The Episcopal Diocese of

North Dakota



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Welcome to our email Newsletter!

A highlight from this issue:

• 2024 Diocesan Convention: October 25-26, 2024 - REGISTRATION OPEN!
• Fr. Jamie Parsley Inducted into High School Hall of Fame
• NDEF Grant Cycle
• "A Case for Love" on streaming platforms

Read on for other announcements and the calendar!

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Journeying Together:

Embracing Change, Preserving Identity

When: October 25-26, 2024

Where: Jamestown, ND

What: Annual Diocesan Convention

Next steps

• Mark your calendar
• Turn in registration form(s)
• Book hotel room(s)
• Figure out church identity display

Once your church has figured out their identity piece, please email the Dicoesan Office. This way we can help churches think through how they are going to display their piece.

Nominations

We are in need of Nominations for the following positions:

• Treasurer (elected yearly)
• Convention Secretary (elected yearly)
• Standing Committee Clergy Member (3-year term)
• Standing Committee Lay Member (3-year term)
• 2 East Region Council Members (3-year term)
• 2 West Region Council Members (3-year term)

Fill out the Nomination form and submit to the Diocesan Office to be included in our Pre-Convention materials!

Display Tables

Have a fun and interesting ministry somewhere in the Diocese? We have space for Display Tables at Convention. Email the Diocesan Office if you would like to have a table at Convention!

Living Waters Cooperative Conference

The Living Waters Conference: A New Day Draws Near, was held in Minneapolis, MN for 3 days, September 16-18 with about 100 people attending. North Dakota was represented by Bishop Brian Thom, The Rev. Kim Fox, The Rev. Dn. Beth Lipp, Robert Fox, Christie Iverson, John Baird, and Jessica Krzewina. We had five plenary sessions. We each picked 8 workshops to attend from among 44 offered. People were in attendance from Australia, and across the USA, from several denominations. We heard and discussed several approaches to being church and understanding how we live in the Holy Spirit in our communities. Twelve people organized the conference including Steve Godfrey. It was a good conference. We learned and experienced much, coming away with new ideas.

High School Hall of Fame Inductee

Fr. Jamie Parsley of St. Stephen’s will be inducted into the West Fargo High School Hall of Fame in West Fargo, ND on Friday, September 20.

The ceremony will honor Fr. Jamie and others.

Jamie is the award-winning author of 15 books of poems, a collection of short stories and is the author of several full-length plays. His poems and others have been published in publications around the world. His first book was published in 1992, when he was 22 years old. He has an MFA in Creative Writing form Vermont College and has been an Associate Poet Laureate for the state of North Dakota since 2004. He is also currently serving as Poet-in-Residence at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN.

Jamie is currently serving as Rector of St. Stephen’s in Fargo.

North Dakota Episcopal Foundation: Applications Open for 2024 Grants

The North Dakota Episcopal Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 grant cycle. This is an opportunity for parishes and organizations within in the Diocese to secure funding for their projects/initiatives. Projects should be planned and ready to implement, although it is understood that at times some preliminary funding may be necessary for fully planning an effort

The application deadline is November 4, 2024.

Whether you have a bold new project or a vital initiative that needs additional support, we encourage you to apply. The Foundation is committed to funding programs that show strong connections to the Episcopal Church, which may include but are not limited to outreach to the community, youth ministry, theological education. 

To review the guidelines, please visit our website at https://www.ndepiscopal.org/ndef/ where you will find the application form and instructions.



Together, let’s continue to make a positive impact within our communities and the world.

‘A Case for Love’

to be released Oct. 1 on streaming platforms

“A Case for Love,” a feature-length documentary inspired by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s message of love, will be released Oct. 1 on all cable, satellite, and digital platforms where films can be rented or purchased.

Produced by Episcopalian-led Grace-Based Films, “A Case for Love” premiered in theaters on Jan. 23. Two free screenings were offered during the 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, this summer.

The film includes interviews with Curry and other public figures. Well-timed for this election season, “A Case for Love” also features individual stories on the importance of acting out of love for one another instead of indifference, hate, and ignorance.

Learn more about the film—and its accompanying free materials for Christian formation classes—by visiting www.acaseforlovemovie.com.

Young Adult Retreat

When: November 1-3, 2024

Where: Badlands Ministries, Medora ND

Who: College students and young adults aged 18-24 years 

What: A weekend of spiritual renewal in the badlands! Grow in faith through intentional conversations, community and fellowship, and guided activities to engage all our senses. This retreat will feature guest speaker, Pastor Rachel Simonson, Lutheran Campus Ministry pastor at Minot State University. 

Registration: Free to attend! Simply fill out this online form

More information can be found at 2024 Young Adult Retreat | Facebook