Synod Events
Synod Assembly - Orientation
Pre-Assembly Informational Meetings:
To help voting members have more time to learn about and discuss business items at the synod assembly, there are several preassembly Zoom sessions about topics that will be covered during the event. These sessions will also be recorded for viewing before the assembly. It is strongly recommended that first-time voting members attend or watch the orientation and parliamentary procedure meeting before arriving at assembly.
Orientation and Parliamentary Procedures
Sunday, May 12
6:00 PM
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Synod Assembly Resolutions
Pre-Assembly Informational Meetings:
To help voting members have more time to learn about and discuss business items at the synod assembly, there are several preassembly Zoom sessions about topics that will be covered during the event. These sessions will also be recorded for viewing before the assembly. It is strongly recommended that first-time voting members attend or watch the orientation and parliamentary procedure meeting before arriving at assembly.
Resolutions
Sunday, May 12, 2024
7:30 PM
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Synod Assembly Budget and Comp. Guidelines
Pre-Assembly Informational Meetings:
To help voting members have more time to learn about and discuss business items at the synod assembly, there are several preassembly Zoom sessions about topics that will be covered during the event. These sessions will also be recorded for viewing before the assembly. It is strongly recommended that first-time voting members attend or watch the orientation and parliamentary procedure meeting before arriving at assembly.
Synod Budget and Minimum Compensation Guidelines
Monday, May 13
6:00 PM
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Synod Assembly Nominations and Elections
Pre-Assembly Informational Meetings:
To help voting members have more time to learn about and discuss business items at the synod assembly, there are several preassembly Zoom sessions about topics that will be covered during the event. These sessions will also be recorded for viewing before the assembly. It is strongly recommended that first-time voting members attend or watch the orientation and parliamentary procedure meeting before arriving at assembly.
Nominations and Elections
Monday, May 13
7:30 PM
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Council Presidents Check-in with Bishop Current (Copy)
Council/Congregational Presidents are invited to join Bishop Current for important leadership topics.
Leavetaking of Rostered Ministers
June 10
6:30-8:00 pm
Important Topics with Bishop Current - For Rostered Ministers
This year the Bishop will be hosting regular meetings with rostered ministers highlighting important topics. These topics do not come as a result of particular issues, but instead out of a desire to equip all of us as leaders as we lead in our congregations, ministries, the synod, and the ELCA.
Bishop Amy Current will host the meetings and will often have other synod leaders join, sharing their experiences.
Leavetaking of Rostered Ministers
June 11
1:30-3:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
No RSVP or registration is required
Retired Rostered Ministers’ Gathering - West Branch
Join Bishop Current and retired pastor deacons, spouses, widows, and widowers. This is the same event at both locations, please choose the date or location that best fits your schedule.
Tuesday, April 9
Grace Lutheran Church, Des Moines
Tuesday, April 16
Bethany Lutheran Church, West Branch
Both events begin at 10:00 AM
Please RSVP by April 2nd to Trinity Christy by email or phone, christy@seiasynod.org or call 319-338-1273
New Treasurer Orientation 6:30 pm
Amy Van Dyke, Associate for Finance, and Deacon Jodi Schuman, Assistant to the Bishop for Candidacy and Operations, invite new and seasoned congregation treasurers to a workshop on Thursday, February 8 via Zoom. The workshop will cover best practices for budgeting, accounts receivable and payable, and reporting. The ninety-minute workshop will be offered at two different times to accommodate schedules. Please register at the link below for the workshop that works for you.
Thursday, April 11 at 9:30 am
Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 pm
New Treasurer Orientation 9:30 am
Amy Van Dyke, Associate for Finance, and Deacon Jodi Schuman, Assistant to the Bishop for Candidacy and Operations, invite new and seasoned congregation treasurers to a workshop on Thursday, February 8 via Zoom. The workshop will cover best practices for budgeting, accounts receivable and payable, and reporting. The ninety-minute workshop will be offered at two different times to accommodate schedules. Please register at the link below for the workshop that works for you.
Thursday, April 11 at 9:30 am
Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 pm
Retired Rostered Ministers’ Gathering - Des Moines
Join Bishop Current and retired pastor deacons, spouses, widows, and widowers. This is the same event at both locations, please choose the date or location that best fits your schedule.
Tuesday, April 9
Grace Lutheran Church, Des Moines
Tuesday, April 16
Bethany Lutheran Church, West Branch
Both events begin at 10:00 AM
Please RSVP by April 2nd to Trinity Christy by email or phone, christy@seiasynod.org or call 319-338-1273
Synod Worship - Service of the Word
For more information, links, and files, visit the synod worship webpage.
Lenten Renewal Events with Bishop Current - Newton (Copy)
Bishop Current invites actively rostered ministers, professional ministry staff, interns, and seminarians are invited to join Bishop Current for Lenten Renewal events. Choose the date and location that works best for you. Please RSVP at least one week before your chosen event for lunch.
Lenten Renewal Events with Bishop Current - Newton
Bishop Current invites actively rostered ministers, professional ministry staff, interns, and seminarians are invited to join Bishop Current for Lenten Renewal events. Choose the date and location that works best for you. Please RSVP at least one week before your chosen event for lunch.
Important Topics with Bishop Current - For Rostered Ministers
This year the Bishop will be hosting regular meetings with rostered ministers highlighting important topics. These topics do not come as a result of particular issues, but instead out of a desire to equip all of us as leaders as we lead in our congregations, ministries, the synod, and the ELCA.
Bishop Amy Current will host the meetings and will often have other synod leaders join, sharing their experiences.
Define and Guidelines for Discipline
March 12
1:30-3:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
No RSVP or registration is required
Lenten Renewal Events with Bishop Current - Burlington
Bishop Current invites actively rostered ministers, professional ministry staff, interns, and seminarians are invited to join Bishop Current for Lenten Renewal events. Choose the date and location that works best for you. Please RSVP at least one week before your chosen event for lunch.
Important Topics with Bishop Current - Council Presidents
Council/Congregational Presidents are invited to join Bishop Current for important leadership topics.
Definition and Guidelines for Discipline
March 11
6:30-8:00
Lenten Renewal Events with Bishop Current - North Liberty
Bishop Current invites actively rostered ministers, professional ministry staff, interns, and seminarians are invited to join Bishop Current for Lenten Renewal events. Choose the date and location that works best for you. Please RSVP at least one week before your chosen event for lunch.
Lenten Renewal Events with Bishop Current - Clinton
Bishop Current invites actively rostered ministers, professional ministry staff, interns, and seminarians are invited to join Bishop Current for Lenten Renewal events. Choose the date and location that works best for you. Please RSVP at least one week before your chosen event for lunch.
Lutheran Day on the Hill
Join other Lutherans from across Iowa and Lutheran Services in Iowa to learn more about advocacy and talk to Iowa lawmakers. This year's keynote speaker is Rev. Amy Reumann Senior Director for ELCA Witness and Society.
Monday, February 19, 2024
Capitol Hill Lutheran Church and Iowa Capitol
Des Moines
Register before Feb. 1 to receive a free t-shirt!
A PowerPoint slide for digital announcement slide shows
Text for bulletins and newsletters
A link to the new advocacy videos from our three Iowa bishops
A flyer to post around the office, church, wherever!
Logos for LDH and LSI
Congregation Reports Workshop - 6:30 PM
Amy Van Dyke, Associate for Finance, and Deacon Jodi Schuman, Assistant to the Bishop for Candidacy and Operations, offer a workshop to help complete the ELCA Congregation Report Forms A and C on Thursday, February 15 via Zoom. The workshop will move through the forms section by section and offer some tips for completion. This workshop will be offered two different times. Please register for the workshop that fits our schedule.
Congregation Reports Workshop -9:30 AM
Amy Van Dyke, Associate for Finance, and Deacon Jodi Schuman, Assistant to the Bishop for Candidacy and Operations, offer a workshop to help complete the ELCA Congregation Report Forms A and C on Thursday, February 15 via Zoom. The workshop will move through the forms section by section and offer some tips for completion. This workshop will be offered two different times. Please register for the workshop that fits our schedule.
Important Topics with Bishop Current - For Rostered Ministers
This year the Bishop will be hosting regular meetings with rostered ministers highlighting important topics. These topics do not come as a result of particular issues, but instead out of a desire to equip all of us as leaders as we lead in our congregations, ministries, the synod, and the ELCA.
Bishop Amy Current will host the meetings and will often have other synod leaders join, sharing their experiences.
Policy for Sexual Misconduct by Rostered Ministers
January 9
1:30-3:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
No RSVP or registration is required
Important Topics with Bishop Current - For Council Presidents
Council/Congregational Presidents are invited to join Bishop Current for important leadership topics.
Policy for Sexual Misconduct by Rostered Ministers
January 8
6:30-8:00 pm
Tanzania Companion Synod Gathering
Want to learn more about our synod companion relationships? Already have an established partnership? Don't have one and just want to learn more? Join Bishop Current and other people from the Southeastern Iowa Synod to learn more about our companion relationships in Tanzania.
Saturday, November 18
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Cedar Rapids
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Lunch will be provided)
Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 15th
Important Topics with Bishop Current - For Rostered Ministers
This year the Bishop will be hosting regular meetings with rostered ministers highlighting important topics. These topics do not come as a result of particular issues, but instead out of a desire to equip all of us as leaders as we lead in our congregations, ministries, the synod, and the ELCA.
Bishop Amy Current will host the meetings and will often have other synod leaders join, sharing their experiences.
Mission Support Strategy
November 14
2:30-4:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
No RSVP or registration is required
Important Topics with Bishop Current - For Council Presidents
Council/Congregational Presidents are invited to join Bishop Current for important leadership topics.
Mission Support Strategy
November 14
6:30-8:00 pm
Pulpit Supply Quarterly Check-in
Pulpit Supply Ministers will receive information about this via email. If you have questions, contact Pastor Dan Kuckuck.
Now is the Time Study
Now Is The Time Study - Bishop Current and Marissa Kolander invite you to join them for the ELCA "Now Is The Time Study". We will meet via Zoom on Thursdays, November 2, 9, 16, 30, and December 7 from 6:30 -8:00 pm.
Imagine the Movement: Informational Session
A group of six congregations will be selected to participate in a 12-month process of imagining together how God is calling us to live into a new and different future. What does the process include? Groups of 5 leaders from 6 congregations will gather over the course of 12 months for spiritual renewal, education, and experimentation. Each leadership group will be accompanied by a coach who will help groups listen, design and implement an experiment, and evaluate the process for the sake of continually imagining how God calls us into a new future together. Enrollment begins in October with a Zoom information session on Monday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Synod Worship
Pre-recorded gospel reading and sermon by Bishop Amy Current for use during worship based on the Oct. 1 lectionary text.
Understanding Portico Benefits 6:30 PM
Understanding Portico Benefits: Zoom Webinar for Benefits Administrators and Council Leaders
Jennifer Prinz, Region 5 Portico Representative, will be presenting a review of the ELCA Philosophy of Benefits and Portico’s offering of benefits.
Understanding Portico Benefits 9:30 am
Understanding Portico Benefits: Zoom Webinar for Benefits Administrators and Council Leaders
Jennifer Prinz, Region 5 Portico Representative, will be presenting a review of the ELCA Philosophy of Benefits and Portico’s offering of benefits.
Fall Gathering
Join rostered ministers, seminarians, interns, and professional ministry staff for the 2023 Fall Gathering, “In the Midst.” The Fall Gathering will take place on Monday, September 25, and Tuesday, September 26th at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames.