Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Windom MN

07/27/2025

There will be no Sunday Service July 27th. You are invited to join the service at the Presbyterian Church in Windom at 10:00.

09/16/2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jane Polz, who passed away on September 9,2024 at the age of 69 after a short battle with Cancer.

Born on July 26, 1955 in Minneapolis, she grew up in Minneapolis and attended Richfield Elementary and then the family later moved to Windom, MN. Jane was received into the Christian faith through baptism and confirmed at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. She received her education and graduated from Windom Area High School in 1973. She then attended and graduated from the Medical Institute of Minneapolis.

On June 18, 1977 Jane was united in marriage to James W. Polz in Windom, MN. After their marriage Jim and Jane moved to Barron, WI where she worked at Barron Community Memorial Hospital as a Certified Lab Assistant. In 1987, they moved back to Windom where Jane was employed at the Windom Area Hospital as a CLT (HEW) Medical Technologist Laboratory Manager until her retirement in 2021.

Jane was a dedicated and loving wife to her husband Jim, and a devoted mother to her two son’s Lucas and Nathan. Jane lived a fulfilling life and was a woman of many talents. She had a deep passion for God, her church and volunteering for so many organizations in the area. Jane served as a Board Member for the following organizations or colleges: ARC, MN West, Racial Injustice, Rasmussen College, Windom Health Auxiliary, and was a Sr. Warden for the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. One of her greatest joys in life was learning more about her Native American background as a member of the Chippewa tribe and also her love to visit casinos! She enjoyed playing Candy Crush and reading to Nathan in her free time and being a “mom”.

Jane was a kind and generous soul, always putting other's needs before her own. Her love and compassion extended to all those who knew her, and she will be remembered for her infectious smile and warm personality.

She is survived by her husband Jim, sons Lucas and Nathan and her Brother Todd Welton.
Cousins; Kent Estey, Rebecca Estey, Cindy Amundson, Karen Walz, Pamela Snetsinger and Sue Amundson, Richard Welton, Gary Welton who will miss her dearly.
Sister-in-laws, Pat Cole, Mary (Walter) Baumann, Norma (Craig) Kolander, Brothers-in-law
David Polz, Paul Polz, John (Jennifer) Polz and many nieces and nephews.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; Einer Welton and Wynona “Robby” Welton, and brother Michael Welton, In-laws Victor & Verna Polz, Sister-in-law Teresa Polz,
Brother-in-laws, Junior Cole and Joseph Polz.

Please join us in remembering Jane with a Celebration of Life to be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 453 10th St. Windom, MN 56101. Service at 2 p.m. with a one-hour visitation from 1p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Light refreshments will follow the service at the Barc Center in Windom, MN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Jane Polz’s Family.

Rest in peace, Mom. You will forever be in our hearts and memories.

09/06/2024

Sunday Services - at 10 am Traditional Eucharist Worship, at 12:30 pm Twelve Step Recovery Service. All are welcome!

08/10/2024

Twelve Step Recovery Worship Service this Sunday, 12:30 🙏🏼

07/14/2024

06/07/2024

Come hear the call of the Shepherd this Sunday - with Rev Coleen Tully; Traditional Eucharist Worship at 10:00 am and 12 Step Recovery Worship at Noon-thirty. 🙏🏼

05/07/2024

Rev. Coleen Tully is returning this Sunday for Holy Eucharist at 10 am and 12 Step Recovery Service at 12:30

10/29/2023

The Episcopal Church welcomes everyone, regardless of their identity or orientation. We embrace our diversity and create a culture of respect, acceptance, and love.

08/13/2023

In The Episcopal Church, this is how we roll!

08/11/2023

Reminder! Traditional Eucharist service at 10 am and Twelve Step Recovery Service at 12:30 pm on the Second Sunday of the month. Please know you are WELCOME!
Rev John Robertson and Rev Coleen Tully officiating.

07/15/2023

You'll always get a Red Door Welcome at The Episcopal Church!

07/08/2023

“I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” “For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?”
We will be talking about these most insightful scriptures tomorrow at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Windom, MN. Everyone is welcome. ❤️