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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

Synodical Women’s Organization Convention

June 19, 2021
Women of the Northeastern Iowa Synod are invited to meet for a half-day gathering at St. Paul’s in Waverly or join the event live online. This year’s theme will center on “Just Love.”

WIYLDE

JULY 23-25, 2021
High school youth are invited to join this year’s WIYLDE, the Wholly Iowa Youth Leadership Discipling Event, for new adventures at Camp Ewalu near Strawberry Point. Registration is open through July 15.

“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.

“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.

GIVE to the Synod
2021 Synod Assembly
God's Work. Our Blog.

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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The Northeastern Iowa Synod Council has moved the 2021 Synod Assembly to a one-day online event set for June 12, 2021.
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A blog of the leaders and congregations of the Northeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA.

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