Please Read - New and important information and updates for Iowa UMC Leaders
April 8, 2020
Day of Prayer
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced today that she has signed a proclamation declaring Thursday, April 9 as a Day of Prayer in Iowa.
"Let us join together and pray for our neighbors, communities and state,” she said.
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Caring Connections for April 8, 2020
Reach Out During Holy Week from Iowa Annual Conference on Vimeo. Listen to Caring Connections Podcast for April 8, 2020 To my brothers and sisters in Christ in Iowa and beyond, grace and peace during the Holy Week.
An Open Letter to the Local Churches, Extension...
Dear Friends in Christ, The Covid-19 pandemic across the world and in Iowa has revealed both wonder and challenge. We are particularly gratified by the love for neighbor that is being lived out day by day across the world in Iowa villages, towns, ...
The Iowa Annual Conference (IAC) received $600,101 in total apportionments for the month of March from local churches; that is a total of $1,694,434 for the year 2020. Based on past receipts as of March 31, we project to receive 63.7% of the...
All US Jurisdictional Conferences for 2020 are postponed
Dear NCJ Delegates and Alternates, I trust you are all doing well and that you are safe and healthy. After conversation with Bishop David Bard, President of the NCJ College of Bishops, I want to let you know that we received news that all US J...
Grace United Methodist Church comes together despite...
Grace UMC Sioux City, Iowa is keeping connections alive during changing times. "Course, those connections, I think will continue even once we get into whatever is next," said Reverend Jim Shirbroun. Read the story or watch the video on KTIV News
Would your church like to begin receiving 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...
Self Help International brings their annual Spring Gala...
We were so looking forward to seeing you during this year's Spring Gala and didn't want to miss the chance to connect directly - from an appropriate social distance - so we're bringing the Spring Gala to you during the week of April 13 - 17. What ...
COVID-19 Resources from The Iowa Annual Conference
We have updated our COVID-19 Resources to make it easier to find the information you need. Please take a look and feel free to drop us a note if you need assistance.
Don't miss a good idea! Learn best practices from Iowa...
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...
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...
