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April 17, 2024
EaND News and Events
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Synod Assembly Information
Registration Deadline: May 14
Registration is now open for the 2024 Synod Assembly! This year's Synod Assembly will be on June 1-2 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. We will gather under the theme "CHALLENGE: Learn, Discern, Respond." You can find more details about synod assembly and the link to register on our website.
Please note that the hotel reservation deadline is April 30. Click here to make your hotel reservations online!
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Vital Church: Community & Welcome
Registration Deadline: April 26
How do we invite and include new people in our congregations? Are our words and practices creating the welcome we hope?
Join the next Vital Church event for conversation and resources around welcome and inclusion. We'll gather either in Jamestown or on ZOOM. The day is formatted well for a congregation group to attend together.
Learn more and register here.
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Vital Leaders Endowment Fund Grants
Apply by April 30!
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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2024 Boundaries Trainings
The Eastern ND Synod will be partnering with the Southeastern MN Synod to offer one more boundaries training opportunity in 2024.
October 29, 9:00am-12:00pm
Zoom
Register here!
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Annual Report Reminder
It's not too late to send in your congregational annual report! 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, office@eandsynod.org.
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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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Council Training Recording
The recording of the Council Training Zoom Workshop on March 17, 2024 is now available! Check out the recording and training resources here.
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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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Lay Ministry Certificate Program
Luther Seminary’s “Faith+Lead” is starting a new cohort for their School for Lay Ministry in May. This one year learning cohort is great for lay leaders who want to grow in their faith and/or those considering Synod Lay Ministry (with one additional course, this can work towards the education requirements). You can learn more on their website.
Contact Deacon Laura Carson if you have questions about Synod Lay Ministry.
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Soul Shop: Ministering to Faith Communities Affected by Suicide
The North Dakota Board for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is excited to announce the upcoming Soul Shop: Ministering to Faith Communities Affected by Suicide, which will take place in two locations in North Dakota. Soul Shop Bismarck will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Ramada and on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Courtyard by Marriott of Fargo/Moorhead. Each eight-hour workshop will start at 8:30 am and will go on until 4:30 pm. Download the following documents to learn more.
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The Daily Work of Grief Webinar
April 26, 10-11:30am
The Alzheimer's Association and the ND Dept. of Health and Human Services are sponsoring this free webinar for care partners and professionals supporting those living with dementia. Learn more by downloading this flyer.
Please share this information with your congregations!
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Reflective Leadership Grants
Reflective Leadership Grants from Leadership Education at Duke Divinity provide Christian leaders "balcony time" to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives, and discern next steps. Learn about this opportunity at this link.
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New Resource: Our Kairos Moment
A Study Guide on Earth's Climate Crisis
A new, four-session study guide is available for Earth Day. “Our Kairos Moment” is based on the ELCA’s 2023 social message, “Earth’s Climate Crisis” and invites participants to learn about the impacts of climate change and how to respond through videos, storytelling, bible studies and interactive activities. Download the study guide here.
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ELCA World Hunger Celebrates 50 Years
ELCA World Hunger celebrates 50 years of ministry in 2024! Learn about ways to support ELCA World Hunger and download 50th Anniversary resources here.
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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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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.
| High school students are invited to attend this year's The Confluence gathering at Augsburg University on June 23-28! The Confluence is a week on Augsburg’s campus where high school students are invited to explore their vocation -- that space where their personal story, God's story and the world's story converge. Download this flyer or visit this webpage to learn more. | |
Online Class from Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association
Date: May 9, 2024
Time: 6-8pm CST
Registration Fee: $30 for LFCNA Members/$50 for non-members
The Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association is sponsoring an online course exploring the distinctions between palliative care and hospice care. Download this flyer or click this link to learn more.
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Rural Ministry Spotlight: Bishop Bill Tesch on Pivot Podcast
Check out this podcast episode from Faith+Lead featuring Bishop Bill Tesch of the Northwestern Minnesota Synod! This episode explores "the challenges and opportunities of discovering faithful, effective, collaborative, and sustainable models of leadership for rural churches." Listen to this episode here or explore other episodes from Pivot Podcast.
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Addiction & Faith Monthly Webinar
The Center of Addiction and Faith is hosting a free webinar titled "Addiction and the Choose Freedom Program" with author Rose Ann Forte on April 24 from 12pm-1pm CST. Register at this link. You can learn more about the Choose Freedom Program here, or click here to learn more about the Center of Addiction and Faith.
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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: 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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