Strengthening the Witness and Service of the Whole Church
St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness – Hieronymus Bosch, artist In Advent we celebrate how Jesus comes to us as a baby in Bethlehem — as a victor at the end of time and each time we gather as a community around word and sacrament. Connect with a Northeastern Iowa Synod congregation where you can share in the good news of Advent, strengthen your faith, and get involved. Visit us on Facebook. The ELCA is an engaged, active body of people who put faith in God into action — in millions of ways, all over the world. Visit the ELCA website to learn more. 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.
Bishop Steven and Ruth Ullestad will match dollar for dollar any gift given to the H. George Anderson Fund for Leaders by Dec. 31, 2019, up to $10,000 to provide scholarships for seminarians.
Jan. 11, 2019
Feb. 25, 2020 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. 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. Lutheran Services in Iowa helps families stay together Your voice can encourage others to ministry New Synod Profile to Serve as Bishop Election Resource Generous matching gift will fund semnary scholarshipsCome, thou long-expected Jesus
RenewalKatherine von Bora Luther — Faith in the HomeCelebrating
Events
Fund for Leaders
Matching Gift Challenge
Congregation Treasurers Meeting
Congregation treasurers, pastors, financial committee members and others are invited to share and learn about congregation payrolls, tax information, Portico Benefit Services and more.
Lutheran Day on the Hill
Plan to join Lutheran Services in Iowa and the three ELCA synods of Iowa for Lutheran Day on the Hill in Des Moines to meet with Iowa legislators and advocate for Iowa families and children.
The 2020 Northeastern Iowa Synod Assembly is set for June 12-14 at Wartburg College in Waverly with the theme “Celebrating Renewal: Johannes Bugenhagen, Parish Pastor of the Reformation.”
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
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