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September 15, 2014
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Fall Theological Conf.
Sept. 28-30, 2014
Synod Calendar
  
Conference 8 Gathering
September 16, 2014
Peace Lutheran 
West Burlington

Conf. Deans Meeting
September 18, 2014
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City
 
Synod Council Meeting
September 20, 2014
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City
 
Conf. 4, 5,& 6 Gathering
September 21, 2014
Faith Lutheran 
Eldridge

Conf. 1,10, & 11 Gathering
September 23, 2014
Holy Trinity
Ankeny

Fall Theological Conf.
Sept. 28-30, 2014
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Davenport
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Faith in Action
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday 

On September 7th, all over  the country ELCA congregations put on yellow shirts and picked up shovels, serving spoons, sewing needles, and hair nets to serve their neighbors locally and globally. Around the Southeastern Iowa Synod congregations joined together and fought hunger, helped children and the elderly, made meals and donated supplies. We're highlighting stories from around the synod from "God's Work.Our Hands."  

 
Check out a collection of stories here. 
Check out the photo album on Facebook

If you have a story from "God's work. Our hands." Day of Service to share, email Minda Davison, davison@seiasynod.org 
Synod News
Definitely-Abled Sunday, September 21
At the 2014 Southeastern Iowa Synod Assembly the assembly passed a resolution that resolved that the third Sunday of September in 2014 and 2015 be designated as"Definitely-Abled Sunday" within the Southeastern Iowa Synod. 
 
Congregations are invited to participate in Definitely-Abled Sunday on September 21, 2014 or on a Sunday that works best for your congregation. Congregations can participate by:
  • Offering prayers and litanies during worship service
  • Incorporate readings that highlight the capabilities, issues and struggles of those with disabilities. Suggested texts are included in the resolution.
  • During the service or educational hour lift up the work and ministry of MOSAIC and ELCA Disability Ministry
Resources to assist congregations participating in Definitely-Abled Sunday  
Upcoming Portico Events

Welcome to Jennifer Prinz, the new regional representative covering ELCA Region 5. Portico's regional representatives focus on establishing and maintaining excellent member and sponsor relationships in their assigned territories. You can contact Jennifer by calling 563.650.4122 or at JPrinz@porticobenefits.org 

 

This November there will be two seminars hosted at the Churchwide offices in Chicago.  

  1.  Pre-retirement seminar on November 5, 2014.  More information and registration can be found online here 
  2.  Financial wellness seminar on November 6, 2014. More information and registration can be found online here 
Churchwide News
College Students surpass fundrasing goal for ELCA Malaria Campaign 
Students attending some of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's (ELCA) colleges, universities and campus ministries surpassed a matching challenge goal this month of raising $125,000 for the ELCA Malaria Campaign by $6,619.20 and counting.
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Synod Events
Rise up together in Detroit!

The time is approaching fast when registration for the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering will be available! You may have some questions about what you need to have done before October 15. You are invited to attend one of three opportunities to hear from our Southeast Iowa Synod Gathering coordinator, Ellen Rothweiler (ellen@standrewsames.org).

 

Saturday, September 20
10:00-11:30 am, Faith Lutheran in Eldridge

Saturday, September 20

1:30-3:00 pm, HolyTrinity Lutheran in North Liberty

 

Bring your questions and concerns with you and leave armed with the information that you need to lead your congregation on this journey to Detroit! 

You're Invited
Windsor Heights Lutheran Church ribbon-cutting and community open house
Windsor Heights Lutheran Church, which dedicated its expanded and upgraded worship and fellowship facilities on August 24, has scheduled a ceremonial ribbon-cutting celebration and community open house for Sunday afternoon, September 28, from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

  

The ribbon-cutting and open house will include tours, activities for children, an ice cream social, popcorn and snow cones.   

 

Windsor Heights Lutheran Church                                   

1240 66th St.                                         

Windsor Heights, IA 50324                                             
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