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The monthly Star newsletter features ministries and congregations of the Northeastern Iowa Synod, Bishop’s message, stewardship message, prayer calendar, call process updates, and information on upcoming events.
A printed copy is mailed to rostered leaders of the Northeastern Iowa Synod, Women of the ELCA synod leaders, congregational leaders, and synod council members. Electronic versions of the newsletter are available online and by signing up for email delivery.
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February | kkk | New online groups help ministry leaders stay connected |
January | kkk | Ecumenical activities can rejuvenate rural congregations |
February | Encourage youth to explore their ministry gifts | |
March | Candidacy affirms and guides the call to rostered ministry | |
April | First call ministers and congregations learn together | |
May | Creative ministries bring people together | |
June | Scholarships help people answer the call to ministry | |
July/August | Bishop moves into retirement surprised and grateful | |
September | Interim bishop begins serving the synod Sept. 1 | |
October | Conferences help ministers and congregations stay connected | |
November | Electronic giving can boost a congregation’s bottom line | |
December/January2021 | New streamlined process helps candidates find their first call | |
January | kkk | Katherine von Bora Luther — Faith in the Home |
February | Shared ideas bring faith practices home | |
March | A life of faith begins at home | |
April | Families have the tools to nurture resilience | |
May | Families have fun growing in faith at family Bible camp | |
June | Proposed social statement seeks an abundant life for all | |
JulyAugust | Family customs can grow a life rooted in faith | |
September | Teaching faith can mean finding the answers together | |
October | Little Free Pantries help neighborhoods fight hunger | |
November | Community meals serve and build community | |
December | Lutheran Services in Iowa helps families stay together | |
January | kkk | Philip Melanchthon — Education |
February | Women of the ELCA | |
March | New VBS is a ‘Good Gift’ to congregations | |
April | ELCA colleges share a calling in faith and learning | |
May | Faith-based education shapes children’s well-being | |
June | Educational programs strengthen ministries | |
July/August | Education drives congregational renewal | |
September | Congregations build on community to transform confirmation | |
October | Candidates embrace non-traditional paths to ministry | |
November | Support and education strengthen new calls to ministry | |
December | Sunday schools reach out to the broader community | |
January | kkk | Martin Luther — The Gospel |
February | Small Group Bible studies are going places | |
March | Luther’s preaching advice still applies today | |
April | Vacation Bible school opens doors to the gospel | |
May | St. Paul’s Lutheran School nurtures baptismal promises | |
June | Rural congregations find new ways to grow | |
July/August | Confirmation classes offer hands-on learning | |
September | Campus ministries make the Gospel part of student life | |
October | Partnerships bring new beginnings in ministry | |
November | Communion brings Gods grace ‘for you’ | |
December | Visual arts bring a fresh view of the gospel | |
January | kkk | St. Elizabeth of Hungary — Service |
February | Compassionate Service at LSI | |
March | ELCA colleges link service, learning with faith | |
April | Lutherans grow together as servant leaders | |
May | Lutherans invited to gather in New Orleans | |
June | Mission teaches seminarians real-life lessons | |
July/August | Social media and church are a good fit | |
September | Young Adults in Global Mission | |
October | Vocations carry out God’s work through service | |
November | Generations of women together make a difference | |
December | Home Life Network helps families pass on the faith | |
December | Good intentions turn into service ministries | |
November | Congregations show thanks for their own | |
October | Young adults begin a new year of service in Hungary | |
September | Youth, leaders share about the 2015 Youth Gathering | |
July/August | Grateful Giving and Love of Stewardship | |
June | Leaders find spiritual renewal close to nature | |
May | Bold ministries help spread the word | |
April | Synod ministries offer leadership opportunities | |
March | Ethical choices can create bold leaders | |
February | Darrel Gerrietts Retires/Collegial Ministries | |
January | kkk | A Legacy of Bold Leaders |
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December | Grateful Thanks from LSI | |
November | Ministries serve local communities | |
October | Busy hands do God’s work | |
September | Young Adults in Global Mission | |
July/August | Lay members drive synod ministries | |
June | Candidacy & First Call | |
May | Mission Project, Synod Assembly | |
April | World Malaria Day, Outdoor Ministries | |
March | kkk | Parish Nurses & Health Ministries |
February | Congregations Reach Out with Gifts | |
January | Lutheran Relief Programs | |
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December | kkk | Family Christmas Activities |
November | God’s Land is in Good Hands | |
October | Congregations Fight Hunger | |
September | Congregations Grow Stewardship | |
July/August | Synod Trip to Hungary | |
June | Active Teens in the Church | |
May | Assembly to Celebrate ELCA 25 Years | |
April | Colleague Groups | |
March | Disaster Planning | |
February | Networks Connect Parishes | |
January | St. Peter Member Sews for Others |
December | kkk | Encourage Call Toward Ministry |
November | Sabbaticals Enrich Ministries | |
October | Prepare for Youth Gathering in Detroit | |
September | Congregations ‘Walking Together’ | |
July/August | Stewardship from the Heart | |
June | Fair Compensation | |
May | First Call Ministries | |
April | Candidacy Partnerships | |
March | Outdoor Ministries | |
February | Broader church experiences | |
January | Fall Conference |
December | kkk | Christmas Missions |
November | Synod Networks | |
October | Communities fight hunger | |
September | Congregations serve local communities | |
JulyAugust | ELCA Colleges & student service | |
June | Prep for 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering | |
May | Synod Assembly 2011 | |
April | Chaplains serve troops | |
March | LSI changes lives | |
February | Global Ministries | |
January | Synodical Women’s Organization |
December | kkk | Sunday schools thrive |
November | Lutheran colleges share music | |
October | Churches’ fellowship, hospitality | |
September | Campus ministry ready at UNI | |
July/August | Ecumenical partnerships | |
June | Youth and family ministries | |
May | Confirmation festival | |
April | Churches open doors in inviting ways | |
March | A Call to Service | |
February | Planning the Worship and Sacrament | |
January | Preaching and Hearing the Word |
God’s Work. Our Blog.
A blog of the leaders and congregations of the Northeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA.
Making a Difference
Bi-annual stewardship publication features ministries of the Northeastern Iowa Synod and how to support them.
- Spring/Summer_2018 – WIYLDE
- Fall/Winter_2017 – Impact Report
- Fall/Winter 2016 – Mission Support — Making Ministries Possible
- Spring 2016 – Stewardship — Entrusted with God’s Gifts
- Fall/Winter 2015 – Raising Awareness About Human Trafficking
- Spring 2015 – Young adults serve in Hungary
- Winter 2013 – New ways to tell the old, old story
- Summer 2013 – Youth & Family Ministry
- Winter 2012 – Call Process
- Summer 2012 – First Call Ministries & Call to Candidacy
- Winter 2011 – Small Gifts & Kind Gestures
- Summer 2011 – Youth Ministries
- Winter 2010 – Synod Ministries
- Summer 2010 – Rural Churches & Geo Parishes
- Winter 2009 – Synod Trip to Namibia
- Summer 2009 – Synod youth programs build leaders
- Winter 2008 – Transformation Strategy
- Summer 2008 – Life-Long Learning for Lutherans
- Winter 2007 – Companion Synod: Walking Together
- Summer 2007 – Candidates Discuss Their Calling
- Winter 2006-07 – Joint Arrangements
- Summer 2006 – Natural Church Development
- Winter 2005-06 – Youth Leadership
- Summer 2005 – Synod Ministers Out of the Box
- Winter 2004-05 – Dare to be astonished, amazed
- Summer 2004 – Youth leaders ready, willing, able
- Winter 2003-04 – Vision inspires One in Christ
- Summer 2003 – Synod youth event rocks Bremwood
- Winter 2002-03 – Call Process is Inspired
- Summer 2002 – University students call it home
Living Faith at Home
Monthly newsletter from the Home Life Network features ideas for families to celebrate liturgical seasons and milestones.
Good News
Monthly newsletter of the Northeastern Iowa Synodical Women’s Organization highlights women’s ministries and events.
Youth Ministry E-Newsletter
Monthly updates and announcements about youth ministry happenings in the Northeastern Iowa Synod.
Generosity
Download articles about stewardship, ministry support, congregational giving, and more.
Disaster Response
Information from the Disaster Response Network to equip congregations and leaders to be prepared for times when disasters strike their communities.