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

Accepting teaching applications for Synod School 2026

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Art of Transitional Ministry

Week 2 training ONLINE

Oct. 27-31, 2025

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Synod Sunday

Join us on any Sunday in September as we uplift the ministry of the Synod.

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Scholarship

The Committee on Racial Equity Ministry is accepting applications for the Racial Equity Scholarship. The deadline to submit an application is September 30.

Information & Application

Restorative Actions

'Zero to One': A Congregations Journey to Repair. A new 5-part video series, which is part of a resource library documenting the work of churches and communities engaging in the repair of historic harms related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and was produced by the Center for the Repair of Historic Harms and the communications team of the Interim United Agency of the PC(USA).

Video Series

Coaching Directory

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. To be included, please give us some basic information by completing our form.

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

Per Capita 2025

G A - $10.84