Author Archives: Pastor

Gloria Dei Lutheran and Zion Lutheran in Iowa City are co-sponsoring a mission trip to the Gulf Coast to assist with those affected by recent disasters January 6-13.  Please see link below to a flier for more information. Gulf Coast … Continue reading →

The faith communities of West Branch and Springdale are hosting a short, approximately 20 minutes in length, gathering on October 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Village Green to join together as a community in the midst of recent tragedies, natural … Continue reading →

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s message on being church in the midst of natural disasters, horrific tragedies, and the chaos that so often seems to dominate our world.

This Sunday, September 10, you are invited to wear your yellow “God’s Work. Our Hands.” shirts if you have them.  The following projects are planned this year. Set up Great Hall for Ugandan Thunder concert Monday night. This will follow … Continue reading →

Yesterday, we stood hand-in-hand as prayers were lifted up in worship for all in Texas and other Gulf Coast areas experiencing torrential rains, flooding, and other damage from Hurricane Harvey. This Sunday, September 3, we will take a special offering … Continue reading →

Join us September 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall as we welcome the Ugandan Thunder youth choir who will perform music featuring African and American songs.  This is sure to be a fun night.  Click on the link … Continue reading →