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The Season of Lent

In this Lenten season, our hearts are opened to receive the gift of Jesus.

We invite you to connect with a Northeastern Iowa Synod congregation where you can join midweek services during the Lenten season, 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.

Synod Office Closed

In light of the COVID-19 virus, the Northeastern Iowa Synod office will be closed until further notice. Staff will be working from home, phone messages will be checked a few times daily and responded to as we are able, and email will function as normal. Thank you for your understanding.

Celebrating Renewal
Johannes Bugenhagen, Parish Pastor of the Reformation

The Northeastern Iowa Synod wraps up its six-year theme of “Celebrating Renewal” in 2020 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 during the Reformation.
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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 January 2020 issue of the synod’s Star newsletter.

An Invitation to Prayer

The Disaster Response Network invites congregations to ring their church bells every evening at 8 p.m. as a call for members to pray for our neighbors, both near and far, as we face the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Scheduled Events

COVID-19 Resources

The ELCA and Lutheran Disaster Response offer resources to help leaders and members stay connected and resilient during COVID-19.

Synod Assembly

Aug. 22, 2020
The Northeastern Iowa Synod Assembly has been postponed until Saturday, Aug. 22, at Wartburg College in Waverly

WIYLDE

POSTPONED
This year’s WIYLDE, originally scheduled for June 14-17, will be rescheduled for a later date this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.