Val Harlynn 3/26/24 Val Harlynn 3/26/24

Synod Staff Transition: Rev. Erika Uthe will complete call as Director for Evangelical Mission/ Assistant to the Bishop

Val Harlynn 3/1/24 Val Harlynn 3/1/24

Synod Council Summary, February 10, 2024

Val Harlynn 2/16/24 Val Harlynn 2/16/24

Two Youth, Leaders attend Youth Leadership Summit

Val Harlynn 1/19/24 Val Harlynn 1/19/24

Prayers for Peace in Guatemala

It has been nearly 18 months since Pr. Pilar and his family came to the United States seeking asylum from their home in Guatemala due to unrest and political persecution because of Pr. Pilar's work in the Iglesia Luterana Guatemalteca among…

Val Harlynn 1/19/24 Val Harlynn 1/19/24

Reflection from Bishop Current on Perry Mass Shooting and Gun Violence

We pray for the people of Perry in the wake of the gun violence at Perry High School, those who suffered injuries, and the families and friends of those who died including the 6th grade boy, the high school principal, and the perpetrator, who was a teenage boy.

Val Harlynn 1/2/24 Val Harlynn 1/2/24

Bishops’ RAGBRAI Funds Granted for Anti-Hunger Ministries

In the summer of 2023 the three Iowa Bishops sought to raise money for hunger in Iowa and around the world by riding RAGBRAI. Not only did the Bishops meet their goal of raising $50,000 for ELCA World Hunger…

Val Harlynn 12/12/23 Val Harlynn 12/12/23

Synod Council Summary, Dec. 9, 2023

Val Harlynn 11/16/23 Val Harlynn 11/16/23

Updated - Prayers and resources for Israel and Gaza conflict

Val Harlynn 10/4/23 Val Harlynn 10/4/23

Bishop Current Reflects on Fall Conference on Bishops

Val Harlynn 9/29/23 Val Harlynn 9/29/23

Synod Council Summary, Sept. 16

Val Harlynn 9/1/23 Val Harlynn 9/1/23

Bishops’ RAGBRAI Ride totals $92,596

Thanks to the individuals, congregations, and organizations who partnered with the Iowa Bishops in their goal of raising $50,000 for ELCA World Hunger! The team officially surpassed its goal and has raised $92,596. Thank you!