Pastor Jonathan Steiner, DEM/Associate to the Bishop, sits down with Donna Wright (MS, RN, NPD-BC) to talk about our "emotional shortages." In this episode, we talk about compassion fatigue, [...]
Through prayer and discernment, the executive committee of the synod has affirmed the pilot effort to provide a Rural Ministry Liaison to congregations who are currently without a rostered [...]
This week we hear from Tami Steffensen, synod staff, and Karen Gieske from Luther Seminary talk about the shortage in "vocation." Perhaps you've heard of 2021 as the year of the "great [...]
During this Advent, journey with Tangled Blue and the South Dakota Synod through the season of "shortages" leading us to remember the hope and abundance that comes through a God made known to us [...]
At the 2021 Synod Assembly, a resolution was passed which tasked Bishop Hagmaier with sending a letter to Governor Noem and our state legislators urging them to pass legislation expanding [...]
Our day-to-day language has many references to fabric such as “the fabric of life,” or “our social fabric,” or “being woven together.” Bishop Constanze would like you to explore firsthand what [...]
Gathering hosts, Matthew and Claire, have some exciting announcements about what’s new for this cycle, what our in-kind offering will be and much more. For more information on the 2022 Gathering, [...]