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 […]
Hunger
ELCA World Hunger Action Guide for Congregations Available
This is the time of the year I encourage our rostered ministers to check and make sure their Hunger Action Guide is not languishing on the bottom of their stack […]
HUNGER NETWORK SPONSORS LITTLE FREE PANTRIES
The Northeastern Iowa Synod Hunger Network has supplied six little pantries for congregations that have made a commitment to install, display and maintain a pantry on church property. Each little […]
Is there really hunger in Northeastern Iowa?
Guest Post by Pastor Mark Anderson, Assistant to the Bishop A man from our synod works hard — full time as a farm laborer or what some would call a […]
“Who is my Neighbor” New VBS Resource from ELCA World Hunger
We are still in the midst of Lent, but it is not too soon to start planning for Vacation Bible School! Responding to the needs of our neighbors has always […]
ELCA Valentine’s Day Resources
If you haven’t opened up your 2019 World Hunger Action Guide, there’s still time to take advantage of the Valentine’s Day resources. Whether it involves romance or not, the […]
