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Save the Date
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(CTIM)
"Improve the Generosity
in your Church!"
Saturday, March 9, 2013
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Registration will be online Tuesday, January 22-------------------------------- Synod Assembly Resolutionsmust be in to the Synod Center for Ministry by April 16, 2013Click here for more info
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Synod Calendar
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January 21, 2013
Racial Justice in 21st Century
9am - 3pm
Southeastern Iowa Synod Center for MinistryIowa City, IA
January 21, 2013
Southeastern Iowa Synod Center for Ministry
Closed in Observance
Martin Luther King Day
January 28-29, 2013Spirituality Retreat for Rostered Leaders Prairiewoods Retreat Center Hiawatha, IA February 9, 2013Commission for Church in Society 10 am Southeastern Iowa Synod Center for MinistryIowa City, IA February 13, 2013Ash Wednesday February 16, 2013Synod Council 9am - 2pm Southeastern Iowa Synod Center for MinistryIowa City, IA February 28, 2013Boundaries Workshop St. James Lutheran Church Johnston, IA |
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Resolution Information for 2013 Synod Assembly
One avenue of access for congregations, conferences, synod organizational units and voting members to address issues and propose a plan for action is the resolution. Resolutions help organize the work of the assembly by clarifying important issues or concerns. Resolutions are first reviewed by the reference and counsel committee, which will make recommendations to the assembly to facilitate its work, but the resolutions belong to the assembly and may be amended, rejected, or adopted after consideration by the voting members. Resolutions may be submitted until 45 days prior to the first day the assembly meets. For the 2013 Synod Assembly, resolutions must be in the synod office by April 16, 2013. Please send resolutions to:
Lorraine Jordan
Southeastern Iowa Synod
2635 Northgate Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52245
or at jordan@seiasynod.org
Click here for a resolution writing guide and examples of former resolutions.
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Remember in Prayer - Installations and Ordination
- Pastor Zach Bey will be installed as pastor at First Lutheran Church, Newton, Iowa, on Sunday, January 20, 2013.
- Kristin Corr Rod will be ordained into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament on Saturday, February, 9, 2013, at 2:00 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, Andover, Iowa. Bishop Michael Burk will preside. All ordained, consecrated, and commissioned ministers are invited to process. The color of the day is red. Pastor Rod will be installed as pastor at Calvary Lutheran Church, Buffalo, Iowa, on Sunday, February 10, 2013.
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Practice Discipleship Initiative Trains Youth Workers Pr. Eric Carlson, Assistant to the Bishop
The second phase of the Practice Discipleship Initiative will launch in January of 2013. This project is the result of a dynamic partnership between the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, ELCA Lutheran seminaries and colleges and their faculty who teach children, youth and family ministry, and resource providers of the church.The Practice Discipleship Initiative fosters faithful, thoughtful and intentional leaders in congregations who follow Jesus in their daily lives.
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2013 Ecumenical Advocacy Days: April 5-8, 2013
Crystal City, Virginia & Washington, D.C.  Ecumenical Advocacy Days is a movement of the ecumenical Christian community and its recognized partners and allies to strengthen our Christian voice and to mobilize for advocacy on important policy issues. This year's theme, "At God's Table," explores injustices in global food systems that leave one billion people hungry, create food price shocks that destabilize communities everywhere, and undermine God's creation. Together we will seek the abundance and equality that we find reflected in the biblical image of God's great banquet table (Exodus 16:16-18 and Luke 14:12-24). The ELCA Washington Office is offering a limited number of scholarships, which will cover the cost of transportation, hotel accommodations, and conference registration. Click here to complete your application now. The deadline to apply is Monday, Feb. 4 - act soon! Click here to learn more about the Ecumenical Advocacy Days |
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