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October 27-29, 2014
Staff Retreat

Youth Network Meeting
November 6, 2014
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We give thanks for the apostles, especially Simon and Jude, who we celebrate today. As they were faithful and zealous in God's mission, so may we with our faith and devotion make known the
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Annual Report Covers Available 
The 2015 Annual Report covers are now available for congregations to order through the ELCA's website. You can place your order online here  You can also call 1-800-638-3522 ext. 2580 to order by phone.

In addition, 2015 congregational mission support forms will also be arriving soon or can be filled out online here 

Questions: contact Kathy Smith 319-338-1273 or smith@seiasynod.org
Peace Not Walls: Stand For Justice in the Holy Land Event   
First Lutheran Church, Fairfield, Iowa, will be hosting an educational opportunity on
Sunday, November 9, 2014 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm to share the insights and experiences of someone who has lived and
worked in the Holy Land. Nearly every day in the news we hear of the conflict going on in Israel and Palestine. This forum will provide an opportunity to hear of first-hand experiences from this region. 

The presenter will be Pastor Chris Cowan. Pastor Cowan is currently pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ogden, Iowa. For more information contact First Lutheran Church flcoffice@lisco.com or call 641-472-4184

 

Churchwide News
Expand opportunities for women!
Women represent 70 percent of the world's population living in poverty, yet in church and society, they are often underserved by a lack of access to education and training to develop their leadership skills. Watch this video highlighting the ELCA's new initiatives to empower women:  
Meet 3 International Leaders
To help support this program or to learn more, visit: http://www.ELCA.org/InternationalLeaders.
ELCA members raise awareness of suicide prevention
Since they lost their daughter, Terri Ann, to suicide in 1987, Jerry and Elsie Weyrauch, members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), have been motivated to help make a difference in the lives of those who are affected by suicide. They have spent the past 27 years working to raise awareness of suicide prevention and the issues that lead to suicidal behavior.

In 2010 the Weyrauchs established the Lutheran Suicide Prevention Ministry, dedicated to implementing the ELCA social messages on suicide prevention and mental illness. The ministry's mission is to reduce the number of people who die by suicide through awareness, education and advocacy actions that reduce the stigma of suicide.
Learn more here...
Synod Events
Children/Youth Network Meeting

November 6, 2014
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Synod Center for Ministry

The Southeastern Iowa Synod Children/Youth Network is made up of adults who have a passion to walk with young people in Christ's mission for the sake of the world! The purpose of the network is to make connections with people in children/youth ministries, and to share ideas and resources to enhance various ministries in congregations and throughout the synod.  Whether you are full-time, part-time, a rostered leader, staff, or volunteer, you are welcome! 
You're Invited
Hope for the Hungry event 
At this year's Hope for the Hungry event participants will view excerpts from the documentary Hunger in the Heartland or catch it on IPTV on Nov. 6 at 7:00PM. Facilitator Debra Landwehr Engle, will lead attendees through the day.

When: Saturday November 8 9:00AM-2:00PM (registration 8:30am)
Where: Plymouth Congregational UCC, Waveland Hall
4126 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines 

 Download the brochure, the poster, or the bulletin insert for more information  

Make your congregation a Cool Congregation!
 Learn how to guide your congregation through the process:

  • Calculate your carbon footprint
  • Find ways to reduce it
  • Pledge these reductions to your faith community

Saturday November 15, 2014

9am - 12 noon

Urbandale United Church of Christ

3530 70th St.

Urbandale, IA

 

Registration fee $25 per person. Bring a team from your congregation! It's a great way to form a new or renewed Green Team. Training Includes, Cool Congregations how-to manual, Resource CD, Cool Congregations Carbon Calculator designed especially for Iowa. Register at http://iowaipl.org/act/register-events

 

For more information contact Sarah at programs@iowaipl.org or read more on our website: http://iowaipl.org/act/cool-congregations-2
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