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2010 Synod Assembly Photos
April 28, 2010
Everyday Evangelists
April 24, 2010
2010 Synod Assembly Address from ELCA Bishop Mark Hanson
We are everyday evangelists – each of us. Congregations are re-rooting the church in their communities, listening and responding to the Spirit’s command to re-root the church. The video below shares some of these stories of everyday evangelists living out their faith in word and deed. Continue reading…
Going the “Extra Mile for Mission”
April 23, 2010
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Last year, we made a bold commitment as a synod to increase our financial support of ministries we do together, about which we care deeply. Multiple events of the past year have contributed to our falling short of that goal. As your synod council once again was charged with the task of reducing expenditures/cutting ministries, it proved to be a painful event once more.
I began reflecting on the expectations of this synod when I was elected two years ago to serve you in this capacity. Over the past 20 years, our synod has seen a reduction of over 60% support when adjusted for inflation. Reflecting on the resolution passed last year caused me to wonder, “What would our synod mission plan (budget) look like if we achieved the 10% goal?” So I started dreaming with our mission partners in mind. Continue reading…
2010 Synod Assembly Resolutions
April 22, 2010
The 2010 Synod Assembly resolutions are available for download.
» Download: 2010 Synod Assembly Resolutions (download .pdf file)
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Vice President Char Gumke’s Address
April 22, 2010
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your synod vice-president. It’s been an interesting year; a time filled with mixed emotions and conflicting opinions. Yet, in the midst of it all, I also think this is a critical time to ask, “What is God calling this church to do and to be?” Continue reading…
Report for the 2010 Synod Assembly
April 22, 2010
“Mission Blitz” Highlighted in Eastern ND Synod
More than 500 voting members and visitors gathered April 17-18 in Jamestown to focus on mission. From recycling to working in a “safe shelter” to assisting at the Salvation Army, rolling bandages and sewing bags for Lutheran World Relief (external link) health and school kits, assembly attendees spent Saturday afternoon “blitzing” surrounding communities and working together to make a difference. Continue reading…
April Site Updates
April 6, 2010
Updated April 14, 2010:
- 2011 Proposed Compensation and Benefits added
- Synod Assembly 2010 Election Bios updated
- Synod Assembly 2010 Resolutions updated
Updated April 6, 2010:
- Updated Synod Assembly Files:
- LIFT added to Churchwide Ministries page
New Synod Assembly Matterials Added
March 25, 2010
2010 Synod Assembly materials have been added or updated, including:
- Business Materials for Voting Members
- Letters from Bishop Hanson, Bishop Rindy, and Vice President Gumke
- Mission Blitz Opportunities
Update April 1, 2010: The 2010 Resolutions for the Synod Assembly are now available.
The Pulpit Supply List has also been updated.
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