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New Treasurer Orientation
Feb 20
New Treasurer Orientation
Loving our Global Neighbors: Partnership with Pare and Mwanga Dioceses of the Lutheran Church in Tanzania
Feb 20
Loving our Global Neighbors: Partnership with Pare and Mwanga Dioceses of the Lutheran Church in Tanzania
Lenten Renewal Events with Bishop Current
SUMUD: Voices From the Holy Land
Lutheran Day on the Hill
Mar 11
Lutheran Day on the Hill
Lenten Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Lenten Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Lenten Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Lenten Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Retired Servants Gathering - Des Moines
Apr 22
Retired Servants Gathering - Des Moines
Retired Servants Gathering in Lisbon, IA
Apr 24
Retired Servants Gathering in Lisbon, IA
Synod Worship Materials
Apr 27
Synod Worship Materials
Synod Assembly - PreAssembly Session Orientation
Synod Assembly - PreAssembly Session Budget and Compensation Guidelines
Synod Assembly - PreAssembly Session Resolutions
Synod Worship Materials
May 17
Synod Worship Materials
Synod Assembly
May 17
Synod Assembly

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Bishop Current Visits with Pr. LeAnn Stubbs, SE IA DEM
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Bishop Current and Iowa Bishops Respond to False Allegations
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Reflection from Bishop Amy Current regarding political division - January 2025
Time for Action: Immigration Advocacy and Support Letter from Iowa’s Ecumenical Leaders
Letter from Bishop Current on ELCA Social Statement, Human Sexuality Gift and Trust
Post Election Message from Bishop Amy Current
Bishop Current attends a celebration of the Join Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
Bishop Current attends a celebration of the Join Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
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Pastor LeAnn Stubbs to join the Office of the Bishop in the role of Assistant to the Bishop/Director for Evangelical Mission
Synod Council Synopsis - September 2024
Synod Council Synopsis - September 2024
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Youth and adults attend ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans
Synod Council Synopsis - July 2024
Synod Council Synopsis - July 2024
Lutheran Church of Hope, West Des Moines, removed from the ELCA roster of congregations
Update about Lutheran Service in Iowa - Residential Services at Bremwood Campus
Synod Council Synopsis - April 2024
Synod Council Synopsis - April 2024
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Synod Staff Transition: Rev. Erika Uthe will complete call as Director for Evangelical Mission/ Assistant to the Bishop
Synod Council Summary, February 10, 2024
Synod Council Summary, February 10, 2024
Two Youth, Leaders attend Youth Leadership Summit
Two Youth, Leaders attend Youth Leadership Summit
Prayers for Peace in Guatemala
Prayers for Peace in Guatemala
Reflection from Bishop Current on Perry Mass Shooting and Gun Violence
Reflection from Bishop Current on Perry Mass Shooting and Gun Violence
Bishops’ RAGBRAI Funds Granted for Anti-Hunger Ministries
Bishops’ RAGBRAI Funds Granted for Anti-Hunger Ministries
Synod Council Summary, Dec. 9, 2023
Synod Council Summary, Dec. 9, 2023
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Updated - Prayers and resources for Israel and Gaza conflict
Bishop Current Reflects on Fall Conference on Bishops
Bishop Current Reflects on Fall Conference on Bishops
Synod Council Summary, Sept. 16
Synod Council Summary, Sept. 16
Bishops’ RAGBRAI Ride totals $92,596
Bishops’ RAGBRAI Ride totals $92,596
Synod Council Summary from July 15, 2023
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Synod Council Summary from July 15, 2023
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Synod Council
Bishop Current’s Reflections on WELCA/SWO Gathering
Bishop Reflection
Bishop Current’s Reflections on WELCA/SWO Gathering
Bishop Reflection
Bishop Reflection
FreeIndeed Prison Congregation Closes
Synod News
FreeIndeed Prison Congregation Closes
Synod News
Synod News
Iglesia Camino de Emaús – New Latino Ministry in Southeastern Iowa
Synod News
Iglesia Camino de Emaús – New Latino Ministry in Southeastern Iowa
Synod News
Synod News
Bishop Current visits Outdoor Ministries
Bishop Reflection
Bishop Current visits Outdoor Ministries
Bishop Reflection
Bishop Reflection

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