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CHICAGO (Nov. 21, 2024) — The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), joined congregations in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 12 p.m. Central time for a regional conversation on God’s Love Made Real. The Rev. Lorna Halaas, bishop of the Western Iowa Synod, was host for the online conversation.
God’s Love Made Real is a movement encouraging the ELCA to create a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ make for all people and creation.
During this discussion, the presiding bishop shared why God’s Love Made Real is meaningful to her and the future of the church. Participants had the opportunity to share experiences and ask questions.
“The Spirit is calling us to move together as one church to share the grace and love we experience every day,” said Eaton.
See the button below for the recording link.
You can learn more about God’s Love Made Real at lovemadereal.elca.org.
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Flood Relief Efforts
Thank You!
THANK YOU to the people, leaders, congregations, friends and staff of the Western Iowa Synod for continued generous response in these days. Thanks also to Lutheran Disaster Response and our neighbors in the Northeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA and Nebraska Synod, ELCA. The NEED continues to be great and your prayers and financial gifts will support recovery efforts.
-Bishop Lorna
I can't say how powerful the last few days have been. So much of Western Iowa is hurting, so much devastation With generosity from Northeastern Iowa Synod ELCA and a donated 200 flood buckets yesterday. Today they are at work in Sioux City, Hawarden, Sioux Rapids and Humboldt. Tomorrow more go to Emmetsberg. We took box fans, buckets, and gift cards. Please check the Western Iowa Synod ELCA Facebook page for more ways to give! Thank you to all of those that have given supplies to support to our neighbors. Gifts of money can be made on the website. www.wisynod.org/give now Lutheran Disaster Relief. These funds will be put to work here in Western Iowa. Blessing and prayers are with all affected by the flooding all around us.
-Kay Broich
As flood waters continue to threaten many areas of the Western Iowa Synod, many begin to ask how they might help. In an emergency Zoom this morning with area rostered leaders in areas affected, we heard the following needs:
First and foremost, prayer. We ask you to hold these communities in your hearts and prayers May God's healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Pray that God will deliver comfort to those who mourn and strength to those working diligently to care for affected communities.
Financial Support: having funds readily available to purchase needed items is essential in this time. Giving is the fastest way you can help. Donated funds go to the Lutheran Disaster Response account of the Western Iowa Synod and will be distributed to areas in need.
Go to wisynod.org/give and click
"Lutheran Disaster" to donate
Flood Buckets- Flood Buckets are a 5 gallon bucket filled with cleaning items. These will be a vital resource in the days ahead. For pdf instructions and bulletin insert for assembly:
Please continue to watch our Facebook page for updates or contact the synod office.
Before you donate items, please check with the synod office to ensure that they are needed.
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