Events
 

Upcoming Conferences/Events
 

Synod Calendar:
September 2010
October 2010
November 2010
December 2010
January 2011

JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Sunday, Sept. 19
3-5 p.m.
West Union United Methodist Church
West Union, Iowa

Learn about volunteer opportunities to help ex-offenders from Northeast Iowa rebuild their lives after release from prison.

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FALL THEOLOGICAL CONFERENCE
"Strengthening the Church Through Bible Study"

Oct. 17-19, 2010
Best Western Midway, Dubuque

featured speaker
Dr. Rolf Jacobson

Dr. Jacobson is an associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary. An in-demand speaker and author, his writing deals with the Old Testament's reflections on theology and ethics, as well as its psalms and poetry.

No registrations after Sept. 30, 2010.
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TRI-STATE FORUM
Wartburg Theological Seminary Lecture Series for continuing education, growth and collegial fellowship in our common faith.

2010-2011 Schedule
 

Synod Assembly Dates:
June 3-5, 2011
Luther College, Decorah

June 8-10, 2012
Wartburg College, Waverly

June 7-9, 2013
Luther College, Decorah

June 13-15, 2014
Wartburg College, Waverly

Sept. 7, 2010

Event, Lake Conference Mission Support Gathering, Trinity, Belmond, 7-8:30 p.m.
 

Sept. 9, 2010

Event, Riverside Conference Mission Support Gathering, Our Savior, Radcliffe, 7-8:30 p.m.
 

Sept. 12, 2010

Presentation, “Making Sense of Scripture” by Dr. David Lose, McCaskey Lyceum, Wartburg College, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for Lay People (free)
 

Sept. 13, 2010

Presentation, "Book of Faith Forum" by Dr. David Lose, Nazareth Lutheran, Cedar Falls, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
 

Sept. 19, 2010

Meeting, Jail & Prison Ministry Informational Meeting, West Union United Methodist Church, West Union, 3-5 p.m.
 

Oct. 7, 2010

Meeting, Synod Youth Ministry Network/Swap Meet following, Trinity, Mason City, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
 

Oct. 10, 2010

Event, Safeguarding God's Children, Bethany, Iowa Falls, 2-5 p.m.
 

Oct. 10, 2010

Event, Safeguarding God's Children, Immanuel, Independence, 2-5 p.m.
 

Life-Long Learning for Lutherans

"Making Sense of Scripture"
presented by Dr. David Lose
Sunday, Sept. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
McCaskey Lyceum, Wartburg College, Waverly

Dr. Lose will offer an interactive presentation about how to gain greater understanding and enjoyment from reading the Bible. This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments and informal table conversation will follow at the Chapel Commons. No registration is required.
 

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Life-Long Learning for Lutherans
Book of Faith Forum

"WHY IS READING THE BIBLE SO HARD
& WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT?"
presented by Dr. David Lose
Monday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nazareth Lutheran, Cedar Falls

Dr. Lose will offer a series of three presentations developing on the "making sense of scripture" theme from his Sept. 12 program. Intended for rostered members of the synod, lay people are also welcome. Reservations are required.

Registration is due Friday, Sept. 3. Cost is $25, which includes snacks and lunch. Late registration or registration on the day of the event is $30.

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Life-Long Learning for Lutherans
Fall 2010 Courses

"LUTHERAN HERITAGE: LUTHERANS IN AMERICA"
featuring James Nestingen, Professor of Church History, Luther Seminary
5 Sundays: Oct. 3, 10, 24 & Nov. 7, 14, 2010
7 - 9 p.m.
Zion Lutheran, West Union
Facilitated by Pastor David Grant

This video course looks at the history of Lutheranism in America -- what has held Lutherans together and how is it translated today into the contemporary North American context. Lecture topics include: Lutherans Move Out, Across the Atlantic, Facing the Mixmaster, African American Lutherans, and Finding a New Home

Register by Sept. 20, 2010. Cost is $50. 

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"HOW lutherans INTERPRET THE BIBLE"
A video featuring the Rev. Dr. Mark Allan Powell, Trinity Seminary
3 Sundays: Oct. 10, 24 & 31, 2010
7 - 8:30 p.m.
St. Peter, Denver
Facilitated by Susan Friedrich
 

Lutherans are unique in their approach to theology. Despite the theological divisions between Lutheran denominations, Lutherans share a significant body of agreement on issues of Biblical interpretation. Topics for this course include: The Word of God, What Lutherans Say About the Bible, Where the Bible Comes From, Interpreting the Bible in Context, Determining Right From Wrong, The Many Meanings of the Bible, and Devotional Bible Reading.

Register by Sept. 20, 2010. Cost is $21. 
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"BONHOEFFER TODAY"
A video featuring experts at the Melanchthon Institute's Bonhoeffer Symposium
Friday, Oct. 29, 5:30-9 p.m. & Saturday, Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
St. John, Charles City
Facilitated by Pastor David Werges

The life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, tragically cut short by his faithful opposition to the Nazi regime in Germany, is a rich and complex puzzle. A devout Lutheran with a passion for scientific discovery, Bonehoeffer was committed to peace even as he planned Hitler's assassination. This course presents lectures about his philosophies from six scholars around the world, plus a final moving presentation from a Holocaust survivor.

Register by Oct. 15, 2010. Cost is $50; Saturday lunch is $5.
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