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Day of Prayer to End Hunger
Presiding Bishop Eaton has asked congregations throughout the ELCA to join an international stream of prayers to end hunger on December 10. "Advent is a season of hopeful longing. Hope for the coming of the Christ child and longing for the abundant life Christ promised. But we know many in our communities and around the world are hungry." Continue reading Presiding Bishop Eaton's invitation...
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The Lutheran: December Supplement
The Southeastern Iowa Synod insert is included in the December issue of The Lutheran. In December's insert, Bishop Burk reflects on the 2013 Churchwide Assembly invitation to members, congregations, synods and the churchwide organization into a conversation about communion practices as it relates to who is welcome at the Lord's table. Read more...
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Global Stories for the Holidays
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Give a Gift That Matters - ELCA Good Gifts
This holiday season, shop ELCA Good Gifts for 50 different gifts that grow the church, fight hunger, and transform lives. For a l imited time only receive a free Christmas ornament with your ELCA Good Gifts totaling $200 or more.
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Hope for Hurting (Immigrant) Families
Come join with others in an ecumenical service of prayer, music, and testimonials to keep immigrant families together, free from detention and deportation while a way is opened to them to acquire legal citizenship. "For in as much you welcome the stranger, you welcome me."
Matthew 25:35
Tuesday, December 10 - 7:00 p.m.
St. John's Lutheran Church, Des Moines
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Christmas Concert
Fundraiser to fight malaria in Liberia, West Africa
The Simon Estes Foundation, in partnership with the ELCA Malaria Campaign, presents: Simon Estes, Maestro Joseph Giunta, James Rodde and more than 1,200 High School Singers in Christmas Concert. All proceeds will go towards the ELCA Malaria Campaign and will be used to purchase bed nets for African families, in an effort to eradicate malaria throughout the continent.
Sunday, December 15
3:00 p.m.
Hilton Coliseum, Ames
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