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Pam Fickenscher, Pastor
Carol Mork,
Pastor Warren Salveson, Pastor
Erik Strand
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Council calls special congregational meeting for May 18, 2008, at 12:15 pm Information Fairs scheduled for May 4 and May 11 Letter to congregation from Council of Ministers: April 18, 2008
Greetings!
The Council of Ministers has called a special congregational meeting for Sunday, May 18 , 2008, at 12:15 pm at ECLC to approve a resolution to conduct a fund appeal in the fall to fund the mission and ministry of ECLC; 10 percent of the funds raised will go to mission outside our walls.
The Council is excited to unanimously recommend passage of these resolutions. After three years of significant conversation in various settings and meetings – the Growing Gracefully Task Force, the Facilities Committee, the Kairos feasibility study, the Vision Conversations of this winter, and recent studies of financial assessment, parsonage, transportation and parking, and worship alternatives – the Council believes it is time to move ahead. We are excited to recommend to you this plan for addressing our future mission as a community in this place.
Proceeds of a fund appeal would be used for both capital improvements and, of course, mission. The results of the appeal would determine next steps for facility improvement. A new facility design process will be needed and may or may not use as its starting point the concept design developed last year.
We have one month to pray and converse before May 18. The Council, along with representatives from the recent working groups, will hold Information Fairs on two Sundays, May 4 and May 11 (see enclosed flyer for details). One-page summaries of each topic will be available at the fairs. You may also download them from the website or request them by surface mail or email. Please contact any one of us if you have questions.
Blessings,
Leslie Swiggum, President Steve Peterson, Vice President Lois Bollman, Secretary Joan Graham, Treasurer Glenn Choquette & Marilyn David, Co-ministers of Worship, Art & Music Kari Fedje Rasmus, Minister of Adult Faith Formation Connie Fukuda , Minister of Shepherding Laurie Leh, Minister of Welcoming Erich Martin, Minister of Children & Youth Faith Formation Doris Pagelkopf, Minister of Mission Sarah Russell, Minister of Stewardship Bob Thompson, Minister of Properties Handouts for Information Fairs - Click here Proxy for May 18 Special Congregational Meeting - click HERE
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Carrie Stengel's Guatemala Human Rights Speaking Tour
Monday,
April 21, 7 pm: St Stephens Catholic Church 22nd
St & Clinton Ave S, Mpls |
Appeals court rules for ECLC in 'conceal-carry' The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued its decision today (Feb. 5, 2008), agreeing with Districut Court that the so-called “conceal-carry” gun law violates our church's rights under the Minnesota Constitution. "We're especially thankful that the Court recognized and protected our congregation's witness to peacemaking and nonviolence in all relationships," said Pastor Erik Strand.
The Court's decision was unanimous. All provisions of the law that religious institutions challenged -- regarding notification, parking lots, and tenant spaces -- were found to be unconstitutional as applied to religious institutions.
This process more than four and a half years ago. "Many thanks to our attorney, David Lillehaug, and Fredrikson & Byron for their skill, persistence and faithfulness," said Pastor Pam Fickenscher. |
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DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY (PT)
A medium-sized, inclusive, energetic and RIC congregation is looking for a dedicated person to coordinate our children, youth and family programming to ensure that children (0-18 years) and their families are fully integrated into the gathering, growing and giving of the congregation. Qualifications include a solid theological grounding in the Lutheran faith, understanding of human development, strong interpersonal and team member skills and a minimum of college-level education in children and youth ministry or an education background with experience in a congregational setting. 15-20 hours/wk. Submit resume to Eileen Supple, Edina Community Lutheran Church, 4113 West 54 th St., Edina, MN 55424 or esupple@eclc.org . For more information contact Camilla Madson madsonobai@aol.com. See full job description below or click here.
YOUTH LEADER (PT) A medium-sized, inclusive, energetic and RIC congregation is looking for a dedicated person to develop relational ministry with our high school youth through personal involvement and programming. Qualifications include a solid theological grounding in the Lutheran faith, strong interpersonal and team member skills, understanding of human development, and a minimum of college-level education in children and youth ministry or an education background with experience in a congregational setting. 15-20 hours/wk. Submit resumes to Eileen Supple, Edina Community Lutheran Church, 4113 West 54 th St., Edina, MN 55424, esupple@eclc.org . For more information contact Camilla Madson madsonobai@aol.com . Full job description will be posted below on 4/21/08. .
Gathering. Growing. Giving A faith community bearing witness to God's YES for the world. |
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11/14/06 Conceal & Carry lawsuit decided in ECLC's favor Download a copy of the press release here. |
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August 20, 2006 Carol Mork called as pastor; installed on Sept. 17 The members of Edina Community Lutheran Church voted on August 20, 2006, to call Carol Mork as pastor. Carol had been Mission Developer at ECLC and will continue in that role. Watch for more information! |
| Congregation passes resolution opposing Minnesota Contitutional amendment The members of Edina Community Lutheran Church voted overwhelmingly at a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, April 2, to pass the following resolution.
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