Giving Hearts Day Thank You
Thank you to everyone who gave a gift, shared their story, encouraged others to participate, and/or followed us on Facebook. We are incredibly grateful for you! We raised $73,252 and had 217 donors this year. The funds raised help us to accompany congregations and leaders through the call process, candidacy, pastoral care, celebrating anniversaries, and so much more!
From all of us at the Eastern North Dakota Synod, thank you so much and we look forward to continuing to serve others through these gifts!
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Save the Date: Joint Theological Day
On Thursday April 28th there will be a Joint Theological Day. This annual event is a partnership with Northwestern Minnesota Synod. There will be both in-person and online options. More information coming in the next month.
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Join our Team!
The Eastern North Dakota Synod is looking for a Finance Manager. This person will steward the financial interests of the synod by providing excellent execution of finance operations. This part-time position will be approximately 12-18 hours per week and has the option to work remotely for part of the time. Find out more about the Finance Manager position here and apply today. |
Congregation and Minister Reports
This is a friendly reminder for churches to please fill out your Congregation Report for 2021 by Tuesday March 1st. You can submit your report here. You will need your Congregation ID and password to log in.
Rostered Ministers (Word and Sacrament or Word and Service) under call or leave from call, please fill out the Annual Report for Bishop Tessa by Monday February 28th. Please choose the report from this web page that fits your context and submit it directly to Bishop Tessa. In addition, please fill out the Supplemental Form for all Rostered Ministers and SAMs if you are able.
Please contact the Synod Office if you need any assistance. Thank you!
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Church Council Presidents Monthly Check-In
Next Check-in: February 20th @ 7pm
Join Bishop Tessa for a listening and sharing session each 3rd Sunday of the month.
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Rostered Ministers and SAMs Monthly Check-In
Next Check-in: March 3rd @ 11am
SAMS, Deacons, and Pastors are invited to join Bishop Tessa on the 1st Thursday of each month for a time of connection, scripture, conversation, and sharing.
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Zoom Workshop: Community Resources to Manage Personal Issues and Family Needs
Over the past two years of the pandemic, an increasing number of our congregants have come to the church for help with personal issues like depression, substance abuse, and domestic violence. You may find yourself ministering to them and often need to make a referral. This presentation for Rostered Ministers will provide guidance in finding community resources for emergency agencies and other places to meet those needs. Barbara Keller, from the ELCA, will host a one-hour Zoom workshop on Thursday March 3rd at 10am (Central Time). Follow this link to register. If you're unable to attend, but still would like to view the recording, we ask that you please still register.
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Faith, Work, And Flourishing: What Do They Mean for Young People?
What is my life for? How can I flourish? All humans strive in their own way for a meaningful life. How are young people negotiating contemporary culture as they seek to understand the world, form identities, and take up places in society? How should institutional leaders engage young people? You're invited to join an illuminating and thought-provoking conversation with two leading experts about significant trends in the formation of faith and values of young people today.
Concordia College will host this conversation with Melinda Lundquist Denton and Josh Packard on Tuesday March 8th, 7-8:30pm (CST). This is a virtual and in-person event at Barry Auditorium at Concordia (limited seating). To find out more about this event, follow this link and register here.
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Job Posting: Director of Youth Ministry
Messiah Lutheran Church in Fargo, North Dakota is looking for a part-time Director of Youth Ministry! They are looking for someone to work 20 hours per week and promote the formation and continuing development of faith in youth in grades 6-12. Follow this link for more information!
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Protecting Houses of Worship Webinar
Faith-based stakeholders are invited to come to this webinar to find out more information about the threat of targeted violence and terrorism and the public health approach to prevention of both. This webinar will be held on February 23rd from 10:00 - 11:30am Mountain Time (9:00 - 10:30am Central Time). Follow this link to find out more information and register.
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The Great Cover Up
Bethany Retirement Home strives to make our residents' homes more cozy and avoid an institutional feeling. We need YOUR help! We'd like our residents to have a hand-made quilt for their bed. If your church has a quilters group, we would be delighted if they would provide us with one (or more) twin-sized quilts (approximately 56" x 78"). Bring quilt(s) to Bethany on 42nd (4255 30th Ave South Fargo, ND 58104) and mention that it's for the "Great Cover Up".
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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 - Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
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