Events

The Northwest District Ministry Team and District Superintendency Committee would like to invite all clergy and their families to the Northwest District Christmas Party!  It will be held at Cherokee, St Paul's UMC on Friday, December 7 beginning at ...

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 ...

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...

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

Come and learn about the One Board Model to use in your local church.  All Clergy and Laity are welcome!

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. ...

Saturday, April 6 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Early United Methodist Church Classes will be Basic, Life Together in the UM Connection (Polity) and Accountable Discipleship.  The cost will be $20 per person.  It will need to be paid online at the time of ...

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 ...

  Hospitality is the theme of the Central District United Methodist Women annual Day Apart from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Burns United Methodist Church, 1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Des Moines. All men and women of the ...

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

The Northwest District Conference will be held in the afternoon of April 28.  This will be a time of celebration of our District Ministries and planning for the future!  

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.

Basic Class and Advanced Class opportunities. When: Saturday, September 7, 2019 Where: Des Moines, Burns United Methodist Church                   1909 MLK Pkwy                  Des Moines, IA 50314 Click HERE to register. Welcome will begin at ...

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 ...

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 ...

Northwest District Lay Servant/Speaker Training Saturday, October 5, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Sioux City, First United Methodist Church   Cost: $20/person (includes lunch)  You must pay online when you register!!  There will be no money accepted the day of...

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 ...

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, ...

Sutherland United Methodist Church is pleased to invite all who are available to hear our guest speaker, Dr. Steve Meyer, founder of Siouxland Tanzania Educational Medical Ministries. Originally from Hartley, Iowa, Dr. Meyer will be speaking about ...

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 ...

Ingathering will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Click here to find the flyer for the Greenfield Site - Greenfield UMC 108 SW 5th St, Greenfield, IA 50849 OR Mt. Pleasant Site - Iowa Wesleyan University Howe Student Activity Center at Broadway...

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 ...

UMW Annual Turkey Supper. Features turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, pie and a drink. $5 for six and under, $11 for all others. Serving begins at 5:30.

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!

The Northwest District will be hosting a Christmas Party for All Clergy and their families! Friday, December 6, 2019 Cherokee, St Paul's United Methodist Church 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm We will have dinner, singing of carols and a white elephant ...

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 ...

Central District Laity Summit Saturday February 1st, 2020 Ankeny First UMC Registration closed 1-25-2020, contact Angela Hansen-Abbas. Start 2020 off with other UMC Laity and focus on skills you need to grow your church and your leadership skills. ...

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 ...

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. ...

span style="color:black; background:white">The Gift of Conflict – Session 2: Many churches and people in general are afraid of conflict and avoid it at all costs, but conflict is a gift! Conflict is simply the presence of two or more ideas occupying ...

UMW from the First United Methodist Church, 202 W Main, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, will host their 47th Annual Spring Luncheon on Thursday,April 23rd, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. There will be vegetable, meat and fruit salads along with deviled eggs, ...

District Conference will look a little different this year as you are asked to attend with the District that you will be a part of beginning July 1st.  

Basic Lay Servant Ministries Training This course is foundational for all courses in lay servant ministries. May 8,15, 22 and 29 (Saturdays) from 9:00 am to 11:45 am through Zoom. Book: Lay Servant Ministries by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian ...

Basic Lay Servant Ministries Training This course is foundational for all courses in lay servant ministries. May 8,15, 22 and 29 (Saturdays) from 9:00 am to 11:45 am through Zoom. Book: Lay Servant Ministries by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian ...

Basic Lay Servant Ministries Training This course is foundational for all courses in lay servant ministries. May 8,15, 22 and 29 (Saturdays) from 9:00 am to 11:45 am through Zoom. Book: Lay Servant Ministries by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian ...

Basic Lay Servant Ministries Training This course is foundational for all courses in lay servant ministries. May 8,15, 22 and 29 (Saturdays) from 9:00 am to 11:45 am through Zoom. Book: Lay Servant Ministries by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian ...

Advanced "Accountable Discipleship" This course focuses on the concept of the household of God, Scripture as divine revelation, Wesleyan understanding of grace, and the importance of the class leaders in the development of the Methodist movement. ...

Advanced "Accountable Discipleship" This course focuses on the concept of the household of God, Scripture as divine revelation, Wesleyan understanding of grace, and the importance of the class leaders in the development of the Methodist movement. ...

Advanced "Accountable Discipleship" This course focuses on the concept of the household of God, Scripture as divine revelation, Wesleyan understanding of grace, and the importance of the class leaders in the development of the Methodist movement. ...

Advanced "Accountable Discipleship" This course focuses on the concept of the household of God, Scripture as divine revelation, Wesleyan understanding of grace, and the importance of the class leaders in the development of the Methodist movement. ...

CAMP CLEAR LAKE DISTRICT LAY SERVANT/LAY SPEAKER TRAINING LAURENS METHODIST CHURCH 201 W MAIN ST LAURENS, IA 50554-1309 SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 9:00AM TO 5 PM                 The following classes will be available for those wishing to certify or ...

Join us for our famous Amana Ham Potatoes Dinner with salads, rolls dessert. (Take out available.) After dinner, enjoy our auction with all kinds of great items from area businesses friends! Tickets: $10 ($5 children 10)

The Health & Wholeness Committee at Lovely Lane is once again planning a fall women's retreat. Our theme this year is "Strong and Courageous." We will have worship, meditation, an art activity, and hear from our keynote speaker- Lindsay Leahy.   ...

Please join us for our upcoming Holiday Fair on Sat., Oct. 16 from 8:30am-1:30pm at Grand View Church.   Lots of handmade crafts, homemade baked goods, books, puzzles, and more! Fried bread will be available until Noon. Lunch served 11am-1pm: ham, ...