Strengthening the Witness and Service of the Whole Church
El Greco, The Pentecost Connect with a Northeastern Iowa Synod congregation where you can share in the good news of Pentecost, 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.
June 14-16, 2019
July 21-22, 2019
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Sept. 22 – 24, 2019
Oct. 11-12, 2019 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. Members of the Conference of Bishops of the ELCA shared a statement regarding reports that the U.S. government was planning to discontinue financial assistance to Augusta Victoria Hospital and five other East Jerusalem hospitals. Proposed social statement seeks an abundant life for all Jesus is the final word Ask, Receive and ThankGod came to us at 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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2019 Synod Assembly Recap
Read about the 2019 Northeastern Iowa Synod Assembly, which gathered at Wartburg College in Waverly with the theme “Celebrating Renewal: Katherine von Bora Luther — Faith in the Home.”
Transoforming White Privilege
The Racial Justice Advocacy Network will present this workshop to teach leaders about white privilege and its consequences. Those who attend will be certified to lead the “Transforming White Privilege” curriculum for others.
‘GOD’S WORK, OUR HANDS’ SERVICE DAY
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
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
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.
Middle School Lock-In
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.Star Newsletter Headlines
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