• April 11: East Missouri Cluster Gathering at Kidder County Senior Center in Steele


  • April 11: Lonetree Cluster Gathering at St. Olaf in Turtle Lake


  • April 20-22: First Call Retreat at Metigoshe Ministries


  • April 25: Treasurer's Training (Zoom) for all SWO and Unit Treasurers at 1:00 PM

    This training will discuss:


    1.  Responsibilities of the Treasurer

    2.  How to open an ELCA CU account for your congregation or SWO

    3.  Time for Q&A


    Here is the link to register:


    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FKdyMmOaQTewBK1Qv1hHbg#/registration




  • April 25: WELCA Upper Missouri Cluster Gathering at Immanuel Lutheran in Westby, MT


  • April 25: Heart River Cluster Gathering at House of Prayer in Bismarck


  • May 3: WND SWO Board meeting at Camp of the Cross (in person or via Zoom)


  • May 16: Western Prairie Cluster Gathering at Christ Lutheran in Minot


  • May 29-31: Synod Assembly, Watford City

    Registration will open the middle of April. More information to come at a later date.

  • October 23-24: Women's Retreat & Convention at Camp of the Cross

    Guest speaker, invitation to WELCA convention activities, crafting activity (Friday night), Bible study, small group activities, worship, great meals and lodging!

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    Prayer Concerns


    Synod Ministers

    Rev. Fred Anderson

    Rev. Bob Caranicas

    Rev. Bill Dodd

    Rev. Valerie Kinlan

    Rev. Janet Mathistad

    Rev. Dennis Ristvedt

    Rev. Paul Schauer

    Bishop Craig Schweitzer

    Rev. Dick Smith

    Rev. Shirley Teske

    Rev. Rose Wood Trenbeath

    Rev. Michon Weingartner



    Synod Congregations & Partner Ministries

    United Lutheran Church, Almont

    United Lutheran Church, Zahl

    Vang Lutheran Church, Manfred

    West Prairie Lutheran Church, Williston


    
    Weekly Prayer Requests

    Pr. Jeff Giles

    Bishop Craig Schweitzer

    Sherie Heine

    The MHA Nation

    Pr. Betty Czubay

    Rich O'Toole (SAM with Tri-Parish)

    Pr. Larry Giese



    Job Openings

    This list is intended to provide a resource for congregations wishing to advertise staff positions for lay leaders in their congregations.


    To view a list of congregations or organizations seeking to call a Pastor or Deacon visit our Congregations in the Call Process listing.


    Current Openings:


    St. Olaf Lutheran Church - Devils Lake.

    • Youth Ministry Coordinator (full-time or part-time)
    • The Youth Ministry Coordinator at St. Olaf Lutheran Church will shepherd youth and their families from birth through high school by empowering, supporting, and encouraging youth, their families and adult volunteers in learning, faith formation and spiritual growth. The coordinator will plan, develop, coordinate, and oversee activities for children and families that foster Christian community through relationship-building while promoting fun, spiritual development, ministry, and outreach involvement opportunities.

    CLICK HERE to visit their website and to learn more about this position



    If you have a position you would like posted, please e-mail a summary, possible position description, and contact information to info@wndsynod.org.