By Interim Bishop Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl Easter season blessings to you as we continue to live into the meaning of Jesus’ gift of new life for us in these times. We […]
Leadership Support
An Update on Call Process
As we emerge from the pandemic every ministry will be evaluating where we are and where we need to go. Some things may go back to “normal,” while some things will never be the same again.
New ELCA Assignment Process
By The Rev. Steven Brackett, Assistant to the Bishop We have just completed the first round of the new ELCA First Call Process. This replaces the ELCA Assignment Process that […]
Vaccinations – We need healthy leaders in our congregation
By Interim Bishop Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl I continue to hear news of people sharing that they have received their first (of two) vaccinations for COVID-19. We hear daily news reports with […]
Synod Assembly a time to listen for God’s Call
By Northeastern Iowa Synod Interim Bishop Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl The Northeastern Iowa Synod Council, meeting on Jan. 16, decided on a virtual assembly for 2021. The dates are June 11 -12. […]
Advent 4 ~ Presence
This is our second in an Advent Sermon Series based on the ELCA World Hunger Advent Study Guide–God With Us. This week Assistant to the Bishop, Pastor Mark Anderson speaks […]
