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Using the CAT and Conversations for Future Planning

Friday, September 8, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)
Data doesn't do the work for you. It just tells you where to go next. Using the CAT and Conversations results for Strategic Planning in Congregations    September 8th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST   After using the CAT and Conversations results for ...

United Women in Faith Aldersgate (SW) District Annual Meeting

Saturday, September 9, 2023
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. 
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Volunteer Engagement Webinar

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:00 PM (CST)
Strong Connections Lead to a Strong Volunteer Base, Which Leads to Strong Connections...   The volunteer culture has shifted; have you pivoted with it? The research around managing volunteers is clear. It is all about building and sustaining ...

Volunteer Engagement Webinar

Friday, September 15, 2023 1:00 PM (CST)
Strong Connections Lead to a Strong Volunteer Base, Which Leads to Strong Connections...   The volunteer culture has shifted; have you pivoted with it? The research around managing volunteers is clear. It is all about building and sustaining ...

United Women in Faith Golden Valley (SE) District Annual Meeting

Saturday, September 16, 2023
Location: Bloomfield UMC
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. 
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CCMC Retreat

Saturday, September 16, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (CST)

Kent Tritle Organ Recital

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:30 PM (CST)
Location: Spencer Grace United Methodist Church
Kent Tritle is one of America’s leading choral conductors. Called “the brightest star in New York's choral music world” by The New York Times, he is Director of Cathedral Music and Organist at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City; ...

International Day of Peace at Cowles Commons Peace Garden

Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:30 PM (CST)
Location: Cowles Commons Peace Garden
Making Peace Under Polluted Skies and Nuclear Clouds Dr. David Drake, past president of Physicians for Social Responsibility, will be the keynote speaker. Music will be led by singer, song writer Bill Connet. The service will explore the ...

United Women in Faith Pictured Rocks (NE) District Annual Meeting

Friday, September 22, 2023
Location: Cedar Falls First UMC
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. 
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United Women in Faith Riverview Park (C) District Annual Meeting

Saturday, September 23, 2023
Location: Knoxville, First UMC
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. 
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Women's Day of Renewal

Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM (CST)
Location: Ogden, Community
Women's Day of Renewal With Christian Speaker Mandy McCleary Hosted by the United Women of Faith of Ogden, Community United Methodist Church Saturday, September 23rd  9:20 A.M to 2:30 P.M.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning Opportunity Open House at Wesley Woods

Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:00 AM to Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Barnum Equestrian Center at Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center
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 - FREE!

Sunday, September 24, 2023 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM (CST)
Location: Booneville United Methodist Church
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 ...

Ignite: Leadership Institute 2023

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 9:00 AM to Friday, September 29, 2023 at 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Resurrection
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 ...

Pictured Rocks District BASIC Lay Servant Training

Friday, September 29, 2023 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Independence, First UMC
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 ...

United Women in Faith Camp Clear Lake (NW) District Annual Meeting

Saturday, September 30, 2023
Location: Spencer
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. 
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Pictured Rocks District BASIC Lay Servant Training

Saturday, September 30, 2023 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (CST)
Location: Independence, First UMC
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 ...

2023 Annual Retired Ministry Professionals and Spouses Fall Gathering

Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Iowa Annual Conference Center
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.  ...
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Flourish Women's Event

Friday, October 6, 2023 7:00 PM (CST)
Location: Ankeny First United Methodist Church
Attention Ladies! Don’t miss this inspirational evening on October 6! Ankeny First United Methodist Church is hosting FLOURISH, a women’s event on October 6, 2023, and ladies, you are invited! FLOURISH brings women and teen girls together to get ...
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Ankeny First UMC Flourish Women’s Event

Friday, October 6, 2023 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (CST)
Location: Ankeny First UMC Christian Life Center
The event will include guest speaker & Author Jennifer Dukes Lee, vendor fair, worship, music & More! Register at www.ankenyfirst.org.

CCL Lay Servant Trainings - Basic & Advanced

Saturday, October 7, 2023 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: Forest City UMC
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 ...
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United Women in Faith Annual Meeting

Saturday, October 7, 2023 9:00 AM (CST)
Location: Cedar Rapids at St. Pauls
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth.  Iowa Conference...
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Golden Valley District Lay Servant Training Event

Monday, October 9, 2023 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Wesley UMC
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...

A Fellowship of Preachers

Saturday, October 14, 2023
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church
A one day ecumenical preaching conference, for preachers lay and ordained, new and experienced. Featuring 5 preachers from 5 different Christian traditions. This event is jointly sponsored by Wartburg and Dubuque seminaries in Dubuque, Iowa. https://...
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Fall Laity Day with Bishop Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai

Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Ames, First
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and treats, the program begins at 9:30 a.m.

Camp Wesley Woods Fall Festival

Saturday, October 14, 2023 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (CST)
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 ...

Fall 2023 Order of Elders and Deacons & Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members Event

Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST)
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 ...
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President Neil Blair's Retirement Celebration

Friday, October 20, 2023 5:15 PM to 7:00 PM (CST)
Location: Saint Paul School of Theology
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:...
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Aldersgate Advanced Lay Servant Course-Prayer

Saturday, October 21, 2023
Location: Guthrie Center
October 21, 2023 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Pastor Steve Daiker instructor Guthrie Center UMC 405 Prairie St Guthrie Center, IA 50115
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Discerning a Call to Ministry - Attend the Candidacy Retreat

Saturday, October 21, 2023 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
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 ...
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CCMC October Meeting

Saturday, October 21, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)

Riverview Park Advanced Lay Servant Course: living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way - Via Zoom

Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CST)
November 4, 11 and 18, 2023  9:00am to 12:30pm – Zoom  Book:  Living our Beliefs by Kenneth L Carder
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Riverview Park Advanced Lay Servant Course: living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way - In Person

Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CST)
November 4, 11 and 18, 2023 9:00am to 12:30pm – In-Person Book:  Living our Beliefs by Kenneth L Carder
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New Hope UMC Racial Diversity Celebration

Saturday, November 4, 2023 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (CST)
Location: New Hope United Methodist Church

Pictured Rocks District BASIC Lay Servant Training

Friday, November 10, 2023 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Independence, First UMC
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 ...
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United Women in Faith - Leadership Team Meeting

Saturday, November 11, 2023
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. This meeting is...

Pictured Rocks District BASIC Lay Servant Training

Saturday, November 11, 2023 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (CST)
Location: Independence, First UMC
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 ...
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CCMC November Meeting

Saturday, November 11, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)

Bishop's Advent Study - Unrelenting Grace Chapter 1

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
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 ...

CCMC December Meeting

Saturday, December 2, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)

Bishop's Advent Study - Unrelenting Grace Chapter 2

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
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...

Bishop's Advent Study - Unrelenting Grace Chapter 3

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
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 ...

Bishop's Advent Study - Unrelenting Grace Chapter 4

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
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 ...

CCMC January Meeting

Saturday, January 13, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)

CCMC February Meeting

Saturday, February 10, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)

CCMC March Meeting

Saturday, March 9, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)

CCMC April Meeting

Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)

CCMC May Meeting

Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)

Iowa Licensing School

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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 

CCMC July Meeting

Saturday, July 13, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)

CCMC September Retreat

Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (CST)

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