Eastern North Dakota Synod

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News from the Field

The Synod Office will be closed Monday and Tuesday, September 13-14. The staff will be attending the Fall Professional Leadership Conference at Fair Hills.

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2010 Fall Leadership Conference

Emotional Intelligence:
Enhancing Your Ability to Lead as a Shepherd of the Flock

September 13-15, 2010
Fair Hills Resort - Detroit Lakes, MN

This year's conference focus will be the five areas of emotional intelligence: Intra-personal, Inter-personal, Stress Management, Adaptability, and General Mood. Guest speaker: Roy Oswald, M.DIV, B.ED. Emotional Intelligence Survey availble for download...
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Synod Endowment Sunday: September 26, 2010

"Thank you so much for your faithful support of the Synod Endowment Fund. Through this fund, you are ministering to those who minister to you, making a significant difference both in their lives and in their ability to continue serving God in our eastern North Dakota Synod." - Bishop Bill Rindy

Spread the news by downloading a poster and bulletin insert. Include them in your newsletters or other publications. Endowment gift envelopes for your congregation will be available to pick up at the Fall Professional Leadership Conference at Fair Hills or stop by the synod office.
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Glocal Mission Gathering

October 1 - 2, 2010

United Lutheran Church - Grand Forks, ND

Plan to participate in the Glocal (Global + Local) Mission Gathering coming to our area in October! Pastors, lay leadership, and mission teams will be equipped and inspired by various workshops, sharing ideas around delicious ethnic meals, and praising God for the mission work already being done. The event will close with a session designed to "bring it home" with team members forming the core of glocal mission activity in your congregation! Register online by September 25.
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Recent Site Updates

Pulpit Supply List updated
August 9, 2010 (EaND)
Fall 2010 Synod Season Newsletter posted
August 9, 2010 (EaND)
Congregations in Call Process list updated
July 28, 2010 (EaND)
C.A.R. "God With Us" video updated
July 28, 2010 (EaND)
Pulpit Supply List updated
July 17, 2010 (EaND)
2011 Synod Assembly dates added
July 17, 2010 (EaND)
Congregations in Call Process list updated
July 17, 2010 (EaND)
2010 Fall Leadership Conference dates added
June 13, 2010 (EaND)

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Upcoming Events

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Crazy for Quilts: 23rd Annual Quilt & Fine Arts Auction
Sat, Sep 11, 2010
Red Willow Bible Camp, Binford, ND
AGAPE Concert
Sun, Sep 12, 2010
Olivet Lutheran Church, 1330 University Dr So, Fargo, ND
Youth grades 6-12 are invited to this awesome Hip Hop concert at 7 pm; $5 admission donation and non-perishable food item for concert and pizza, respectively.
Fall Leadership Conference
Mon, Sep 13, 2010
Fair Hills Resort, Pelican Rapids, MN
Synod Office Closed
Mon, Sep 13, 2010
Fargo, ND
Staff attending Fall Theological event
EaND Synodical Women's Organization Gathering
Sat, Sep 18, 2010
Peace Lutheran, Fargo, ND
The women of the ELCA in eastern North Dakota are gathering under the theme, "Building CommUnIty...it takes U and I". The day includes worship, elections & reports, workshops, displays and much more! For more information email Barb at balocken@polarcomm.com
Sarnia United's 125th Anniversary Celebration
Sun, Sep 19, 2010
Whitman, ND
Jesus Seminar on the Road
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
UND, Grand Forks, ND
The Politics of the Real Jesus featuring lectures and workshops. More information: http://bit.ly/cPtOAy
Eastern North Dakota Synod Endowment Sunday
Sun, Sep 26, 2010
North Dakota 101
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Assumption Abby, Richardton, ND
The event is an orientation to the northern plains for clergy from all denominations and sponsored by the ND Conference of Churches. For more information visit www.ndconferenceofchurches.com
Glocal Mission Gathering: connecting global and local
Fri, Oct 1, 2010
United Lutheran, Grand Forks, ND
Friday 2 pm - Saturday 5 pm. More info: http://bit.ly/adP5ac For Facebook discussions: http://bit.ly/an3B5p