Southeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA

09/05/2026

Today, September 5, Pastor Terese TouVelle celebrates the 10th anniversary of her ordination. Pastor Terese has served the Footbridge Nonprofit organization in Bettendorf since 2016. We give God thanks for Pastor Terese's service to and care for those in need.

09/02/2026

The 2026 Synod Fall Gathering is coming up September 27–30 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport! Join pastors, deacons, SAMs, interns, and lay ministry professionals for worship, learning, connection, and a deep dive into Storytelling and Story Sharing with keynote leaders Rolf Jacobson and Melissa Wiginton, plus music from The Fleshpots of Egypt.

Worship kicks things off Sunday at 5:00 PM, and the gathering wraps up Tuesday at 12:00 PM.

Registration is open—click the link in the comments to learn more and sign up.

09/01/2026

In times of disaster, we are called to stand with our neighbors near and far. We join in prayer for the people of Nepal and Tibet impacted by devastating flooding, and invite our congregations to learn how they can offer support through prayer, compassion, and action.

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08/31/2026

Join ELCA Foundation Regional Gift Planner Stephen Phelps and Amy Van D**e from the Southeastern Iowa Synod for a virtual Planned Giving & Generosity Workshop on Thursday, September 24. There are two session options available at 10:00–11:30 AM or 6:00–7:30 PM.

Learn practical ways to strengthen your congregation’s approach to generosity and explore planned giving tools that support long‑term ministry. All council members, committees, leaders, and congregation members are welcome. Click the link in the comments to learn more and register.

08/24/2026

📣 Calling all pastors, deacons, SAMs, interns, and collaborative learning students who’ve begun ministry in the Southeastern Iowa Synod this past year! You'reinvited to the New to Synod Gathering on Thursday, October 15, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. It’s a chance to meet synod staff, learn about available resources, and connect with others who are starting their ministry journey here.

📩 Email invitations with registration details have been sent. If one hasn’t reached you yet, send us a message so we can get one sent your way.

08/21/2026

Bishop Current, Pastor Kuckuck, and Pastor Stubbs will be participating in A Consultation of the ELCA Companion Synods in Relationship with ELCT Dioceses in Arusha, Tanzania. The trio will visit our partners in the Mwanga Diocese prior to the consultation and visit our partners in the Pare Diocese following the consultation. The Consultation gathers groups of leaders from 8 ELCA Synods and 9 ELCT Dioceses to focus together on contextual accompaniment. We will share in worship, conversation, learning, and fellowship in order to strengthen our partnership in the Gospel. Please join in prayer for the consultation, our dioceses partners, and all who travel. We will have stories to share upon our return—Asante Sana!

08/20/2026

Today, August 20, Pastor Ralph Andersen celebrates the 65th anniversary of his ordination into ministry. In 1961, Pastor Ralph was installed as pastor at Immanuel Lutheran in Kimballton and served there until 1966. Pastor Ralph went on to serve at St. Paul Lutheran in Cedar Falls (1966–1978), First Lutheran in Ottumwa (1978–1993), and Faith (now Unity) Lutheran in Burlington (1993–2001). Throughout his years in ministry, Pastor Ralph participated in several synodical committees and task forces as well as various community organizations and non-profits. In retirement, Pastor Ralph has served as interim pastor for many congregations and still continues to provide pulpit supply several Sundays per month. Pastor Ralph's favorite part of ministry is “communicating and sharing the faith,” and his hope for the church is that it continues to do just that. We give thanks for Pastor Ralph's years of faithful ministry and continued service to God's people.

08/01/2026

Today, August 1, Rev. Dr. Sandra Orsen Daily celebrates the 50th anniversary of her ordination into ministry, which took place at St. Mark Lutheran in Davenport. Pastor Sandra's first call was to Our Saviour's Lutheran in East Boston, MA, in 1976. From 1979 until her retirement in 2004, she served in several churches and ministries in the state of Michigan. In 2011, Pastor Sandra briefly served the people of St. James Lutheran in Bettendorf before returning to retirement. Pastor Sandra's favorite part of ministry was “praising God with the people in all walks of life,” and her hope for the church is for it to experience "growth and joy and peace together." In retirement, Pastor Sandra enjoys the "freedom to be as a child of God with all of the other children of God on the planet Earth." We give thanks for Pastor Sandra's ministry and faithful service to God's people.

07/29/2026

Join the Conversation!
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All are invited to be part of a two‑session Zoom study led by Bishop Current as the ELCA continues its Social Statement reconsideration process. “Conscience and Conversation: A Study During the Reconsideration of Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust” meets on Wednesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 19, from 6:30–8:00 PM.

It’s a chance to learn, pray, reflect, and share your voice in this important churchwide conversation. Click the link in the comments to learn more.