Events

Luncheon following Fort Madison Rodeo parade on lower level of church.

We will be serving a free supper for anyone who wants to attend! On the menu: Baked Potato Bar and you choice of toppings: Butter, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, Ham, Onion, Chili, Broccoli Cheese Sauce, Taco Meat, Corn, & Salsa; Will be served with dessert ...

Our traditional Fall Dinner & Bake Sale will feature swiss steak, scalloped cabbage, with side dishes, beverages and pie or other dessert, offered on Saturday, September 23, 4:30-6:30 pm. Proceeds will be divided between our local budget and our ...

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection invites you to Leadership Institute 2017, which takes place at the Leawood, KS campus, September 27 - 29, 2017. Registration is now open! Join clergy, church staff and volunteers from across the nation ...

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection invites you to Leadership Institute 2017, which takes place at the Leawood, KS campus, September 27 - 29, 2017. Registration is now open! Join clergy, church staff and volunteers from across the nation ...

Free screening by doctors of internal medicine, pediatrics, orthopedics, dentistry, optometry. Blood pressure, vision, blood sugar and cholesterol tests free.

2017 Order of Elders, Order of Deacons, Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members Retreat Peacemaking Circles with Fred Van Liew & Bishop Laurie Haller Preaching Tuesday, October 3rd at 10 a.m. - Wednesday, October 4th at 3 p.m.at Collegiate ...

Theme: Planted Beside Still Waters- Leadership that Lasts. A spiritual formation event for both laity and clergy.

Faithful and creative leaders are experimenting in replicating healthy ministry through multi-site, repositioning, creative partnerships and closing. The Missouri Annual Conference is excited to host this time of structured learning and candid ...

Clothing for all ages, household items, holiday items, bric-a-brac. Many unusual itemsare found.

Guest speakers for Way Point will present a program on "Women and Children Abuse" . Refreshments will follow the program

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The bazaar begins at 8:00 am with coffee rolls. Local vendors and crafter's will have tables set up around the church. There will be a bake sale and a room of garage sale type items for sale. Vegetable and Chili soups will be served with made-rites ...

Homemade noodles with chicken and mashed potatoes. Salads and wonderful homemade desserts! PLUS Crafts and goodies for sale including QUILTS

Heritage Festival and Harvest Hunt at Hopkins Grove UMC. Harvest Hunt for the kids starting at 3:00 p.m, followed by auction and Barbeque dinner by "Watcha Smokin'". Free will offering.

Fourth ANNUAL POTATO DROP When Center Grove United Methodist Church brings 42000 pounds of potatoes to the Dubuqueland area on Saturday, October 28, 2017. They are distributed in 10# bags free to anyone.  Individuals arrive at 9am and organizations ...

Free Community Breakfast October 29th from 10:30-11:30am! Come enjoy a delicious breakfast on us, bring your friends and family! Menu: Egg Casserole, Muffins, Juice, Milk, Coffee

Bridgehaven staff will share in detail how lives are being transformed through the ministry of Bridgehaven - a preganancy support center. This program is for everyone. Women, men and teens. Refreshments will be served are the program.

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CHEROKEE SITE Western Iowa Technical Convention Center 200 Victory Drive (Highway 59, across from McDonalds) 712-885-0238 CONTACT PERSONS Site Chairs Arlene Roemmich 712-446-3352 aroem@midlands.net Sally Wilkie 712-437-2519 sswilkie@netins.net Pam...

WEBSTER CITY Asbury United Methodist Church 921 Des Moines St. 515-832-5369 CONTACT PERSONS Scott & Cathi Griswold, Chairs 515-543-8165 griz@wccta.net Tami Hejlik, Treasurer 515-571-7858 tamera_hejlik@yahoo.com Jennifer Peterson, Youth Retreat ...

The Annual Harvest Home event includes a Chicken-Noodle, Mashed Potato, salads and desserts Supper followed by an Auction of home-crafted items and baked goods.

Monroe UMW Annual Turkey Supper, serving Turkey & Dressing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Cranberry Sauce, Pie and Drink. Children under 6 $4, Adults $10. Carry-outs available.

Thanksgiving Dinner with all the Trimmings! Free Will Offering to benefit Heifer International.

Handmade crafts, silent Auction gift baskets, baked goods and candies. this event puts everyone in the holiday spirit.

Many fine crafts; wonderful baked goods; Silent Auction. Luncheon available from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Annual Holiday Bazaar includes, for your purchase, Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts and decorations, craft items, baked goods and "white elephant" items.

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Join us for the greatest music event of the Christmas season - Handel's beloved Messiah! Members of Ankeny First UMC's choir and orchestra will present the entire Christmas portion of the Messiah, while all are invited to raise their voices together ...

Come right at 9 am for best selection of Christmas cookies and candies on Saturday, December 9, at St Luke UMC, Newton. All proceeds are for missions through apportionments. Upon entering the sale, you will receive the customary red bucket(s), which ...

The theme for the 2017 Iowa Annual Conference is “Creating Difference Makers: inspiring and equipping grace-filled followers of Jesus Christ to make a difference wherever they are.”   Creating, inspiring, equipping and celebrating United Methodist ...

In response to many questions we’ve received over the past few weeks, the Conference would like to invite you to attend a live webinar that will go over the information regarding clergy W-2 preparation as well as address any other questions you may ...

In response to many questions we’ve received over the past few weeks, the Conference would like to invite you to attend a live webinar that will go over the information regarding clergy W-2 preparation as well as address any other questions you may ...

The theme for the 2017 Iowa Annual Conference is “Creating Difference Makers: inspiring and equipping grace-filled followers of Jesus Christ to make a difference wherever they are.”   Creating, inspiring, equipping and celebrating United Methodist ...

Greetings! With the 2017 Statistical Reporting season in full swing we are preparing a webinar to walk you through the process of entering statistical data along with a Question and Answer session to help you with questions you may have regarding ...

Central District: Pizza Ranch, 4954 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322 EVERYONE WECOME!

Boone, First 703 Arden St. Boone, IA  

Congregational Care is critical in every local church and no one person can address all the hurt of a congregation or community. The Church of the Resurrection’s Congregational Care team invites you to join them April 19 – 21, 2018 for comprehensive ...

Spring 2018 Order of Elders, Order of Deacons, Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members Event Thursday, April 26th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. First United Methodist Church (516 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 )  Online Registration Printable ...

Women Clergy from the East Central District are invited for a day of relaxation and refreshment at Lisbon UMC. Event sponsored by ECD UMW. Activities led by Spiritual Directors Karen Nelson, Sue Thomas, Gayle Wilcox, and Sheri Daylong.

The 2018 Iowa Licensing School will be held at the Shalom Retreat Center. More details as they are available will be posted at http://www.iaumc.org/iowalicensingschool. In order to attend the Licensing School, you must be a certified candidate, ...

Face to Face is an experience in the Emmaus tradition for persons 60 and older. For details contact Dawn Parker at bripark1948@gmail.com or Iowa Walk to Emmaus at iowaemmaus@gmail.com.

Face to Face is an experience in the Emmaus tradition for persons 60 and older. For details contact Dawn Parker at bripark1948@gmail.com or Iowa Walk to Emmaus at iowaemmaus@gmail.com.

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection announced today that registration is now open for the Young Preachers Festival (YPF), being held June 27 – 28, 2018 at its Leawood, Kansas campus. The Church of the Resurrection has partnered with the ...

Geneseo UMC is in search of a music accompanist for Sunday morning Worship Service. We are looking for a keyboard/pianist. They would provide all music for Sunday Service. Please contact Deb Mumm: rdmumm@gmail.com

Geneseo United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. The successful applicant should enjoy working with the public. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Publisher is preferred, along with data entry experience ...

Continue to celebrate with bold hymns God and Country

For more information go to: cedarrapidsemmaus.org

For more information go to: cedarrapidsemmaus.org

Iowa Walk to Emmaus Men's Summer Walk #134. Lay Director is John M. Lizer

Iowa Walk to Emmaus Women's Summer Walk #135. Lay Director Kristi Bihrer.

For more information go to: crchrysalis.org

Join us for a morning of tubing down the Decorah river and then have a yummy lunch at Mabe's pizza with youth from across the district. All Youth entering 6th grade and older are invited. Meet us in Decorah at Decorah River Tubes at 9:45 am. Contact ...

Pastor Paul Witmer, Minister of Reentry and Congregational Care for Women at the Well at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women at Mitchellville, Iowa, will be coming to the Waterloo area in August to offer a Reentry Team Training. It will be at...

RACIAL EQUITY AWARENESS LEARNING EXCHANGES *       Jesus calls us to love God and love neighbor. *       Racial justice is an ongoing focus of United Methodist Women mission work. *       We are called to live out the Charter for Racial Justice in ...

Once again we will package meals for those in need in our community. We will be joined by Hope United Methodist Church this year. We will begin packaging meals in our Fellowship Hall following the 10:00 am worship service. Everyone is invited to join...

You are invited to join a new Iowa Interfaith Power & Light initiative called "Faith for Energy Equity." We are kicking off this initiative with workshops for faith leaders in Iowa to connect with one another and to imagine a shared response to ...

We provide free food to our Community. When retail food is no longer salable, but still meets FDA regulations, it can be donated to food banks as salvage The food pantry is manned entirely by volunteers from the Methodist Church and relies on ...

You are invited to join a new Iowa Interfaith Power & Light initiative called "Faith for Energy Equity." We are kicking off this initiative with workshops for faith leaders in Iowa to connect with one another and to imagine a shared response to ...

For more information go to: heartlandfaithful.org

Monday, September 17, 2018 Atlantic, First UMC  (800 Poplar St, Atlantic, IA 50022) 9:00am to 5:00pm .7 CEU’s  event Cost $50 for Clergy or $10 for Laity. Lunch provided. Presenters: Dan Wiebesiek and Andy Rubinking Register by Tuesday, September 4th...

For more information go to: heartlandfaithful.org

Terraced Hills Emmaus Men's Fall Walk #51. Lay Director Jim Werner

All United Methodist Women and pastors from across the district are invited to celebrate the year's accomplishments, receive leadership training, and be inspired as BOLD women and men of faith, hope and love in action. Rev. Clint Twedt-Ball will ...

A FREE bluegrass gospel concert. Sponsored by the Reinbeck United Methodist church. The Harmons are a family group that has recorded a several CD's and toured extensively. They are well known in the bluegrass community.for their high energy way of ...

Epworth UMC, 412 Euclid, Des Moines, Iowa, will be serving Cavetelli, Salad, Italian Bread, Apple Crisp with Ice Cream and coffee, tea or milk on Saturday September 22, 2018, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The cost is $7 with all proceeds going to the Epworth...

We will worship at 10:00am followed by a program and a meal. All are welcome to help us celebrate our FIRST 150 years. We especially invite former pastors, former members, District Superintendents and Bishops.

The Office of Pastoral Care and Counseling presents DAY APART WORKSHOP: WORKING WITH THE THIRD AGE  The Third Age refers to Adult Experience beginning at 45. This is a time when people begin reflecting on spiritual life in new ways. Recent research ...

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection announced today that registration is now open for Leadership Institute 2018, held September 26-28 at the Leawood, Kansas campus. Churches are invited to bring their ministry leaders to one of the ...

Terraced Hills Emmaus Women's Fall Walk #52. Lay Director Paula Fehring.

UNITED METHODIST MEN FOUR CONFERENCE RALLY Dakotas, Great Plains, Iowa, Minnesota-Men Sharing God's Love since 1998 Hosted by Iowa UMMen Details: September 28-30, 2018 Lake Okoboji Camp and Retreat Center Friday Evening, 6:00 pm—Sunday Worship @ ...

Free Medical Screening at Epworth UMC, 412 Euclid, Des Moines, Iowa. Free flu shots and lunch provided. Seek free medical advice from physicians specializing in internal medicine, pediatrics, orthopedics, dentistry and optometry. Free blood pressure,...

Methodist Churches Email Good afternoon. Riverside United Methodist Church invites you and your church to the Missional Pathways workshop offered by Jeff Newton. Jeff Newton founded Kokomo Urban Outreach in Kokomo, Indiana and has received multiple ...

To be held at the Janesville community center. Homemade pies, umw rummage sale. $9.50 per person in advance, $10.50 at the door

RACIAL EQUITY AWARENESS LEARNING EXCHANGES *       Jesus calls us to love God and love neighbor. *       Racial justice is an ongoing focus of United Methodist Women mission work. *       We are called to live out the Charter for Racial Justice in ...

Epworth's Annual Basement & Bake Sale is BIGGER than ever this year. It will be held form 8:00 am until 2 pm on October 13th. Clothing and shoes for all - Many beautiful purses - Seasonal decorations - Books - Toys - Household and kitchen items - and...

Hear stories from those most affected by the outcome of the February 2019 General Conference.

RACIAL EQUITY AWARENESS LEARNING EXCHANGES *       Jesus calls us to love God and love neighbor. *       Racial justice is an ongoing focus of United Methodist Women mission work. *       We are called to live out the Charter for Racial Justice in ...

Iowa Walk to Emmaus Men's Fall Walk #136. Lay Director Leonard Willis.

Holiday Craft and Bake Sale at Calvary UMC. We serve homemade cinnamon pecan roll and coffee starting at 8 am. Lunch will be served from 11 am to l pm with homemade soups, pies and sandwiches. We will feature several local vendors as well as ...

None of us like to think about our own death but one of the best gifts you can give to your loved ones is to have in place plans for the end of your life. On Saturday, October 20th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM First United Methodist Church in Des Moines ...

Growing Communities of Love Live A Church Growth Conference to help you Inspire Your Church to Innovate & Grow October 23-25, 2018 Disney Embassy Suites Anaheim South 11767 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, California 92840 Presented by Mary Scifres ...

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Iowa Walk to Emmaus Women's Fall Walk #137. Lay Director Jackie Riccio.

Annual Soup & Salad Supper Adults $10.00 - Children 10 & under $5.00

RACIAL EQUITY AWARENESS LEARNING EXCHANGES *       Jesus calls us to love God and love neighbor. *       Racial justice is an ongoing focus of United Methodist Women mission work. *       We are called to live out the Charter for Racial Justice in ...

Fall 2018 Order of Elders, Order of Deacons, Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members Event Tuesday, October 30th from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Marshalltown, First United Methodist Church (202 West Main Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158 )  Online ...

Join youth from across the Northeast District for a Lock In associated with InGathering. Arrive at 6 pm to Threehouse (2422 College Street Cedar Falls) for pizza. After settling in we will head to the Rec Center for rock climbing, swimming, and more....

WEBSTER CITY SITE Asbury United Methodist Church 921 Des Moines St. 515-832-5369 Contact Persons Cathi Griswold, Co-Chair 515-543-8165 griz@wccta.net Tami Hejlik, Co-Chair, Treasurer 515-571-7858 tamera_hejlik@yahoo.com Jennifer Peterson, Youth ...

MOUNT PLEASANT SITE Iowa Wesleyan University Howe Student Activity Center Broadway & North Main Streets 319-385-8021 Contact persons Judy Brotherton, Chair 563-264-5372 judyb@machlink.com Lucas Van Tol, Treasurer 319-621-1933 l.d.vantol@gmail.com ...

SITE INFORMATION CEDAR FALLS SITE First United Methodist Church 718 Clay Street 319-266-1713 CONTACT PERSONS Jan Benson, Chair 319-268-9111 jbenson@cfu.net Bonita Davis, Treasurer 319-327-0674 bonita@indytel.com Chuck Norman, Youth Event Contact ...

CHEROKEE SITE Western Iowa Technical Convention Center 200 Victory Drive (Highway 59, across from McDonalds) 712-885-0238 CONTACT PERSONS Sally Wilkie, CHair 712-437-2519 sswilkie@netins.net Pam Mitchell, Co-Treasurer 712-253-0001 ...

For more information go to: cedarrapidsemmaus.org

Come, hear popular women's speaker, Mandy Sullivan, share about preparing our hearts for the holidays. Amidst all the chaos and stress of the holiday season - there's something better in store for us. Doors Open at 5:30 PM for appetizers and social ...

For the past few years, the Conference has offered an webinar providing instructions for your W-2 and Year-End Reporting needs.  We would like to invite you again to attend a live webinar that will go over the information regarding clergy W-2 ...

For the past few years, the Conference has offered an webinar providing instructions for your W-2 and Year-End Reporting needs.  We would like to invite you again to attend a live webinar that will go over the information regarding clergy W-2 ...

Watch the Livestream of the North Liberty Budget Listening Session at 2:45 from here: https://vimeo.com/310444847

Fear of the Other We live in a culture of prejudice and exclusion but God commands us to love and embrace those who are considered “other”. Bishop Will Willamon has written a book to help us learn how to recognize and think differently about our fear...

Fear of the Other We live in a culture of prejudice and exclusion but God commands us to love and embrace those who are considered “other”. Bishop Will Willamon has written a book to help us learn how to recognize and think differently about our fear...

Monday, January 28, 2019 9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Wesley UMC | 800 E 12th Street, Des Moines, IA Who should attend? United Methodist UMW and other Church Members & Pastors; others interested in advocacy work, Children/Youth Mental Health, and Medicaid ...

Fear of the Other We live in a culture of prejudice and exclusion but God commands us to love and embrace those who are considered “other”. Bishop Will Willamon has written a book to help us learn how to recognize and think differently about our fear...

The walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God’s grace and love is revealed to you through ...

Fear of the Other We live in a culture of prejudice and exclusion but God commands us to love and embrace those who are considered “other”. Bishop Will Willamon has written a book to help us learn how to recognize and think differently about our fear...

he walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God’s grace and love is revealed to you through other...

Join Youth from across the Northeast District for a fun ski weekend in Mankato, MN. We will gather on Friday evening for worship and games then Saturday morning hit the slopes at Mankato Ski Area. $30 (meals, and rental included). Contact trinityyout...

Fear of the Other We live in a culture of prejudice and exclusion but God commands us to love and embrace those who are considered “other”. Bishop Will Willamon has written a book to help us learn how to recognize and think differently about our fear...

To be held at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca in Solon, Iowa

Fear of the Other We live in a culture of prejudice and exclusion but God commands us to love and embrace those who are considered “other”. Bishop Will Willamon has written a book to help us learn how to recognize and think differently about our fear...

Come in from the cold and join us for our Winter Barbecue! Menu includes: Smoked Pork Loin (prepared by Full Throttle Smoking by Mark & Lisa Whipple) Potato Salad - Chips Baked Beans Applesauce Large selection of salads & deserts Cost is $9 for ...

To be held at Camp Io=Dis-E-Ca, Solon, Iowa

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To be held at Inspirations Hills, Canton South Dakota

For more information go to: dakotaswalk.org

The purpose of the School for Practical Ministry is to provide down-to-earth teaching that can be used by clergy and lay people in the local church. This event is approved by the Iowa BoOM for 1.0 CEU and approved for Lay Servant Re-Certification. ...

To be held at Inspiration Hills, Canton South Dakota

Join us for an All You Care To Eat pancake breakfast to support Bidwell Riverside Center, hosted by Grace United Methodist Church. Food includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, and beverages. There will also be quilts and baked goods for sale. $10 tickets ...

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Opens Registration for Two Conferences April 4 - 5 LEAWOOD, KS – The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection is excited to announce registration is now open for two conferences hosted by ShareChurch...

What happens on the Chrysalis Weekend? You will enjoy three days of singing, learning, laughing, worshiping, reflecting, praying and participating in small groups. Discussions center around fifteen talks given by youth and adult laity and clergy. ...

Location: Collegiate in Ames Join other lay people from across the Iowa Conference for a stimulating day.  Bishop Laurie will lead us in reflecting on the February General Conference as we look to the future.  Lay delegates to General Conference have...

Spring 2019 Order of Elders, Order of Deacons, & the Fellowship of Local Pastors & Associate Members Event Tuesday, April 9th from 10 a.m.—3 p.m. at Ames, First UMC (516 Kellogg Ave., Ames, IA 50010) Online Registration Printable Registration General...

Join us April 11th for the 10th Annual Art & More for Shelter fundraiser for Hawthorn Hill. Funds raised at the event support our programs serving local homeless families through two programs: New Directions Shelter, a 30-day emergency shelter and ...

Sunday, April 28th 2:00 PM Loving Chapel UMC Sanctuary - Leon Katherine Parker, UMC Missionary for 19 years Currently serving in Nepal JOIN US FOR HER PROGRAM ON HER MISSION WORK WITH YOUTH and WOMEN www.umcmission.org

Rippey United Methodist will host the annual "Pancakes for Women at the Well" with a free-will offering for the congregation at the women's prison in Mitchellvillle.

Valley United Methodist Church, 4201 Ashworth in West Des Moines is sponsoring a "Spring Neighborhood Party". Neighbors and friends are invited to join us for games, fellowship, food, and a concert by Higher Power Quartet of Central Iowa. Games will ...

About Face to Face Face to Face began "Encounters" in Emmaus Communities across the United States in 2015. Each day, new groups are joining in this adventure of starting Face to Face in their local Emmaus communities. They are experiencing a renewed ...

While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them. - Luke 24:15 The walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an ...

While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them. - Luke 24:15 The walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an ...

The 3rd Annual Rock Branch Car Show and Shine - Ice Cream Social features cars, tractors, brownies, ice cream! You might even see pickups and motorcycles!! Rock Branch UMC is "The Church of the Open Country" at 1610 Lee Avenue, rural Correctionville,...

There will be an Auction and Ice Cream Social starting at 5;00 pm on Sunday, August 25, 2019. The Homemade Ice Cream is $5 per bowl with toppings galore and cookies and bars on the side.

Saturday, September 7, 2019 Riley Harrison Clark will be in Concert at Rockwell UMC, 303 Monroe, in Rockwell, Iowa. Free Meal 6:00 pm Concert 7:00 Free Will Offering will be taken for Riley. While performing and touring with the award-winning, intern...

Homemade Beef and Noodles, coleslaw, boiled potatoes and a delicious dessert Adults: $9.00 Children (Under 12) $4.00

CENTER GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3140 BRUNSKILL ROAD, DUBUQUE, IA 52003 ANNUAL PORK CHOP DINNER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 4:30 - 8 PM ADULTS $12; AGES 6-12 YEARS $4 Dinner includes grilled Iowa Chop, potatoes, corn, applesauce, coleslaw, roll, ...

Registration is now open for Leadership Institute 2019, held September 25-27 at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. The Church of the Resurrection, along with leading bishops, pastors and laity across the US, believes that the decision ...

Tuesday, October 1st at 10 a.m. through Wednesday, October 2nd at 3 p.m. Ankeny, First UMC Christian Life Center (710 NE 36th Street, Ankeny, IA 50021) Registration fee is $45 and includes lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday. Childcare is available but ...

While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them. - Luke 24:15 The walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an ...

While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them. - Luke 24:15 The walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an ...

While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them. - Luke 24:15 The walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an ...

Bring your team (program staff, worship associates, artists, musicians and other interested people) to discover ways to enliven and deepen your congregation’s worship services. Based on presenter Marcia McFee’s book Think Like a Filmmaker, this ...

To be held at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, Solon, Iowa

While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them. - Luke 24:15 The walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an ...

Everyone is welcome to come to our Annual Bazaar - Supper is a Free Will Donation and served from 5:00-7:00 pm. Menu includes: Soups (Chili, Vegetable Beef, Broccoli Cheese and Creamy Potato with Ham), Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Homemade Bars, Coffee, ...

Conference Center meeting for District Nominations chairs and agency representatives

Staves Annual Safe Halloween Fun night Games, prizes and lots of candy Free Hot Dog Dinner to all Staves church 2747 E Madison Des Moines October 30 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Contact Debbie Wise 515-360-2840 Sign up for a chance to win an adult Walmart card ...

The 40th Annual Mission Ingathering will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at five locations throughout the state—First UMC in Cedar Falls, St. Paul’s UMC in Cherokee, Greenfield UMC, Iowa Wesleyan University in Mount Pleasant, & Asbury UMC in ...

Your Opportunity to Make a Difference. THE EVENT: REGGIE’S SLEEPOUT Sleep out to help end homelessness. Create a Team. Raise money. Build a box. Meet new friends. Share an experience you’ll never forget. Bring a box, pop-up tent (no stakes) or ...

Laurens United Methodist Church 1st Annual Harvest Turkey Dinner Menu: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Watergate Salad & Ice Cream. 13 yrs. old & adult ~ $10 5 yrs. 12 yrs. old ~ $ 7 under 5 yrs. ~ FREE Carry outs ...

This is the yearly supper the Slater United Methodist Men serve on election day. Homemade noodles with freshly cooked chicken and homemade chicken gravy, along with a hot vegetable and roll. An assortment of freshly baked desserts tops off the meal. ...

Join Bidwell Riverside Center for its 3rd annual Empty Bowls fundraiser at the Temple for the Performing Arts on Thursday, November 7, from 6-8 p.m. Empty Bowls seeks to shed light on the food insecurity faced by our neighbors and raise funds to ...

To be held at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, Solon, Iowa

Come Hungry and Join Us for our Annual Turkey Dinner on Sunday! Turkey, mashed potatoes, salads, roll, desserts and drink. Cost: $9 for ages 13 and up; $5 for kids ages 6-12; and Free for kids ages 5 and under Hope to see you there!

Please join us for Simpson Youth Academy's third annual Lessons & Carols Dinner! Share a great meal, meet participants, and hear reflections on Advent from our students. Buying a ticket also gets you a free, reserved seat for the beautiful Lessons & ...

For the past few years, the Conference has offered an webinar providing instructions for your W-2 and Year-End Reporting needs.  We would like to invite you again to attend a live webinar that will go over the information regarding clergy W-2 ...

For the past few years, the Conference has offered an webinar providing instructions for your W-2 and Year-End Reporting needs.  We would like to invite you again to attend a live webinar that will go over the information regarding clergy W-2 ...

Please join us for our annual Winter Barbecue Geneva United Methodist Church Sunday, January 26th at 12:00 PM Menu includes: Smoked Pork Loin (prepared by Full Throttle Smoking by Mark Lisa Whipple) Potato Salad - Chips Baked Beans Applesauce Large ...

Candidates for ministry in the Iowa Annual Conference  have the opportunity to participate in a candidacy retreat as part of their candidacy process. All candidates who enter the process as of January 1, 2018, are required to attend a candidacy ...

Growing Communities of Love 2020, a conference to Unleash Your Leaders, Energize Your Ministries, Transform Your Church Culture & Grow Your Church. Over sixty churches across the country have turned to Mary Scifres Ministries for the help that is ...

Saint Paul School of Theology is invested in nurturing pastoral leaders. We want to be a resource for you as you nurture a culture of call in your congregation. Join us Wed, February 12 at 12 PM CST for this introductory webinar led by Dr. Anne ...

Sunday Worship Services Location: Mingo United Methodist Church in Mingo MUMC will have a prerecorded service online via our YouTube channel. Services and other worship opportunities are located on our website at www.mingoumc.org and our Facebook ...

Good Idea Webinars feature Best Practices for Ministry in The United Methodist Church. They will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. except the first week, when they will be on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. These ...

What happens on a Chrysalis weekend? You will enjoy three days of singing, learning, laughing, worshiping, reflecting, praying, and participating in small groups. Discussion center around fifteen talks given by youth and adult laity, and clergy. ...

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection will host The Art of Hospitality Conference April 23 – 24, 2020. The conference takes place at Church of the Resurrection’s Leawood, KS Campus and focuses on the ministry of welcome and intentional ...

We're gathering virtually--via Zoom--around the music of our longstanding friend Richard Bruxvoort Colligan and to celebrate the ministry of Women at the Well, at this time when Pastor Lee's time as pastor is drawing to a close. We'll gather on Zoom ...

Our country grows more polarized and divided every day: in how we think, the words we use, our political system, and much more. Instead of The United Methodist Church showing the light of Christ to the world and demonstrating a way through the ...

The candidacy retreat which is a requirement of the candidacy process is an opportunity to further discern your call to ministry, learn more about the process, meet others on the journey, hear from those serving in different types of ministry and ...

Building Up: Our Capacity, Our Relationships, Our Ministry, is the theme for the 2021 Order of Elders Retreat. This event will be online using zoom. Join us as Dr. Elaine A. Heath draws from Scripture and many years' experience in missional ministry,...

The Iowa Conference’s United Methodist Women will host their annual meeting on Zoom Livestream or in-person at the Cherokee United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Coffee and registration will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and the ...

WE ARE RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS AND GROUPS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS TO HELP HOMEOWNERS GET READY FOR WINTER! Many homeowners still need assistance with basic repairs to prevent pipes from freezing and provide better protection from the elements. This ...

Join the Fall Orders & Fellowship event Thursday, October 14th from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Big Creek State Park shelters by the beach to connect with God and peers. We've asked our leaders to build groups from an area of their passion and invite ...

The Congregational Excellence team invites you to join two webinars to continue learning about Developing Online Faith Communities. The webinars will be hosted by Cathy Townley, who has years of experience coaching churches through the digital age. ...

The Congregational Excellence team invites you to join two webinars to continue learning about Developing Online Faith Communities. The webinars will be hosted by Cathy Townley, who has years of experience coaching churches through the digital age. ...

The Congregational Excellence team invites you to join two webinars to continue learning about Developing Online Faith Communities. The webinars will be hosted by Cathy Townley, who has years of experience coaching churches through the digital age. ...

The Congregational Excellence team invites you to join two webinars to continue learning about Developing Online Faith Communities. The webinars will be hosted by Cathy Townley, who has years of experience coaching churches through the digital age. ...

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit sags a person's strength. Proverbs 17:22 Playing is as sacred as music and silence. Like prayer, laughter and play can be healing to the mind, body, and soul. when we play, we leave behind ...

Are you exploring a call to ministry? The candidacy retreat which is a requirement of the candidacy process is an opportunity to further discern your call to ministry, learn more about the process, meet others on the journey, hear from those serving ...

Learn and engage in transformational ways with those in poverty going beyond food pantries. Rev. Brian Combs is a graduate of NC State and Emory University.  While no degree was awarded, his most formative education came from attending integrated ...

Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale Saturday, April 2, 2022 8:00 to 11:00 am Buffalo United Methodist Church 1000 30th Street NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-378-4258 Come and enjoy - Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Coffee, Juice and Milk. The breakfast is FREE,...

SAVE THE DATE! More information will be forthcoming!

SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2022 11:00AM—1:00PM  at the Storm Lake United Methodist Church Family Life Center (Enter off of Cayuga Street, under the drive-thru canopy) Come experience food beginning at 11:00 AM followed by entertainment by the SLHS South ...

Annual Rummage Sale, First United Methodist Church, 718 Clay St., Cedar Falls, Iowa. Thursday August 4th (5pm-8pm); Friday August 5th (8am-1pm); Saturday August 6th (8am-1pm). $3.00 Bag Sale or 1/2 Price on Saturday. Antiques, clothing for all ages, ...

The Nashua UMC and Republic Community Church, in conjunction with Africans in the diaspora in the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, take the opportunity to invite you, your family, congregation, and your community to the Africa ...

Matthew 25 Grant Applications for 2023 are available.  These grants are for projects/ministries that address the needs of vulnerable populations such as those living in poverty; the imprisoned; immigrants; minority ethnic populations; children; the ...

Grace United Methodist - Tiffin Iowa is celebrating its 150th Anniversary, Sesquicentennial. Service 9:00 a.m. Tree Planting Ceremony 10:30 a.m. and Brunch. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Booneville Music Festival is back for its third year featuring six talented acts.  Performing locally, nationally and internationally, here is a little information about the musicians.   Ortonville Circus   Ortonville Circus is a string band – ...

Join the Fall Orders & Fellowship event Thursday, September 29th from 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Big Creek State Park shelters by the beach to connect with God and peers. We've asked our leaders to build groups from an area of their passion and invite ...

Are you exploring a call to ministry? The candidacy retreat which is a requirement of the candidacy process is an opportunity to further discern your call to ministry, learn more about the process, meet others on the journey, hear from those serving ...

Lay Servant Training.  We will be offering 3 classes:   Basic, Advanced:  Prayer (Let the Whole World Say Amen!) and Advanced: Preaching (From Your Heart to Theirs) You will be required to pay online when you register.    Registration fee is $25.  ...

The AC2022 Memorial Service to honor those before us will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Des Moines New Hope United Methodist Church located at 4525 Beaver Ave., Des Moines, IA. Bishop Laurie Haller will give the message and the service will...

Armouraires Gospel group will be leading worship with Pastor Randy presiding.

Sunday, December 4, 3:00pm First United Methodist Church 1001 Pleasant St., Des Moines, Iowa WATCH THE LIVESTREAM United Methodists and ecumenical friends across Iowa are invited to celebrate the ministry of Iowa Bishop Laurie Haller as she ...

Are you exploring a call to ministry? The candidacy retreat which is a requirement of the candidacy process is an opportunity to further discern your call to ministry, learn more about the process, meet others on the journey, hear from those serving ...

BASIC LAY SERVANT TRAINING     February 11, 2023 from 9 AM to 2:30 PM     $25. 00 to cover registration and noon meal     Fort Dodge, First United Methodist Church     127 N 10th Street     Fort Dodge, Iowa     515-576-7586 Please bring your ...

Saturday, February 25, 2023   8:00 am – 5:00 pm Cost  $20.00  includes background check, lunch, materials and badge   Meeting at the Denison First United Methodist Church 113 South 14th  Street, Denison,  IA 51442   For more information or to sign-up...

A Call to Prayer & Self-Denial SPECIAL OFFERING FOR RACIAL JUSTICE WORK Llamado a la Oracion y al Sacrificio OFRENDA ESPECIAL A FA-VOR DEL TRABAJO POR LA JUSTICIA RACIAL  기도와 절제의 날 인종 정의 사역을 위한 특별 BECAUSE WE BELIEVE. . . that racism is a rejection ...

Lunch at Trinity Serving: Chicken cordon bleu, hash brown casserole, roll, salads, bars and drink. Cost $10.00 Served by: Trinity United Methodist Women of Faith

Thursday, March 30th from 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Immanuel UMC, (2900 49th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310) or via zoom Iowa ACEs 360 provides research, tools, and a network to empower you—and our entire state—to take informed actions that help all ...

The Des Moines Faith Committee for Peace invites you to a Palm Sunday Procession and Service, where they will gather to raise voices in support of justice and peace. They will also lift up voices and prayers calling for diplomacy in Ukraine/Russia; ...

Iowa City Area Circuit of the Golden Valley District of the United Methodist Church Iowa Conference Presents  The 12 Other Disciples 2023 Sunday, April 2 – 4 p.m., 1st United Methodist Church 85 N. Jones Blvd., North Liberty  (Livestreamed at NL ...

Iowa City Area Circuit of the Golden Valley District of the United Methodist Church Iowa Conference Presents  The 12 Other Disciples 2023 Sunday, April 2 – 4 p.m., 1st United Methodist Church 85 N. Jones Blvd., North Liberty  (Livestreamed at NL ...

The Iowa Licensing School will be April 29th - May 5th, 2023. You may view the 2022 information and assignments at https://www.iaumc.org/iowalicensingschool. Additionally information for the 2023 licensing school should be available mid December ...

Sponsored by Crossroads Connection Circuit   Date: April 29 Location: Rockwell UMC  (303 Monroe St, Rockwell, IA 50469) Time:  8 AM - 6 PM; bring your own sack lunch   Classes:  Preaching, led by Pastor Kristin Peters (From Your Heart to Theirs: ...

Are you exploring a call to ministry? The candidacy retreat which is a requirement of the candidacy process is an opportunity to further discern your call to ministry, learn more about the process, meet others on the journey, hear from those serving ...