EPIC Grants for Students
Pr. Dwight Dubois, Director of Church Relations at Grand View University
EPIC (Educational Partnerships in Covenant) is a matching grant program that began in 1983 as a cooperative venture between Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregations in Iowa and their colleges: Grand View, Luther, and Wartburg. ELCA colleges and universities exist in mission to prepare young people for life lived faithfully in service to God and the world. EPIC is a means of encouraging congregations to financially support their students who attend one of the three Iowa colleges.
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"Swiftly winging, angels singing, bells are ringing, tidings bringing:
Christ the child is Lord of all!"
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On behalf of all your friends and partners
in the Southeastern Iowa Synod,
blessings to you in this season when hope itself is born...
again.
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Christmas Message from Presiding Bishop Eaton
We all know the story. The shepherds traveled to Bethlehem and found the little Lord Jesus wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. But what I think we often overlook is what the shepherds did after they left the manger...
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Lutheran Day on the Hill
Join LSI and members of the Southeastern Iowa Synod on March 10, 2014 for Lutheran Day on the Hill in Des Moines. This day is essential in giving a voice to those who are not heard, for seeking social justice and for empowering people to exercise their right and responsibility to be part of the legislative process.
Participants will learn more about advocacy, hear from LSI clients and have the opportunity to talk to their legislators about making critical human services are available for children, families and individuals.
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Simon Estes Foundation Christmas Concert
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Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Bishop Michael Burk with Bishop Jensen Seyenkulo of the Lutheran Church in Liberia, before Sunday's Simon Estes Foundation concert.
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On December 15 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA, The Simon Estes Foundation, in partnership with the ECLA Malaria Campaign and the United Nations Foundation's Nothing but Nets Campaign, held a Christmas concert featuring the Des Moines Symphony Youth Orchestra and the 1,200-voice Iowa Students Care Choir.
All proceeds from the concert will be used by the Simon Estes Foundation to purchase mosquito nets for distribution to children and families in Africa.
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ELCA Malaria Campaign Reaches $10 Million Milestone
Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) have contributed $10 million to support the ELCA Malaria Campaign in their effort to raise $15 million by the end of 2015. Through the campaign, ELCA members have joined with companion Lutheran churches and partners in 13 African countries to prevent and treat malaria, educate communities about the disease and more.
The Southeastern Iowa Synod continues to be a leader in fundraising efforts for the malaria campaign. Congregations can share their campaign stories and event ideas here.
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Emotional Intelligence & Human Relations Workshops
The Center for Emotional Intelligence and Human Relations Skills equips leaders within faith-based organizations with skills that enhance their leadership abilities by developing emotional intelligence competence, building human relations skills and providing coaching support. Learn more...
January 13-17, 2014, Chicago, IL
June 2-6, 2014, Dubuque, IA
July 7-11, 2014, St. Paul, MN
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