Health and Wellness

Promoting good health is our shared endeavor with God, just as caring for our neighbor’s health is an expression of Christian love and service. We recognize the advantages of good health and a strong health-care system, and we are committed to raising awareness about health-related issues as well as health-related ministries, both in the United States and around the world. Physical and mental health is an essential component of a Christian vocation and is God’s intention for every human being. It is vital to our well-being and helps strengthen relationships and enhance our Christian service in our communities and world. 

• Read Revised 2022 GLC’s Covid-19 Preparedness Plan (PDF)
• Read Revised 2021 GLC’s Covid-19 Preparedness Plan (PDF)
• Read 2020 GLC’s Covid-19 Preparedness Plan (PDF)
• Read GLC’s Worshipers’ Checklist (PDF)
• Print and Fill-In Event Waiver Form (PDF)

• MN Dept. of Health Covid Site
• Signage for business to communicate face covering requirements

For resources and information on navigating COVID-19, check out the buttons below.

Epidemic Preparedness: 

When anxiety is high in our culture, worship continues to be a primary location for the proclamation both of the good news of Jesus Christ and of the continuing compassion and care of God in the midst of our humanity. It is a place where we can find solace and reassurance in the midst of our fears. Our state government offered guidance about our lives and about gathering for worship. Here are the links that might be helpful to you: 

• Operational Guidance for Places of Worship (Minnesota’s Stay Safe Plan) June 5, 2020
• Minnesota’s Stay Safe Plan (May 20, 2020)
• Guidance for Faith-Based Communities Considering In-Person Services, Minnesota Department of Health, Updated May 13, 2020
• Guidance for Faith-Based Communities, Minnesota Department of Health, April 14, 2020

Click on the links below for more information:

A Message from the Bishop (3/6/20)
Worship in Times of Public Health Concerns
Planning Checklist for a Pandemic
Prayers for Times of Public Health Concern: COVID-19/Coronavirus
SW MN Synod Resources
Our bishop, Jon Anderson, along with the other bishops of Minnesota, continue to recommend that we respect the federal and state guidance on gathering for worship.

• Letter from the ELCA Minnesota Bishops (May 13, 2020)
• ELCA COVID-19 Guidance 

E-Mails and Notices from GLC Pastors

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