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God came to us at Pentecost

El Greco, The Pentecost

“When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning.” ~ John 15:26-27

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Celebrating Renewal
Katherine von Bora Luther — Faith in the Home

The Northeastern Iowa Synod continues its focus on “Celebrating Renewal” in 2019 by recognizing Katherine von Bora, Martin Luther’s wife, and faith in the home. Katherine von Bora was a former nun who married Luther and became a mother. Their marriage was based on equality and mutual love of the church and family, setting a new standard for Protestant domestic life and faith in the home.

Read more about Katherine von Bora in the January 2019 issue of the synod’s Star newsletter.

Events

‘GOD’S WORK, OUR HANDS’ SERVICE DAY

Sept. 8, 2019
Congregations from the Northeastern Iowa Synod will join others across the U.S. to do service projects in their communities and for mission ministries and other organizations.

FALL LEADERSHIP EVENT

Sept. 21, 2019
Lay and rostered members are invited to learn about synod ministries and networks, join a network, and plan projects for the coming year.

Tri-Synodical Fall Conference

Sept. 22 – 24, 2019
Rostered ministers and spouses from the three Iowa ELCA synods will gather in West Des Moines for fellowship, worship, learning and group meals at the Tri-Synodical Fall Conference.

Youth Ministry Workshops

Sept. 29, 2019
Everyone who works with children and youth in their congregations is invited to attend an afternoon of workshops presented by youth ministry leaders from the Northeastern Iowa Synod.

Middle School Lock-In

Oct. 11-12, 2019
Middle school and junior high youth will join in games and activities, worship service, a large group activity, pizza and more at the UNI Wellness and Recreation Center.

One Year to Live
Men’s Retreat

Nov. 8-10, 2019
Men of all ages are invited to this “spiritual boot camp” to band together to rethink their priorities, examine their lives and decision making, and rediscover their faith in Christ.

Churchwide Assembly
Synod Assembly
Giving
Spring Floods

The ELCA Churchwide Assembly met Aug. 5-10, 2019, in Milwaukee to discuss and make decisions about how to go about God’s work as a church. View videos and learn more about the actions taken during this assembly.

Read about the 2019 Northeastern Iowa Synod Assembly, which took place June 14-16 at Wartburg College in Waverly with the theme “Celebrating Renewal: Katherine von Bora — Faith in the Home.

Gifts to the Northeastern Iowa Synod support a variety of ministries, such as scholarships for students in seminary, leadership training, youth ministry, resources for congregations, Young Adults in Global Mission sponsorship, and much more.

The Northeastern Iowa Synod Disaster Response Network invites congregations to help replenish the synod’s supply of flood buckets.