Purple Documentary and Discussion – Clive

Faith Lutheran Church-Clive 10395 University Ave., Clive, IA

Filmed in rural Iowa and Wisconsin, PURPLE follows the conversation of people with opposing viewpoints confronting their differences head-on and the experiences behind their views. PURPLE presents a rare political conversation that uplifts, provokes, and inspires while going toward the heat of passionate political differences. All are welcome to watch the film and join in discussion....

Free

2019 Tri-Synodical Fall Conference

Faith Lutheran Church-Clive 10395 University Ave., Clive, IA

The Tri-Synodical Fall Conference will be held in West Des Moines, September 22-24, 2019. Deacons Jeremy Myers from Augsburg University and Chelle Huth from United Seminary will serve as keynote speakers under the theme Faith Formation as Shared Mission. Registration will open online in early July. The event is open to pastors and deacons as...

Hearing on proposed ELCA social statement “Justice for Women”

Faith Lutheran Church-Clive 10395 University Ave., Clive, IA

The ELCA Task Force on Women and Justice: One in Christ has written a draft as a step toward the development of a social statement that will be considered by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Draft social statements are a means to invite everyone to participate in the process toward the creation of an official statement. Learn more and read the draft online.

Free

Companions in Christ

Faith Lutheran Church-Clive 10395 University Ave., Clive, IA

All are welcome to come and learn about the companion relationship between the Pare Diocese and the Southeastern Iowa Synod. Along with Bishop Michael Burk, the keynote speakers for this year's event are Bishop Charles Mjema and Pastor Nahana Mjema for the Pare Diocese. Register for this event.

$10

Glocal Event

Faith Lutheran Church-Clive 10395 University Ave., Clive, IA

God's work in mission always propels us to encounter the neighbor, particularly in the stranger. ELCA Glocal Mission Gatherings equip us for God's work in today's global and local realities as well as their "glocal" intersections. What is mission? Who is the neighbor? Let's consider these questions together as they relate to our migrating and immigrating...