One In Christ Lutheran Parish

Bethany Lutheran, Joice, IA; Winnebago Lutheran, Lake Mills, IA;

Silver Lake Lutheran, Northwood, IA; Lunder Lutheran, Albert Lea, MN

Call Process for a Full-time Pastor

One in Christ Lutheran Parish consists of four congregations, Bethany, Joice; Lunder, Albert Lea, Minn; Silver Lake, Northwood; and Winnebago, Lake Mills. We have one ministry (one confirmation program, youth, & Bible studies & more). Our primary focus is what can we do together better than by ourselves. Two of our core values is as follows 1) We exist for those who are not here. 2) We exist to be caring Christian Communities.

If you are interested in this call, please DO NOT contact the ministry site directly. All inquiries must be made through the Northeastern Iowa Synod Office by contracting Pastor Steve Brackett at 319-352-1414 or bracketts@neiasynod.org.

One in Christ Lutheran Parish Promotional Video - Final 07 17 2026.mp4

Video Contents

00:00 Parish History

01:00 Bethany Lutheran Church, Joice, Iowa

01:25 Lunder Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, Minnesota

01:50 Silver Lake Lutheran Church, Northwood, Iowa

02:13 Winnebago Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, Iowa

02:42 Mission and Vision of One in Christ

03:22 Missionaries and Benevolence/Mission Support

04:50 Worship

05:25 Communication and Outreach

06:23 Faith Formation

08:51 Vacation Bible School

10:37 Educational and Fellowship Opportunities

11:52 Pastor Burton Everist, Transitional Pastor for One in Christ

14:27 Our Communities and Our Future

Links to more information about this ministry site:

One in Christ Lutheran Parish Website One in Christ Facebook Page One in Christ YouTube Channel

One in Christ Ministry Site Profile Bethany, Joice ELCA Information Page Winnebago, Lake Mills ELCA Information Page

Silver Lake, Northwood ELCA Information Page Lunder, Albert Lea, MN ELCA Information Page

Please contact the Northeastern Iowa Synod Office to receive the Reference Recommendation form tied to the Ministry Site Profile: 319-325-1414 or neiasynodcallprocess@gmail.com.

Links to information about Lake Mills, Iowa:

City of Lake Mills Website City of Lake Mills Facebook Page Lake Mills Chamber of Commerce

City of Northwood Website City of Forest City Website City of Albert Lea Website

Lake Mills Community School District Lake Mills Community Preschool and Daycare Forest City School District Northwood-Kensett School District

Albert Lea School District Glenville-Emmons School District

Winnebago County Parks Worth County Parks Freeborn County, MN Parks

Northeastern Iowa Synod Website