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Lutheran World Relief 2010 Fall Drive

Stretch your hearts and hands across the ocean to people in need! Pencils, soap, needles and thread, quilts…these ordinary things become extraordinary when they are assembled and shared as gifts of love and comfort. So, mark you calendar, the LWR Fall 2010 Drop-off locations and times have been set. Continue reading…

Employment Opportunities

Executive Director

Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry (external link) is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of the organization and reports directly to the Board of Directors. S/He is the key spokesperson for the organization. Education: Preferably a four-year degree in a business related field or equivalent experience in a similar discipline. Experience: A minimum of 15 years in a relevant environment. Previous work in an international and/or multicultural setting is advantageous. Find more information and application instructions at www.lutheranpartners.org (external link)

Minister of Music and Worship

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, a 1700 member ELCA congregation in Moorhead, MN, is seeking a 3/4 time Minister of Music and Worship to coordinate the recruiting and rehearsal of music teams to lead and support the congregation’s worship experience. This position has several areas of focus: Spirit-led worship, missional outreach, and children/youth worship participation. Preferred music degree or equivalent experience desired. For more information, contact Judy England at (218) 236- 0840 or send questions/resume to jkmengland@yahoo.com. Please include OSLC Music Position in the subject line. A job description will be posted by July 15, 2010 at www.oursaviorsmoorhead.org (external link)

Glocal Mission Gathering

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October 1 – 2, 2010
Friday 2:00 pm – Saturday 5:00 pm
United Lutheran Church -Grand Forks, ND

What’s different about this event? The ELCA Glocal Mission Gathering brings together experts and resources on global and domestic ministry under one roof, for one weekend, in one convenient location so leadership teams can build the skills needed to be a part of God’s mission Continue reading…

State of the Synod

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2010 Synod Assembly Address from EaND Bishop Bill Rindy

Bishop Rindy outlines the current state of our synod and the need for significant changes in our mission. He also passionately outlines the “Extra Mile for Mission” challenge, a charge to each of us to be active witnesses in our congregations, synod, and world.  Video and PowerPoint resources attached. Continue reading…

Help for Haiti Update

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Lots of exciting things are happening with the Haitian relief effort! Your generosity makes this life-saving work possible. The outpouring of gifts has enabled a swift response on behalf of this church.  The following video shows some of the images and stories from the relief effort. Continue reading…

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