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"If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning."
......................... ............................................Psalm 130:3-6 (NRSV)
 The Synod of Lakes and Prairies covers a wide area of the upper Midwest that reaches from the eastern border of Wisconsin, south through Iowa and Nebraska, north through Minnesota and west through the Dakotas. Within the synod's boundaries are 16 presbyteries encompassing more than 900 churches with more than 150,000 members engaged in worship and mission. The presbyteries and their churches reflect diversity in ethnicity, size and membership. Additionally, five Presbyterian camps, seven affiliated colleges, seven Presbyterian Homes and a family services organization support the church’s mission across all ages, ethnicities and life stages. For a quick look at the mission of the synod, click here.
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 Building a Culture of Peace
Synod School 2009, slated Sunday through Friday, July 26-31, at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, will convene around the theme, "Building a Culture of Peace." Synod School is a long-running educational ministry of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies.
Synod School offers a welcoming and safe community for people of all ages and interest to learn, to grow spiritually, and to share in fellowship. Special programs for children and youth - infant through grade 12 - allow parents - grandparents, aunts and uncles and more - to attend classes with other adults, knowing that their children are in good care and having a great time. If you have already registered, you can find the answers to some frequently asked questions on the Synod School page. If you haven’t already registered, registration materials are also located there too.
Synod posts narrative budget
A narrative budget of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies is now online. It notes, “We are writing this letter to provide interpretive information about the receipt and expenditure of dollars within the Synod of Lakes and Prairies – to help sessions and presbyteries understand the ministry and mission of the synod. … We are using this letter as an opportunity to give you an overview about the work of the Synod as we move along in 2009 and to invite you to ask questions about any specific area in which you or others may have an interest.” The complete letter can be found here.
Synod is now on Facebook
The Synod of Lakes and Prairies is now on Facebook. Those with an interest in the synod are invited to become members of the synod’s group. If you aren’t a member of Facebook, you will have to join before becoming a member of the group. It’s easy to join the group. Search for Synod of Lakes and Prairies using the search bar in the upper right corner of the screen. The synod will provide periodic updates on the site.
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