The Episcopal Diocese of

North Dakota



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Welcome to our email Newsletter!

A few highlights from this issue:

• At the Threshold! 2023 Diocesan Convention
• Owaŝte Wakaŋ: Sacred Healing, Antiracism and Racial Reconciliation
• Safe Church Announcement

Read on for other announcements and the calendar!

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Elections

Positions that are open for election:

• 1 Lay Standing Committee term (3 years)
• 1 Clergy Standing Committee term (3 years)
• 1 Clergy Standing Committee term (2 years)
• 2 East Region Council terms
• 2 West Region Council terms
• Secretary of Convention
• Treasurer of the Diocese
• 4 Lay General Convention Deputy Alternates
• 4 Clergy General Convention Deputy Alternates

Position descriptions and nomination forms are available on the convention web page, or by emailing the Diocesan Office. Please prayerfully consider one of the above open positions and fill out the nomination form.

Nomination forms are available by clicking the button below, on the Diocesan Convention webpage, or by contacting the Diocesan Office.

Hotel Information

The Convention will take place at the Baymont Inn in Mandan, ND.

           2611 Old Red Trail

           Mandan, ND 58554

To make a reservation, please call 701-663-7401. Mention the “Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota Convention” to be reserved in our room block.

Owaŝte Wakaŋ: 

Sacred Healing, Antiracism and Racial Reconciliation

Sept. 29-30, 2023 (Friday supper through mid-afternoon Saturday)

Prairie Knights Lodge & Casino, Standing Rock

Led by the Venerable Paul Sneve, Archdeacon, Diocese of South Dakota

The Reconciliation Committee of the Diocese of North Dakota invites all members of the Dioceses of North Dakota and South Dakota to gather for this important formation, which is required by The Episcopal Church for lay and ordained leaders. This program has been designed to address General Convention’s requirements and certification of attendance will be provided to all who complete the seminar.

Participants are invited to contribute $50, as able, to help cover the costs of the presentation, lodging, and food. Those able to contribute more are encouraged to do so. One night’s lodging and three meals are included. (Most of the cost of this program is covered by the diocesan budget.)

Register by filling out the below form or by contacting the Diocesan Office.

Safe Church Renewed - Up and Running

Our Safe Church commitment has been refreshed and renewed. Two revised policies have been distributed to all clergy, wardens and other congregational leaders with a message from our Provisional Bishop Tom Ely. 

There is a new safe church spot on the diocesan web page (https://www.ndepiscopal.org/ministries/safe-church/) that includes links to the new policies, instructions for congregations about training and background checks and a number of resources including a page of frequently asked questions/answers (FAQ).  

Those with congregational leadership responsibilities are urged to review this information now and begin to activate the local efforts as described in the policies and instructions.