November 6, 2020
Complicated Blessings

William Sloane Coffin Jr. wrote the prayer in 1983 when he was the pastor at Riverside Church in New York City. I had just started my ministry the year before and was inexperienced, idealistic, and naïve. But one phrase in his prayer has remained ...

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November addendum to the 3-2-1 Reentry Plan

The Iowa Conference of The United Methodist Church offers this November addendum to the3-2-1 Reentry Plan. This addendum was developed in consultation with the Extended Cabinet of the Iowa United Methodist Conference and in review of reports by...

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Thank You from Bishop Laurie

To my beloved pastoral leaders of the Iowa Annual Conference, Grace and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As I was reading the lectionary passages for this Sunday, I was struck by the words of Psalm 76. Listen, my people, to...

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Mabaan Flood funds come in

We want to thank you for the over $1,000 that has been raised for the Mabaan Flood Relief during October. Individuals, churches, and foundations have donated monetary gifts to help address humanitarian needs related to the 2019 Indian Ocean...

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Resilience-riding the storms of life

Kae Tritle, RN-Wellness Coordinator Life's storms are still with us and all around us. We are still recovering from natural disasters: hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and the derecho. We are still coping with the implications of COVID-19-continued ...

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2021 Resolutions now being received

The Annual Conference Resolutions Committee is now accepting Resolutions for consideration at the 2021 Annual Conference Session. The deadline for ...

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Abiding in Excile - God Has left the Temple 11/6/2020

By Eric Rucker November 6, 2020 Ezekiel 10:18: "Then the glory of the LORD went out from the threshold of the Temple." This is perhaps the most shocking statement in all of the Hebrew Scriptures. The prophet Ezekiel is telling the exiled...

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UMC NEWS
UMC Bishops offer innovative ideas for future of the...

In the midst of a pandemic, racial unrest, and denominational and political anxiety, the bishops of The United Methodist Church met in a virtual format for four days to focus on the leadership necessary to chart a new future for the global...

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Connectional Table affirms the Christmas Covenant...

The Connectional Table The United Methodist Church FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/03/2020 Chicago, Illinois - In a virtual board meeting on October 29, 2020, the Connectional Table (CT) voted to affirm the Christmas Covenant legislation as a vehicle...

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RESOURCES
2021 Special Sundays Pew Cards are HERE!

Please find attached the NEW 2021 Special Sundays Digital Pew Cards to be posted on all your media outlets. The Connectional Giving Team has ...

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Help Spread the Word About Mside

Alumni & Students: Refer a student for a campus visit, win one of ten $50 Visa gift cards. Here's how: Consider anyone you know that might be interested in Morningside Let that person know that during November and December, any high school senior ...

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