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October 22, 2025
EaND News and Events
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Professional Development Day: Anti-Racism
RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 15
Date: January 15th, 2026
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Hillsboro
Cost: $25
Inclement Weather Back-up Date: January 20th
Registration is now open!
The Eastern North Dakota Synod will have a Professional Development Day focused on Anti-Racism on Thursday, January 15th from 10am-3pm. Prairie Rose Seminole will be our presenter. All rostered ministers are expected to participate in Anti-Racism Training every three years. This event is also open to Synod Lay Ministers and others who wish to attend. The cost of this event is only $25, as the programming is being funded by the Vital Leaders Endowment Fund. In case of inclement weather, our backup date will be January 20. This information is also available on our website.
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Stewardship Starters Webinar: Thanking Your Volunteers
November 11, 2025 @ 6pm
"A Ripple of Thanks: Thanking Your Volunteers"
In the season of thanksgiving, join us for conversation around how we cultivate abundant thanks and celebration of volunteers and generosity our congregations. This webinar will be led by Pr. Rebel Hurd from the NWMN Synod.
All are invited to join us for this webinar -- rostered or lay leaders, church council members, stewardship teams, volunteers, etc.
Click here for the Zoom link.
Click here to learn more about the Stewardship Starters Webinar Series.
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Small Church Saturdays
4th Saturday of the Month
9:00am, Zoom
Small churches have both amazing gifts and unique challenges! All small church leaders (rostered and lay) are invited to join to explore, celebrate, and learn together. We will be reading The Small Church Advantage by Teresa J. Stewart.
Learn more and find the Zoom links on our website.
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Grace Upon Grace: Cultivating your Congregation's Stewardship Story
Grace Upon Grace: Cultivating your Congregation's Stewardship Story is a devotional and discussion guide created specifically for councils, teams, and congregations in the Eastern North Dakota Synod. This resource invites you to explore the stories of generosity that have shaped you as an individual and as a community and to wonder together about what new stories might be emerging.
As a synod, we will be focusing on understanding, cultivating, and sharing our individual and communal stories as God’s people and Christ’s Church. This story guide is one way to explore your stories-specifically your stories of stewardship and generosity. Our prayer is that the questions and conversations will be a gift to your congregation, strengthening your mission and shared story.
Download this free resource at this link.
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Youth Summer Road Trip
No youth worker? No problem! Let the staff of the Eastern North Dakota Campus Ministries organize a week of fun for youth in grades 8-12 for the 2025-2026 academic year. We will experience faith, fellowship and fun as we venture to Winston Salem, NC. This road trip, completely organized and led by campus ministry staff, offers high schoolers a chance to grow spiritually, build friendships, and serve alongside The Dwelling, a ministry dedicated to loving and learning from neighbors experiencing homelessness. Learn more and register at this link or download this flyer to learn more.
Questions? Contact Pr. Kim Adams at kim@lcmndsu.org or Pr. Aaron Bye at aaron@christus-rex.org.
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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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The Neighborhood Church: Love Your Neighbor Benefit Night
You and your congregation are invited to "Love Your Neighbor: A Benefit Night for The Neighborhood Church" on Monday, November 17, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Come to enjoy a live mini-concert by Nashville recording artist, Gina Powers, a tasting of delectable desserts, and an opportunity to support the important work of The Neighborhood Church! All generosity shared directly supports our ministries to share food and engage youth & families in our community. The work of The Neighborhood Church is only possible by the grace of God and the generosity and support of folks like you.
To reserve your seat, please rsvp here. Opportunities to share support will happen throughout the evening. If you cannot make it in person, we would be very grateful for any gifts of support shared online at tncfargo.com/support.
Please share the invitation. We look forward to welcoming you on Monday, November 17!
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ELCA Webinar: Creating Accessible Spaces on a Budget
Church should be a place where everyone feels welcome and included, regardless of ability. But making your facilities more accessible doesn't have to break the bank.
Join us on Monday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. Central time for "Creating Accessible Spaces on a Budget," a practical and inspiring webinar designed specifically for churches seeking to improve their accessibility with limited resources.
We'll explore affordable strategies to enhance physical, sensory and digital accessibility in your church buildings and programs. From simple upgrades to creative adaptations, you'll gain tools and ideas that can be implemented right away, no large renovation budget required.
In this workshop, you’ll learn more about:
• Low-cost improvements that make a big impact.
• How to prioritize accessibility changes.
• Ways to engage your congregation in accessibility
Click here to register.
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Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
Concordia College Parish Nurse Ministry Program, Moorhead
The Parish Nurse Ministry Program of Concordia College in Moorhead, MN will be offering the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course March 5, 12, and 19 (on-line via ZOOM) and April 9, 10, and 11 (in-person at First Lutheran Church, 619 N. Broadway, Fargo, ND, 58102). The deadline to register is February 5, 2026. The program is open to licensed RNs who are interested in personal growth and/or starting a health and healing ministry within a faith community.
For additional information, please download this flyer or email Dr. Jean Bokinskie, PhD, RN, PNM Program Director, at bokinski@cord.edu or call/text 701-866-3063. Please visit our website for detailed information, program resources and a link to complete your registration. Parish Nurse Ministry | Concordia College
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ELCA Sumud Fall Webinar Series
ELCA Sumud is hosting a Fall Webinar Series featuring voices from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land.
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October 29 @ 10am CST - ELCJHL Education Staff
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November 4 @ 10am CST - ELCJLH Ministry Leaders
Learn more and register for ELCA Sumud webinars at this link.
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ELCA Sumud Advent Resources
ELCA Sumud has recently released Advent resources available for congregational/ministry use. Resources in this "Rooted in Faith" series include:
1. 4 Weekly Advent Devotional Guides
2. Bonus "Biblical Botany" Resource
3. Christmas Sunday School Sumud Picture book
Click here to download.
| The ELCA Rostered Ministers Gathering will take place July 6-9, 2026 in Indianapolis. The theme is "Woven Together." Click here to learn more. | |
Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering
The Women of the ELCA (WELCA) Triennial Gathering will take place July 16-19, 2026 in Des Moines, IA.
Click here to read about this year's theme, see a list of speakers, browse this year's workshops, and more!
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Youth Musicians Invited to Lutheran Summer Music 2026
Enrollment is now open for Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) 2026 at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN! LSM is a faith-based residential music academy for high school students who come together to immerse themselves in musical excellence and build a supportive and fun community. Musical experiences include large ensembles (band, choir, orchestra), chamber music, private lessons, and electives like handbells, jazz, musical theatre, composition, conducting, church music, and more.
Priority enrollment deadline: December 1
Standard enrollment deadline: March 1
Learn more at LSMacademy.org/program
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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.
We are a Reconciling in Christ Synod.
We, as the Eastern North Dakota Synod ELCA, welcome all into the fullness of God's boundless love, without exception. This welcome is inclusive of people of every race, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental ability, sex, or station in life. United in Christ, we pledge to use and celebrate our differences as gifts for our work together in all things, including racial equity, intentional invitations, and radical hospitality. Inspired by Christ, we commit to advocate for justice, working for dignity, equity, and wholeness for all people.
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