by Frank Imhoff, ELCA News Service
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Northeastern
Iowa Synod has postponed its synod assembly due to flooding
along area rivers. The assembly was to be held June 13-15
at Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa. The announcement to the
synod's clergy and other voting members said, "Please remember
in prayer those who have been affected by the floods." The
synod later announced the assembly is rescheduled for June 28
at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cedar Falls, Iowa, according to
the Rev. Marshall E. Hahn, synod secretary.
The city of Waverly predicted June 13 that the Cedar River
would crest at 15 feet at Waverly on June 14. The regional
chapter of the American Red Cross is operating a shelter at
the Wartburg-Waverly Sports and Wellness Center, Wartburg
College. Wartburg is one of 28 colleges and universities
of the ELCA.
The ELCA Northeastern Iowa Synod consists of approximately
91,600 Lutherans in 181 congregations across 24 counties.
The synod office is in Waverly.
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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
For information contact:
Candice Hill Buchbinder
Public Relations Manager
Candice.HillBuchbinder@ELCA.org
