Eastern North Dakota Synod

General Information

• General Information Sheet (download .pdf file) - What, when, where and more NEW
• 2010 Proposed Agenda (download .pdf file) - Synod Assembly's tentative timeline NEW
• Assembly Information Sheet - Emergency info, parking, what to bring, etc
• Workshop Offerings

Suggested items to bring to assembly:

• A non-perishable food item for a local food pantry
• A coffee mug and/or water bottle
• A materials to assist with possible service assignments:
  • crochet hooks/knitting needles
  • clean, white sheets for rolling bandages
  • heavy fabric to make tote-style school bags

Mission Blitz

On Saturday afternoon there is opportunity for service - God’s Work. Our Hands. Together in Mission. - our assembly theme in action. Many projects and sites will be arranged for people of all ages and abilities.

• When you register, indicate your activity level
• You will receive your mission assignment (work crew) Saturday morning when you arrive at the Jamestown Civic Center
• There will be additional activities / education components to experience at the Civic Center if you arrive back early from your project.
• Plan to wear comfortable, casual clothing Saturday (Some projects may include outdoor work, weather permitting)

Voting Member Business Materials

• 2010 Resolutions Worksheet (download .pdf file) NEW

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

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

Voting Member Registration Form

• Registration closes March 29, 2010
• After filling out the form, please submit your $125 registration fee (per voting member) to the synod office.

Visitor Registration Form

• Registration closes April 5, 2010
• Visitors are welcome to attend assembly free of charge.
• Meals must be ordered and paid for in advance.

*Please note that registration for the Global Mission Breakfast is also included in these registration forms. If you choose to attend the Global Mission Breakfast please include $12 per ticket. Mail to 1703 32nd Ave S, Fargo ND 58103.

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at certain Jamestown motels/hotels. To take advantage of our special pricing, please refer to the room as Eastern North Dakota, ELCA Synod Assembly. More information available in the Housing Information pdf below.

• Housing Information (download .pdf file) - Lodging possibilities for Synod Assembly participants NEW
• Map of Jamestown (download .pdf file) NEW
• Jamestown, ND city website (external link)
• Directions to the Jamestown Civic Center (external link)

Sunday, April 18, 2010
Trinity Lutheran Church - Jamestown, ND (external link)
Get Directions (external link)

• Paul Aladin, president of Tri-City Haitian Ministries (which worships at Golden Ridge Lutheran Church, Fargo), is the guest speaker. He will speak about his country, and will share personal experiences of family and friends who were devastated by the recent earthquake and how we might help them in relief and reconstruction.
  
• Tickets are $12 per person.
• 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 in April.