The Northeastern Iowa Synod Fall Theological Conference is set for Oct. 13-15, 2024, at the Bien Venu Event Center in Cedar Falls. The conference will be centered on learning, camaraderie, […] The post Fall Conference set for Oct. 13-15 appeared first on Northeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA ..read more

All congregation members are invited to experience and discover God’s work in the world during the Northeastern Iowa Synod’s Global Church Together Festival, set for Saturday, Aug. 24, at Trinity […] The post Global Church Together Festival set for Aug. 24 appeared first on Northeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA ..read more

LEADING IN TURBULENT TIMES The Disaster Response Network invites rostered ministers, lay leaders, staff members and others interested to join a new webinar series focusing on disaster response and preparedness, […] The post New lunch & learn webinars cover disaster response topics appeared first on Northeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA ..read more

This year’s heavy rainfall has prompted the need for flood buckets to help with flood recovery in communities across Iowa, and the Northeastern Iowa Synod is responding to that need. […] The post Flood recovery buckets are on the move appeared first on Northeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA ..read more

The Northeastern Iowa Synod is accepting applications through Aug. 15, 2024, for those wanting to enroll in the new Lay Ministry Training Program, which will begin in September. The training will give lay leaders the tools and support they need to lead worship, preach, make home visits and do other basic pastoral ministries when their congregations are without an ordained pastor or deacon. Approved congregation members can take additional training to serve as Synod Authorized Ministers (SAM) in specific circumstances. The Northeastern Iowa Synod joined with the Western Iowa Synod, Southeastern ..read more

Mark your calendar for Sunday, Sept. 8, when congregations from across the ELCA join together for an annual day of service, “God’s work. Our hands.” This day is an opportunity for ELCA congregations to reach out in their communities to spruce up parks, collect food, support mission organizations and organize service projects as God’s witness to others. Read More The post Join ‘God’s work. Our hands.’ Day of Service Sept. 8 appeared first on Northeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA ..read more

Daily Bread Grants The Daily Bread Grants will be made available on a rolling basis to supplement existing food-based ministries. In 2024, the program will prioritize ministries feeding K-12 students over the summer or after school in these states: Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, IOWA, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. 2024 Domestic Hunger Grants Three-year Domestic Hunger Grants address local issues such as food security, clean water, housing, job access, human rights, policy change and more. The two-step application process begins wi ..read more

Lutheran Disaster Response supports communities across the country recovering from devastating tornadoes, such as the one that hit Greenfield, Iowa. Damaged home in Greenfield, Iowa, from the tornado that hit May 21, 2024. In the aftermath of tornadoes, LDR works with ELCA synods, social ministry organizations and community-based groups to support local responses, provide relief supplies and address other unmet needs. Gifts designated for “U.S. Tornadoes” will be used entirely (100%) to assist those affected by tornadoes. Read More & Donate The post How to support LDR Tornado Relief appear ..read more

Daily Bread Grants The Daily Bread Grants will be made available on a rolling basis to supplement existing food-based ministries. In 2024, the program will prioritize ministries feeding K-12 students over the summer or after school in these states: Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, IOWA, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. 2024 Domestic Hunger Grants Three-year Domestic Hunger Grants address local issues such as food security, clean water, housing, job access, human rights, policy change and more. The two-step application process begins wi ..read more

Experience and discover God’s work in the world during the Northeastern Iowa Synod’s Global Church Together Festival, set for Saturday, Aug. 24, at Trinity Lutheran, Mason City. DISCOVER GOD’S GLOBAL CHURCH Sponsored by the synod’s Global Church Together Network, this event will feature a guest keynote presentation, seven workshops, a “world of 100” global simulation activity, global music sing-along, and lunch featuring global flavors. It is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Presenters with global connections will lead workshops on these topics: Hung ..read more