The following resources were provided to those attending the 2024 CRE on March 16th at Sauk Valley Community College. If you have questions about any of the resources or need more information on copyright things, please contact Pastor Mack Patrick at niscommunications@nisynod.org

Time with Bishop Stacie Fidlar

Everyone's in Transition: Conversations about Changes in your Congregation
Rev. Jen Beamsley, Assistant to the Bishop

No Frills Christmas Program ... and Other Interesting Stuff
Jeff and Lori Whalen, Synod Authorized Ministers, First, Ohio and Trinity, Manlius

Narrative Budget - The What, Why and How
Victoria Flood, ELCA Sr. Director for Congregation and Synod Support - Stewardship, Mission Support and Storytelling

The Story of God and Grief
Donna Kelly, Director of Connections Ministry, Shepherd of the Prairie, Huntley

Grounding with Spiritual Practices
Ms. Karen Glavin and Deacon Laura Gorton, Christ, Belvidere

Narrative Lectionary
Rev. Sarah Wilson, St. Barnabas, Cary

Create Your Own Paraments: Designing Worship Items for The Synod and Your Congregation
Rev. Julie Monnard, Assistant to the Bishop