Ask the Bishop
 Q: What kind of things do you pray about?
A: Prayer is such an important part of my life. And there's no limit to what I find myself bringing to my conversations with God. Keep reading...
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Donate Today!
Support the mission and ministry of the Southeastern Iowa Synod by making a donation using our secure online donation page.
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Children/Youth Leader Network Meeting
March 6, 2014
Called Together in Mission
March 8, 2014
Love Like Jesus
June 19-22, 2014
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March 6, 2014
Children/Youth Leader Network Meeting
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Iowa City, IA
March 10, 2014
Lutheran Day on the Hill
9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Des Moines, IA
April 10, 2014
Pre-Holy Week Worship for Rostered Leaders
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Christ the King, Iowa City
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Remember in Prayer
Pray for the ELCA Peace Not Walls campaign as it works for justice and peace in Palestine and Israel through accompaniment, advocacy and awareness-raising.
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Stay Connected
 
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Important Notice from ELCA Treasurer Linda Norman
We wanted to alert all congregations to a new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulation requiring organizations, including churches, to notify the IRS of changes to an organization's "Responsible Party" (the individual who has direct or indirect authority over the organization and its assets). Keep reading...
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2014 Health Assessment Update
As of February 21, 24.05% of our synod's ELCA-Primary plan members and their eligible spouses have taken the Mayo Clinic Health Assessment. Last year we had 78.63% participation in our synod. In order to earn our 2% discount on ELCA health contributions this year, we need 108 more people to take the assessment.
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"Led by the Spirit"
2014 Southeastern Iowa Synod Assembly
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton will serve as the churchwide representative, both providing updates and stories of the work we do together as the ELCA and overseeing the election of the bishop. In addition, Bishop Eaton will preach at the Service of Holy Communion on Sunday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m. The 2014 Southeastern Iowa Synod Assembly will be held on Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1 at the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Coralville, IA. The assembly will gather under the theme "Led by the Spirit."
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Relief for Displaced in South Sudan
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will provide $700,000 in humanitarian assistance to help support those affected by the violence in South Sudan. The funds will be disbursed through Lutheran Disaster Response-International to The Lutheran World Federation.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs estimates that more than 860,000 people have been displaced as a result of the fighting that began in December between government forces and rebels. Keep reading...
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Free 'Global Church PlaceMap'
This resource has been redesigned for use as dinner place mats, displays or coloring sheets. Download an 11x17 copy at www.elca.org/resources/globalchurch under the "General" tab. You can request 100 or 200 PlaceMaps printed in pads with free shipping and handling at 800-638-3522 or RIS@elca.org.
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Join Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) and members of the Southeastern Iowa Synod on Monday, 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.
Monday, March 10, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Des Moines, IA
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Everyday Evangelists
Deepen your faith. Share your story.
Called Together in Mission
Saturday, March 8, 2014
First Lutheran, Cedar Rapids
$20/person
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Rejoice! 150
You are invited! LSI will be celebrating its 150th anniversary
 this year across the state in a variety of ways. At the center of this special anniversary is an inaugural signature dinner event - Rejoice! 150. This event will both celebrate LSI's 150th anniversary and raise funds to support tens of thousands of vulnerable Iowans through compassionate services.
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2014, 6:30 p.m. Location: Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel Keynote Speaker: Dennis Green (former NFL Head Coach and University of Iowa Alum)
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Lutheran Men in Mission
2014 Triennial Gathering
 Guys, Guts & God's Glory July 18-20, 2014
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel,
Nashville, TN
Built on the foundation of
1 Corinthians 16:13 that challenges believers to "Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong," Lutheran Men in Mission is inviting men to join them in Nashville, TN on July 18-20 for Guys, Guts & God's Glory.
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Additional events happening around the synod:
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