Congregational Identity In person at Central Lutheran in Minneapolis OR on Zoom! Some congregations are serving five generations of faithful disciples or are looking to engage with younger generations. Doing so has many church leaders reactively communicating everywhere, all the time, and to everyone in the way they prefer. An […]

Stewardship for All Seasons offers proven principles and methodologies for carrying out productive stewardship programs. Participating congregations learn how to practice year-round, ongoing stewardship, which results in more money for ministry, more energized stewards and a culture of generosity. Pete Reuss from GSB Fundraising is the program's coordinator and presenter. He'll be starting a new […]

Learn how to manage your congregation's finances with confidence! This Zoom gathering is for new treasurers, seasoned treasurers, bookkeepers and church administrators. Synod Treasurer Matthew Smith will provide an overview of the major responsibilities for financial management in congregations, and point to resources from ELCA and elsewhere that can be helpful in that work. Register […]

The Bishop Election Committee will hold this forum to introduce and ask questions of pre-identified candidates for bishop who were nominated at Conference Assemblies on Feb. 14. Watch for more information about this opportunity to get to know them ahead of synod assembly!