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These are a few helpful resources related to Global Mission.  For more information on specific Global Mission initiatives within the Southeastern Minnesota Synod, please go to the Global Mission page.

• Partner Congregation Application

• Prayer Petitions

• Publications:

  • Partner Congregation Quick Reference Guide (PDF)- Helpful information for congregations in the Southeastern Minnesota Synod with partner congregations in Colombia or Tanzania.

  • Global Mission brochure - Southeastern Minnesota Synod (2004)

  • Global Mission Sunday Helps (PDF) - Resources for conducting services and incorporating Colombian and Tanzanian resources.

• ELCA links

  • ELCA Global Mission Resources (Tool Kits)

  • ELCA World Hunger Appeal

  • ELCA International Disaster Response

  • ELCA Global Mission Events

  • Servant Trips & High Adventure Programs

  • Peace Not Walls -  Learn more about the Holy Land Communion Ware Journey started at the 2005 Churchwide Assembly.  To reserve the communion ware set for your congregation, contact Carolyn Goulet at the synod office.  Call 507-280-9457 or 800-426-6376 (MN only) or email her at cgoulet@semnsynod.org.

  • Young Adults in Global Mission - Designed for ELCA young adults, ages 19-30, this program provides a one-year service opportunity in leadership development, service, spiritual growth, global awareness, and understanding.

• Lutheran World Federation

• Lutheran World Relief