Global Mission
Tanzania
Guatemala
YAGM + Missionaries
Domestic Mission
New Mission Starts
Mission Strategy
Local Mission Partnership
Young Adult Initiative
Public Witness
Recent News
The Gift of Presence
For nearly two weeks, those of us in the Saint Paul Area Synod have been blessed by the presence of ou[...]
Read Post
Word and Watercolor
Great things happen when we combine the Word of God, art and fellowship! Pastor Elizabeth Wilder (Geth[...]
Read Post
Maps, Prayers and Action
I recently participated in an ELCA World Hunger webinar on “Hunger and Conflict.” The personal sto[...]
Read Post
In the synod's Statement of Purpose, we recognize that through our Lutheran identity "we are grasped by grace and are free to devote our energy to being church in a way that is rooted in tradition and open to experimentation". Our synod is working to live into its missional purpose through public witness and intentional mission strategy, as well as meaningful partnerships within our global church.
Domestic Mission
Through collaborative mission renewal, strategy, and partnership, the synod offers many opportunities for congregations seeking to revitalize their ministry and live further into their callings to be church, here & now. This includes the ministry of our mission starts as well as the leadership of the synod’s Mission Strategy Table to bolster mission partnership.
Global Mission
Global mission in our synod follows the theory and practice of accompaniment. This includes our membership with the Lutheran World Federation, but also our companion-synod relationships with the Iringa Diocese of the ELCT and the Iglesia Luterana Agustina de Guatemala. Our synod also supports the work of many missionaries throughout our global church.
Public Witness
The Bishop’s Committee for Public Witness consists of work groups with a mission to provide witness to the synod's Statement of Purpose. These work groups include: ENGAGE, Advocates for Racial Equity (ARE), Cherish All Children Ministry Team, and Care of Creation.