Eastern North Dakota Synod

Reminders for pastors and lay leaders from the synod office:

2010 Congregational Leadership Data

Complete and return to the synod office by March 3. This updated information is used for communication purposes.
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2010 Synod Endowment Grant Application

For seminary student loan reduction and pension equity grants for eligible pastors. The deadline is March 15 (postmarked by that date).
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2010 Congregational Reports

Passwords were sent to congregations; if you have not received your password, please call the synod office. Reports may be filled out online (external link). Send a copy of your report to the synod office or email it to kristi@eandsynod.org by February 15.

Statement of Intent for 2010 Mission Support

Congregational treasurers will receive the form for reporting your congregation’s 2010 mission support. Please return to the synod office by February 15 so it can be used for the assembly reporting.
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2010 Report for Rostered Persons (Bishop’s Report)

All rostered persons may access the report through the ELCA website (external link) . After you have completed the appropriate form, email to jean@eandsynod.org by March 3.

2010 Board of Pensions Mayo Clinic Health Assessment Survey

The opportunity for us to each earn a 2% discount on ELCA health contributions is available from the ELCA Board of Pensions again in 2010, with a few changes. This year, each congregation will receive a 2% discount on health contributions if 65% of our eligible ELCA-primary plan members and spouses complete this confidential health assessment by April 30 (last year we were 8 people short from receiving a synod-wide discount). For our synod, that means our congregations can save over $32,600 if 132 members complete the health assessment by the deadline.

Remember, by taking the assessment, you (and your spouse) will earn $150 to offset out-of-pocket medical costs and will be taking stock of your health. Instructions for how to register on EmbodyHealth (external link) and take the assessment are available in Understand My Benefits (external link) on the ELCA Board of Pensions (external link) website.