Just when congregations figured out how to gather safely online for worship during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as January approaches, a new challenge arises—what about the Annual Congregational Meeting? The […]
Congregations
Online Devotions Around the Synod
Several Northeastern Iowa Synod leaders and congregations are offering opportunities for Daily Prayer. Here are some that we have heard from: Morning Prayer 6:00 am, Wednesdays, led by Jeff Jacobs, […]
Cultivating Vitality – New Opportunity for Congregations seeking Renewal
Are you wondering what the next step is for your congregation? Are you looking for ways to prioritize your mission goals and develop a strategy to move forward with those […]
Interfaith Meal Fosters Understanding
Guest Post by Pastor Scott Johnson People of different faith traditions and none gathered at St. Petri Lutheran Church in Story City for “Faith Seeking Understanding: An Interfaith Potluck Dinner.” […]
It’s 2018. Have you updated your church website?
It’s 2018. Your Christmas Schedule should be gone from your website and your Lent and Easter Schedule up. It’s also a good time to see what else needs to be […]
Geo-Parishes lead to Renewal
Pastors have been serving more than one congregation probably since there were congregations. Some may be familiar with the term “yoked” congregations. This is when two congregations share the expenses […]
