eNewsletter - April 29, 2024
The Latest News & Events from the Western North Dakota Synod of ELCA
Synod Assembly is Fast Approaching
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We are about a month away from the 2024 Synod Assembly, May 31 - June 2 in Watford City, ND.
The theme for this year's event is “Witnessing Jesus” based upon Jesus’ encounter with the disciples following the resurrection.
Please visit the Synod Assembly page for all things Assembly-related and watch for an "All Things Assembly" communication coming soon to an inbox near you!
Lodging for Assembly
We are blessed with a wide variety of hotels in the Watford City Area who are partnering with us for the 2024 WND Synod Assembly! Below you will find a list of partner locations. At applicable locations, when reserving your rooms, request the Western North Dakota Synod Assembly block by the dates listed. Learn more about each hotel by clicking on the hotel name.
Mainstay Suites | 701.444.4002 | WND Synod room block open until 4/30/24
Little Missouri Inn & Suites | 701.842.6262 | WND Synod room block open until 4/30/24
Comfort Inn & Suites | 701.842.6565 | WND Synod room block open until 5/17/24
The Watford Hotel | 701.840.2945
The Roosevelt Inn & Suites | 701.842.3686
Mission and Ministry Photos
During Synod Assembly, we would like to celebrate the many ways and places God is active in congregations and ministries across our synod. If you have a photo or two to share with Synod Assembly, send it to info@wndsynod.org by May 17, 2024.
Quilts
Quilting is an activity that happens in many of the congregations across the Western North Dakota Synod. But, just how many quilts are made in our congregations each year?
Let us know!!
How many quilts were created in your congregation's quilting ministry in 2023? How many will be made in 2024?
Send your total to info@wndsynod.org. Deadline is May 17, 2024
Installation of Chaplain Angie
All are welcome to the installation of Pastor Angie as Director of Pastoral Care at Missouri Slope, 4916 N. Washington Street, Bismarck, ND.
- Wednesday, May 1st, 10:00 am
- During Wednesday worship
- Held at the Washington Chapel
Guest Preacher: Pastor Brad Dokken, Associate to the Bishop for Candidacy, Call and Leadership, Western North Dakota Synod of the ELCA.
Collection Sites and Dates Set
Quilts and kits for Lutheran World Relief will be collected in several communities across the WND Synod, offering comfort and care to those who need it most.
In the coming weeks, participating congregations may bring their quilts and kits to the following drop sites.
- May 15-16 in Minot; 1900 22nd Ave SE
- May 15-16 in Bismarck; 5015 Main Ave
- May 13-14 in Dickinson; 77 9th Ave East
If you have questions, contact info@wndsynod.org.
We Want Your Feedback
For many years the ELCA Annual Congregation Report included Form C. As time went by, the Office of the Secretary determined that the data collected through Form C lacked depth or thematic focus, and it took too long to report.
With those concerns in mind, instead of soliciting information from all congregations and worshiping communities simultaneously through Form C, we will be conducting Congregation Pulse Surveys. These surveys are one way for congregations and worshiping communities to share their perspectives, strengths, and needs with the synods and the churchwide organization in an expedient way.
Each Pulse Survey can be completed in five minutes or less and without any research. The best person to complete the survey is likely the congregation or worshiping community’s rostered minister, administrative assistant, or council president. The April survey will close Friday, May 8, 2024. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Scholarship Recipients Announced
Congratulations to Karin Selland, the ELCA Fund for Leaders Western North Dakota Synod Full Tuition Scholar. Karin will attend Pacific Lutheran Theology Seminary beginning this fall.
In total, a new class of 30 Full Tuition Scholars and 6 Mission Developer Scholars were awarded. Each Full Tuition Scholar will receive 3 years of support valued at $60,000 (or 2 years and $40,000 for Deacon Candidates) over the course of their studies. Mission Developer Scholars will receive $8,000 for each year of remaining coursework.
Click here for the full list of recipients
It's Not Too Late! Join Lutheran Summer Music
We’re looking forward to an incredible year at LSM, and we’ve been able to add extra spots for this summer!
Final openings are available for the four-week Full Session (June 30-July 28) for students in grades 8-12 who play clarinet, flute, horn, oboe, trumpet, euphonium, violin, or string bass.
Contact LSM Admissions for questions or to refer students: admissions@lutheransummermusic.org.
For more info, or to apply, visit LSMacademy.org.
Cultivating Confidence: Unlocking Your Power as a Woman in Ministry
Feel like you've got way too much going on but you're not doing enough? Tired of second guessing your every decision?
Consider joining this upcoming free, five-day training series hosted by Dr. Crystal Hall.
Developed as a resource to support rostered and lay church professionals who self-identify as women, this series is packed with tools to cultivate your confidence to lead effectively. You'll walk away knowing what’s next. And how to unlock your power as a woman in ministry. Click here to register now
An Invitation from NEMNSynod
Northeastern Minnesota Synod will host
Walking Together: 50 Years of ELCA World Hunger on Saturday, Oct 12, 2024 at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa, MN.
This celebratory event will include worship with local musicians, a hunger simulation, Action Center, silent auction and public art project. There will also be workshops with ELCA World Hunger, Lutheran Advocacy-MN, Eco-Faith Network, Together Here, and Sumud Northland - each tying their ministries to the issues of hunger and justice.
