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May 30-June 1, 2014

Love Like Jesus
June 19-22, 2014

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April 27-29, 2014
Spring First Call Retreat
Pilgrim Heights Camp
Tama, IA 

May 8, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Conference Deans Meeting
Synod Center for Ministry  
Remember in Prayer
 

We lift up to you, Lord God, the members of the emerging Christian communities in Africa. We especially remember your people in Botswana, South Sudan, Nigeria and Ethiopia.  

 


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New SEIA Synod Website

The Southeastern Iowa Synod is launching a redesigned website at the beginning of May. The website will still be at seiasynod.org, but will have a new design, features, and menu structure. Look for announcements as the launch date approaches.

St. John to Serve, Deliver Meals

Ely is among 5 sites scheduled to lose Meals on Wheels this month. St. John Lutheran Church in Ely will take over the senior congregant dinning and meal delivery service in Ely when Horizons Meals on Wheels ends service this Month. Keep reading...
Today's Dream: Tomorrow's Reality

The Southeastern Iowa Synodical Women's Organization is proud to introduce that we have Deb Husak as our TDTR educator. Fall of 2013 she attended 3 days of intensive training with Inez Torres Davis and other members of the Today's Dream: Tomorrow's Reality (TDTR) network.  Inez is Women of the ELCA director for justice.  She supports Today's Dream, Tomorrow's Reality, our (WELCA) network of anti-racism educators and advocates. Keep reading...

Churchwide News
Presiding Bishop asks U.S. Senate to raise minimum wage
bishop eaton

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton asked the U.S. Senate in an April 8 letter to consider legislation that would raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour as part of an overall strategy to reduce poverty in the United States. Keep reading...
Synod Events
"Led by the Spirit"
2014 Southeastern Iowa Synod Assembly
 
May 30-June 1, 2014
Marriott Hotel, Coralville, IA
 
Registration is now open for the 
2014 Synod Assembly
 
This year's highlights:
  • The Election of the Bishop
  • Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Churchwide Representative
  • Celebrating the shared ministries we do together in Jesus' name                                                  

Volunteer Opportunities at Assembly
Synod Assembly Choir (Sunday Worship)
Communion Assistant (Friday and Sunday Worship)
Flagon Bearer (Friday and Sunday Worship)
Usher (Friday and Sunday Worship)
 
Sign-up to volunteer
 
Synod Picture Directory
Life Touch will be taking photos of rostered leaders for the Southeastern Iowa Synod directory. Each rostered leader that has their picture taken will receive a free 8X10 or sheet of wallets, plus a directory.  

 

Sign-up for an appointment before May 30. Walk in appointments will also be available during the assembly. 

You are Invited
Inter-Christian Easter Celebration
 
Sunday, May 4, 2014 

Faith Lutheran Church, Clive, IA

 

Explore the Saint John's Bible Heritage Edition  3:00 p.m.

 

Prayer in the Style of Taize
4:00 p.m.

 

Sponsored and supported by local ecumenical partners, including the Southeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA, the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines, and Faith Lutheran Church. 

Additional events

Organ Recital, April 27, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Iowa City

"Journeying with Jesus," a Revival, April 30, Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque

Organ Recital, May 4, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Iowa City    

 

Organ Recital, May 11, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Iowa City



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