Northwood and Washington Lutheran Church
The Ministry of the Northwood + Washington Lutheran Parish is to invite people into a relationship with Jesus; teach them to use their faith in daily living; and empower them with compassion to serve all God’s people.
We are a welcoming community – recognizing there are differences among us, we love unconditionally! We take seriously what Jesus commands us, "Love your neighbor".
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Northwood Evangelical Lutheran Church, ELCA
Meeting in-person for Worship Services at 11:00 AM, Sundays. Please click on the above photo for more information on Northwood Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Washington Lutheran Church, ELCA
Meeting in-person for Worship Services at 9:00 AM, Sundays. Please click on the above photo for more information on Washington Lutheran Church.
Wednesday 7 pm Confirmation at NELC
Dec. 4 8 pm Youth Group at NELC
Thursday 10 am Bible Study at Washington
Dec. 5
Saturday 9:30-12 noon Kids’ Christmas Corner at NELC
Dec. 7
Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington
Dec. 8 10 am Sunday School at Washington
10 am Sunday School at NELC
11 am Sunday School Christmas Program followed by potluck
Noisy offering today will go to NDHC.
Donations for Kids Christmas Corner …
Please donate gently used, or new items you no longer want, to this sale. Gifts for men and boys are especially needed (socks, hankies, gloves, etc.) but no other clothing items will be sold. Cash donations are also welcome – please leave them at the church office. Other items needed: boxes, gift tags, tissue paper, and especially gift bags. A donation box will be in the church entry until Dec. 5 for your donations. Volunteers are needed for Friday and Saturday. Please consider being a part of the “Kids Christmas Corner”.
“Kids’ Christmas Corner” is from 9:30 am to 12 noon this Saturday, December 7 at NELC. Children ages 4 years old thru 6th grade are invited to come to shop for Christmas presents for parents, grandparents and special people at a price they can afford. All gifts are $1 or less. Parents are asked to send a list of people your child is shopping for along with their money. Children will be assigned a personal shopper. Parents are invited to have a cup of coffee and a treat in the kitchen while you wait. Sponsored by the NELC Women.
The Youth have 2 wreaths and several sprays left for sale. If you would like to purchase any of them, contact Deb.
We will be having a Blue Christmas Service at Washington Church 6 pm on Monday, December 23. This service is a time of worship and reflection to support people who are grieving or experiencing a difficult time during the Christmas season.
Washington Women will be having a bake sale at the Christmas craft show Saturday, December 7 at the Northwood Community Center.
NELC’s Christmas Program next Sunday, December 8 during worship followed by a potluck dinner.
Washington Women will be having their Annual Meeting and potluck, 11 am, (Note time change) Monday, December 9 followed by cookie gifting. The women are invited to Slumberland’s breakfast at 8 am that morning.
NELC Women will be having their Annual Meeting and Christmas potluck dinner, 11 am, Friday, December 13.
A portion of our offering that goes to the EaND Synod helps Support 29 global missionaries that serve as teachers, professors, or trainers.
NELC’s offering envelopes are on the table in the hallway. Be sure to pick yours up.
NELC Online Offering
If you would like to make a donation to Northwood Evangelical Lutheran Church to help us meet our financial needs, please click the button below.
Thank you very much and God bless.
Pastor Steve DeKrey
Vicar Steve Dekrey
Hi there!
My name is Steve DeKrey, and I am the Pastor of the Northwood/Washington parish. I received my Master of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul Minnesota.
I live in Grand Forks with my wife, Emilie, daughter, Aeryn and our two dogs River and Nellie.
When I am not at the church, I enjoy playing video games and boardgames with my family, watching any good sci fi, animated or fantasy series on the many different streaming services that exist, or running games of Dungeons and Dragons for my family and friends.
My family and I are huge fans of the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Twins. We are also huge hockey fans always cheering on UND! My favorite hockey team is the Chicago Blackhawks, but you will likely see me sporting hockey sweaters from many different teams just because I think they look cool.
My background and emphasis at seminary was youth ministry, and I am always looking at ways for the church to change and adapt to better serve groups of people and communities that live very different lives than when our churches were first established.
I am very invested in how a message of grace and forgiveness for all of God’s people runs counter to the way the world works. As a church called by God, we are to be concerned for the least of these as Jesus taught, and that no one is beyond God’s love.
Office Hours Monday-Thursday – 8:30-2:30; Leading Services Sundays from 8am-12
Parish assistant: Deb Aaland
Office number: (701) 587-5381
Church Email: nelc@polarcomm.com
Thank you very much and God bless.
God's Work. Our Hands.
Northwood + Washington Lutheran Parish
The Northwood + Washington Lutheran Parish has had a strong, healthy partnership since 1892 in Northwood, North Dakota.
We’re part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) – committed to growing in diversity and strengthening its global, ecumenical, and interfaith relationships around the world.
As of December 2018, there were 3.3 million Baptized members in the ELCA, participating in 9,091 congregations. We belong to the Eastern North Dakota Synod, with offices in Fargo, North Dakota. Our synod is one of 65 in the United States.
The ELCA is committed to making the world a more just and peaceful place. Through programs, ministries and partnerships, ELCA congregations, synods and the churchwide organization, work every day to address inequities in political, economic and social systems to end conflict and violence all over the world.
We believe God is Calling us into the world – together!
This is Jesus’ church! God’s work. Our hands.
