Indigenous Peoples Day is October 10 and the Synod Office will be closed in observance.  All are encouraged to do something on this day to learn, listen, or engage in the stories of your own communities. 

Upcoming Events

God does great innovative ministry in northeastern Minnesota. Join us October 8th at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Cloquet MN to explore stories of ministry in our communities. This a a great way to learn from each other as we celebrate the work of eh Spirit! We are congregations -- walking Together in Stories of Ministry.

​Click here for session topics, workshop descriptions, other information and to register.

12 reasons to Attend Walking Together 
Reason #5 Get a group together and attend Walking Together Stories in Ministry: Session @ Communicating Effectively - The Art of Connection lead by Synod Council VP Rachel Berry Little Fork Lutheran. Attendees will ponder the idea that Christ created us for relationship and community. When we do not feel community, it may be that we long for greater connection. Explore theories on self-disclosure and listening - the art and foundation of establishing connection with our neighbor and fostering stronger relationships in our church and in our communities. 

Minnesota's Racial Legacy Duluth --
Bridging divides between our past, present and future

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Part of Minnesota Council of Churches' 10-year Vision for Truth and Reparations, Minnesota's Racial Legacy comes to the port city of Duluth, bridging divides between our past, present and future. This event hosted at Gloria Dei on Sunday October 16, is a partnership with several Duluth area congregations, for more info...
Partner with the youth of the church on a special fundraising campaign for ELCA World Hunger  Click here for more information. ​
Click here for details. 

Worship Resources
Eastern Europe Crisis
 Lutheran World Federation link
Lutheran Disaster Relief link
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service link

October 9
Indigenous Peoples' Sunday

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 On Indigenous Peoples' Sunday in Northeastern Minnesota   Synod, we honor the unique and beautiful contributions of   our Native American brothers and sisters by lifting up the   American Indian/Alaska Native ministries of the ELCA. For information and worship resources, click here. 
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Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Sept. 28 with near Category 5-strength winds, dumping record amounts of rain and causing catastrophic, life-threatening flooding. Authorities estimate the destruction could amount to a historic flooding event....
Click here for Lutheran Disaster Relief donation site, blog, and resources. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer....
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We are woven together: In her September column for Living Lutheran, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton writes: “In Christ we are individually members one of another. Sometimes we might feel like we are stuck with each other. This is the great mystery and beauty of the wounded body of Christ—we are woven together.” Read her column in Living Lutheran at https://bit.ly/3RUS2a5 
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Northeastern Minnesota Synod – ELCA Hires Joy Hensel for Mental Health and Wellness Ministries

(September 8, 2022) Northeastern Minnesota Synod welcomes Joy Hensel as Synod Minister for Mental Health and Wellness. She has worked with the Synod as a mental health program consultant in a grant-funded role since 2019 and brings over 20 years of experience in ministry, mental health and addiction to the Northeastern Minnesota Synod.

“The statistics for those struggling with mental health across all age categories is staggering. This is true even inside the walls of the church,” says Bishop Amy Odgren. She goes on to state that...click for entire press release. 

Please take a few minutes to fill out the NEMN Synod Mental Health and Wellness Survey 2022. The data that is collected will help assess interest and need throughout the Synod. Thank you!

​ELCA Churchwide Assembly "Embody the Word"  August 8-12 Columbus OH

Youth & Young Adult delegates speak to Assembly highlights, how their faith was influenced, and hopes/dreams for the Church 
Take a listen 

Ministry Partners

Portico is the ELCA’s modern-day benefits ministry. Portico offers quality, affordable benefits designed specifically to help our members strengthen their overall well-being, find resilience, and live into their calling to serve.
The ECLA Foundation offers expertise as well as resources, financial education, and investment- and endowment-management services to help you make major or planned gifts to the ELCA ministries that have meant so much to you.

Highlight Videos and Documents

Sermon - Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton | Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 | ELCA Churchwide Assembly 2022
Holy Communion - Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 | ELCA Churchwide Assembly 2022
2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly
Summary of Actions
Chicago —The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly met Aug. 8-12 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio...
The following key actions were taken by the assembly:
• Elected Imran Siddiqui of the Southeastern Synod as vice president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
• Directed the ELCA Church Council to establish a Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church (continue reading).

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Synod SMART Team 
​Click here for SMART Team Information
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Contact Us

Northeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA
1105 E. Superior St., Upper Suite
Duluth, MN 55802
Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:
​9:00am-3:00 pm
Telephone: 218.724.4424
Email: info@nemnsynod.org
Fax: 218.724.4393

Purpose Statement ​of the
​Northeastern Minnesota Synod

The purpose of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod is to nurture a
Christ-centered climate conducive to healthy,
​mission-focused congregations and their ministries
​throughout the world! ​