Resources and Announcements
May 28, 2020
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Today and earlier this week, the Rostered ministers of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod met via Zoom for discussions regarding COVID-19.
The presentations were identical but the discussion points differed and provided some great ideas and information you and your congregation may be interested in.
Tuesday, May 26- 11:00 am
Thursday, May 28- 1:00 pm
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Zoom Meeting Links:
Other Links to refer to:
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For your Council and Smart Team:
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Don't Forget!
We would love to feature your congregation in our Bright Spots!
We ask that you share things that have worked well for your congregation during this time. Email your story to
info@nemnsynod.org
As always, we are thankful for you for your continued support during these times.
Blessings!
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Faith Formation Resources in Response to COVID-19
Faith Formation Resources:
New Resources Added at the link above:
Candletime
: Discussion guides from the ELCA Youth Core Leadership Team for youth or adults to lead faith-filled conversations.
PASSAGE
: A new online small group ministry from the ELCA Youth Faith Formation team for graduating seniors to connect with each other as they pass from high school to young adult ministries. Registration opens May 27.
Updated game resources to play online.
Links to guidelines and considerations for in-person youth programming
Mental Health Resources:
Featured Resources at the link above:
Discussion Guides related to COVID-19, to to use with youth and adults. Topics include anxiety, grief, coping skills, anger, stress/distress, and mindfulness.
Synod Journey/ELCA Youth Gathering Overview
June 9, 1pm, Zoom
Join the Synod Journey planning team to learn more about the
new plans for this year’s Synod Journey
. We will also share a brief overview of the ELCA Youth Gathering. A detailed online training for the ELCA Youth Gathering (how to register, housing and other logistics) will be held later this summer. This Zoom event will be recorded for those not able to attend.
Click here
to submit questions you would like answered.
Click here to register.
Reframing Youth Ministry: Hybrid Youth Ministry During COVID-19
June 16, 9-10:30am, Zoom
As we continue to live into the changes and uncertainty that COVID-19 brings to meeting together, what does youth ministry look like for the fall? How might we offer hybrid opportunities - meeting online and in person? Hybrid youth ministry, and the opportunities and challenges it offers, will be the focus for this conversation that will include large group presentation and breakout rooms for small group discussions. All faith formation leaders - volunteers, paid youth directors and pastors - are invited!
Click here to register
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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 May 26, 2020 Youth E-Chat newsletter.
Click here
to be added to the Youth E-Chat newsletter list.
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Stay Informed.
Be Safe.
Wash your hands!
Use the links provided below
for the most reliable information
on COVID-19:
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Calendar of Events
April 17, 2021
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Event Cancellations
- EcoFaith Summit 2020
- Together Here Workshops
- Bible & Brew at the Lake
- Synod WELCA Convention
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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!
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Even during this pandemic, green blades are rising to repair our relationship with the whole web of creation!
Moments of Arising
A Video Conversation Series for the Jubilee Year of Earth Day
Moments of Arising is a video conversation series produced by our synod's EcoFaith Network to nurture those green blades in the biblical vision of the Jubilee Year– a Sabbath year of coming home, of restoration and renewal for the land itself and for the neighbor.
Promise
is the first in a series of eight 10-minute videos, each one flowing from one of the stanzas of the Easter hymn,
Now the Green Blade Rises,
four original stanzas and four newly composed, environmentally focused stanzas. Filming is done on location in communities and congregations throughout northeastern Minnesota and beyond.
Promise, with a message by Nate Anderson, pastoral minister in rural Kerrick, Minnesota, at Oak Lake Lutheran Church, flows from stanza 1 of Now the Green Blade Rises.
The first three
Moments of Arising
videos are now available -
Moments of Arising
:
An Invitation
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Earth Day’s Jubilee Year
; and
Earth Day, Our Moment to Arise.
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Presiding Bishop's sermon for Trinity Sunday;
The sermon will use the texts for Trinity Sunday, June 7th, Year A, with a focus on II Corinthians 13:11-13 and Matthew 28: 16-20. It will be ready for release on May 31
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ELCA Leadership Coaching!
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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
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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.
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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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Bishop
Director for Evangelical Mission
Assistant to the Bishop
Call Process
Assistant to the Bishop
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Office Administrator
Executive Administrative Assistant
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1105 E Superior St. Upper Suite
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218-724-4424
Fax: 218-724-4393
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