Resources and Announcements
May 7, 2020
A message from
Presiding Bishop, Elizabeth Eaton:
Sisters and Brothers,
 
Here is a message from Luis Reyes of the ELCA Federal Credit Union.
 
Upon learning that many ELCA congregations were unable to successfully access the Paycheck Protection Program’s first round of funding, the ELCA Federal Credit Union and MIF decided that we needed to help. Under special eligibility requirements, the ELCA FCU applied for and was approved to be an SBA-certified lender for the PPP in less than one week. Anticipating government approval for the second round of PPP funding, the FCU and MIF began spreading the word and assisting congregations in preparing their applications. Many others, including the churchwide organization, took to social media, synod newsletters, websites and other channels to also share the news.
 
Since April 27, the first day that second round applications could be submitted for approval, the FCU has received approval of over 80 loans totaling nearly $4.5 million for our congregations, synods and ELCA-related ministries nationwide. New applications are still coming in, and the FCU and MIF are committed to continuing this collaborative effort to provide critical assistance for as long as funding is available. All ELCA congregations and ministries can apply for PPP loans through the ELCA Federal Credit Union; visit us at  https://www.elcafcu.org
 
This is good news!
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Bishop Election
Update!
At the nominee forum held in Hermantown on March 14, the Bishop Election Committee recorded video interviews with each nominee. 

Due to social distancing and the postponement of the 2020 Synod Assembly, the BEC wanted to make these available to voting members of the synod. Our thanks to BEC member Pastor James Muske for recording and editing these videos.

​Click here to access the interviews, or to access individual interviews click here to view the Bishop Election Nominee Page.

Faith Formation Resources in Response to COVID-19

Faith Formation Resources (www.nemnsynod.org/faithformationcovid):
New Resources Added at the link above: 
VBS Resources
"Reframing Youth Ministry" registration

Mental Health Resources (www.nemnsynod.org/mhcovid19):
New Resources Added at the link above: 
Crisis numbers for COVID-19


Click here for an update from the Synod Journey Planning Team


Reframing Youth Ministry after COVID-19
May 14, 9am – Noon, Zoom
Registration deadline is May 12!
Join faith formation leaders from across the synod for a conversation on what we have learned from doing ministry during COVID-19, and how our experiences might shape faith formation in the coming months and years. This event is free and will be held via Zoom. The schedule will include large group presentation and small group discussion in breakout rooms. A final schedule with session topics will be posted by May 8. Registration is required to participate. You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom login information and event details after May 8.

Youth E-Chat
Youth E-Chat includes a message from Catherine Anderson, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, along with updates and resources for faith formation and leadership development for youth and adults.
Click here for the April 28, 2020 Youth E-Chat newsletter.
Click here to be added to the Youth E-Chat newsletter list. 


Announcements
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Be Safe.
Wash your hands!


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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
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!

 
Love comes again like wheat arising green . 
Now the green blade rises from the buried grain.   
 
The EcoFaith Network of the NE MN Synod released its first in a series of videos for Earth Day’s Jubilee Year,  Moments of Arising, An Invitation 
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 [email protected] .
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.

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 [email protected] for prayer, support and to ask your questions.
Contact us!

Bishop

Pastor Amy Odgren - Ext. 125
Director for Evangelical Mission
Assistant to the Bishop

Call Process
Assistant to the Bishop

Catherine Anderson - Ext. 124
Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Kathy Wimer - Ext. 126
Office Administrator

Sarah Roe - Ext. 127
Executive Administrative Assistant

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