"Building for the Future" is a synod-wide appeal to establish a Synod Fund for Leaders and to Repair and Renovate the Synod Office Building. Click the link below to view the progress and read the information below learn how you can join us in "Building for the Future".
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| Synod Building Repairs and Renovations |
To establish a Synod Fund for Leaders
An endowment providing seminary scholarships to students from Southeastern Iowa Synod.
Initial Endowment Goal: $140,000
To repair and renovate the Synod Office Building
New roof and upper window replacement
Replace damaged ceiling throughout
Interior remodeling
Updated furnishings for Administrative Support Staff
Renovation Goal: $360,000
To support the "Building for the Future", click the Donate Now button in the lower right-hand corner of this web page or click here for the form to mail in with your donation.
“Our care for synod property reflects our priorities for ministry. Lifting up and providing for the next generation of leaders strengthens the heart of ministry in this synod and throughout the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.”
Rev. Philip Hougen
Bishop 1996 - 2008
“Both aspects of this appeal are forward-looking and promise to enhance our shared witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ.”
Rev. Paul M. Werger
Bishop 1988 - 1996