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 […]
From the Bishop
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 2 — Prepare!
This is our second in an Advent Sermon Series based on the ELCA World Hunger Advent Study Guide–God With Us. This week Northeastern Iowa Interim Bishop Andrea DeGroot-Desdahl talks about […]
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 […]
“The Gospel is at the center of all we do” by Bishop Steven L. Ullestad
As printed in the January STAR Throughout this year we will be celebrating the Gospel, using the witness of Martin Luther as a symbol of how that Gospel transforms individuals […]
Words and actions have consequences – Guest Post by Bishop Steven Ullestad
The following article was published in the November 2016 Star. Abuse. It comes in so many forms. It usually happens in private but not always. There are horrific public events […]
