Learn how COVID-19 variants affect congregations. Rostered ministers, congregational leaders and others interested can view the video of the Sept. 15 Zoom presentation about COVID-19 variants and how they impact […]
COVID-19
ELCA COVID-19 GRANT HELPS STOCK LITTLE FREE PANTRIES
The Northeastern Iowa Synod was awarded a grant of $7,500 from the ELCA’s COVID-19 Fund to help families experiencing unemployment, poverty or other hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
God promises a future filled with hope
Rev. Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl Interim Bishop, Northeastern Iowa Synod/ELCA I’ve been taking some pictures as I get acquainted with my new surroundings in Northeastern Iowa. Snapshots of my walking path near […]
FAITH LEADERS RESPOND TO REOPENING CHURCHES
On April 27, 2020, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation allowing spiritual and religious gatherings in Iowa beginning May 1. The Northeastern Iowa Synod Conference Deans and Chaplains and faith […]
Youth Ministers Get Creative to keep Connected during Pandemic
By the time Governor Reynolds issued a Declaration of State of Emergency for Iowa because of the COVID 19 Pandemic, Northeastern Iowa Youth and Family Ministers had already begun planning. […]
Coronavirus Disease, What You Need to Know – Update
Note: This was written March 2020, based on what was known about the virus at the time. On March 17, Governor Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency […]
