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Situated on lush farmland, nestled within and east of the rolling Loess Hills and the storied Missouri River, the Western Iowa Synod is one of 3 ELCA Synods in Iowa and one of 65 ELCA Synods in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
“Stories. Stories tell us who we are, and stories tell us whose we are. My story begins here in the waters of baptism-where I was on a Sunday morning, marked with the cross of Christ, sealed with the Holy Spirit, where I was named beloved, child of God.”
Click to hear the rest of Bishop Lorna’s message and her invitation to you.
Check out the 2023 Assembly webpage for resources and updates.
Online Registration open beginning January 27, 2023.
Wednesday evening pre-assembly event: Bible study by Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Thursday evening pre-assembly event: Diversity and stigma training by Rosecrance Jackson Center
Friday evening:
Saturday morning:
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* Resolutions and other reports are available on the synod website www.wisynod.org.
This is a new opportunity to build new relationships with Lutheran Services in Iowa, the Storm Lake community, and to model partnerships between congregations and synod.
It is exciting to look forward to this new chapter of ministry in the synod.
The new mailing address is:
1614 W. 5th Street
Suite 2
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone number remains the same: 712-732-4968
Recent news from around the Synod and the ELCA.
Mark your calendars for these great events coming up.