In this time after Epiphany, God's glory is revealed to us through Jesus. Jesus brings new life and salvation.

Connect with a Northeastern Iowa Synod congregation where you can celebrate these gifts, or visit the ELCA Facebook page to find timely reflections from thousands of Lutherans across the country.

Lutherans Respond to Haiti Earthquake

Please remember in prayer all those who are affected by the earthquake in Haiti.

Learn what Lutheran organizations are doing to help in Haiti and how to support those efforts.

Responses to Churchwide Decisions

Northeastern Iowa Synod:

Two resolutions were adopted by the Northeastern Iowa Synod Council on Nov. 14, 2009. The Synod Council rescinded these actions at its Jan. 30, 2010, Council meeting:

Resolution on the “Bound Conscience” of the Northeastern Iowa Synod with Respect to Changes in Ministry Policies

Resolution in Opposition to the Actions of the 2009 Churchwide Assembly

Pastoral letter from Bishop Steven L. Ullestad

Letter from Vice President Susan Armstrong regarding the Jan. 30, 2010 Synod Council actions

Congregational Votes Update
 

Additional Resources:
South Dakota Synod Faith Facts

Constitutional Q & A from the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin

Article from Bishop Larry Wohlrabe of the Northwestern Minnesota Synod

Memo on Dual Rostering by Secretary of the Church, David Swartling

Southeastern Iowa Synod Brochure

"This Church 1" and "This Church 2" by Bishop Roy Riley, New Jersey Synod

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