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‘God’s Work, Our Hands’ Video Contest
June 26, 2009
How is God at work in this world through your hands?
How would you illustrate it through a 30- to 90-second video?
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is inviting members and the general public to submit their videos to a contest inspired by our tagline: “God’s work. Our hands.” Prizes include a $5,000 ministry grant for ELCA congregations or a $2,500 cash prize for individuals.
50 Days of Prayer
June 26, 2009
Preparing for the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly
Starting June 29 and continuing for the 50 days leading up to Aug. 17, you are invited to pray for wisdom in discernment for the ELCA and voting members of the 2009 Churchwide Assembly (external link).
Daily prayers, scripture readings and hymns are posted on the ELCA website (external link).
These prayer resources are available for use by individuals, small groups or as a congregation-wide initiative.
2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly
June 16, 2009
August 17-23, 2009
In a little more than two months, the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, this church?s highest legislative authority, will open in Minneapolis, MN. The ELCA?s assembly web site has information about the topics voting members will consider, registration information and other information about the event.
Find all of these resources at www.elca.org/assembly (external link)
Eastern North Dakota Voting Members to the 2009 Churchwide Assembly are encouraged to visit this site!
God's work. Our hands. Synod Assembly 2009
UPDATED May 10, 2009
The 22nd annual EaND Synod Assembly was held May 2-3, 2009 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND.
- State of the Synod Address - Bishop Bill Rindy
- Secure in the Flock - Sermon from Rev. Terry Brandt
- Report for the 2009 Synod Assembly
- Synod Assembly Photos
- 2009 Synod Assembly Minutes
- 2009 Synod Assembly Resolutions
"… in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, ... So we are ambassadors for Christ, Since God is making his appeal through us…"
2 Corinthians 5:18b
Recent Site Updates
- 2010 Compensation and Benefits uploaded
June 29, 2009 (EaND) - Pulpit Supply List updated
June 29, 2009 (EaND) - Pulpit Supply List updated
June 26, 2009 (EaND) - May / June 2009 Newsletter available
May 21, 2009 (EaND) - Pulpit Supply List updated
May 21, 2009 (EaND) - Pulpit Supply List updated
May 10, 2009 (EaND) - New Recommended Resource Collection: Resources for Calling a New Pastor posted
April 8, 2009 (Resource Center)
Featured Content
- Synod Assembly News
- New Tools for the Call Process
- Churchwide Assembly News
- ELCA Social Statements
- EaND "US" DVD
- IRA Rollovers Extended
- Photo Albums
Upcoming Events
EaND Synod Resource Center Closed in July
Fargo, ND
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Synod Office Closed - Independence Day
Fargo, ND
Friday, July 3, 2009
Ordination of Liz Davis
Baraboo, WI
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Ordination of Jeff Nicla
Sheboygan, WI
Monday, July 6, 2009
Orientation for Voting Members to the Churchwide Assembly
Eastern North Dakota Synod office, Fargo, ND
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
7:00 pm. An orientation meeting for Eastern North Dakota Synod Voting Members to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly to be held in Minneapolis in August.
Ordination of Suzi Orlopp
West Bend, WI
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Ordination of Jeff Davis
Colfax, WI
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
EaND Synod Office Summer Hours
Fargo, ND
Friday, July 10, 2009
Summer hours will be Monday-Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm
Friday, 8 am - 3 pm
125th Anniversary, Faith Lutheran
Inkster, ND
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Ordination of Sarah Goldammer
Aberdeen, SD
Monday, July 13, 2009
100th Anniversary, Christ Lutheran
Neche, ND
Sunday, July 19, 2009
ELCA National Youth Gathering
New Orleans, LA
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
125th Anniversary and Closing Celebration, Fillmore Lutheran
Enderlin, ND
Sunday, July 26, 2009
11:00 am. Worship with Holy Communion followed by a community potluck, informal program, and dessert
Quick Links
EaND Synod Office
1703 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
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Phone: 701-232-3381
Toll Free: 877-895-4598
Fax: 701-232-3180