Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA

Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA The Minneapolis Area Synod is engaged in ministry and mission with 137 faith communities in the ELCA.

On Sunday, June 7 it was a joyful summer morning to install Pastor Jennifer Schneider at  in Minnetonka as Pastor of Eng...
06/07/2026

On Sunday, June 7 it was a joyful summer morning to install Pastor Jennifer Schneider at in Minnetonka as Pastor of Engagement. With Pastor Jon Pederson, council, call committee and the whole choir celebrating and honoring this new beginning. God is good.



-Pastor Jen Collins, Assistant to the Bishop

06/05/2026

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has issued his first in a series of monthly messages that will continue through the end of this year under the title "All Together in One Place."

Each message will share a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God’s presence today, our rich theological tradition and the social teaching that connects us.

Read the full message through the link in the comments below.

It was a joyful weekend to be with Messiah Lutheran Church! Pastor Kendrick Hall was ordained on Saturday and installed ...
06/04/2026

It was a joyful weekend to be with Messiah Lutheran Church! Pastor Kendrick Hall was ordained on Saturday and installed on Sunday. He serves as the Associate Pastor with Pastor Christine.

It was a lovely day spent with church communicators from Saint Paul Area Synod, ELCA, Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA...
06/02/2026

It was a lovely day spent with church communicators from Saint Paul Area Synod, ELCA, Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA, and Minneapolis Area Synod.

On Saturday May 30 & Sunday, May 31 we celebrated with Nativity Lutheran Church in St Anthony to bless the congregation’...
05/31/2026

On Saturday May 30 & Sunday, May 31 we celebrated with Nativity Lutheran Church in St Anthony to bless the congregation’s leadership transition. It was following the “Elijah & Elisha” model found in 2 Kings. Pastor Glen who has served for 40 years in ministry moves to part-time pastor and Pastor Angela LaMoore is now installed as Senior Pastor.

So grateful to be witness of being

- Bishop Jen Nagel (present Saturday) & Pastor Jen Collins, Assistant to the Bishop (present Sunday)

MAS Faith & Neighboring Practices had their retreat on May 16. Learn more about this initiative!
05/28/2026

MAS Faith & Neighboring Practices had their retreat on May 16. Learn more about this initiative!

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (Minneapolis) celebrated a historic step on Friday in transferring land to stewardship by ...
05/22/2026

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (Minneapolis) celebrated a historic step on Friday in transferring land to stewardship by Indigenous Protector Movement. “Where love and justice combine, God has welcomed us home.” (hymn by Brett Hesla)
- Pastor Ryan Fletcher, Director for Evangelical Mission

Praise God! On Sunday, Pastor Bryce Bommersbach was installed as Associate Pastor at Servant of Christ Lutheran Church i...
05/21/2026

Praise God! On Sunday, Pastor Bryce Bommersbach was installed as Associate Pastor at Servant of Christ Lutheran Church in Champlin, joining Senior Pastor Melissa Maltman and the faithful congregational leaders and staff. In this season, Servant of Christ kicks off a celebration of their 50th Anniversary as a congregation. Much to celebrate. - Bishop Jen

The Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synod, ELCA interim pastors gathered last Thursday for their annual retreat. In the ...
05/20/2026

The Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synod, ELCA interim pastors gathered last Thursday for their annual retreat. In the morning they worshiped together and Pastors Susan Masters and Stephanie Luedtke led a presentation entitled, "Rethinking Interim Ministry: A Collaborative Model for Care and Change." In the afternoon they had intentional retreat time. Thank you, interim pastors for your important ministry to churches in transition!

Members of the Synod staff participated in Pastor Jennifer Schneider's ordination last week at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church...
05/19/2026

Members of the Synod staff participated in Pastor Jennifer Schneider's ordination last week at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church (ELCA), Minnetonka. She will be installed at All Saints Lutheran Church Minnetonka, in June. Congratulations!

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