Resources and Announcements
April 16, 2020

Faith Formation Resources in Response to COVID-19

New Resources Added: 
Free Sunday School resources from Sparkhouse and the Indiana-Kentucky Synod

New Resources Added: 
Videos to address questions on mental health and young people in response to COVID-19. Topics include:
What is the role of the faith community?
What mental health aspects to consider and address when meeting with youth online?
Taking care of our own mental wellbeing while caring for others.
How to address anxiety and fear with children and youth?
How to talk with youth who don’t want to comply with social distancing.
More videos will be added in the coming week!

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Calendar of Events

  • EcoFaith Summit 2021:
April 17, 2021
Event Postponements

  • Bishop Election- TBD
Event Cancellations

  • EcoFaith Summit 2020
  • Together Here Workshops
  • Bible & Brew at the Lake
  • Synod WELCA Convention
Attention! Rostered Ministers
Stay in Touch!

Make sure to check out our website for weekly updates under the Pastoral Resources Tab (COVID-19 section) click here!

Or here under COVID-19 Updates tab for more information!
ELCA Leadership Coaching!
Every Wednesday at 1:00 pm Central Time, the ELCA Coaching Network gathers together on Zoom to offer support and accompaniment to any rostered minister. 

The ELCA has a network of trained coaches who accompany leaders in a variety of ministry areas including stewardship. During this unprecedented time, coaching is offered at no cost. For more information, contact jill.beverlin@elca.org . The Wednesday 1:00 pm Zoom connection can be found at URL:https://zoom.us/j/180439412 .
Dear Northeastern Minnesota Synod congregations,

The Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry board has made the decision that, 

“For the safety of our campers, volunteers, staff, and their families and to position the organization to be a resource for our church and communities during these uncertain times, Camp Hiawatha and Camp Vermilion and their associated programs, will be temporarily closed until further notice.”

For the full letter, click here!

More information will be shared as we navigate the next few weeks.
Please keep the Leaders of the VLM board and staff, and all camps in your prayers at this time.
If you have questions, please contact Joel Abenth at  joel@vlmcamps.org  or 218-780-2069.
The Generosity Project (TGP) - ELCA is providing the 5G: Live It Out! resource to you and your households for free. This resource is intended to encourage conversation and support households in their role as God’s stewards and financial managers during this time of economic crisis and fear.

Please encourage your households to use this resource to find hope in God’s Story and engage in these faithful conversations.

ELCA World Hunger's Daily Bread Matching Grants   support congregations and their partners as they work toward a just world where all are fed. ELCA congregations with feeding ministries are eligible to participate. 

As part of the ELCA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, these grants are available to eligible ministries on a first-come, first-served basis.

Between April 3 and April 19, approved congregations will be able to invite their members, networks and friends to donate. To help drive their campaigns, the funds they raise will be matched by ELCA World Hunger with a grant of $500.


In response to high demand, the total number of grants awarded has been expanded to 200. The current round of grants has reached capacity, but we hope to offer more Daily Bread Matching Grants in the future. Follow ELCA World Hunger on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the ELCA churchwide organization is here to support our members, congregations, synods and partners. Call 800-638-3522 and press #4 or email HereToServe@ELCA.org for prayer, support and to ask your questions.
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Pastor Amy Odgren - Ext. 125
Director for Evangelical Mission
Assistant to the Bishop

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Assistant to the Bishop

Catherine Anderson - Ext. 124
Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Kathy Wimer - Ext. 126
Office Administrator

Sarah Roe - Ext. 127
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