Eastern North Dakota Synod

Annual Synod Events

Synod Assembly

TBA 2014
Grand Forks, ND

The synod assembly is the annual gathering of pastors, associates in ministry, lay voting members and visitors who represent the congregations that make up the Eastern North Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Attendance at the assembly is expected of all pastors and associates in ministry under call.

Fall Professional Leadership Conference

TBA September 2013
Fair Hills Resort - Detroit Lakes, MN

Attendance at the annual Synod Professional Leadership Conference is expected of all rostered leaders. Costs are to be paid by the local congregation. Congregations are urged to also pay spouse’s expense. Learn more...

Fall Conference Assemblies

TBA Fall 2013

Fall is in the air! There’s something familiar, yet always new. Conferences will gather to nominate and elect people who will "be the church" in future gatherings. Some conferences will gather in new ways around burgers or chili with the Bishop; some will gather in the more familiar ways. Either way, all of us are a part of the work we do in God’s so-loved world. Plan to attend your conference assembly!

EaND Conference Deans and Officers...

Seminary on the Prairie

Ministry to People in Addiction and Recovery

TBA 2013
Red Willow Bible Camp - Binford, ND

Seminary on the Prairie is a cooperative education offering between Tri-County Ministry (external link) and Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN (external link). This annual event brings seminarians, clergy and lay leaders together for a week of learning and sharing ideas.

For further information please visit www.tricountyministry.org (external link) or redwillowbiblecamp.org (external link) or check the News from the Field...

First Call Theological Education (FCTE)

TBA 2014
Concordia College and Trinity Lutheran Church – Moorhead, MN

Rostered leaders in their first 3 years of call are required to attend FCTE. The ELCA recognizes that the transition from seminary to the parish is one of the most significant changes in a rostered leader’s life. The First Call Theological Education events are meant to spend time tending to that transition and assist in leadership formation. Join Luther Seminary Faculty, Concordia College, and Synod staffs as we gather to talk about your ministry and passions for ministry. Each afternoon we will be breaking into small groups to discuss the topics and contexts that are most relevant to you.