Conference Audio Archive

Ken Carlson is one of Newtown, Connecticut's first responders.  He received one of the new-ly published Strength for Servide to God and Community devotional books during the April 28, 2013 service at the Newtown United Methodist Church.  He speaks about receiving the book, some of the events of the tragedy at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Decembeer 14, 2013, and what has sustainted him since that day.

Rev. Mel Kawakami, pastor of the Newtown United Methodist Church, offered a prayer over Strength for Service to God and Community, a devotional book for first responders that was created by the Genera Commission on United Methodist Men.  Three of Newtown's first responders received copies during the April 28, 2013 worship service.

In his morning homily Rev. Mel Kawakami, pastor of the Newtown United Methodist Church spoke about how first responders follow Jesus' directive to put love in action.  Copies of Strength for Service to God and Community, a devotional book for first responders that was created by the Genera Commission on United Methodist Men were presented to three first responders during the service.

Rob Sibley, one of Newtown, CT's first responders, expressed appreciation for receiving a copy of Strength for Service to God and Community, a devotional book for first responders that was created by the General Commission on United Methodist Men.  Mr. Sibley was one of three who received  a copy during the April 28, 2013 worship service at the Newtown United Methodist Church.

Royston Bailey, United Methodist Men's president for the New York Annual Conference, presented the first copies of the new Strength for Service to God and Community to three first responders during the April 28, 2013 morning worship service at the Newtown United Methodist Church.

Rob Sibley is one of Newtown, Connecticut’s first responders.  He was one of the first group to receive Strength for Service to God and Community, a devotional book created by the General Commission on United Methodist Men for firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel 

John Christensen, a member of the Newtown United Methodist Church talks about the significance of presenting Strength for Service to God and Community to some first responders from Newtown and plans for a wider distribution to other first responders in the community.  Copies were given to the three first responders during the April 28, 2013 worship service.

Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble met with Confirmation classes from several United Methodist congregations during a February 17 visit to the Southeast District of the Annual Conference.

Rev. Katie Dawson, Iowa Conference coordinator for Imagine No Malaria, talks about the upcoming pancake breakfasts set to support the effor to eradicate Malaria.

Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble as he offered the opening prayer for the Iowa state Senate and House on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.  The recording is from his prayer in the Senate chamber.

Senator Daryl Beall, Senator from Fort Dodge, invited Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble to offer an opening prayer for the state’s legislative bodies.  The Senator spoke about what it means to have a prayer offered before a session begins.

Trish Miller, from the Belle Plaine United Methodist Curch, talked about how her faith directs her life and work during the Laity Day with the Bishop, April 6, 2013.

Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble's sermon, preached during the opening worship service of the 2013 Iowa School for Ministry.

Naomi Sea Young Wittstruck, Leadership Development Minister for Social Justice and Mission, and Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz talk about the Conference Center Prayer Vigil for Immigration and Peace and immigration concerns beyond.  Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble led the Chapel service on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.  Other Conference leaders and staff offered prayers during the worship time, which included the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

Bishop Alan Scarfe, of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, spoke about the impact of the gun violence in Newtown, Connecticut and appropriate responses from people of faith.  The conversation was recorded during the March segment of the March and Interfaith Prayer Service to Prevent Gun Violence, which took place on Monday, March 25, 2013, in Des Moines.

Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble was one of elevent participants in an Interfaith Prayer Service to Prevent Gun Violence, held on the West Capitol Terrace in Des Moines on Monday, March 25, 2013.  The Prayer service followed a march through downtown Des Moines.

Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie was one of the speakers at the Interfaith Prayer Service to Prevent Gun Violence.  The service was held at the State Capitol on March 25, 2013.  It was preceded by a March through downtown Des Moines.

Rod Bodholdt, a member of the building committee, talks about the new addiiton to the building of Ames First United Methodist Church and how it will support and expand the ministries of the congregation.  The building was dedicated during a worship service on Sunday, March 24, 2013.  (A photo gallery of the day is posted at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/iowaconference/sets/72157633081493767/)

Greg Dils, chairperson of the Community Pantry board at the North Liberty First United Methodist Church, talks about the Pantry following the dedication service on March 17, 2013.

Tina DuBois, LMSW and Director of the North Liberty Community Pantry, speaks about the mission of the Pantry, which is a ministry of the North Liberty First United Methodist Church.  The Pantry was dedicated on Sunday, March 17, 2013.