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Sacred Trust Boundaries Workshop
Jan. 22 and Jan. 23

ConFest
February 7th and 8th
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Commission Meetings
December 4
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Synod Center for Ministry

FCTE Meeting
December 11
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Synod Center for Ministry 

Synod Council
December 13
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Synod Center for Ministry

Remember in Prayer
 
In this Advent season, we anticipate and acknowledge the presence
of the light that no darkness can overcome, Jesus Christ.
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Hand bells and chimes needed 
St. John Lutheran Church in Grinnell is looking for hand chimes and hand bells that are for rent or for sale. If you or a congregation you know has either of these items available please contact Pr. Kathy Roys at 641-236-4946.




































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Advent Greeting 2014
Advent Greeting from Bishop Burk
Giving Tuesday, Tomorrow, Dec. 2

The Southeastern Iowa Synod has joined the #GivingTuesday movement to highlight ministries in our synod that could use your financial support this giving season.

 
Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to inspiring people to give back to their communities and transform how people think, talk, and participate in the giving season.

 
On Tuesday, December 2, families, businesses, charities, and individuals will come together to celebrate generosity and to give back in a meaningful way. Last year, $57.4 billion was spent on consumer goods during the Thanksgiving holiday season. Imagine the impact that even a small fraction of that would have on the ministries of the church. Read more...

 

Advent Reflection Series
Southeastern Iowa Synod is offering a daily reflection series during the season of Advent. This series of images, videos, and text is for all individuals and congregations that wish to participate. There will be daily posts and discussion on Twitter, Facebook. Check it out here or join the discussion here. 
Churchwide News

ELCA Bishops' Statement on Immigration

As people of faith and leaders of the church, we support public policy that protects children, reunites families, and cares for the most vulnerable, regardless of their place of birth.

 

The treatment of immigrants is a core religious value. To welcome the stranger is to welcome a child of God. In the New Testament, Jesus tells us to welcome the stranger, for "just as you did it to one of the least of these... you did it to me.'" (Matthew 25:40) Keep reading...

Synod Events
Sacred Trust Boundaries Workshop
Rostered leaders and church professionals are invited to attend a one-day Sacred Trust Workshop. This workshop will be presented from 9:00am-3:00pm in two different locations:

Thursday, January 22 
Windsor Heights Lutheran Church,
Windsor Heights

Friday, January 23
Faith Lutheran Church, Eldridge

The cost is $25 per person, which includes lunch. You can learn more about the event and register online: here.
ConFest 2015

A high-impact, low-cost, event for junior high youth who are involved in confirmation ministry across the Southeastern Iowa Synod. We invite all middle school students and adult advisors to come and discover their place in God's Story!

The same event will be held on two dates at two locations 

 

Saturday, February 7

Bethany Lutheran Church

West Branch


 

Sunday, February 8

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Ankeny

 

Click here for more information and registration.

You're Invited
Special needs and care ministry training 

REST, Respite Education and Support Tools, is a nationally-recognized interactive two-day train the trainer course that prepares those who will train volunteer respite care workers in their own communities. Upcoming Training events from January-March in the area, see flyer for specific dates and locations. For more information visit restprogram.org  or contact Lisa Esposito lesposito@restprogram.org or 630-397-5656 
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