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“I HAVE COME THAT THEY MAY HAVE LIFE, AND HAVE IT ABUNDANTLY.”

- John 10:10B NRSV

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The Nebraska Synod is 80,000 disciples of God’s people who gather in over 223 different congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America across the territory of Nebraska. Together, we live and worship, are strengthened with the Word and sacraments, proclaim the Good News of Jesus through all that we do and say, serve our neighbors near and far in Jesus’ name, and work for justice and peace. Join with us as part of God’s work in the world.

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Synod News

October from the Bishop

September 17, 2026

For God alone I wait in silence; truly, my hope is in God. God alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold, so that I shall never be shaken. […]

Feeding the Fair, Blessing the County: How a Little Church Stand Became Shared Blessings for Cass County

August 25, 2026

The Cass County Fair smells like frying hamburgers and fresh coffee by midmorning. By afternoon, the air is thick with dust, laughter, and the sound of 4‑H kids leading animals […]

September From the Bishop

August 19, 2026

3 He shall judge between many peoples and shall arbitrate between strong nations far away; they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall […]

Spirit of Hope’s Public ‘Yes’: How One Congregation Became Reconciling in Christ

August 13, 2026

Spirit of Hope Lutheran in Lincoln has long been known as a servant-hearted, community-focused congregation. In recent years, that commitment to welcome led them into a deep, deliberate journey toward […]

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  • Waterways: Living Our Baptismal Promises

    Recurring

    Waterways is a six-week journey for lay people who want to go deeper into their baptismal vocation. Together we will explore the five baptismal promises and discover practical ways to […]

    Free

  • Vitality Initiative Cohort Meeting

    Recurring
    Online Workshop

    Following in the footsteps of Jesus who was always asking questions and teaching through them, the Nebraska Synod Vitality Initiative for Congregations is centered on three big questions: Who are […]

  • Serving the Word

    Recurring
    Online Workshop

    Preaching is a matter of serving the Word. It’s holy work, but it’s not wholly work. Serving the Word, being its servant, doing what it calls us to do, is […]

    $25

  • Spirituality: Attentiveness to God’s Presence

    Recurring
    Online Workshop

    Event Summary This 8-week course invites participants into a thoughtful exploration of depth-spirituality through the lens of personal and communal transformation. Drawing on The Critical Journey, Interior Freedom, and Spirituality […]

    $55
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