Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) will begin resettling up to 500 Afghans within the next 6 months and will continue to resettle other populations in Sioux City and Des Moines (pending approval) after all Afghan individuals have been resettled in the US. The Refugee and Immigrant Services team developed a comprehensive plan for staff, in-kind donations, volunteers, and a fundraising campaign with a goal to raise $500,000.
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How to Support Ukrainian Refugees
Pastors Rachel & Zach from our Companion Synod in Hungary share a brief video update on the refugee situation in Hungary and Central Europe–and how the ELCA and Lutheran Church […]
Earth Day Worship Service
All are welcome to join an Earth Day online worship service hosted by Lutherans Restoring Creation on Sunday, April 24. The Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos will preach according to the […]
Welcome Kits for Refugee Families
As LSI welcomes and resettles families from across the globe to Iowa, you can show them how welcome they are in our community by coming together with your neighbors, coworkers, […]
Bishop Installation Video
The installation of the Rev. Kevin T. Jones as Bishop of the Northeastern Iowa Synod took place Sept. 25, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth […]
2021 Synod Assembly Recap
New Bishop Elected Kevin T. Jones elected bishop of the Northeastern Iowa Synod Congratulations to the Rev. Kevin T. Jones, Mason City, who has been elected to serve a six-year […]
