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This is a re-post of an article by Rev. Sarah Stadler, originally published in the Northeast Minnesota Synod Enews, covering the the March 7th – 8th gathering of hunger leaders from across Region 3.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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On March 7-8, 2025, over 20 people from across Region 3 of the ELCA \u2013 Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota – gathered at Camp Onomia for a Hunger & Justice Leaders Retreat under the theme Making All Things New.\u00a0 <\/em>The group built relationships, discerned how God is calling hunger and justice leaders to better work together in our region to end hunger, and learned how various justice issues impact hunger.\u00a0 We were led in Bible study by Dr. Jimmy Hoke and in our discernment process by Rev. Barbara Lund, a Senior Director in the Service & Justice Home Area of the ELCA.\u00a0 We were led in worship by Peter & Vicki Schmidt and Sarah Stadler; Peter and Sarah are pastors serving in the Northeastern Minnesota Synod.\u00a0 The retreat was largely funded through an ELCA World Hunger grant.<\/p>\n

One of the synod committees in the Northeastern Minnesota Synod is the Hunger, Justice, and Rural Life Committee.\u00a0 Though the committee has been active in the synod \u2013 for instance, we organized last summer\u2019s Bike For Justice ride \u2013 we had felt a bit lost in terms of our purpose.\u00a0 Also, we wished to connect with other hunger leaders from our region.\u00a0 In the not-too-distant past, hunger leaders from Region 3 had gathered annually to encourage one another and learn.\u00a0 We wondered if it was time to reinvigorate that ministry.\u00a0 In reaching out, we were delighted to discover that nearly all of the synods in Region 3 were interested and able to participate!\u00a0 Participants included synod staff, including Minnesota\u2019s Lutheran advocacy director, parish pastors, synod hunger committee members, WELCA leaders, lay people active in hunger ministries, and others who were simply drawn by the Spirit of God to participate.<\/p>\n

By the end of our time together, we had identified five areas of action to which we feel called: (1) Worship, (2) Giving, (3) Networking in our local communities, (4) Building Community among hunger and justice leaders, and (5) Education.\u00a0 Within each of these areas, we clarified specific goals.\u00a0 In returning to our home synods, we will now discern which specific goals each synod\u2019s committee will tackle \u2013 with the hope that, once a resource or strategy is created, it will be shared and used throughout the region.\u00a0 Moving forward, we are also utilizing a platform to keep in touch so that we can encourage one another and continue to build community.<\/p>\n

Hunger and injustice are pervasive, and this time in our life together feels particularly challenging.\u00a0 Still, God is among us making all things new!\u00a0 That hope is ever before us.\u00a0 If you are interested in being part of the Hunger, Justice, and Rural Life team, please email Sarah Stadler at sarahleestadler@gmail.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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