Char Grant (St. John, Fargo) has designed a backpack style book bag for LWR School Kits. Using upholstery fabric samples with grommets, Char offers a step-by-step tutorial for sewing the bags.
Download the pattern (download pdf file) and share it with others in your congregation.
Thanks Char! Continue reading…
ELCA members, individuals and congregations, are responding to the destructive earthquake and devastating tsunami that hit Japan and other parts of Asia last week. In addition to the country, its people and leaders, prayers are requested for the 22 ELCA global mission personnel and their families who are ministering in Japan.
Donations may be sent to ELCA Disaster Response, designated for the Pacific Earthquake & Tsunami, and will be used entirely (100%) in response to this disaster.
Dianne Billey, chairperson for the EaND Synod Global Missions Committee, will be traveling to the Central African Republic in April and is allowed an “extra” bag. She contacted Deborah Troester, our missionary in the CAR, requesting transportable items they may need.
Any of the following items may be brought to the synod office by Monday, April 11:
If you have any questions, contact Dianne Billey at djbilley@drtel.net
» Download: Preparing For Disaster Bulletin Insert (download .pdf file)
With the updated flood forecasts, the probability of flooding in several regions of North Dakota is rising. Here are a few suggestions of what you can do to prepare to minimize your loss during a natural disaster: Continue reading…
front row, left to right: Pat Bacon, Rev. Kari Bahe, Kristi Morsch; back row: Rev. Terry Brandt, Jean Peterson, Bishop Bill Rindy, Rev. Keith Zeh; not pictured: Julie Aageson and Julie Johnson.
During the season of Lent, we are called to metanoia — the changing of our minds and hearts to new ways of thinking and acting. Change involves taking a honest look at ourselves — the lives we live and the choices we make — and discerning how our values correspond to those that Jesus offers his disciples — you and me.
This Lenten season, we call you back to reclaiming our roles as stewards of creation as we invite you to participate in a carbon fast. Continue reading…
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Phone: 701-232-3381
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We are a synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America with 223 congregations and a variety of ministries.
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