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Fall Theological Conf.
Sept. 28-30, 2014

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Retired Rostered Leaders Luncheon
September 9, 2014
Christ the King
Iowa City

New to the Synod
September 11, 2014
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City

Conf. Deans Meeting
September 18, 2014
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City

Synod Council Meeting
September 20, 2014
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City

Fall Theological Conf.
Sept. 28-30, 2014
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Davenport
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Welcome Val Harlynn!
Val Harlynn joined the Office of the Bishop as Communication Assistant on August 18. Val comes to the synod staff from Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa where she worked in summer camping and fundraising. Val has a M.A. in Religion from the University of Dubuque Thelogical seminary. 

Val will be working with the synod on social media, communications, and technology and is looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Follow the SEIA Synod on Facebook and Twitter and tweet, like, or comment, Val would love to chat!
We're ready for "God's work. Our hands." Sunday. Are you?

Sunday, September 7 is "God's work. Our hands." Sunday. Congregations can find resources to help plan their day of service at elca.org/dayofservice. We want to share your photos and stories from "God's work. Our hands." Sunday. Email Minda Davison at davison@seiasynod.org.
Faith in Action
Faith Works Mission Team serves community in Asheville

Faith Lutheran Church, Andover recently sent 27 youth and adults on an intergenerational mission trip to Asheville, NC where they partnered with The Timothy Project and Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry. This was Faith Lutheran's third intergenerational mission trip. The group consisted of 10 youth, 3 college-age youth and 14 adults. Three trip members took a moment to share a reflection on their experience. Read their reflections...

Churchwide News
New ELCA World Hunger Resource: 
Road Map to Food Drives
Road Map to Food Drives: a By-Youth, For-Youth Guide to Feeding Communities offers clear step-by-step advice for
planning and preparing a youth-led food drive. This guide, new from ELCA World Hunger, will help your group act lovingly and wisely as you fight hunger in your community. Written by youth with input from service providers and community agencies, this resource will help you plan a unique leadership experience for youth in your congregation.
Download the resource for free. (under hunger education tab)
Start saving for your congregation's trip to the 2015 Youth Gathering
Have you started saving for your congregation's youth to attend the ELCA's Youth Gathering next summer in Detroit? 
The Mission Investment Fund, the financial ministry of the ELCA, offers a special Demand Investment Youth Ministry account. With this account, you earn interest on your fundraising dollars - and have the flexibility and convenience of writing checks as expenses occur. Your congregation can open an MIF Demand Investment Youth Ministry account for as little as $100, and your funds will be available to you when you need them.

Visit mif.elca.org/youthministry for more information and to download a Demand Investment Youth Ministry account application. For questions you can contact our MIF regional manager, Paula Kitt, at 773-682-2738 or paula.kitt@elca.org
Synod Events
Fall Theological Conference
Register by September 14








Rostered leaders of the Southeastern Iowa Synod are invited to attend the Fall Theological Conference, September 28-30 at 
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport. Early registration ends on September 14. Register today to receive the early bird registration fee. 

Hotel accommodations are being provided at Best Western Plus Steeplegate Inn in Davenport. Rooms are being held under "Southeastern Iowa Synod Theological Conference" and will be released on September 14. Call 563-386-6900 to make your reservation.

If you have questions about this year's conference contact Pr. Paul Ostrem, 319-338-1273 or ostrem@seiasynod.org

Led by the Spirit: Together in conversation
Join Bishop Michael Burk as he leads a time of conversation focused on creating a deeper understanding of what it means to walk together as we are Led by the Spirit to fulfill the mission of Christ's church. 

Who: All members of the Southeastern Iowa Synod
What: Time for conversation, listening, relationship building
When: Throughout the month of September (dates and locations are listed on the synod website)

This event combines the annual conference assembly and the Evening with the Bishop from prior years.
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2635 Northgate Drive
Iowa City, IA 52245




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