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synod assembly 2019
JUNE 8-9, Holiday Inn, Fargo
Our 32st Annual Eastern North Dakota Synod Assembly will be June 8-9 in Fargo at the Holiday Inn.
We’ll be gathering under the theme ONE.
ONE thing is certain, you won’t want to miss this year’s celebration of ministry in Eastern North Dakota!
$175 - Active Rostered Leaders and Lay Voting Members
$75 - Visitor
Deadline to register is 5/30/19
Schedule will be made available soon.
Business materials will be available for voting members on May 24 at www.eandsynod.org
IMPORTANT DUE DATES/DEADLINES:
Assembly Registration Now Open
Assembly Display Request Now Open
Assembly Resolutions April 30th
Holiday Inn Room Block Closes May 7
Assembly Registration Closes May 30th
Assembly Display Request Closes May 15th
Ministry Partner Reports April 30th
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
A block of rooms is being held at the Holiday Inn of Fargo.
Block Name: Eastern ND Synod-ELCA
Rate: $126/night plus tax
Rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Room reservations must be made by May 7 to secure the discounted rate.
701.282.2700
RESOLUTIONS: Please submit via email to jakelle@eadnsynod.org
Deadline to submit is 5pm on Friday, April 30, 2019
REPORTS: Any ELCA affiliate, ministry partner or synod sponsored committee may make a report available to the assembly. These reports will be included in the digital packet made available to the assembly.
Please submit via email to jakelle@eandsynod.org
Deadline to submit is 5pm on Friday, April 30, 2019
ELECTIONS: At this year’s assembly there will be an election for Synod Vice President. Our incumbent, Dr. Phyllis Johnson, is seeking re-election. Additional nominations can be submitted to the nominating committee or generated from the floor of the assembly until noon on Saturday, June 8. There is also a vacancy on the synod council for one Youth/Young Adult representative. If you have anyone you wish to nominate for these vacancies, please connect with Chair of the Nominating Committee, Larry Papenfus at papenfus@cord.edu.
DISPLAY TABLE REGISTRATION:
If your organization is interested in having a display table at synod assembly, please fill out the registration form and send it, along with appropriate payment, to:
Eastern ND Synod
Attn: Sarah
PO Box 2019
Fargo, ND 58107
DISPLAY TABLE REGISTRATION FORM
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING:
Synod Assembly is friendly for “little Lutherans!” There will be a designated activity area for children under the age of 5. There will be activities and snacks provided but ongoing supervision from parents of children utilizing this space is expected. For children in Kindergarten through 6th grade, there will be a separate space reserved with faith-filled programing. Space is limited and advance registration is required (https://2019synodassembly.eventbrite.com)
A free will donation will be accepted to help cover the costs of providing this service.
Pre-Assembly events listed below....
pre-assembly events
Led by Roland D. Martinson
Friday, June 7th
3pm-5pm
Description: The numbers of people and length of years spent as an older adult are greatly increasing. These years at the last third of life have expansive opportunities and risky vulnerabilities. This workshop will explore congregations' huge role in the quality of seniors’ lives as well as essential contributions elders can make to the vitality of congregational life and missions. Both Rostered Ministers and Lay leaders are welcome to participate.
Cost: $35
Register at: https://eldersrising.eventbrite.com
Registration Deadline 5/30/19
Paint Your Heart Out: Celebrating Church Together Art Reception
Hosted by Beloved Art and Practice
Friday, June 7th
5pm-7pm
Come and celebrate Church Together with art and food and fellowship!
Throughout the spring, we have prayed and created around the theme: “What does it mean to be church together?” You are invited to see this beautiful collection of art from people all across our synod. Now is the time to celebrate these pieces and our stories coming together as one!
There is still time to participate! Check out upcoming events HERE
Come and see the art you’ve made! Didn’t get a chance to participate in a conference event? There will be supplies to make some art too!
past resources
2018 Synod Assembly - Listen God is Calling
2017 Synod Assembly - On The Road Together
State of the Synod Address - Bishop Terry Brandt
Eric Barreto Keynote Messages:
Eric D. Barreto is Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary and an ordained Baptist minister. The author of Ethnic Negotiations: The Function of Race and Ethnicity in Acts 16 (Mohr Siebeck, 2010), the co-author of Exploring the Bible (Fortress Press, 2016), and editor of Reading Theologically (Fortress Press, 2014), he is also a regular contributor to ONScripture.org, the Huffington Post, WorkingPreacher.org, and EntertheBible.org. For more, go to ericbarreto.com and follow him on Twitter.
Sharing Our Stories Videos
Synod Assembly Introduction Video - A little fun with Bishop Brandt
2016 Synod Assembly - A Place At The Table
State of the Synod Address - Bishop Terry Brandt
Video; State of the Synod
Shane Claiborne Addresses
Irresistible Revolution
Bible Studies
LOVE – Jessica Thomasson
DO – Rev. Sue Koesterman and Emily Martin
WALK –Mikka McCracken