Rostered leaders are reminded that Bishop Burk invites you to take time to gather with your colleagues for a service of Holy Communion on Monday of Holy Week, April 2, at 11:00 am. Whether this is among the busiest days of the year or a much needed day of sabbath rest, this once-a-year gathering is for the sake of nourishing the servants who regularly offer nourishment to the people of God.  

We will worship at St. John's Lutheran Church in Grinnell.  As in previous years, this service will include the affirmation of vocational promises. While this service of Word and Sacrament will provide nourishment for the week ahead, especially the Three Days, time with colleagues is also nourishing. So please consider remaining after worship for lunch at St John's. Lunch will be provided for $5 (or a donation of your choosing). If you plan to stay for lunch, please RSVP to receptionist@seiasynod.org no later than Wednesday, March 28.

Directions to St. John's Lutheran Church, Grinnell 

Mission Investment Fund Grants are available to congregations with investments for at least one year in the Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA. Grants awarded in this program range from $5000 to $25,000 and must be matched by the local congregation.  Two congregations in the Southeastern Iowa Synod were recently notified that they will receive Mission Investment Fund matching grants to assist them with capital projects which will improve energy efficiency for their facilities.  Read More     

One avenue of access for congregations, conferences, synod organizational units and voting members to address issues and propose a plan for action is through a resolution. Resolutions help organize the work of the assembly by clarifying important issues or concerns. Resolutions may be submitted until 45 days prior to the first day the assembly meets.  For the 2012 Synod Assembly, resolutions must be in the synod office by Tuesday, April 17, 2012. For more information as to writing a resolution, click here.