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February 28, 2024
EaND News and Events
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Joint Theological Day
We hope you'll join us for this year's Joint Theological Day at Concordia College (Moorhead) on April 18! Together, we will explore the "Theology of Wellness," and we are excited to welcome Rev. Dr. Troy Troftgruben as our keynote speaker. Learn more and register at this link.
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Practicing Faith Retreat: Tangled Blue!
We've had a change to our Practicing Faith Retreat and we are so excited to welcome Tangled Blue as our guest musicians and co-facilitators! Join Tangled Blue, along with Deacon Erin Power for a weekend of exploring the Jesus story, worship, rest, and music making. This is for lay and rostered folks who are looking for a weekend away, or who are curious to explore scripture more deeply, or who want to just be in community. Learn more and register at this link.
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Vital Leaders Endowment Fund Grants
Applications for the 2023 Vital Leaders Endowment grants are now available! Please read this PDF document first with information about the grants, how to determine eligibility, and details on submitting an application. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Jon Olson, Vital Leaders Endowment Coordinator.
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Annual Report Resources
It's time to fill out your congregation's annual report! Your congregation should have received a packet in the mail in early January, which includes your congregations ID number and password to submit it online. You can view all of the materials that were sent by mail by clicking here. There are some excellent resources on this page to help your congregation fill out the report!
The preferred method for submitting reports is online: click here. You will need your congregation ID and password to login (found at the top of the paper copy mailed to you). If you need your congregation ID or password, please call or email the synod office. 701-232-3381, [email protected].
Congregation Reports for 2023 are due by March 1, 2024.
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Church Council Workshop
Both new and experienced council members are invited to join us for a Church Council Workshop on March 17 from 2:00-4:30pm via Zoom. Topics include: Roles & Responsibilities, Church Governance & Constitutions, and Stewardship.
Click here for the Zoom link. Registration is not required for this event.
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2024 Boundaries Trainings:
Date Change
The Eastern ND Synod will be partnering with the Southeastern MN Synod to offer two more boundaries training opportunities in 2024. Please note the change in the fall training date.
April 8, 1:00-4:00pm, Zoom
Register here!
October 29, 9:00am-12:00pm, Zoom
Register here!
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Footsteps of Paul Tour
Join Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth (Eastern ND Synod) and Bishop Craig Schweitzer (Western ND Synod) for a Footsteps of Paul Tour on October 15-26, 2024!
From Elias Tours: "Explore the land of Greece and Turkey as the history of the New Testament comes alive. Retrace the voyages of Paul as you learn about the early church and the spread of the Gospel. Start your journey in Athens and Corinth, then into Ephesus, as you make your way to Patmos." Learn more at this link and download this invitation letter from Bishop Tessa!
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Mission Support Resources
As you finalize your congregational spending plans for 2024, we ask you to give prayerful consideration to your congregation’s mission support for 2024, knowing that your generosity not only funds our work as a synod but contributes to the impact made by our vast churchwide ministries. Please share your 2024 mission support intent using this form to help us plan for mission & ministry in 2024.
A number of resources are available to tell about the impact of your partnership and generosity. We hope you include these in your annual reports or as part of your annual meeting, and share the story of our life together!
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Synod Assembly Information
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Synod Assembly on June 1-2 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo! As your congregation prepares to meet for their annual meeting, remember to elect voting members from your congregation to attend. Download this document to determine voting member numbers for your congregation.
More information will be posted to the Synod Assembly webpage as it becomes available.
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Synod Devotional Resource
We are excited to share with you a free, synod-wide devotional series! "And You Shall Be My Witnesses: Holy Wisdom and the Church Today" is a resource created specifically with Eastern ND church councils and ministry teams in mind. We invite you to gather as community, read Scripture and the corresponding reflections, and spend time asking yourselves and each other what these sacred texts might have to say to the church today. There is a form available on the synod website to share your reflections with us.
Download the devotional booklet here!
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Women of the ELCA:
Spring Roundup
Women of all ages in the Eastern ND Synod are invited to participate in the Synodical Women's Organization spring gathering on April 20 in Valley City. Download this flyer or these bulletin inserts to learn more.
Register by March 23.
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Job Opening: Youth Ministry Coordinator
(St. Olaf Lutheran, Devils Lake)
St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Devils Lake is looking for a youth ministry coordinator! You can learn more, download the position description, and check out other regional job postings on our website.
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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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Faith + Lead Webinar: Burned Out & Overwhelmed
How can we proactively avoid burnout?
Burned Out and Overwhelmed is a one-time, live webinar on February 29 to help faith leaders prevent burnout. Facilitator Jorge Acevedo focuses especially on ancient spiritual practices for sustainability and resilience in ministry. Learn more and enroll at this link.
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Social Statement on Civic Life & Faith
The ELCA is developing a social statement on civic life and faith, the relationship of church and state, and related matters, as called for by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. At this time the task force encourages you to study and give feedback on a draft version of the social statement. Learn more at this link.
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Empower: Women in Ministry Gathering
with special speaker Rozella Haydee White
Date: August 6-8, 2024
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Sioux Falls, SD
Registration Cost: Free!
Register here!
Download this flyer for more information.
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Presentation on Loneliness & Health
The Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association is hosting a presentation called "Understanding How Loneliness Influences Health and What Nurses Can Do to Help Lonely People" by Dr. Laurie Theeke. While nurses are the primary audience, others are welcome to join and are sure to benefit from the conversation!
Date: March 14, 2024
Time: 6-8pm CST
Cost: $30 for LFCNA members; $50 for non-members
Click here to learn more!
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The Parish Nurse Ministry Program of Concordia College in Moorhead, MN will be offering the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course June 3-7, 2024. The course will be held at First Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND. This will be a full week of in-person learning activities as we do not offer a distance learning option. The program is open to licensed registered nurses who are interested in starting a health and healing ministry within a faith community or desiring personal/professional growth in caring for others.
Download this flyer to learn more.
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Hospice of the Red River Valley Education Series
First Lutheran Church in Fargo is hosting an educational series presented by Hospice of the Red River Valley. The series features sessions being held in January, February and March. All events are free and open to the public. A light lunch will be provided.
Learn more at this link.
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ELCA "Talks at the Desk" Series
Celebrate Black History Month with season three of “Talks at the Desk,” a four-part video series by African Descent Ministries of the ELCA. A new video will premiere each Wednesday in February at 7:30 p.m. Central time beginning Feb. 7. Check out "Talks at the Desk" at this link!
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The Concordia Choir in Grand Forks: March 1
The Concordia Choir of Concordia College (ELCA) in Moorhead, Minnesota will be performing one concert in the Eastern North Dakota Synod as part of their 2024 National Tour of the Northwest United States. This concert will be on March 1 at 7pm at Red River High School in Grand Forks. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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New Faith+Lead Membership Program
Luther Seminary's Faith+Lead program is now offering an online membership program for rostered ministers and lay leaders. This program "combines on-demand digital courses, live coaching and workshops, breakthrough spiritual practices, and a supportive online community for real transformation." Learn more at this link.
| Urban Servant Corps is accepting applications for 2024-2025 volunteer year! Learn more about opportunities available during a year of service, intentional community, spirituality, and simplicity through USC by visiting their website or by downloading this flyer and this brochure. | |
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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