Weekly E-News and Events from the Southeastern Iowa Synod

Southeastern Iowa Synod Weekly E-News 

December 1, 2011  

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In This Issue 

World AIDS Day

St. Paul, Martensdale





Synod Calendar


December 10

Synod Council Meeting
9 am
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City, IA   

 

December 13
Conference Deans' Meeting
10 am
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City, IA 

 

December 15
Commission for
Global Mission

10 am
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City, IA 

 

December 16 

Candidacy
9 am
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City, IA   

December 26 and 27

Synod Center for Ministry
Closed
Observance of Christmas

January 2  
Synod Center for Ministry
Closed
Observance of New Year's Day 

 
 Prayers & Transitions    
Prayers for December and the Transitions section have been updated.  Please use the links at the top of this E-News.
Quick Links
  
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Working Together: World AIDS Day    

The Rev. Bishop Mark S. Hanson, ELCA Presiding Bishop
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, The Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop 
 
  

 

Lutheran Summer Music

 

World AIDS Day, December 1, is an opportunity for each of us to reflect on God's call to lift up the dignity and value of each person. We are called to confront this pandemic -- whose scale has no precedent in human history -- through prayer, by speaking out to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those living with HIV and AIDS, by caring for those afflicted by the virus in our own communities, by advocating for strong government support of lifesaving programs, and by supporting the global effort to alleviate the global systems of poverty within which HIV and AIDS is so endemic. Read More 

 

 

stpaul  
Shared Space:
Catholics offer worship space to St. Paul, Martensdale 

WHO-TV (Des Moines) 


One month has passed since a massive fire destroyed the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Martensdale burning the century-old building the ground.  Next week the congregation will hold a fundraiser and begin discussing their options for rebuilding.  But in the meantime they're receiving support from some unexpected places.  Read More 

  
report  
Annual Report Covers



Easter Message 2011

Bring a message of mission to your congregation's annual meeting!  Annual report covers are now available for order through the ELCA website.  For more information on this resource and to order click here.   
finance
Financial Information

  • 2012 Flexible Spending (FSA) Enrollment

Now is the time to set aside pretax money for reimbursement of health care and/or dependent care expenses in 2012. Apply by December 8, 2011. Visit www.ELCABOP.org for information and forms.  

 

  • Year-End Gifts

 

December is a great time to make a year-end gift to benefit the ministries of the Southeastern Iowa Synod.   The Charitable IRA Rollover provides an opportunity to support the work of the church and may help to reduce your tax bill.   Until December 31, if you have reached the age of 70 ½,  up to $100,000 can be transferred from an IRA and qualify as a required minimum distribution.   Visit with your tax advisor for details.      

lutheran       

December Issue of The Lutheran     

     

 Lutheran Summer Music

Check out this month's The Lutheran magazine for the Southeastern Iowa Synod supplement.   Read Bishop Burk's "Gift of Time" article, get a preview of upcoming synod events, and learn about a new vision for youth and young adult participation in the synod through a new Youth Leadership Team.  

 

For more information about The Lutheran magazine, visit:
www.thelutheran.org 

 

To download a digital copy of the December synod supplement click here