Eastern North Dakota Synod ELCA

Eastern North Dakota Synod ELCA A page to connect, support, and walk together as congregations in ministry across the EaND Synod. United in Christ, we dare to invite, connect, and act. Fargo
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A synod is a group of people on the way together. The word "synod" comes from the Greek words: syn meaning together, and hodos meaning the way. We are made up of over 180 congregations, 2 campus ministries, 2 outdoor ministry sites, a number of specialized ministry teams, baptized members, and rostered ministers spread out across the eastern third of the state. The synod covers approximately the

eastern third of the state of North Dakota and is divided into eight conferences:
1. Prairie Rose
2. Spirit Lake
3. Grafton
5. Grand Forks
6. Jamestown
7. Mayville
8. Wahpeton

Partners -
Eastern North Dakota's partner synod is: Alaska Synod
Eastern North Dakota's Companion Synod/Church: Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Central African Republic

Office Hours:
Monday: by appointment only (phones answered from 1-4pm)
Tuesday: 9am-4pm
Wednesday: 9am-4pm
Thursday: by appointment only (phones answered from 1-4pm)
Friday: 9am-4pm

06/02/2026
06/02/2026

Dear PRBC Camp families
Grace and peace to you from all of us at Park River Bible camp.
After much prayer, conversation, and careful discernment, the Board of Directors has made the difficult decision not to hold our full summer camp program this season. Without a camp Director in place, we do not feel we can offer the kind of Camp experience and care that Park River Bible Camp campers and families deserve. This decision was not made lightly. We know how deeply Camp is loved and how meaningful these summer experiences have been for generations of campers, counselors, families, and churches.
Camp has always been more than a place— it’s a community rooted in faith, belonging, laughter, worship, and lifelong memories
Even in this unexpected season, we remain hopeful. We fully believe God is still writing the story of PRBC, and we are trusting that by next summer, Camp, but once again be alive with songs around the campfire, games on the grounds, worship in the chapel, and the joy of children and youth growing in Faith together.
Well, we will not be offering our traditional Summer programming, we are excited to still gather in a few special ways this summer:
We hope these opportunities will provide moments of connection, faith, connection, and fun for our Camp family this summer.
We will be holding a kindergarten through sixth grade day camp with information below.
We would also love to invite each of you to our community worship service on August 9 at 6 PM. Join us as we celebrate PRBC’s ministry and memories with Camp songs from years past, Fellowship, floats, and time together in community.
Though this season was not what we had planned or expected, we trust that God continues to guide this ministry with grace and purpose. Thank you for your continued prayers, support, and love for Park River Bible Camp.
We hope to see you this summer— and we look forward with hope toward the future God is preparing for PRBC
—The Park River Bible Camp Board

**What to bring for Day Camp is in the first comment.

We give thanks for the life and ministry of Jean Peterson, who passed away on May 24, 2026. Jean served on the Eastern N...
06/01/2026

We give thanks for the life and ministry of Jean Peterson, who passed away on May 24, 2026. Jean served on the Eastern ND Synod staff for 33 years.
Almighty God, source of all mercy and giver of comfort, graciously tend those who mourn, that, casting all their sorrow on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (ELW, p 281)
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Email from Eastern North Dakota Synod We give thanks for the life and ministry of Jean Peterson.     Death of Jean Peterson August 4, 1943- May 24, 2026 Almighty God, source of all mercy and giver of

Please join us in prayer and celebration with the people of the Western North Dakota Synod - ELCA as they elected a new ...
06/01/2026

Please join us in prayer and celebration with the people of the Western North Dakota Synod - ELCA as they elected a new bishop at their Synod Assembly this weekend! We pray for Bishop-elect Lisa Lewton and the people of WND as they embark on this next chapter together. Bishop Tessa attended the Assembly and offered greetings from Eastern North Dakota!

05/27/2026

Are you a layperson called to preach and serve your congregation? Join this 8-week summer cohort with Karoline M. Lewis, Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary, to grow your preaching skills in a supportive community of lay preachers through weekly readings, discussion, and practice.

The class begins on June 4 and meets on Zoom on Thursdays from 5:30–7:30 pm. Register at https://www.spselca.org/events

Check out the latest Connections e-Newsletter at the link below! Stay up to date on upcoming events (including Synod Ass...
05/27/2026

Check out the latest Connections e-Newsletter at the link below! Stay up to date on upcoming events (including Synod Assembly!), continuing education opportunities, resources, grants, and more around the synod and the larger church.
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Email from Eastern North Dakota Synod May 27, 2026     May 27, 2026  EaND News and Events Synod Assembly Information The Eastern North Dakota Synod Assembly is just over one week away! Together, we

Reminder: Late registration for Synod Assembly closes Tuesday, May 26 (tomorrow!) at 11:59pm.  We are unable to accept r...
05/25/2026

Reminder: Late registration for Synod Assembly closes Tuesday, May 26 (tomorrow!) at 11:59pm. We are unable to accept registrations after this date, so please be sure to register ahead of time. If you need assistance with registration, or are not sure if you have registered, please email [email protected].

Registration link: https://easternnorthdakotasynod.regfox.com/2026-eand-synod-assembly

Hope to see you in Fargo June 5-7!

In late March, Conference Assemblies were held to vote on nominees for bishop of the Eastern North Dakota Synod. Of the ...
05/20/2026

In late March, Conference Assemblies were held to vote on nominees for bishop of the Eastern North Dakota Synod. Of the 10 persons nominated, 5 agreed to have their name go forward to the Synod Assembly. On May 14, Rev. Joel Baranko withdrew from the process. There are currently 4 nominees for bishop.

Nominees (in alphabetical order):
Rev. Amy Eisenmann
Rev. Carter Hill
Rev. Tessa Moon Leiseth
Rev. Kristina Weber

Please hold the nominees and our synod in prayer for discernment, as we faithfully move forward in this process together. Nominee bios and additional information about the bishop election can be found at this link: https://www.eandsynod.org/bishop-election

Here's a glimpse of what Eastern ND synod leadership staff are up to in May!
05/20/2026

Here's a glimpse of what Eastern ND synod leadership staff are up to in May!

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1555 43rd Street S, Suite 100
Fargo, ND
58103

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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