The Synod of Lakes and Prairies partners with our presbyteries to support and equip their congregations as they promote the vitality of communities of faith, hope, love and service.

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Synod School 2026 Teaching Application

The Committee on Racial Equity Ministry is now accepting scholarship applications. Applications must be submitted by September 30.

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Are you a trained coach who is open to working with more people? If so, we would like to add you to an upcoming directory of coaches that can be used by pastoral leaders in the Synod. Please give us some basic information by completing this form to be included in the directory.

If you have any questions, please contact Deb DeMeester, Director of Leadership Development.

Coaching

Churches are covered by Protected areas Policies, see information.

PC(USA) Office of Immigration

Considerations for Faith Communities

A recording of a webinar by The Insurance Board.

Resources complied by the Presbytery of Chicago.

Be advised, some of the resources listed do not apply to places outside of the Chicago area. We are grateful for the sharing of this information.

Information from the National Immigration Project

National Immigration Law Center Resources

Iowa Wins Community Organization Workbook

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