News from the Field

Monthly Archives: February 2008

Regional Partnership Initiative for Leadership Development

by Rev. Naomi Garber, Associate to the Bishop

Hope Lutheran Church (Fargo), St. John’s Lutheran & Good Samaritan Center/Arthur, First Lutheran & Fillmore Lutheran/Enderlin, Havana Trinity Lutheran/Havana & Nordland Lutheran/Rutland, Turtle River Ministry (Ascension Lutheran/ Emerado, St. Paul’s Lutheran/ Honeyford, Faith Lutheran/Inkster, Our Savior’s Lutheran/Larimore, and Ness Lutheran/Mekinock), Eastern North Dakota Synod, and Luther Seminary are joining together in an unique partnership. The proposal is for a regional partnership initative for leadership development meaning dual site seminary internship between each congregation/parish and Hope Lutheran Church with EaND’s and Luther Seminary’s support. The internships are to begin August 1. 2008.

Hope is in a unique position to initiate and carry out this project. Hope is defined Continue reading…

What’s Happening at the 2008 Synod Assembly?

On April fifth and sixth 750 Lutherans will gather at the Fargo Civic Memorial Auditorium for the 21st Annual Eastern North Dakota Synod Assembly. The theme is Let Mutual Love Continue: Living As God’s Abundant Gifts. Registration begins at 7:00 am Saturday. Bishop Rick Foss will preach at the Opening Worship at 8:30 am.

Featured speakers include Dr. Roland (Rollie) Martinson and Dr. Diane Jacobson both from Luther Seminary. Rollie’s time will focus on Continue reading…

February / March 2008 Newsletter Posted

February / March newsletter posted. Download the February / March 2008 Newsletter (download .pdf file)

Missed an issue? View the Newsletter Archive.

An Evening of Thanks and Celebration

In gratitude for Rick Foss’ 16 years of faithful service to our synod as bishop, An Evening of Thanks and Celebration is planned for Friday, April 4, 2008. The event will be held at Oak Grove Grove Lutheran School at the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts - 124 North Terrace in Fargo, ND (map (external link)).

Gathering time begins at 6:30 pm followed by a program at 7:00 pm with desserts and refreshments offered. Plan on attending! Save the date! Share your appreciation for Rick and his ministry as bishop. What a great beginning to the Synod Assembly weekend.

News and Events

Quick Links

EaND Synod Office
1703 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(Get Directions)

Phone: 701-232-3381
Toll Free: 877-895-4598
Fax: 701-232-3180

What do you think of the new website?
Share your thoughts here...