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God 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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Celebrating Renewal
The Northeastern Iowa Synod celebrates renewal by recognizing Johannes Bugenhagen, Parish Pastor of the Reformation. Bugenhagen served as pastor and confessor for Martin Luther, as well as trusted friend and companion.
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After studying Luther’s writing, Bugenhagen moved to Wittenberg where he became part of Luther’s inner circle translating the Holy Bible from Greek and Hebrew to German. Recognized for his exceptional organizational abilities, Bugenhagen applied Luther’s theology to create new church orders and practices for religious services, and schooling and social issues of the church.

Read more about Johannes Bugenhagen in the Star newsletter.

Events

“God’s Work. Our Hands.”
ELCA Day of Service

Sept. 12, 2021
Congregations from the Northeastern Iowa Synod are invited to join others across the U.S. to do service projects in their communities and for mission ministries and other organizations.

Tri-Synodical Fall Conference

Sept. 20-21, 2021
Rostered ministers from the three Iowa ELCA synods are invited to join this two-day conference about leadership during difficult times. The event will take place both in person in West Des Moines and live online.

Bishop Installation

Sept. 25, 2021
The Rev. Kevin T. Jones, Mason City, will be installed as Bishop of the Northeastern Iowa Synod on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. Jones was elected to a six-year term as Bishop during the June 12 Northeastern Iowa Synod Assembly.

Middle School Lock-In

Oct. 22-23, 2021
Middle school and junior high youth are invited to join in recreational activities, worship, prayer and fellowship at the Middle School Lock-In at the University of Northern Iowa Wellness and Recreation Center.

More details to come.

“ONE YEAR TO LIVE”
MEN’S RETREAT

Nov. 5-7, 2021
The “One Year to Live” retreat returns to Camp Ewalu for men to gather in person to reexamine their life and priorities, make decisions for their future, and discover together how God has equipped them to live.

2021 SYNOD ASSEMBLY RECAP

Read about the 2021 Northeastern Iowa Synod Assembly, which gathered online June 12 and elected a new bishop.

Synod Assembly Offering
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God's Work. Our Blog.

This year’s Synod Assembly offering will support the Fund for Leaders scholarship program, Bishop Crisis Fund and Companion Synod Travel Fund. Gifts can be sent by mail or donated online.

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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.

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A blog of the leaders and congregations of the Northeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA.

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