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SUMMARY:Train the Trainer - Lead AMOS Presentations
DESCRIPTION:This is for people who have been to an AMOS meeting and are willing to help co-lead presentations on AMOS/community organizing within organizations in their local community the coming months. During this “train the trainer”\, we’ll work through script and FAQs together along with central Iowa AMOS leaders. If you haven’t yet\, please let Courtney (crdufford@gmail.com) know if you’re planning to attend– we’ll email materials in advance and plan lunch accordingly.
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/train-the-trainer-lead-amos-presentations/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church in Waterloo\, 4535 Kimball Ave\, Waterloo\, Iowa\, 50701
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Plan-It
DESCRIPTION:The Northeastern Iowa Synod will host a “Plan-It” workshop on Saturday\, May 2\, to help ministers and faith formation leaders develop a calendar of events for their youth and family ministries. \n\n\n\nKelsey Blinn of Peer Ministry Leadership will lead this planning event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, at Redeemer\, Waverly. The event is a guided planning and sharing experience for those responsible for faith formation ministries. \n\n\n\nBlinn will offer planning tools\, templates and a system to help participants plan out a year of themes and events that will involve nearly every youth in their congregations. Everyone will have an opportunity to share ideas\, organize ministry systems\, gain time-saving tips and learn how to build a leadership-producing culture with an emphasis on self-care. \n\n\n\nYouth leaders\, faith formation directors\, children’s ministry directors\, pastors\, volunteers and the entire planning team are encouraged to attend. People should plan to bring laptops and a list of important dates to plan around\, such as community and school events. \n\n\n\nRegister by April 24! The cost is $20 per person and includes lunch. To learn more\, about Peer Ministry Leadership\, visit www.peerministry.org. For questions about the event\, call Alison Pettit at the synod office at 319-352-1414.
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/plan-it/
LOCATION:Redeemer Lutheran Church\, 2001 W. Bremer Ave\, Waverly\, Iowa\, 50677
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SUMMARY:Iowa First Call Theological Education Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“Practicing grounded presence in your first three years of ministry”
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/iowa-first-call-theological-education-retreat/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152836
CREATED:20251117T164057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T160355Z
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SUMMARY:Global Church Together Network
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Event
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/global-church-together-network-11/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Companion Synod – Hungary,Companion Synod – Namibia,Global Church Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152836
CREATED:20251117T171235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T171238Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice Advocacy Network
DESCRIPTION:Zoom
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/racial-justice-advocacy-network-8/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Featured,Racial Justice Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T152836
CREATED:20260205T190238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T162509Z
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SUMMARY:Creative\, Collaborative\, Congregation (C3) Conference
DESCRIPTION:St. Paul’s Lutheran Church\, Waverly\, Iowa \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Creative\, Collaborative\, Congregation (C3) Conference is set for June 6th\, 2026. Location will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waverly\, Iowa. Theme: Abiding\, Belonging\, Creative\, Collaborative Congregations (A/B/C3) \n\n\n\nTheme: Abiding\, Belonging\, Creative\, Collaborative Congregations (A/B/C3) \n\n\n\nWhoever loves a brother or sister abides in the light\, and in it there is no cause for stumbling.  -1 John 2:10 \n\n\n\nEngaged members who attend the A/B/C3 will come away with a focused picture of what is actually happening in your context and ignite imaginations in your congregation for community ministry. \n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to belong to an ELCA congregation in Northeastern Iowa? The answer probably depends on which of the 138 congregations you belong to. Each one has a unique story\, is uniquely called\, uniquely gifted\, and differently challenged. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBut there are some things we share in common: \n\n\n\nAlmost 70% of Iowa’s incorporated towns\, villages\, and counties are currently experiencing significant population decline. This affects people beyond our congregations\, encompassing everyone in the community. As communities contract around us\, how are we called to be places of abiding and belonging? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe 2026 Northeastern Iowa C3 (Creative Collaborative Congregations) will assist your congregation in locating itself in the realities of our current context and provide resources that will assist in creating communities of belonging. Dr. Megan O’Toole from Iowa Shrink Smart (at ISU) will share demographic trends and ways in which contracting communities are working together to care for one another and make life better for all. We’ll also spend time learning about current trends in ELCA congregations and how we in the Northeastern Iowa Synod are faring. \n\n\n\nOur time together will conclude with worship and the recognition of the first cohort to complete the lay-training program. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/creative-collaborative-congregation-c3-conference/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Featured,Leadership Support
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CREATED:20251117T164307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T164447Z
UID:18622-1781184600-1781190000@neiasynod.org
SUMMARY:Global Church Together Network
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Event
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/global-church-together-network-copy-2/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Companion Synod – Hungary,Companion Synod – Namibia,Featured,Global Church Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260501T152836
CREATED:20251117T171342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T171344Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice Advocacy Network
DESCRIPTION:Zoom
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/racial-justice-advocacy-network-9/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Featured,Racial Justice Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T120000
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CREATED:20260428T154123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T160205Z
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SUMMARY:Northeast Iowa Regional AMOS Gathering
DESCRIPTION:We will continue deepening relationships across denominations and communities & exploring building an organization with the capacity to act on the pressures impacting local families!
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/northeast-iowa-regional-amos-gathering/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 902 Main Street\, Cedar Falls\, Iowa\, 50613
CATEGORIES:Leadership Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T235959
DTSTAMP:20260501T152836
CREATED:20250709T143010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T143012Z
UID:18282-1783296000-1783641599@neiasynod.org
SUMMARY:Rostered Ministers Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Indianapolis \n\n\n\nAll ELCA deacons\, pastors\, bishops and approved candidates are invited.
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/rostered-ministers-gathering/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Featured,Leadership Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T150000
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CREATED:20251117T164524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T164528Z
UID:18626-1783603800-1783609200@neiasynod.org
SUMMARY:Global Church Together Network
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Event
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/global-church-together-network-12/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Companion Synod – Hungary,Companion Synod – Namibia,Featured,Global Church Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T150000
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CREATED:20251117T171600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T171604Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice Advocacy Network
DESCRIPTION:Zoom
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/racial-justice-advocacy-network-18/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Featured,Racial Justice Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T235959
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CREATED:20240620T165405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T165607Z
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SUMMARY:Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Des Moines\, Iowa \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more …
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/women-of-the-elca-triennial-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Women of the ELCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152836
CREATED:20251117T171711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T171714Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice Advocacy Network
DESCRIPTION:Zoom
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/racial-justice-advocacy-network-19/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Featured,Racial Justice Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152836
CREATED:20260428T163219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T163222Z
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SUMMARY:AMOS We the People Convention
DESCRIPTION:Imagine: 1\,000 organized people from AMOS’ 40 member organizations\, celebrating 30 years of organizing successes\, stories told about the pressing issues impacting our communities\, and public commitments from candidates and decision-makers to work to address those priorities.
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/amos-we-the-people-convention/
LOCATION:Horizon Events Center\, 2100 NW 100th St.\, Clive\, Iowa\, 50325
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152836
CREATED:20251117T171851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T171854Z
UID:18646-1789052400-1789052400@neiasynod.org
SUMMARY:Racial Justice Advocacy Network
DESCRIPTION:Zoom
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/racial-justice-advocacy-network-20/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Featured,Racial Justice Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152836
CREATED:20251117T172116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T172119Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice Advocacy Network
DESCRIPTION:Zoom
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/racial-justice-advocacy-network-21/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Featured,Racial Justice Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260501T152836
CREATED:20251117T172258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T164950Z
UID:18650-1794495600-1794495600@neiasynod.org
SUMMARY:Racial Justice Advocacy Network
DESCRIPTION:Zoom
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/racial-justice-advocacy-network-22/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T172449Z
UID:18652-1796914800-1796914800@neiasynod.org
SUMMARY:Racial Justice Advocacy Network
DESCRIPTION:Zoom
URL:https://neiasynod.org/event/racial-justice-advocacy-network-23/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Featured,Racial Justice Advocacy
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