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Events Registrations
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"Companions In Christ"
Companion Synod/Diocese Summit
November 16, 2013
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Synod Calendar
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September 22-24, 2013
Tri-Synodical Fall Theological Conference
West Des Moines, IA
November 16, 2013
Companion Synod/Diocese Summit "Companions in Christ"
First Lutheran Church
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Remember in Prayer
Installations:
Pastor Travis Borkosky
Trinity Lutheran Church
Walford, Iowa
October 13, 2013
Additional Prayers
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Serving at Ronald McDonald House
Reflection written by Ashley Schabilion
As part of "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday, Gloria Dei and Lutheran Campus Ministries served a noon brunch and evening meal at the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City.
I am originally from Davenport, IA and my family and I live in a really small town near Clinton. At home, I went to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clinton. It was about a 45 minute drive every Sunday, but I had grown up with that church, and they were a very big part of my life. I was baptized and confirmed there, and it feels like home to me. When I came to the University of Iowa, I knew that I needed to find a Lutheran church that would be as similar as possible to my church back home. My sister is 21 and she is a graduate student at the University of Iowa. She also did her undergrad here, so she had already established Gloria Dei as the place to go. She told me that everyone was very welcoming, and that she knew I would love Lutheran Campus Ministries. She was so right. I feel accepted and loved, just as I did at home.
My story is different than most people would expect. I am 18 years old, and I am a freshman at the University of Iowa. If you would have asked me last year at this time where I would be right now, I never would have guessed I would had made it this far so quickly. I have struggled with anorexia since I was 12 years old. I was admitted into the UIHC in May of 2012 and underwent treatment for about two months. Keep reading...
Have a story or reflection from God's Work. Our Hands. Sunday you would like to share? Email Minda Davison
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ELCA Primary Health Benefits for 2014
At their September 21 meeting the Synod Council moved to amend the 2014 Minimum Compensation Guidelines to include the Gold+ plan as the recommended level of health care coverage provided by congregations/employers of the Southeastern Iowa Synod. Read more... |
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"Companions In Christ"
Companion Synod/Diocese Summit
The 2013 Companion Synod/Diocese Summit will be Saturday, November 16, 10 am-4 pm at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. The event is $10 per person which includes lunch and program costs. You can register online or by mail. Registration deadline is November 10th.
Everyone is welcome and you should attend this event if:
Your congregation has a Pare Companion Parish Relationship.
Your congregation is interested in learning about the Companion Synod/Diocese Relationship.
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Hope for the Hungry Event
Feed. Empower. Advocate.
The 5th annual Hope for the Hungry event will be held November 16 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Des Moines. This year's keynote speaker is Susan Roberts, JD, MS, RD who is a fellow at Partnership for a Healthier America. Susan directs the food and nutrition initiatives to help end the childhood obesity epidemic with the First Lady's Let's Move campaign.
Register before November 1 to take advantage of the early registration fee of $15/person. After November 1 registration is $30/person.
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Lutheran Disaster Response: Flooding in Colorado
After record-breaking September rains, flood waters are raging in Colorado's front range. These floods have consumed parts of Colorado; damaging or destroying over 18,000 homes or businesses. Three ELCA church buildings have also been affected. Some areas continue to experience mudslides, damaged roads, and downed power lines. Your help is needed to to make a difference in the affected area.
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LSI Day of Prayer
Lutheran Services in Iowa's (LSI) Day of Prayer is Sunday, September 29. LSI's Day of Prayer is a day to remember the needs of our neighbors and to lift up the ministry of LSI as we stand beside Iowa's children, families and individuals, fulfilling a promise to respond to the love of Jesus Christ through acts of service to all.
Learn more...
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LSTC Seminary Sampler
LSTC will be having its Seminary Sampler this fall on October 20-22. The Seminary Sampler is a three-day visit event designed to give prospective students a "taste" of LSTC life. Prospective students will have the opportunity to discern with other prospective students a call to ministry and how LSTC might be the place for them. Information given will include meeting students, faculty and staff, an introduction to our programs, a tour of LSTC and the surrounding neighborhood, possibilities for financial assistance, and much more. Housing and meals are covered, and travel reimbursement are available.
Learn more
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ENERGY STAR Congregations Program
Iowa InterFaith Power & Light and ENERGY Star are hosting an informational webinar Thursday, October 10 at Noon. This webinar is an overview of ENERGY STAR'S support program for congregations, offering free information, technical support, and public recognition for congregations that take significant action against energy waste. You will also learn about benchmarking and tracking energy performance with the free, online Portfolio Manager tool.
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Pre-Retirement Seminar
Portico will be hosting a pre-retirement seminar on Tuesday, October 29 at Bethesda Lutheran Church, Ames from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration fee is $35/person and the seminar is limited to 75 persons so early registration is encouraged.
Portico is transitioning to a more-robust online application system, but in the interim, please register by sending an email to ezellner@PorticoBenefits.org with the following information: Your name, spouse/partner name (if attending), his/her email address, date and location of the seminar you would like to attend, any dietary restrictions.
For questions contact Portico at ezellner@PorticoBenefits.org or call 800.352.2876.
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Vibrant Faith Ministries Training
The Vibrant Faith Ministries' (VFM) Congregational Training events help congregations answer questions like: "How do we expand our understanding of church to include homes?" and "How do we equip our homes to be mission outposts for Jesus?" VFM equips congregations with a holistic approach to faith formation and leadership development based upon the core principle: "Faith is formed by the power of the Holy Spirit through personal, trusted relationships-often in our own homes."
You are invited to attend the Vibrant Faith Ministries' Congregational Training:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
1506 S. Attica Road, Knoxville, IA 50138
Saturday, October 19, 2013
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Registration fee: $25/person
Contact: Pastor Kristine Dohrmann at pastorkristine@gmail.com or 641.828.8088
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