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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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64c7da65e662c027d8355b58/1692089348378-I03QD8O1GI5ESXH73MJX/sincerely-media-dGxOgeXAXm8-unsplash.jpg)
Synod Council Synopsis - April 2024
Synod Staff Transition: Rev. Erika Uthe will complete call as Director for Evangelical Mission/ Assistant to the Bishop
![Synod Council Summary, February 10, 2024](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64c7da65e662c027d8355b58/1692089348378-I03QD8O1GI5ESXH73MJX/sincerely-media-dGxOgeXAXm8-unsplash.jpg)
Synod Council Summary, February 10, 2024
![Two Youth, Leaders attend Youth Leadership Summit](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64c7da65e662c027d8355b58/1708120070415-SPKQNGHUJMTU8VH0Q4T6/summitphoto.jpeg)
Two Youth, Leaders attend Youth Leadership Summit
![Prayers for Peace in Guatemala](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64c7da65e662c027d8355b58/1705699674163-PD4JYA9BQLY6S20TAX5T/guatemala.jpeg)
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…
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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.
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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…
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Synod Council Summary, Dec. 9, 2023
Updated - Prayers and resources for Israel and Gaza conflict
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Bishop Current Reflects on Fall Conference on Bishops
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Synod Council Summary, Sept. 16
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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!
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Synod Council Summary from July 15, 2023
![Bishop Current’s Reflections on WELCA/SWO Gathering](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64c7da65e662c027d8355b58/bcb92284-0292-47ce-a7d0-6bf937ea1d13/CurrentWebsite.jpg)
Bishop Current’s Reflections on WELCA/SWO Gathering
![FreeIndeed Prison Congregation Closes](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64c7da65e662c027d8355b58/1692089499502-9NVQOBMM9ZPG1OYK6V9G/Anamosa_State_Penitentiary_2.jpg)
FreeIndeed Prison Congregation Closes
![Iglesia Camino de Emaús – New Latino Ministry in Southeastern Iowa](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64c7da65e662c027d8355b58/1693242617446-6MEPLGNW1PNWMINCZJS5/jose+pilar.jpg)
Iglesia Camino de Emaús – New Latino Ministry in Southeastern Iowa
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