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.
Sunday 9 am Worship at Washington Church
Aug. 25 11 am Worship at NELC
Thank you to Vicki Saude Worthington for leading music at NELC this morning.
NELC’s Council Meets today at 12:30 pm.
Rally Sunday is September 8. We will be meeting at 10 am at the south park for a combined worship service followed by potluck/picnic. Bring your own chairs to sit on.
Meeting for Sunday School Families (pre-K –through 5th grade), 6 pm, Tuesday, August 27 at NELC.
Meeting for Confirmation Families (6-9 grades) 6 pm, Wednesday, August 28 at NELC.
Sharon Lutheran in Grand Forks is hosting the Eastern ND Synodical Women’s Organization 37th Annual Fall Convention on Saturday, Sept. 28. Check -in and coffee hour begin at 8 am sessions begin at 9 am. We will
be collecting items for CVIC (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, hairbands, brush, wide teeth comb adult coloring book and colored pre-sharpened pencils). Also we are
collecting yarn for James River Correctional Facility. To RSVP contact: Jeanne Wobema at 701-230-8745.
Castaway Camp at Detroit Lakes, MN has a retreat for grades 6-9, September 20-22. Vicar Steve will be at this retreat. If your youth is interested in attending, please call the church office at 701-587-5381 for information.
NELC Will be collecting items for CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center) the months of August and September. Items needed: deodorant, hair products, hair brushes/combs, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap, disinfecting wipes, disinfecting spray, all-purpose spray cleaner, paper towels, Kleenex, diapers (sizes 5,6 ,7), baby wipes, diaper cream, children’s shampoo, sippy cups, blankets, dish cloths, garbage bags, and plastic storage containers. There is a shopping cart in the entry at NELC for your donations
First night of 6-8 grade confirmation class is at 7 pm followed by youth group for grades 6-12 at 8 pm on Wednesday, September 11 at NELC.
The first Sunday of Sunday school is September 15 at 10 am for both Washington and NELC
There will be a blessing of back-packs on Sunday, August 25 during worship at both churches.
A Community Social for Family and Friends at NELC, 2 pm, Monday, August 26 in the activity Room located in the south dining room. Refreshments and a snack will be provided.
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.
