News from the Field

Author Archives: EaND

Homelessness in Fargo-Moorhead

alttext

Help the homeless in Fargo Moorhead have a safe and warm place to stay when there is no room left in our local shelters. Local churches are uniting to provide emergency overflow shelter beds January through March. Continue reading…

There is still time to make a difference

from Bishop Rindy

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

I want to start off the New Year by expressing my gratitude for you, for the partnership we share in the Gospel, and for your prayers. Most everywhere I go, people tell me that they pray for the work of our synod. This is greatly appreciated more than you know. Also, I want to thank you for your continued financial support of all of our shared ministries in a less than ideal year, especially for our farming communities. Continue reading…

Help rebuild Minot!

alttext

With most of the “cut & muck” and “button up” jobs done, Lutheran Disaster Response is transitioning into the Rebuild phase. At the beginning of this phase, houses will be assessed for needed repairs and an estimation of cost of building materials will be done. Some houses are ready now for volunteersContinue reading…

2% Discount—What, How and Why We Need You

All congregations and organizations in our synod will earn a 2% discount on 2012 ELCA health contributions if 65% of the eligible ELCA-primary plan members and spouse in our synod take the Mayo Clinic Health Assessment by April 30, 2012. (We could collectively save over $31,000.) Continue reading…

Prepare/Enrich Certification Workshop

April 19, 2012

9:00 am – 4:00 pm
First Lutheran Church – Fargo, ND

This workshop is designed to help facilitators learn how to administer PREPARE/ENRICH and provide feedback to premarital and married couples using six core and over 20 supplemental exercises. Continue reading…

South Dakota Synod Spring Rostered Leaders Retreat

Who Do You Say That I Am? Jesus Christ Preached and Not Preached.

April 10-12, 2012

Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer - Watertown, SD

Bishop David Zellmer is extending this invitation to leaders in our synod! Leaders from all of Region 3 are invited to participate. Steven Paulson from Luther Seminary is the featured speaker.

More information on the South Dakota Synod website

Basic Parish Nurse / Faith Community Nurse Preparation Course

March 12-16, 2012

Luther Seminary – St. Paul, MN

The Parish Nurse Ministry Program at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN is offering a one week basic parish nurse preparation course in collaboration with Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Based on the current IPNRC curriculum, the program topics include: the role of the parish nurse, biblical healing and the Church’s ministry, integrating faith and health, health promotion activities, and working with persons across the lifespan. Continue reading…

31st Annual Rural Ministry Conference

Care ~ Share ~ Dare: Courage in a Caring Community

March 4-6, 2012

Wartburg Theological Seminary – Dubuque, IA

Join leaders in rural communities and congregations gather to gain insight and inspiration, to network and neighbor that our ministries might be strengthened and our opinions better informed. Continue reading…

Featured Articles

Recent News

  • Synod Opportunties

  • Archives

    • Browse by Month:
    • or
    • Browse by Year:
  • Categories

  • Popular Tags

  • News and Events

    Quick Links

    E-News SignupSubscribe to eQuip

    Contact Us

    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

    Contact the Webmaster

    About Us

    We are a synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America with 223 congregations and a variety of ministries.
    Learn more...