Events

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Please plan to attend the 145th Church Anniversary Celebration at the Walker UMC. Please bring memorabilia, pictures and stories to tell of the past. Brunch will follow the 9 am Worship Service, food provided.

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, ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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!

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 ...

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: ...

The Advanced Lay Ministries Course on Care Giving is being offered on June 10, 2023 at Leon, Loving Chapel UMC. Class will be held from 9:00am - 4:00 pm.  The cost of the class will be $20.00, which must be paid for registration to be complete. Book:...

Vital Ministry happens down every dusty road, yet rural ministry success does not look the same as urban or suburban success. This event is for clergy and laity to share education, resources, and practical plans for strengthening the amazing ministry...

The Hiroshima – Nagasaki Memorial Organizing Team is announcing the annual memorial observance of the U.S. bombing in 1945 of the two Japanese cities: Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The memorial observance will be on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. ...

Join us on Tuesday, August 15 at 11:00 AM CT for the 2023-2024 Academic Year's Opening Convocation and the Installation of Dr. Sharon Betsworth, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. Convocation will take place in a hybrid ceremony on both ...

Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church  Disaster Preparedness and Response ERT  Training   (Early Response Team) A CARING Christian Presence in the Midst of Disaster   Saturday, August 19, 2023   8:00 am – 5:00 pm Cost  $20.00  ...

Old Fashioned Hymn Sing and "Buffalo Frank" Picnic Saturday, August 19  5 to 6:30 p.m. Buffalo UMC 1000 30th St. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402    319-378-4258 Free picnic supper after the Hymn Sing  - Buffalo Franks (hot dogs), Chips, Beverage, Ice cream...

Reverend Dr. Michael Beck will be hosting a training event on Monday, August 28, 2023 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at New Hope United Methodist Church located at 4525 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-3744. There is limited space for this event! Deadline ...

Reverend Dr. Michael Beck will be hosting a Circuit Leaders training event specifically for Circuit Leaders on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at New Hope United Methodist Church located at 4525 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA ...

Unleash the Power of Healing and Growth with Horses! Join Us at Our Open House for Helping Professionals! Hey there, amazing helping professionals and fellow horse enthusiasts!  Are you ready to dive into an extraordinary world of Equine Assisted ...

Booneville Music Festival is a relaxing afternoon with various local and regional music groups performing folk, blues, rock, and more.  Nestled behind a hill in the small community of Booneville, Iowa, with a church built in the late 1890s as the ...

You're Invited!  Make plans to join with ministry leaders from across the nation and around the world for Leadership Institute 2023, September 27- 29 in Kansas City at Resurrection, a United Methodist Church. Leadership Institute is designed to ...

Lay Servant Ministries – BASIC COURSE: This class is the beginning foundation for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. Participants are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended and to consider the importance of ...

Lay Servant Ministries – BASIC COURSE: This class is the beginning foundation for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. Participants are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended and to consider the importance of ...

To: Retired Professionals in Ministry and Spouses, Surviving Spouses   2023 Annual Retired Ministry Professionals and Spouses Fall Gathering.    During this gathering, we will have time for worship, welcoming, and getting to know Bishop Kennetha.  ...

Sponsored by Crossroads Connection Circuit Advanced: Legacy of the Wesley's - Taught by Rev. Les Green No book required; materials will be supplied. Basic Class, led by Pastor Wendy Johannesen (Lay Servant Ministries, Participant Book from ...

Lay Servant Training Event - October 9th and 11th, 2023 5:00 – 9:00 pm both dates Courses offered: 1.         Basic:   Led by Colleen Petaros , CLM and Steven Kahler, Certified Lay Speaker             Participant book needed:  Lay Servant Ministries...

Fall Laity Day with Bishop Kennetha Saturday, October 14 9:00 – 3:00 First United Methodist Church,  516 Kellogg Avenue, AMES   Treats and Fellowship on arrival Lunch and Conversation at noon   • Worship and Message from Bishop Kennetha. Expect a ...

Join us for a fun fall day at Wesley Woods! October 14th from 1 – 4pm. We’ll have family friendly activities including: Crafts, Face Painting, Archery, fishing, pressing Apples for Cider, pictures with ponies and more! Come enjoy the beautiful ...

The pastors of the United Methodist Church have been living through one of the most difficult times in our denomination’s history. We have been seeking to be faithful leaders in the midst of arguments, debates, and a politicized pandemic. Many of us ...

We cordially invite you to... President Blair's Retirement Celebration when: Friday, October 20 | 5:15 pm CT where: Church of the Resurrection - Student Center, 13720 Roe Ave., Bldg. C, Leawood, KS 66224 what: Light refreshments will be served. cost:...

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 ...

Homemade chili or chicken noodle soup, ham sandwich or chili dog, dessert, and beverage   Adults:  $8.00   Children 6-12:  $2.50  Children 5 & under:  FREE   Bake Sale & Homemade Noodles   White Elephant Items and RADA  

Lay Servant Ministries – BASIC COURSE: This class is the beginning foundation for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. Participants are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended and to consider the importance of ...

Lay Servant Ministries – BASIC COURSE: This class is the beginning foundation for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. Participants are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended and to consider the importance of ...

Friends, we will soon embark on an online, conference-wide Advent Study of Bishop Ken Carter’s new book, Unrelenting Grace. In the first session, we will cover the introduction and chapter one, which focus on grace and holiness as a United Methodist ...

Friends the Unrelenting Grace Advent Study is underway. We had a wonderful time last Tuesday discussing a United Methodist Way of life that is marked personal and social holiness and grace extended to all. In our next session, we will discuss Chapter...

The Cedar Rapids Metro Circuit Laity is hosting a Christmas Music Extravaganza. Solo, instrumental, bells, kazoos, etc. are invited to share their musical talent.  There will also be a CR Metro Community Choir.  If you are interested in ...

Friends we have had a wonderful response to the Unrelenting Grace Advent Study. We had a blessed time last Tuesday discussing how grace connects us as United Methodists. In our next session, we will discuss Chapter 3 of Bishop Ken Carter’s book, and ...

Friends this next session of our on-line conference-wide Advent Study of Unrelenting Grace, by Bishop Ken Carter, will be our last, for now. In this session, we will focus on Unrelenting Grace and the healing of our bodies (our individual bodies and ...

The 2024 Licensing School is planned to be in person from May 29th -June 4th at the Shalom Spirituality Center in Dubuque, Iowa. More information can be found at www.iaumc.org/iowalicensingschool