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March 1, 2023
EaND News and Events
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Church Council Training
Sunday, March 12
2-4pm ZOOM
New and experienced church council leaders are invited to attend this gathering to learn or re-familiarize critical church council topics! Join Bishop Tessa & Deacon Erin for conversation around roles & responsibilities, constitutions, financial best practices, and leadership. Complete the registration form to receive the zoom link and resources.
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Joint Theological Day + April 27, 2023
The Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota Synods invite all lay and rostered ministers to this year’s Joint Theological Day. It will take place at Sharon Lutheran Church in Grand Forks from 10am – 3pm. Registration is now open.
The Rev. Dr. Shauna Hannan, Professor of Homiletics at PLTS, will be presenting “The Peoples’ Sermon: Revitalizing your Congregation’s Preaching Ministry” based off her recent book. Dr. Hannan describes her presentation in this way: "Preaching is an ecclesial practice that belongs to the whole congregation and not only to the preacher. This workshop aims to equip you to equip all the baptized to fulfill their roles as proclaimers of God’s good news. Understanding and engaging the collaborative nature of preaching holds the potential to revitalize your preaching and your congregation’s participation in this important practice. Participants will leave with concrete possibilities for engaging a collaborative preaching ministry in their own contexts."
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Vital Church Conversations
Join us for the second of our Vital Church Conversations on Saturday, May 6 from 10am-4:30pm. This session will focus on how we show up as leaders in our contexts and how to navigate and manage systems in order to foster healthier conversation and communities. Download this flyer for more information or visit the event page to register.
Cost: Team (up to 4 people): $125
Individual: $50
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Called to Serve Story:
First Lutheran Church, Hoople
On the day of the Super Bowl, First Lutheran in Hoople hosts a Souper Bowl for Caring Sunday lunch. Members bring soup, sandwiches, and bars to enjoy as a community after worship. They serve for a couple hours catching community members as well. They take a free will offering that goes to a local organization. This year it is going to the food pantry.
If you would like to share how your ministry is serving others, click here.
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Church Council Presidents Monthly Check-In
Next Check-in: March 19
Council Presidents are invited to join Bishop Tessa for a listening and sharing session each month on the third Sunday at 7:00pm on Zoom.
Follow this Zoom Link to join.
| The ELCA Task Force on Studies for Civic Life and Faith has released a study curriculum for use throughout our church. In providing this study curriculum and soliciting feedback, the task force invites you to join a conversation about religious liberty, the proper role of the church in relation to government, and many other critical topics. A response form after each session lets participants communicate with the task force itself on the material covered. Each session comes ready to use, with a teaching video, prayers, hymn suggestions, Scriptures, group discussion questions, suggested resources, and case studies taken from everyday life. Learn more and download materials here. |  | |
In response to the mental health crisis that has swept our state and country, Quality Health Associates of North Dakota (QHA) is bringing Mental Health First Aid Training to rural North Dakota communities. This course will equip individuals with evidence-based tools to identify, understand and respond to someone who might be struggling with a mental health or substance misuse challenge—and connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary. The course is valued at $170, but thanks to a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), learners may attend at no charge.
There are several virtual trainings scheduled over the next few months. Learn more about this opportunity and see a list of upcoming trainings by downloading this flyer or click this link to register. You may also visit Mental Health First Aid website for more in depth information about this program.
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Luther Seminary is offering a free webinar on March 4 at 10:30am titled “Getting Curious: Entering and Serving in a Small Town or Rural Context.” The webinar will be recorded, so registrants will have access to the material even if they cannot attend live.
Learn more and register here.
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All Rostered Ministers in the ELCA are invited to join colleagues under the theme of "Rekindle the gift within you" (2 Timothy 1:6). Let this gathering be an opportunity for you to remember, reclaim, rekindle and revive yourself. Gathering with colleagues from across the church for fellowship, renewal, continuing education, worship, bible study and refreshment for your spirit.
Learn more and register for the ELCA Rostered Ministers Gathering
| 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Lutheran mission in the Sudan (present day Cameroon & Central African Republic). A celebration will take place July 8-9, 2023 in Minneapolis and will include representatives from Cameroon and the CAR, as well as US and Canadian synod bishops. As part of the centennial celebration, youth groups are invited to participate in a Glocal Mission Trip in Minneapolis! Groups will spend a few days learning about urban ministry in Minneapolis and then participate in the Centennial Celebration. Learn more here. |
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Physical Address: 1555 43rd St S, Suite 100, Fargo, ND 58103
Mailing Address: PO Box 2019 Fargo, ND 58107
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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