Values:
The Companion Synod-Hungary Network values relationships between the Lutheran Church in Hungary and the Northeastern Iowa Synod of the ELCA. The companion synod model of mutual accompaniment is important to us. We wish to:

• bring more people into the relationship.

• deepen those relationships.

• Inform and engage persons to create and deepen relationships.

• Traveling in both directions.

• Developing a network of host families for visitors.

• Connecting youth groups, colleges and seminaries.

• Developing resources and communities to inform congregations and conferences.

Plans

Travel group to Hungary

Facilitator
Rev. Emily Horrell

Synod Council Liaison
Rev. Sidney Bohls
 

History

Photos from Bishop Tamas Fabiny's visit to the Northeastern Iowa Synod August 2011

The Northeastern Iowa Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hungary began a companion synod relationship in 2011.

Through this relationship, synod members will have an opportunity to expand their horizons to learn, grow and pray with and for our brothers and sisters in Hungary.

The Rev. Dr. Tamas Fabiny, bishop of the Northern District of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary (ELCH), gave an introductory message broadcast during the 2011 Synod Assembly in June. In August, Fabiny and his wife visited the ELCA churchwide offices in Chicago and several sites in the Northeastern Iowa Synod.

Plans are for the relationship to utilize communications tools such as Skype to connect youth groups, build partnerships and exchange ideas.

Lutheran Church in Hungary: www.lutheran.hu/indexe.php

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