IOWAY

09/04/2026

If you’re already in the mix or have been talking about it in your congregation, please join us!

Save the Date!

The Iowa District West Swaddling Clothes Convocation is coming to Sac City!

October 18
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church

An afternoon of prayer, learning, networking, and encouragement for everyone involved in or interested in the Swaddling Clothes Ministry. Meal provided

RSVP: 651-295-7590 | [email protected]

09/03/2026

Join the SoCal Mission Trip from December 28 to January 3 and experience a week filled with service, fellowship, faith, and fun!

You'll help decorate a Rose Parade float, spend time with LOT318 youth, enjoy daily devotions, visit Concordia Irvine, and have a front-row seat for one of the nation's most iconic parades.

✅ Flight, hotel, transportation, and most meals included.

💲 Cost: $2,000 per person 📅 Deposit due October 2

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to make a difference and create lasting memories!

📧 Contact: [email protected]

08/22/2026

An important tradition. Please pray for our Lutheran Schools as another year gets underway. 

08/22/2026

Thank you ladies of the LWML for helping out my friends with Forged By Fire Ministries - food and now laundry💜✝️

08/12/2026

Registration is still open for a few more days. Learn “what to say, when you’re not sure what to say.” Use QR code to sign up!

Please register if you are interested! This training can be used on a daily basis showing compassion to our congregations, friends, and communities.

08/11/2026

Yay Abby - so glad God chose to keep you here in Iowa District West 

Abigail Velten was installed and commissioned as a Director of Christian Education in Iowa District West on Sunday, August 9. Abigail has accepted a call to serve St.Paul Lutheran Church in Carroll, where she spent the past year as a DCE intern. She is pictured with Rev. Ryan Roehrig, pastor of St. Paul in Carroll. Congratulations Abigail, may God richly bless your ministry!

08/07/2026

Have your middle schoolers join us for an amazing experience of time in scripture, building friendships, and serving.

Registration for the 2026 Junior High Youth Gathering for youth in grades 6-8 opens Monday August 10! Registration materials were mailed to congregations this week and can also be found on the District's Youth Ministry page at https://idwlcms.org/youth-ministry.php

07/30/2026

Yay - what a great community donation

Wow! Thank you Poet! This is going to bless so many families 💛

07/17/2026

Please register if you are interested! This training can be used on a daily basis showing compassion to our congregations, friends, and communities.