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February 15, 2023
EaND News and Events
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Giving Hearts Day Update
Thanks to your generosity, we surpassed our Giving Hearts Day goal and raised $83,924!
Thank you for supporting the ministry we do together across the Eastern ND Synod. We are Stronger Together!
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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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Rostered Minister Reports
All Rostered Ministers (Word and Sacrament or Word and Service) under call or on leave from call need to fill out the annual report to the bishop, located here. Please choose the report that fits your context, download and save the file, fill it out, and submit it directly to Bishop Tessa, bishoptessa@eandsynod.org, by March 1, 2023.
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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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Called to Serve Story:
The Neighborhood Church
Here at The Neighborhood Church, one of the ways God has called us to love & serve has been to create opportunities of JOY! On a gorgeous snowy evening before Christmas, we went caroling on a horse-drawn sleigh through our neighborhood and delivered Christmas care baskets to neighbors.
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: February 19, 2023
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.
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Lutheran World Relief
Lutheran World Relief continues to provide support to people in Turkey following the February 6 earthquake. Your gift to their emergency response fund will deliver urgently needed support and care, like food, water and other critically needed items, temporary shelter, and medicine and supplies for clinics. At this time, financial gifts are the number one need to assist our neighbors who are inured, hungry and displaced from multiple earthquakes.
LWR has compiled a suite of resources to help you guide your congregation:
+ Bulletin insert
+ Worship announcement slide
+ Social media graphics
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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. | |
Sign-up for a Free 4-Week Series on Martin Luther!
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) is hosting an upcoming faith-based learning series called "Why we should care about Luther – Martin Luther on the Holy Spirit and the Christian Life." This series is directed by esteemed Luther scholar and LSTC faculty member Dr. Candace Kohli. It will be held over 4 Sundays, beginning February 26, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, or you can join a facilitated session using Sunday’s recording on Wednesdays, beginning March 1 on from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Learn more here.
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Job Postings
Messiah Lutheran Church in Fargo is hiring for the following positions:
- Director of Youth Ministry
- Bookkeeper
Visit the Job Postings page on the synod website to learn more.
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Are you a young adult dedicated to social justice and a simpler way of life? Are you someone who hopes to explore or deepen your faith? Are you seeking experience in the non-profit/ministry field?
At USC, we believe that service is transformational -- it creates the opportunity for shared humanity and to faithfully respond to one another's needs. We also believe that in community, we are able to live more faithful, simple lives that are in service to one another. Our full-time volunteers live in an intentional community house in downtown Denver with others who are committed to social justice, racial justice, and accompanying vulnerable populations. To learn more, download this document or visit www.urbanservantcorps.org.
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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 - Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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