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Greetings from the Ames Collegiate United Methodist Church, We are so excited to welcome new students to campus and embark on the journey of orientation days. During this exciting time of change, the Wesley Center, with its United Methodist Affiliated ministries, is excited to do its part in supporting and connecting students who make a special connection to their faith communities. We have a special ask of the Iowa Annual Conference to make the most of this season. Our Methodist churches have...

The Simpson Youth Academy scholars have been busy over the last five months! They have gathered for a winter retreat, led a number of worship services for local churches, and implemented community projects in our local schools, churches, and communities. This cohort is now concluding their program year together. As a way to celebrate these amazing young leaders, and to say thank you to all of you - our programs allies - they've created a graduation video. Click below to celebrate memories and ...

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry — For release Sept. 2, 2021 The Reverend Gerald C. Liu, PhD, Director of Collegiate Ministries, Initiatives, and Belonging and ordained elder of the Mississippi Annual Conference is pleased to announce ten Francis Asbury Award winners for the 2020 – 21 academic year on behalf of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) and the Annual Conferences who have supported them. The award recognizes and encourages outstanding support of ...

Submitted by The University of Iowa Wesley Center The University of Iowa Wesley Center is a welcome place to creatively explore spirituality within an anti-racist, queer-led, intersectional, and justice-seeking community. Every week at the Wesley Center, students are open to ask deep questions and share their stories as they seek to grow spiritually at an important intersection of their lives.  During a shared meal at the Tuesday Table or through rich conversation at Wednesday Bible Study, they...