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September 18, 2024
EaND News and Events
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Vital Conversations: "Kids These Days! Accompanying Young People in a Changing World"
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Faith Journey - West Fargo & on ZOOM
“We wish we had more youth" is a common lament and conversation in many congregations, and one without an easy answer! Together will share research around the beliefs and perspectives of young people, explore how the world has changed, and wonder about the shifts the church can make to make space for and accompany young people. Join Dr. Michael Chan, Kristina Johnson Dernier, and Deacon Erin Power for a day of how we as the church love and accompany kids these days!
Those participating via zoom are welcome to attend as a team or small group with their congregation. Click here for more information and to register.
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Sermon for Sunday, September 22
Bishop Tessa has prepared a sermon for this coming Sunday that can be used by any congregation in the Eastern North Dakota Synod on Sunday, September 22nd (or another date when a sermon is needed). This sermon was prepared for the weekend of our EaND Synod Youth Retreat when some preaching ministers may be away from their congregations.
Gospel and Sermon Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1010289857
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Fall Theological Conference
Thank you to everyone who attended this year's Fall Theological Conference at Fair Hills Resort! Rev. Dr. Matt Skinner, Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, was this year's speaker. His presentations focused on the 2024-2025 lectionary readings (book of Luke.) We are grateful for a few days of fellowship, rest, worship, and learning.
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Technology Use Survey
As we seek to live into our goal of increasing connection throughout the synod, we are working to assess current technology use and identify barriers, needs, and challenges for congregations and ministries in accessing and utilizing technology. Each congregation/ministry is invited to fill out the Technology Use and Needs survey at this link. Please complete one survey for each congregation or ministry site.
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EaND Synod Fall Gatherings
Bishop Tessa encourages all congregations to invite at least 4 people attend our Fall Gatherings. This annual event is one way for those across the synod to be connected, which is a goal in our strategic plan. Join Bishop Tessa and other synod staff at one of our Fall Gatherings. DATES AND LOCATIONS NOW AVAILABLE on our website!
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New Devotional Resource
We are excited to share a new devotional resource now available for download! "Living our Baptism: The Marks of Discipleship" is a monthly devotional resource and reflection guide created especially for councils and ministry teams. Download the devotional here.
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Call Process
Please pray for congregations and rostered ministers in the call process. You can find a list of congregations currently in the call process on our website.
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Together we respond to God’s provision by sharing of our financial gifts, both as an act of worship and in support of our mission and ministry as Christ’s Church. Our shared gifts support ministry of our congregations, in our community, across the Eastern North Dakota Synod, throughout the ELCA, and around the globe. Today we recognize:
The Eastern North Dakota Synod shared a portion of their mission support as mission support the Churchwide Organization. In 2023 we gave: $355, 639.
Share "Offering Connections" in your worship bulletin or congregational newsletters! Download the Offering Connections Document: PDF or Word
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Walking Together: 50 Years of World Hunger
Northeastern Minnesota Synod will be hosting Walking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger on Saturday, Oct 12, 2024 at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa, MN. This celebratory event will include worship with Glocal musicians, a hunger simulation, Action Center, silent auction and public art project. There will also be workshops with ELCA World Hunger, Lutheran Advocacy-MN, Eco-Faith Network, Together Here, and Sumud Northland - each tying their ministries to the issues of hunger and justice. Members of the EaND Synod are invited to attend! Click here to register and see the event schedule.
Contact Rev. Taryn Montgomery with questions.
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Celebrate World Food Day & 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger
World Food Day History & Ideas
Read this letter from Michelle Watne, EaND Synod ELCA World Hunger Chair, to learn more about World Food Day and how you can participate!
50th Anniversary of ELCA World Hunger Webinar
October 15 @ 7pm CST
This special online event will be hosted by the Rev. Amy Current, bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, and Imran Siddiqui, vice president of the ELCA. Click this link to learn more and register to receive reminders, event information, World Food Day resources and the event recording.
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ELCA Truth & Healing Movement Programming
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September 24, 7-9pm CST: Presentation: ELCA Truth-seeking and Truth-telling Initiative on Indian Boarding Schools
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October 10, 2-4pm CST: Class: "Indian 101"
Click here for class descriptions and more information about the Truth & Healing Movement. No pre-registration required for these events; simply click "Join Class."
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Faithful Listening, Bold Proclamation Cohorts
The ELCA's Compelling Preaching: Transformed Listeners Initiative is inviting EaND Synod preachers to join a new cohort-based course: "Faithful Listening, Bold Proclamation." This course looks at how preachers and proclaimers from diverse ministry backgrounds can better listen to themselves, their community and God. And with that faithful listening, proclaim the Good News in a way that is community-centered, co-created, contextual, authentic, and relevant. The cohort program is designed for all sorts of ‘preachers’- both lay and ordained leaders.
The cohort will run for 12 weeks meeting weekly digitally, beginning mid-October. Topics include:
- Dependable Strengths + Saboteurs
- Community organizing and building
- Relationship building and healthy boundaries
- Proclaiming prophetically
Download this flyer to learn more and to register.
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Suicide Prevention Skills for Rural Ministry
Faith leaders in rural communities (rostered and lay) are invited to participate in a Suicide Prevention Skills for Rural Ministry Cohort. Participation in this course involves 6 hours of online training through the Living Works Faith curriculum and four weekly noon hour discussion groups on Zoom. Together with a cohort of other faith leaders, you will learn approaches and skills that equip you for prevention, intervention, and postvention (bereavement) tasks so you can effectively care for people struggling with thoughts of suicide or impacted by suicide. Click here to register.
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Planting Seeds e-Newsletter
The latest Planting Seeds e-Newsletter, a Faith+Lead resource for those serving in small towns and rural ministries, is now available! Click here to view the newsletter in your browser, or click here to subscribe to receive future newsletters in your inbox.
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Sabbath Learning Retreat for Womxn in Ministry: Turks & Caicos
ConseCrate & Sunlight Tours are offering a travel opportunity for women in ministry to Turks and Caicos in January 2025! Are you a womxn in ministry leadership and looking for a time apart for renewal, learning, and connection in a beautiful location? Join us for this time of relaxation, spiritual exploration, dwelling with others, exciting excursions, great food, sunshine, and so much more! We are also joined by Deacon Michelle Walka who will be guiding us in learning and practice around the themes of rest, discernment, and creative expression along the way. Learn more at this link or download this flyer.
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Lutheran Transitional Ministry Association Training Opportunity
The Lutheran Transitional Ministry Association (LuTMA) offers training for those pastors and church-workers interested in serving as Transitional Interim Ministers.
Download this document to learn more.
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Beloved Art and Practice Virtual Advent Retreat
Dn. Michelle Walka, Director of Beloved Art and Practice, will be hosting a virtual Advent retreat in December. Through this year's theme of “A Pilgrim’s Journey” we will explore a posture of holy wandering through prayer, reflection and creative practice. In the midst of what can be a “busy” season, this space is an invitation to gently dwell as a whole person (in mind, body, and spirit). You do not need any special art skills for this time. An optional & simple supply list will be provided. Learn more and register at this link or download this flyer.
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2024 Addiction & Faith Conference
The 2024 Addiction & Faith Conference will take place October 17-19, 2024 online. Learn more and register at this link or download this flyer.
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Phone: 701.232.3381
Physical Address: 1555 43rd St S, Suite 100, Fargo, ND 58103
Mailing Address: PO Box 2019 Fargo, ND 58107
Office Hours:
Monday: by appointment
Tuesday: 9am-4pm
Wednesday: 9am-4pm
Thursday: by appointment
Friday: 9am-4pm
The physical office is only open by appointment on Mondays and Thursdays; however, the phone will be answered between 1pm-4pm.
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