The convention begins on Sunday, February 23rd with check-in, floor committee open hearings and the convention worship service. Convention business will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday morning and continue through lunch on Tuesday. The full agenda will be included in the Convention Workbook published in January.

Please note the following deadlines:

NOVEMBER 15: Register your pastoral and lay delegates. Delegate registration will remain open beyond the deadline, but early registration is requested for floor committee selection.

NOVEMBER 15: Convention Overtures. Overtures are submitted by congregations, schools and circuit forums to be included in the Convention Workbook. Late overtures may be considered at the discretion of the District President.

DECEMBER 1: Nominating Committee. The nominating committee would like your recommendations for District Secretary, District Treasurer, 2028 District Nominating Committee, 2026 Synod Nominating Committee, and Pastor members of the Lutheran Island Camp Board. Submit them via email at mnndist@mnnlcms.org.

DECEMBER 31: Nominations. Submit your nominations for District President, District Vice Presidents and Lay members of the Board of Directors to the District Secretary. Use the nomination forms found at the Convention website.

Use the links below to assist with your convention preparation:

ATTN: SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Please login to your Lisn.LCMS.org account and complete your annual statistical report. Reporting deadline is November 1st. Need help? email: rosters.stats@lcms.org

Minnesota North District Resources

We are happy to provide reimbursement to church workers participating in Continuing Education and also to those wishing to explore Church Work Careers with a visit to one of the LCMS Universities or Seminaries.

Download the application forms at the MNN website: https://www.mnnlcms.org/forms-for-download

Melissa Lamkin was installed as Principal of Good Shepherd Lutheran High School in Otsego, MN on August 25th, 2024. She is pictured here with Rev. Terry Grzybowski (Immanuel, Elk River) and Rev. George Sagissor (em. Clear Lake) and members of the GSLHS Board of Directors.

Good Shepherd Lutheran High School became a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the LCMS during the summer.

On Sunday, September 8, St.Paul's-Perham was awarded a certificate recognizing our status as an accredited school through the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA), an accrediting body for Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod schools. Representatives from our Minnesota North District Office and the NLSA were present for the presentation. We are thankful for the entire team at St.Paul's that works tirelessly to teach and bring the saving news of the Gospel to students each and every day.



L to R: Sean Martens (MNN District Education Executive), Candice Bicondoa (Principal), Andrew Ratcliffe (Pastor), Not pictured: Muriel Stark (MNN NLSA Commissioner)

On Sunday, October 6, Zion Lutheran School in Alexandria was awarded a certificate recognizing our status as an accredited school through the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA), an accrediting body for Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod schools.

Zion Principal Andrew Strickland is pictured here with MN North and South Education Exec Sean Martens.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the Little Falls Zone of the LWML met for their Fall Prayer Service, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids. The service was led by zone counselor, Rev. Dr. TJ Rehwaldt. Thirty-eight people attended including a lunch served by Trinity. Gifts from the Heart were collected for Prince of Peace Lutheran School in St. Cloud, MN.

Many of you have asked about how to help hurricane and disaster victims in the Southeast. Our LCMS Districts in that area have Disaster Response Teams in action. Donate:

The MNN North District Lutheran Emergency Response Team (LERT) has been hosting training throughout the District during the last couple of years. For more about what is happening, read the message from the District LERT Coordinators: LEARN MORE >

Become a 'fan' of our District LERT page HERE to hear about upcoming training events.

Lent Preparation | January 6-8, 2025

At St. Andrew Lutheran, West Fargo

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MN PAID LEAVE REPORTS

LCMS church and school administrators with locations in Minnesota should note that they must submit reports by October 31st to comply with Minnesota's new Paid Leave program requirements. Although many of us continue to be exempt from participation in Minnesota's Unemployment Insurance program, there is no similar exemption from the new Paid Leave program. Minnesota law requires everyone who pays covered wages in Minnesota to register for an employer account. You should register as soon as first wages are paid. To avoid penalties, register prior to the due date of the first quarterly wage detail report you are required to submit. Premiums are set to begin in 2026. https://uimn.org/employers

the LCMS has partnered with MinistrySafe to provide access to their child protection training and resources.

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For more than 30 years MN North has had Bible Bowl competition. The 2025 topic for Bible Bowl will be: 

Life of David

(1 Sam. 16-1 Kings 2);

Saturday, April 5

@ Concordia University.

Competition is for students in grades 7-12.

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INTERIM LCEF REPRESENTATIVE

Effective September 6, 2024, Kai Larson is no longer serving as the LCEF District Vice President supporting the Minnesota North, Minnesota South and South Dakota Districts. We thank him for his years of service wish him God's richest blessings in his next chapter.

To provide you with continuation and support to serve your ministry needs, Carole White has been assigned, Team Lead - District Solutions, as the interim to support the district.

Carole White has been faithfully serving at LCEF since 1999 and is excited to provide excellent support to you and your ministry. Carole can be reached via email or phone as provided below. In addition, there are additional staff available to ensure your needs are met during this transition.

NEW  The position description for the MN LCEF District VP can be found here. It can also be found on the LCMS Careers page, LinkedIn, and Indeed.com. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please share these links. Thank you!

Carole White | Team Lead - District Solutions | 515-240-2229 carole.white@lcef.org

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