The 2022 Northeastern Iowa Synod Assembly will meet June 10-11 at Wartburg College, Waverly, with the theme “Better Together,” based on 1 Corinthians 12:12-13. Parts of the assembly will be available for viewing online; however, all voting will take place in person.
The two-day Assembly will start Friday at 7 p.m. with Bishop Kevin Jones preaching for the opening worship service, followed by orientation and social time.
Saturday’s activities begin at 8:30 a.m. with morning prayer, followed by the plenary session at 9 a.m. Other activities include synod business, workshops, ministry exhibits, lunch and closing worship.
Synod staff members will lead a “Getting to Know You” presentation. The Rev. Robin Brown, director of Congregational Generosity for the ELCA, will attend as the churchwide representative and will preach for the closing worship service on Saturday. Download the complete schedule.
Bring Welcome Boxes for Refugees
Congregations are encouraged to bring “welcome boxes” for Afghan refugees being resettled in Iowa and elsewhere. Read more about how to make welcome boxes/kits.
Assembly Offering
This year’s synod offering will be designated for the H. George Anderson Northeastern Iowa Synod Fund for Leaders and Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. Gifts to the Assembly offering can be made online through the donate button below or by sending a check to: Northeastern Iowa Synod, 201 20th St. SW, P.O. Box 804 Waverly, IA 50677-0804.
Synod Assembly Resources
2022 Synod Assembly Schedule 109 KB 416 downloads
Schedule of activities for the 2022 Northeastern Iowa Synod Assembly …
2022 Synod Assembly General Information Sheet 148 KB 399 downloads
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Voting Member Registration Form – Synod Assembly 2022 186 KB 452 downloads
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Visitor Registration Form – Synod Assembly 2022 185 KB 363 downloads
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