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Newsletters

Jump ahead to: FaithLink I E-Newsletters I Synod supplement to The Lutheran I Companion Synod Newsletters I Women of the ELCA

FaithLink, the synod newsletter, is produced six times a year, in January, March, May, July, September, and November. For more information or to request to receive email notification about a new issue, contact Christine Fifield, communications specialist and editor.

FaithLink has transitioned to an electronic format as part of a greater effort to reduce paper waste and be more fiscally responsible. If you do not have regular access to a computer and would like to receive a paper copy of FaithLink, please contact Christine at 651.224.4313 to request that one be mailed to you.

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E-Newsletters

News and Events is sent weekly to subscribers. It provides information about events and ministry stories. The Way It Looks from Here is an occasional e-letter from Bishop Peter Rogness about our life and mission together in the Saint Paul Area Synod.
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Synod supplement to The Lutheran magazine

Four times per year the synod submits a supplement to The Lutheran magazine. The supplement is included in the magazines delivered to congregations and members within the synod. Read the February 2013 supplement

Companion Synod Newsletters

Newsletters from the Saint Paul Area Synod companion synod relationships keep those interested informed of projects, visits, and other activities. The newsletters are produced quarterly and are distributed electronically.Megan Gaul photo

Iringa, Tanzania

Bega Kwa Bega Companion News Download the latest issue (PDF)
Contact the editor, Lane Magera, for more information, to submit a story or news item, or to request email notification when a new issue is released. About the relationship

Guatemala

GuatemalaILAG Newsletter Download the latest issue (PDF)
The Rev. Amanda Olson de Castillo, ELCA pastor and missionary to the Lutheran Church in Guatemala, writes and assembles the newsletter. About the relationship

Read more news from ILAG and connect with others involved in the relationship on Facebook. Go to ILAG's page

Women of the ELCA

Bridges is the newsletter for the Saint Paul Area Synod chapter of the Women of the ELCA. Download the latest issue (PDF)

About Us

What is a synod?

Offering

Within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), a synod is an administrative and missional geographic region, overseen by a bishop who provides direction to staff, a synod council, and volunteers from its congregations for vision, support, and resources to carry out mission and ministry. The Saint Paul Area Synod is one of 65 synods in the ELCA and the second largest in the number of baptized members.

Curious about our mission, vision, core values, and main things? Learn about us

 

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Stay connected

Pastor Siong at assembly

Find stories of ministry in and around the Saint Paul Area Synod about congregations, ministry partners, and the ELCA churchwide organization of growth, partnership, and how our church is living into "God's Work. Our Hands." Read FaithLink, a bimonthly publication produced in a .PDF format, or our weekly electronic newsletter, News and Events, containing announcements, events, and short ministry stories. See the newsletter page to stay connected.

Mission

Claimed, gathered, and sent

Tanzania

We believe that we have been claimed, gathered, and sent for the sake of the world.

Our synod is involved in local and global mission. Collaborative mission tables, mission renewal opportunities for congregations seeking to revitalize their ministry, companion synod endeavors, and supervision and mentoring for mission developers have sought to broaden partnerships among local congregations and the synod and spark and multiply mission opportunities.

For Congregations

Support for congregations

Christ Lutheran on Capitol Hill

Our staff is committed to supporting congregations in much the same way they support rostered leaders. In such roles, staff adopts a posture of collegiality and partnership, available to walk with congregations in ways that empower the whole work we do as the body of Christ.

For Leaders

Walking with leaders

Leaders at assembly

Our staff is committed to supporting rostered leaders as they seek to carry out their calling in congregations or places of specialized ministry. Learn more about how we make connections and offer support.

Resources

We are here to help

Assembly registration

As synod staff, we focus on doing those things you—congregations and leaders—need us to do in order to maximize the church’s vitality in every community. We are here to help and to connect you with resources to enhance ministry in your setting.

Events

Seeking to equip and support

Synod Assembly

We seek to equip, resource, and support leaders and congregations by coordinating training sessions, workshops, gatherings, and seminars. This section highlights a few of the larger synod-sponsored events and provides resources, detailed schedules, information on speakers, and more.

Looking for something else? A full listing of events can be found on the calendar page.