News from the Field

Tag Archives: ELCA

Churchwide 2009 FAQs

In an effort to get information that you may need in a timely accessible form,  I have recorded some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) from our conference assemblies regarding rostering changes within the ELCA.  They are not highly polished, but hopefully they will be of some help as you seek to be faithful.   Bear in mind that the following video clips are not meant to be theological dissertations but rather pastoral reflections to assist you with processing difficult questions.

Bill Rindy
Serving as Bishop of the Eastern North Dakota Synod
Continue reading…

2009 Churchwide Assembly Recap

Member of the Eastern North Dakota Synod pray during the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

Bishop Rindy, Shar Gumke and EaND Synod voting members pray during the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

The 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, this church’s highest legislative authority, has concluded. For summaries, photos, and vote results please visit www.elca.org/assembly (external link).

Highlights:

Please regularly visit our website for updates and additional communication pieces regarding the churchwide assembly.

‘God’s Work, Our Hands’ Video Contest

video-contestHow is God at work in this world through your hands?
How would you illustrate it through a 30- to 90-second video?

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is inviting members and the general public to submit their videos to a contest inspired by our tagline: “God’s work. Our hands.” Prizes include a $5,000 ministry grant for ELCA congregations or a $2,500 cash prize for individuals. Second prize in both categories is an HD flip video camera.

How to Participate:

  1. Shoot a short video on what “God’s Work. Our Hands” means to you
  2. Upload your video (external link) before July 15, 2009
  3. Tell your friends and family to view your video and rate it!

Continue reading…

50 Days of Prayer

Preparing for the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

Starting June 29 and continuing for the 50 days leading up to Aug. 17, you are invited to pray for wisdom in discernment for the ELCA and voting members of the 2009 Churchwide Assembly (external link).

Daily prayers, scripture readings and hymns are posted on the ELCA website (external link).
These prayer resources are available for use by individuals, small groups or as a congregation-wide initiative.

2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

August 17-23, 2009

Minneapolis Convention Center
Theme: “God’s work. Our hands.”

In a little more than two months, the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, this church’s highest legislative authority, will open in Minneapolis, MN. The ELCA’s assembly web site has information about the topics voting members will consider, registration information and other information about the event.

Find all of these resources at www.elca.org/assembly (external link)
Eastern North Dakota Voting Members to the 2009 Churchwide Assembly are encouraged to visit this site!

Featured Articles

Recent News

Archives

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

Categories

Popular Tags

Bishop Election Bishop Foss Bishop Rindy Book of Faith Call Process Central African Republic Churchwide Assembly congregational leadership correction ELCA Fall Professional Conference Featured flood Global Mission human sexuality LMM Lutheran Social Services mission Mission in Motion Newsletter Planned Giving Regional Partnership Initiative Resources rural ministry Seminary on the Prairie Sermon staff Synod Endowment testimony workshop