Synod Assembly

The 2026 Synod Assembly for the Southeastern Iowa Synod will take place on Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. Join Bishop Amy Current, synod staff, and leaders from across the synod for a meaningful two-day gathering of celebration, fellowship, and important synod business.

This year’s assembly will be centered around the theme: “Peace be with you” (John 20:19), inviting all participants to reflect on Christ’s gift of peace and to carry that peace into our communities and ministries. In addition to worship, workshops, and fellowship, the 2026 Assembly will include the election of the Synod Bishop.

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Upcoming Events

Events
2026 Synod Assembly Registration Open
Feb 1
2026 Synod Assembly Registration Open
Lent Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Feb 24
Lent Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Lutheran Day on the Hill
Feb 26
Lutheran Day on the Hill
How to Write Resolutions & Memorials for Synod Assembly
Feb 26
How to Write Resolutions & Memorials for Synod Assembly
Lent Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Mar 10
Lent Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Lent Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Mar 12
Lent Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Lent Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Mar 24
Lent Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Lent Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Mar 26
Lent Renewal Events with Bishop Current
Retired Servants Gathering
Apr 14
Retired Servants Gathering
Retired Servants Gathering
Apr 16
Retired Servants Gathering
Pre-Assembly Session: Orientation & Bishop Election Overvew
May 11
Pre-Assembly Session: Orientation & Bishop Election Overvew
Pre-Assembly Session: Resolutions, Memorials, and Synod Constitution
May 11
Pre-Assembly Session: Resolutions, Memorials, and Synod Constitution
Pre-Assembly Session: Synod Budget and 2027 Compensation Guidelines
May 12
Pre-Assembly Session: Synod Budget and 2027 Compensation Guidelines
2026 Synod Assembly
May 15
2026 Synod Assembly
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Imani Moja/One Faith - Part 2
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Synod Council Meeting Summary - December 2025
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Tanzania
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Transition Conversations
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Bishop Amy Current Joins ELCA Bishops in Shared Message to the Church
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Peace be with You–Prayer Shawl & Quilt Invitation
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Synod Council Synopsis- September
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Bishop Current Reflects on the Churchwide Assembly
Bishop’s Report & Recap: Synod Assembly 2025
Bishop’s Report & Recap: Synod Assembly 2025
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Global Mission, Local Impact: ALICUM Reflection from Bishop Amy Current
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Refreshed Visual Identity for the Southeastern Iowa Synod!
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Synod Council Synopsis - February 2025
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Synod Council, From the Bishop
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Bishop Current Visits with Pr. LeAnn Stubbs, SE IA DEM
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Bishop Current and Iowa Bishops Respond to False Allegations
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Reflection from Bishop Amy Current regarding political division - January 2025
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Time for Action: Immigration Advocacy and Support Letter from Iowa’s Ecumenical Leaders
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Letter from Bishop Current on ELCA Social Statement, Human Sexuality Gift and Trust
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Post Election Message from Bishop Amy Current
Bishop Current attends a celebration of the Join Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
Bishop Current attends a celebration of the Join Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
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Pastor LeAnn Stubbs to join the Office of the Bishop in the role of Assistant to the Bishop/Director for Evangelical Mission
Synod Council Synopsis - September 2024
Synod Council Synopsis - September 2024
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Synod Council Synopsis - July 2024
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