2013. Voting members challenged congregations to increase that amount to $4 per member in 2014. —Gayda Hollnagel
Northern Illinois, June 13-14, Rock Island, I ll. (
www.nisynod.org/ assembly). Through a video shown during Bishop Gary Wollersheim’s report, congregations were intro- duced to a three-year discipleship and financial stewardship program titled “First We Give of Ourselves.” The synod hopes this program can help congregations repackage the discus- sion of stewardship, from one that understands stewardship simply as a fundraising activity to fulfill a budget, to one that is centered in and through
God’s abundant grace in Christ. —Karin Graddy
South Dakota, June 13-14, Sioux F alls, S.D. (
www.sdsynod. org/14assembly). Synod congre- gations gathered under the theme “Unbound to Live” and discussed the ways we are freed, called and unbound to be church to the world. For the first time, assembly members spent time in open space to discuss the things they are most passionate about. This time led to new ideas for ministry and connected people from across the synod. —Kevin Stillson
Northeastern Iowa, June 13-15, Waverly, Iowa. The assembly shared
stories relating to its theme, “Strength- ened in Witness and Service.” It cele- brated the results of the synod malaria campaign, which raised $441,249.99 in three years, exceeding the goal of $250,000. Voting members supported the intention of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child and encour- aged ways to make congregations and communities safe places; advo- cated for communities to preserve designated days for church time and encouraged congregations to engage in cross-generational ministry and use faith formation resources; and encour- aged congregations to support organ donations. —Marcia Hahn
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