Upcoming Events:
2019 Conference AssembliesFebruary 10, 2:00pm: Heartland Conference Assembly
Lord of Life Lutheran Church 6190 Fairview Rd N., Baxter February 17, 3:00pm: Lake Superior Conference Assembly Family of God Lutheran Church 4097 Martin Rd., Duluth February 24, 2:00pm: Kettle River Conference Assembly First Lutheran Church 301 Lawler Ave S, Hinckley March 3, 2:00pm: Living Waters Conference Assembly St. Andrew's Lutheran Church 501 NW 16th St., Grand Rapids March 10, 2:00pm: Laurentian Conference Assembly Gethsemane Lutheran Church 901 4th St. South, Virginia 2019 Synod Assembly: May 3-4
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Nuts & Bolts:Tools for Your Congregational Toolbox
March 16, 2019 1:00-4:00pm Zion Lutheran Church, Cloquet Why Church? What is the purpose and nature of the Church and what are we supposed to do? What new initiatives or tools would be handy for you as congregational leaders in your context? If you have ever asked any one of these questions, you may want to register for the Nuts & Bolts Workshops which will provide some helpful tips, tools along with great conversation and wonderful networking.
Nuts and Bolts Flyer with Schedule and Workshop Descriptions This event is free and open to people of all ages! We do ask that you register to help with planning. Registration deadline is March 10! Bible & Brew at the Lake:
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Important Forms
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4 Congregational Forms Due by February 15!
Thank you for turning in these helpful forms for our ministry together! 1. 2019 Mission Intent Form (Due January 31st!) 2. 2019 Congregation Report Form 3. 2019 Congregational Information Form 4. 2019 Rostered Leader's Annual Report to the Bishop |
Resources from Bishop Aitken
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Bishop Aitken always has an abundance of good information to be shared. Now, instead of finding it at the bottom of the home page, he has an entire page dedicated to sharing these resources. it will be found under the home drop down list or by clicking here.
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+Bishop’s Visitation to Confirmation Students
Bishop’s Visitation to Confirmation Students and their parents
Bishop Aitken invites you to request him for a Bishop’s Visitation to your Confirmation Class. What works best for his schedule is to schedule so these visitations are to clusters of congregations. He encourages parents to come that night as well so he can meet them and include them in the teaching time. He will teach the gospel, talk about Christian Vocation, the role of the Christian in our world, our call in Christ and end with Communion and Commissioning for service with Anointing oil from Palestine.
Bishop’s Visitation to Confirmation Students and their parents
Bishop Aitken invites you to request him for a Bishop’s Visitation to your Confirmation Class. What works best for his schedule is to schedule so these visitations are to clusters of congregations. He encourages parents to come that night as well so he can meet them and include them in the teaching time. He will teach the gospel, talk about Christian Vocation, the role of the Christian in our world, our call in Christ and end with Communion and Commissioning for service with Anointing oil from Palestine.
One of Bishop Aitken's greatest joys as a Bishop, is the Bishop Visitations to Confirmation Students and parents in our Synod. He takes the Teaching Office of Bishop both seriously and joyfully and loves to be part of youth faith formation in this way and has been able to personally connect with so many across our Synod. If you would like, you may supply the names of those being Confirmed to the Synod Office and he will send a pastoral letter to each one, reminding them that they are joined to Christ forever, and encouraging them in their continued journey into the gift of faith.
You may send names and addresses to info@nemnsynod.org
You may send names and addresses to info@nemnsynod.org
Believing and Having Faith
Bishop Aitken is open to leading a Bible and Faith Study for men’s, women’s or mixed men and women’s Retreats around the theme Belief and Faith. He uses the Gospels as well as other Biblical texts around the meanings of trust, fidelity, faith and believing. You could arrange with one of our Camps (where he has done these already) or at a location of your choosing. He presents a Biblical understanding of what faith and belief really are, and in particular, as a Lutheran Christian.
You may contact the synod office to make arrangements with him.
Bishop Aitken is open to leading a Bible and Faith Study for men’s, women’s or mixed men and women’s Retreats around the theme Belief and Faith. He uses the Gospels as well as other Biblical texts around the meanings of trust, fidelity, faith and believing. You could arrange with one of our Camps (where he has done these already) or at a location of your choosing. He presents a Biblical understanding of what faith and belief really are, and in particular, as a Lutheran Christian.
You may contact the synod office to make arrangements with him.
Mission Support
Ever wonder where your gifts to the church go?
See the following video.....and think about how you would like to give to mission support.
Get your intent form by clicking HERE.
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About the ELCA
ELCA Vision
Claimed by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we are a new creation through God’s living word by the power of the Holy Spirit;
Gathered by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we will live among God’s faithful people, hear God’s word and share Christ’s supper;
Sent by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we will proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, serve all people following the example of our Lord Jesus, and strive for justice and peace in all the world.
ELCA Mission
Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered and sent for the sake of the world. This is the mission statement of the ELCA. As members of the ELCA, we believe that we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.
ELCA Advocacy
Website: ELCA.org/advocacy
Email: washingtonoffice@elca.org
Social Media: /ELCAAdvocacy
ELCA Racial Justice Ministries
Website: www.ELCA.org/Our-Work/Publicly-Engaged-Church/Racial-Justice-Ministries
ELCA Young Adult Ministry
Website: www.ELCA.org/Our-Work/Congregations-and-Synods/Young-Adult-Ministry
Social Media: /ELCAYoungAdults
How one Lutheran congregation moved out of “building mentality”
https://youtu.be/trgt28JGPes
New Life Lutheran Church, Texas
Claimed by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we are a new creation through God’s living word by the power of the Holy Spirit;
Gathered by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we will live among God’s faithful people, hear God’s word and share Christ’s supper;
Sent by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we will proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, serve all people following the example of our Lord Jesus, and strive for justice and peace in all the world.
ELCA Mission
Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered and sent for the sake of the world. This is the mission statement of the ELCA. As members of the ELCA, we believe that we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.
ELCA Advocacy
Website: ELCA.org/advocacy
Email: washingtonoffice@elca.org
Social Media: /ELCAAdvocacy
ELCA Racial Justice Ministries
Website: www.ELCA.org/Our-Work/Publicly-Engaged-Church/Racial-Justice-Ministries
ELCA Young Adult Ministry
Website: www.ELCA.org/Our-Work/Congregations-and-Synods/Young-Adult-Ministry
Social Media: /ELCAYoungAdults
How one Lutheran congregation moved out of “building mentality”
https://youtu.be/trgt28JGPes
New Life Lutheran Church, Texas
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Northeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA
1105 E. Superior St., Upper Suite Duluth, MN 55802 Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am-4:30 pm Telephone: 218.724.4424 Email: info@nemnsynod.org Fax: 218.724.4393 |
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