• January 29-31: Bishop Craig at Board of Regents meeting at Concordia College


  • January 28-Feburary 3: Pr. Brad at Youth Extravaganza, St. Louis, MO


  • February 8: Bishop Craig at First Lutheran in Watford City


  • February 15: Bishop Craig at Christ Lutheran in Lignite


  • February 26: SAM Mentor Training Event at Camp of the Cross in Garrison from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM


  • March 3-7: Bishop Craig at COB in Chicago


  • March 9-13: Pr. Tera at DEM meetings in Chicago


  • March 19-23: Bishop Craig at ELCA Church Council Retreat


  • March 29-31: Pr. Brad at Region 3 Candidacy Conference


    News & Events

    The Western Whirlwind

    By Joel S • November 18, 2025
    News from the WND Synodical Women of the ELCA

    Food Support Is Available

    By Joel S • November 3, 2025
    Local Pantries and Caring Neighbors Lend a Hand

    Lunch & Learn Zoominar

    By Joel S • October 25, 2025
    When: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:00 p.m. CT

    2025 Advent Worship Resource

    By Joel S • October 6, 2025
    An Advent Liturgy Based on "Ground Floor Grace" by John Stevens

    Prayer Concerns


    Synod Ministers

    Rev. Gary Heaton

    Rev. Richard Owens

    Rev. Steve Sathre

    Rev. Emmy Swedlund

    Rev. Steve Tangen


    Synod Congregations & Partner Ministries

    Ralph Lutheran Church

    Ray Lutheran Church

    Richland Lutheran Church

    Rose Valley Lutheran Church


    Weekly Prayer Requests

    Pr. Jeff Giles

    Bishop Craig Schweitzer

    Sherie Heine

    The MHA Nation

    Pr. Betty Czubay

    Rich O'Toole (SAM with Tri-Parish)


    Job Openings

    This list is intended to provide a resource for congregations wishing to advertise staff positions for lay leaders in their congregations.


    To view a list of congregations or organizations seeking to call a Pastor or Deacon visit our Congregations in the Call Process listing.


    Current Openings:


    St. Olaf Lutheran Church - Devils Lake.

    • Youth Ministry Coordinator (full-time or part-time)
    • The Youth Ministry Coordinator at St. Olaf Lutheran Church will shepherd youth and their families from birth through high school by empowering, supporting, and encouraging youth, their families and adult volunteers in learning, faith formation and spiritual growth. The coordinator will plan, develop, coordinate, and oversee activities for children and families that foster Christian community through relationship-building while promoting fun, spiritual development, ministry, and outreach involvement opportunities.

    CLICK HERE to visit their website and to learn more about this position



    If you have a position you would like posted, please e-mail a summary, possible position description, and contact information to info@wndsynod.org.