Eastern North Dakota Synod

Annual Synod Events

Synod Assembly

God’s Work. Our Hands: Meeting the Needs of a Hungry World

24th Annual Synod Assembly
April 17-18, 2010
Ramada Plaza Suites - Fargo, ND

Hunger Fact: 34,000 people die every day from hunger related issues.

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. We look forward to being with you at the assembly!

Synod Assembly registration information and Voting Member packet materials will be availble in January and March (respectively) to view and download. We are requesting pastors or church office staff to print the required materials for their Voting Members. Materials will be available in paper format only upon request.

General Information | Registration | Housing | Global Mission Breakfast

2011 Synod Assembly Information

General Information

Voting Member Business Materials

Voting Member Chart
Remember: Elect Synod Assembly Voting Members at your congregation’s annual meeting

Congregation Size (baptized membership)	# of Voting Members (excludes ordained staff)
0 - 174	1 or 2
175 - 500	2
501 - 1,000	3
1,001 - 1,500	4
1,501 - 2,000	5
2,001 - 2,500	6
2,501 - 3,000	7
Add 1 Voting Member for every additional 500 members.	Please remember gender and age equity.

Download: Voting Member Chart (download .pdf file)

Please note:
When you check in at assembly, you will receive a large envelope/folder for the materials you have printed and brought with you. In addition, you will receive your nametag, voting cards, a sample ballot, and anything else you may need for assembly.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the synod office at (701) 232-3381 or email kristi@eandsynod.org

Registration

Voting Member and visitor registration will be posted Spring 2011.

Housing

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at certain Fargo motels/hotels. To take advantage of our special pricing, please refer to the room as Eastern North Dakota, ELCA Synod Assembly. More information will be posted as available.

Global Mission Breakfast

Sunday, May 15, 2011

You may indicate your attendance intent on either the Voting Member or Visitor registration forms; meal fees may be mailed to the synod office. Indicate “Global Mission Breakfast” in the check memo line.
Tickets may be picked up at the Global Mission display table at assembly.