LWML Minnesota South District 31st Biennial Convention
The Peace of Christ
June 18 - 20, 2026
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
1 Civic Center Plaza
Mankato, MN
Theme:
The Peace of Christ
Convention Verse:
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly (Colossians 3:15-16a).
Convention Objectives:
- Let the peace of Christ dwell in us richly
- Appreciate we are all called to be one in Christ
- Show our thanks to Christ through our God-given gifts and talents
Registration Packet
Convention Poster
President Lisa's Invitation Letter
Delegate Letter
Read This First
Lodging
List of Hotels
Gifts From the Heart
The New Freedom Store
Maps
Public Parking
MCHS Event Center Campus
Bulletin Inserts
Two per sheet - B&W
Two per sheet - Color
One page - B&W
One page - Color
Convention Offerings
Description of Offerings
Zone Banners
Banner Info
Silent Auction Baskets
Criteria
At the Convention
Agenda
Prayer Walk
Colossians Bible Study
Mission Grant Tally
Officer & Committee Reports
Worship Service
The Peace Press
Watch LIVE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNSLWML
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7phzkN4AJqcxxKaZg23w6Q
Voting
Pre-Convention Voting Timeline
Questions on Voting and Registration
Mission Grants
Proposed Mission Grants
Bylaws
Proposed Amendments
Candidates
Nominee Biographies
Convention Personalities
Keynote Speaker
Michelle Diercks - author and podcast host of Peace in His Presence
Proclaimer
Rev. Allan Reed - Immanuel Lutheran, Brownton
LWML President
Eden Keefe - 2023-2027
Gifts of Love
Carol von Soosten
Bible Study Leader
Dr. Rev. Reed Lessing - Concordia University, St. Paul
This page was last updated: 6-9-2026
Mission Speaker
Rev. Yia Lor - The Gathering Place
Mission Speaker
David Stuckwisch, DCE - Principal Martin Luther Jr/Sr High School, Northrop
Mission Speaker
Jessica Vaage - Community Relations Manager of The Dwelling Place
Joy Anderson
Convention Song Leader
Shirlee Landskroener
Convention and Worship Service Pianist
