Bishop Laurie's Caring Connection Video for April 1, 2020
God's Love is Faithful from Iowa Annual Conference on Vimeo. Listen to Caring Connections Podcast for April 1, 2020 Good Afternoon, Iowa! It's Wednesday, April 1, and this is Caring Connections which is also April Fools Day.
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Holy Week message from Bishop Laurie
God's Love Never Ends from Iowa Annual Conference on Vimeo. Listen to the Bishop Laurie's message for Holy Week 2020 Grace to you and peace on this Palm Sunday. Lament is a common word that we are using in these days to describe our coronavirus...
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A letter from Bishop Laurie regarding Communion...
To the Clergy of The Iowa Annual Conference, These days marked by the pandemic of Covid-19 are confusing, scary and isolating. As I have been in prayer for our beloved Conference, I have been reflecting on Holy Communion and the way that we, as...
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An opportunity for your church to receive online gifts
Looking for a way for your church members and friends to offer their financial support to your congregation during the current health crisis? The Iowa Annual Conference has set up a way to make an online donation. A link can be created on the...
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Payroll Protection letter to conference
Friends in Christ, The Paycheck Protection Act that was recently passed by Congress has included non-profit organizations, such as churches. We encourage you to look into this program and see how it best fits your local church. Please make sure...
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"Faith & Finances in Difficult Times" Webinar tomorrow
As a church leader are you worried about the financial impact of Covid-19 on your congregation? Are you wondering about best practices for giving when passing a plate is not possible? If so join us for a Good Idea Webinar on Faith & Finances in...
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Cabinet letter to the churches of the Iowa Annual Conference
Beloved Churches of the Iowa Annual Conference, You are loved, redeemed, called, and commissioned to live and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ, not despite the COVID-19, pandemic, but because of it! Never has the witness of the Church been...
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Change in refund policy for Iowa United Methodist camps
In light of concerns around COVID-19 in summer 2020, Lake Okoboji and Wesley Woods United Methodist Camps have agreed to modify their refund policy for the upcoming camp season so that parents, families, and churches can register for camp WORRY FREE!
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Eight district websites merge to four co-district webpages
Beginning April 1, 2020, our eight district websites will become four co-district webpages. This decision was made because the Iowa Annual Conference has closed the district offices and transitioned from eight district administrative assistances...
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Chaplaincy program for clergy off the ground
A chaplaincy program has been established in each district of the Iowa Conference as a way clergy can care for one another during these unprecedented times. Rev. Terra Amundson, Dean of the Appointive Cabinet and Southwest District Superintended, ...
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Iowa Licensing School cancelled—new alternative
Licensing School, as previously offered and planned for this year, is cancelled, with a new alternative already in place. Licensing School will be offered in an entirely new format, thanks to COVID-19. We will send out frequent updates to...
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Iowa Conference Center closed through April 16
In light of the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation and the recommendations to limit our social interaction to prevent the spread of the virus, the Iowa Annual Conference Center will be closed until and including April 16, 2020. Conference staff...
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Good Idea Webinars
Good Idea webinars are a series of interactive presentations designed to address issues and concerns of pastors and laity during the COVID-19 crisis. Good Idea webinars are a joint effort of the Office of Congregational Excellence, Office of...
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Unscripted: Expressions of Encouragement & Support
Unscripted is a conversation about what's going, what's working, and where you are seeing God at work. Then the conversation is flipped, asking the question, "Where do you want to see God at work and what prayer concerns do we need to lift up as...
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Holy Week and Easter Online - The BTS Center
Christian congregations about about to enter the most sacred week of the year, remembering Jesus' final days, his journey to the cross, his death, and his resurrection. But this year, as we observe public health guidelines, congregations will be...
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The Spiritual Practice of Altering Expectations
In this time of social distancing, fear, and great uncertainty, faith communities are more important than ever, but let's be honest: this current Coronavirus crisis stresses and stretches faith leaders in unique ways.
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Spiritual Practices for Spiritual Leaders
In this time of social distancing, fear, and great uncertainty, faith communities are more important than ever, but let's be honest: this current Coronavirus crisis stresses and stretches faith leaders in unique ways.
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Watch Bishop Laurie's introduction of her new book
Wandering into Grace
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Bishop Laurie Haller’s new book,
Wandering into Grace
is an excellent Lent study. Discussion questions for each chapter are included.
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