Historic Good Friday Worship Experience including Bishop Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai on April 3, 2026, at St. Mark UMC, Hanover, MD, at 7:00 pm.
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Congratulations 🎉 to Nitza E. Dovenspike and the others named to the Interim Committee. 👏
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UPDATE: We would also like to ask for prayers for the family and friends of Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien, 45, of Waukee, who also lost his life in Kuwait. #BeUMC #iaumc
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Week Seven - Advocacy Update - 3/2/2026 from Jeff Anderson, UMC Legislative Advocate.
Join the mailing list for updates by following the link in the story below.
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The Council of Bishops - The United Methodist Church released a statement asking for prayers for peace during this time of war in the Middle East.
Click below for the full statement.
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Exciting news leading up to our Iowa Annual Conference in June 2026.
Annual Conference website here: www.iaumc.org/ac2026
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The Council of Bishops - The United Methodist Church is planning a 2026 Leadership Gathering at Knox United Church in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We are excited to announce those from the Iowa Annual Conference who have been invited to join the gathering.
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Love Serve Lead Podcast 🎙 Episode 004 is LIVE on our YouTube channel. Rev. Dr. Edgar Solís sits down with Linda Plummer and Christine Anders, who have recently returned from a mission trip on the southern border in Texas.
FULL episode here 🔗 bit.ly/4nzZQ0S
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Sharing an article from United Methodist News that offers a way to help our neighbors.
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We are excited to announce that a new United Methodist caucus is taking shape in the Iowa Annual Conference.
They have a clear goal: to strengthen connection, visibility, and advocacy for Black United Methodists across the conference, including clergy and laity.
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Our Landscape Survey is open until Saturday, December 14th.
Please take 15-20 minutes to complete the survey and share your voice!
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Week 1 of Advent Devotions was written by:
Rev. Katie Dawson, Clergy Assistant to the Bishop
Isaiah 2:1-5 | Psalm 122 | Romans 13:11-14 | Matthew 24:36-44
Read her full devotional here:
www.iaumc.org/newsdetail/1...
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"Joy comes from knowing that God is with us always and loves us, no matter our circumstances or struggles," said Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai in her Thanksgiving Message. Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving.
Where are you finding joy today?
🔗https://www.iaumc.org/newsdetail/19505466
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Emergency food grants are available for Iowa UM Churches
The General Board of Global Ministries is offering Feeding Our Neighbors grants up to $2,000 for United Methodist congregations with food ministries and pantries.
Applications close December 15, 2025
Apply🔗 bit.ly/4hTIVEG
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On November 18th, volunteers from Trinity UMC in Waverly, IA, delivered 168 bags of groceries to those in need this holiday season. 👏 “It’s an annual thing,” explained Dave Arns, who helped coordinate the project. “Our church donated more than $5,500 to this project." 🫶
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In a season when headlines feel heavy and calendars never seem to stop, the Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation offers an intentional pause ⏸️—five days to rest into God, listen deeply, and recover holy rhythms with companions on the journey.
🗓 October 18-23, 2026
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A new flag is flying in the small town of Brooklyn,
celebrating Pastor Guylain Yumba’s heritage and the
Loving Boldly spirit shared between Grace UMC and
the community. 🇨🇩🇺🇸
✨ Full story at the link below
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Psalm 19:1: "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands". Norwood UMC looked absolutely beautiful under the Northern Lights.
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Episode 002 of the Love. Serve. Lead. Podcast 🎙️ Rev. Dr. James Pernell, Sr., describes his “gumbo-like experience” as it relates to building beloved community in The UMC. Join in on his conversation with Rev. Dr. Edgar Solís here 🔗https://bit.ly/4nzZQ0S
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🇺🇸 We would like to take a moment to thank all of our veterans for their service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
Retired Army Major Steve Odegaard of Lovely Lane UMC was deeply moved on his Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, a day celebrating veterans’ service and sacrifice.
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A Message from Bishop Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai: We Are One Church! A Call to Prayer.
🔗 www.iaumc.org/newsdetail/1...
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The Bible reminds us that “blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9).
Council of Bishops
The United Methodist Church
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“The love of God compels us to be weird,” she said. “To preach in new fields, create new communities, and be the church the world needs now.” -Dr. Ashley Boggan, keynote speaker for the 2025 Iowa Annual Conference, spoke on Saturday, June 14th. Full speech here 🔗 bit.ly/3ZCs9C0
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I'm exhausted, but my heart is full... And now the real work begins to live out what we started! Time to close the gap... Love our neighbors .... Let our yes be yes ... #iaumc
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What I didn't capture - teamwork in action, the beautiful diversity of our people, hugs w/ folks from Immanuel who led worship Sunday, all the folks ordained / commissioned / recognized, who have either been my mentors and friends or who I've had the privilege to teach, lead, and pastor. #iaumc
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Green background for the presentation platform and Laity presenters on stage.
Rainbow backdrop on the platform stage. Tables with seats filled with people in the floor listening
Two campus ministers presenting at the platform with gold/yellow background
Four people, leaders of the event standing... Bishop holding a coloring page of a hot dog that says "you're the top dog" rainbow backdrop
I didn't take as many #iaumc photos as I would have liked! But here are a few capturing Laity session, the special immigration event on Friday night, the Celebration of Ministries, and our platform team!
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Liturgy printed in a book with highlights for parts. Conference members in background.
Worship/Work platform with green and blue imagery of gears and tools and symbols of Christian ministry.
A few scenes from #iaumc - I'm on the platform most of the time, but get to sit with everyone else for Laity session tonight! Today, we celebrated the readmission of a colleague who surrendered credentials in 1980 because he was gay. Welcome back, David!!!!!!!
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