Central States Synod
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As the Central States Synod of the ELCA, we are one of 65 synods (geographic areas) in the U.S. that connect its congregations and with the larger denomination. Our synod includes 150 congregations across Kansas and Missouri.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Focused on furthering the synod’s mission, join us for a time of innovation, creativity, and discerning what God is inviting us to be a part of. Please join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. for the first of three Listening Posts and share your ideas.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Focused on furthering the synod’s mission, join us for a time of innovation, creativity, and discerning what God is inviting us to be a part of. Please join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. for the first of three Listening Posts and share your ideas.
css-elca.org/workshops#li...
css-elca.org/workshops#li...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The latest news, events, and information for the Central States Synod. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
Tonight, Sunday, Jan. 25th at 7pm CT for a National Faith Call to Action.
Following the tragic killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota by ICE, people of faith across the country are coming together to lament, pray, and take action.
▷ Register here: ow.ly/siY950Y31MU
Following the tragic killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota by ICE, people of faith across the country are coming together to lament, pray, and take action.
▷ Register here: ow.ly/siY950Y31MU
January 25, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Tonight, Sunday, Jan. 25th at 7pm CT for a National Faith Call to Action.
Following the tragic killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota by ICE, people of faith across the country are coming together to lament, pray, and take action.
▷ Register here: ow.ly/siY950Y31MU
Following the tragic killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota by ICE, people of faith across the country are coming together to lament, pray, and take action.
▷ Register here: ow.ly/siY950Y31MU
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Learn to do good; seek justice; rescue the oppressed; defend the orphan; plead for the widow. (Isaiah 1:1))
Presiding Bishop Curry has issued a statement on ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
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Presiding Bishop Curry has issued a statement on ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
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Bishop Curry Issues Statement on ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
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January 9, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Learn to do good; seek justice; rescue the oppressed; defend the orphan; plead for the widow. (Isaiah 1:1))
Presiding Bishop Curry has issued a statement on ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
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Presiding Bishop Curry has issued a statement on ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
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Today faith leaders from across the Twin Cities held a press conference at Portland Ave and 34th in Minneapolis demanding justice for Renee Good who was killed yesterday by an ICE officer.
January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Today faith leaders from across the Twin Cities held a press conference at Portland Ave and 34th in Minneapolis demanding justice for Renee Good who was killed yesterday by an ICE officer.
Presiding Bishop Curry issued a statement on Venezuela.
"Our prayers remain with the people of Venezuela...Our church walks in solidarity with them through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Venezuela — their people, pastors, deacons, and ministries. " www.elca.org/news-and-eve...
"Our prayers remain with the people of Venezuela...Our church walks in solidarity with them through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Venezuela — their people, pastors, deacons, and ministries. " www.elca.org/news-and-eve...
Bishop Curry Issues Statement on Venezuela
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January 7, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Presiding Bishop Curry issued a statement on Venezuela.
"Our prayers remain with the people of Venezuela...Our church walks in solidarity with them through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Venezuela — their people, pastors, deacons, and ministries. " www.elca.org/news-and-eve...
"Our prayers remain with the people of Venezuela...Our church walks in solidarity with them through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Venezuela — their people, pastors, deacons, and ministries. " www.elca.org/news-and-eve...
Today, January 6th, marks the feast of Epiphany and concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. We recognize the wise men’s journey to see, worship, and bring gifts to “the one...born king of the Jews” mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
January 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Today, January 6th, marks the feast of Epiphany and concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. We recognize the wise men’s journey to see, worship, and bring gifts to “the one...born king of the Jews” mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
The latest news, information and events from across the Central States Synod. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
December 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The latest news, information and events from across the Central States Synod. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
Our Advent devotions continue this week. Join us weekdays at 8:45 a.m. for ten minutes of peace and reflection.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Our Advent devotions continue this week. Join us weekdays at 8:45 a.m. for ten minutes of peace and reflection.
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www.css-elca.org/devotions
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December 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
News and information from across the Central States Synod. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
This Giving Tuesday we hope you will consider helping us shine a light in the darkness.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This Giving Tuesday we hope you will consider helping us shine a light in the darkness.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The latest news, information, and events from across the Central States Synod, ELCA mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
News and information from across the Central States Synod of the ELCA. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
News and information from across the Central States Synod of the ELCA. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
News and information from across the Central States Synod, ELCA mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
October 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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People across the Synod report receiving spoofed emails — messages that look like they come from someone you know, but actually come from scammers. www.css-elca.org/post/don-t-g...
Don’t Get Fooled: How to Spot a Spoofed Email
people across the Central States Synod report receiving spoofed emails — messages that look like they come from someone you know, but actually come from scammers trying to gain money or personal infor...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
People across the Synod report receiving spoofed emails — messages that look like they come from someone you know, but actually come from scammers. www.css-elca.org/post/don-t-g...
A letter from a majority of the bishops of the ELCA. Please read and consider joining us in our work resisting Christian Nationalism, xenophobia, and violence that currently threaten all of us, regardless of how we voted.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A letter from a majority of the bishops of the ELCA. Please read and consider joining us in our work resisting Christian Nationalism, xenophobia, and violence that currently threaten all of us, regardless of how we voted.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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A great opportunity tonight:
The Office of the Secretary of the ELCA will have an informative session on the 2025 changes to the congregational model constitution as well as tips on how to make the process of changing your constitution as smooth as possible.
The Office of the Secretary of the ELCA will have an informative session on the 2025 changes to the congregational model constitution as well as tips on how to make the process of changing your constitution as smooth as possible.
September 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A great opportunity tonight:
The Office of the Secretary of the ELCA will have an informative session on the 2025 changes to the congregational model constitution as well as tips on how to make the process of changing your constitution as smooth as possible.
The Office of the Secretary of the ELCA will have an informative session on the 2025 changes to the congregational model constitution as well as tips on how to make the process of changing your constitution as smooth as possible.
News, information, and events from across the Central States Synod. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
September 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
News, information, and events from across the Central States Synod. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
Bp. Simon issues a pastoral letter on political violence. "As Christians--Lutheran Christians--we must meet this moment of division and unrest with a servant heart. To paraphrase Martin Luther, God doesn’t need our peacemaking, but our neighbor does." www.css-elca.org/post/pastora...
Pastoral Letter on Political Violence
As Christians--Lutheran Christians--we must meet this moment of division and unrest with a servant heart. To paraphrase Martin Luther, God doesn’t need our peacemaking, but our neighbor does.
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September 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Bp. Simon issues a pastoral letter on political violence. "As Christians--Lutheran Christians--we must meet this moment of division and unrest with a servant heart. To paraphrase Martin Luther, God doesn’t need our peacemaking, but our neighbor does." www.css-elca.org/post/pastora...
The latest news, information and events happening in the Central States Synod. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
September 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The latest news, information and events happening in the Central States Synod. mailchi.mp/css-elca.org...
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine."
- Isaiah 43:1b
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I have summoned you by name; you are mine."
- Isaiah 43:1b
For Immediate Release:
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September 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine."
- Isaiah 43:1b
For Immediate Release:
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I have summoned you by name; you are mine."
- Isaiah 43:1b
For Immediate Release:
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A Farewell message from Rev. Dave Whetter and BIshop Candea:
"Spirit, open our hearts to the joy and pain of living.
As you love, may we love, in receiving and in giving.
Spirit, open our hearts." - ACS 1043 youtu.be/E9wfElbMIb0
"Spirit, open our hearts to the joy and pain of living.
As you love, may we love, in receiving and in giving.
Spirit, open our hearts." - ACS 1043 youtu.be/E9wfElbMIb0
Farewell
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August 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A Farewell message from Rev. Dave Whetter and BIshop Candea:
"Spirit, open our hearts to the joy and pain of living.
As you love, may we love, in receiving and in giving.
Spirit, open our hearts." - ACS 1043 youtu.be/E9wfElbMIb0
"Spirit, open our hearts to the joy and pain of living.
As you love, may we love, in receiving and in giving.
Spirit, open our hearts." - ACS 1043 youtu.be/E9wfElbMIb0