Congregational Relations

  • Congregational Relations

    LSS Congregational Relations is committed to:

    • Building relationships with congregations and their members.
    • Providing opportunities for churches to support their community through meaningful giving, volunteerism and advocacy.
    • Increasing engagement and support from congregations and their members in support of the LSS mission "to express the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives and builds community".

  • LSS supports congregations and strengthens their ministry through:

     

    Services
    Church and community members have access to a wide variety of services to support their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.    		 Services >
    Social Ministry Service Opportunities
    LSS offers congregations opportunities to serve in meaningful ways that change lives.    		 Volunteer >
    Advocacy
    LSS supports and engages congregations and their membership in social justice causes to support vulnerable people in our communities.    		 Advocate >
       


    Congregations support Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota through:

    Congregational Giving
    Every year, hundreds of Lutheran congregations provide financial support for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota through budget allocations, special offerings, and fundraising. 
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    Partnering in Social Service Ministry
    Congregations with a strong social service ministry have “adopted” specific LSS services.
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    Referrals
    Pastors, youth group leaders, and members of congregations trust Lutheran Social Service when members of their community may benefit from services.
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