In the winter of 2011 the Health Ministry Team of Messiah Lutheran (Fargo) organized volunteers (ages 9 to 94) and began making “Pillowcase Dresses and Britches” for the Little Dresses for Africa project. This is a non-denominational organization based in Michigan that provides clothing to children in need. Learn more at littledressesforafrica.org
Messiah’s initial project produced 239 dresses and 51 britches (shorts) for boys. It began with gathering supplies, spending time together (or at home during the winter months), and producing the garments in love. The youth at Messiah tie-dyed donated white pillowcases. This became a multi-generational project for the church. Continue reading…
January 13-15, 2012
Concordia College and Trinity Lutheran Church – Moorhead, MN
Rostered leaders in their first 3 years of call are required to attend FCTE. The ELCA recognizes that the transition from seminary to the parish is one of the most significant changes in a rostered leader’s life. 
The First Call Theological Education events are meant to spend time tending to that transition and assist in leadership formation. Join Luther Seminary Faculty, Concordia College, and Synod staffs as we gather to talk about your ministry and passions for ministry. Each afternoon we will be breaking into small groups to discuss the topics and contexts that are most relevant to you. Continue reading…
Saturday, January 21, 2012
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
St. Martin’s Lutheran Church – Casselton, ND
The event offered by the ELCA Youth Ministry Network and the ELCA Youth Gathering is open to all adults in the EaND Synod. It will cover effective youth and family ministry for congregational leaders (both professional and volunteers). For more information contact Jamie Travers at twelvestones@gondtc.com or Rachel Puttbrese at rputtbrese@sharonlutheran.org.
February 9-12, 2012
New Orleans, LA
Plan ahead for the ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza 2012
The Extravaganza is the annual gathering of adults (professional and volunteers) who work with children and youth in ELCA congregations around the country. Every year we gather for spiritual renewal, powerful continuing education and amazing opportunities to network with peers. You are invited to join!
For more information, visit elcaymnet.org/Extravaganza
October 1, 2011
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
TBA – Grand Forks, ND
Groups of youth from the Red River Valley and all through North Dakota are invited to form PeaceJam groups. Continue reading…
Congregational Leadership Academy
Focus 1: Evangelism Leader
Saturday, September 10, was an incredible day that stretched from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Twenty six lay leaders made their way to Concordia College from near and far, representing the ministry of the baptized from eight congregations of the Northwestern Minnesota Synod and eleven congregations of the Eastern North Dakota Synod. They participated in class session two (of the six-session) of Focus 1: Evangelism Leader. All sizes and shapes of congregations were well represented with an energy and motivation that inspired the instructors for the day. Subject for the day was the three great listenings – listening to God – listening to our neighbors – listening to our contexts.
Session three will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2011 focusing on “Faith Story Sharing.” Continue reading…
Part 1 (Repeat)
August 28, 2011
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Sharon Lutheran Church - Grand Forks, ND
This training is about the current landscape of Youth Ministry & Faith Formation. The ELCA Youth Gathering 2012 will also be discussed with a Q & A session. These free training sessions are not just for congregations planning to send youth to the Gathering but for ALL congregations engaged in Youth Ministry. Continue reading…
from Bishop Rindy
Synod Endowment Sunday - September 25, 2011
$1,000,000!!! Milestones:
Do you remember when McDonalds displayed how many hamburgers they had sold on their signs? I remember when it changed to over one billion served. We have our own upcoming milestone in the Eastern North Dakota Synod. Thanks to a visionary leadership initiative that helps reduce the monumental debt facing our pastors, the EaND Synod Endowment Fund was created. Next year, the milestone of $1,000,000 in grants will be reached! Continue reading…
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