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October 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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“For God so loved the world…” John 3: 16
Take a moment to read a message from Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai as we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Take a moment to read a message from Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai as we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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July 1, 2026 at 5:44 PM
“For God so loved the world…” John 3: 16
Take a moment to read a message from Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai as we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Take a moment to read a message from Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai as we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Meet your 2026 Course of Study Graduates.
Our Ordering of Ministry and Retirement Worship Service will be held on Sunday, June 14th, at 9:00 am. We hope you'll join us in congratulating them!
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Our Ordering of Ministry and Retirement Worship Service will be held on Sunday, June 14th, at 9:00 am. We hope you'll join us in congratulating them!
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June 11, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Meet your 2026 Course of Study Graduates.
Our Ordering of Ministry and Retirement Worship Service will be held on Sunday, June 14th, at 9:00 am. We hope you'll join us in congratulating them!
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Our Ordering of Ministry and Retirement Worship Service will be held on Sunday, June 14th, at 9:00 am. We hope you'll join us in congratulating them!
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Meet your 2026 Provisional Elders.
Our Ordering of Ministry and Retirement Worship Service will be held on Sunday, June 14th, at 9:00 am.
We hope you'll join us in congratulating them!
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Our Ordering of Ministry and Retirement Worship Service will be held on Sunday, June 14th, at 9:00 am.
We hope you'll join us in congratulating them!
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June 10, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Meet your 2026 Provisional Elders.
Our Ordering of Ministry and Retirement Worship Service will be held on Sunday, June 14th, at 9:00 am.
We hope you'll join us in congratulating them!
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Our Ordering of Ministry and Retirement Worship Service will be held on Sunday, June 14th, at 9:00 am.
We hope you'll join us in congratulating them!
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2026 Ordinands had lunch with Bishop Bigham-Tsai prior to Annual Conference beginning this week!
Our Ordering of Ministry and Retirement Worship Service will be held on Sunday, June 14th at 9:00 am.
We hope you'll join us in congratulating them!
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Our Ordering of Ministry and Retirement Worship Service will be held on Sunday, June 14th at 9:00 am.
We hope you'll join us in congratulating them!
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June 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
2026 Ordinands had lunch with Bishop Bigham-Tsai prior to Annual Conference beginning this week!
Our Ordering of Ministry and Retirement Worship Service will be held on Sunday, June 14th at 9:00 am.
We hope you'll join us in congratulating them!
🔗 Livestream - vimeo.com/event/5916636
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Our Ordering of Ministry and Retirement Worship Service will be held on Sunday, June 14th at 9:00 am.
We hope you'll join us in congratulating them!
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✨ “Miracle Sunday is about investing in the future of the church,” said Bishop Patrick Streiff, leading the Miracle Sunday Initiative and President of The Endowment for Theological Education in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines. #iaumc
Bishops Lead the Way: United Methodists Unite for Miracle Sunday to Strengthen Theological Education in Africa, Europe and the Philippines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bishop Patrick Streiff, The Endowment for Theological Education in Africa, Europe and the Philippines News Releases Found At www...
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April 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
✨ “Miracle Sunday is about investing in the future of the church,” said Bishop Patrick Streiff, leading the Miracle Sunday Initiative and President of The Endowment for Theological Education in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines. #iaumc
As an elected delegate, you will engage in delegation meetings, review legislation, and attend General, Jurisdictional, and Regional Conferences. Nominees must be members of a United Methodist church for at least 2 years and have been active in a United Methodist church for at least 4 years. #iaumc
Lay delegate nominees needed for The UMC General, Jurisdictional, and Regional Conferences
Lay members of United Methodist Churches in Iowa are invited to prayerfully consider becoming part of the Iowa delegation. Delegates commit time to ...
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April 28, 2026 at 4:20 PM
As an elected delegate, you will engage in delegation meetings, review legislation, and attend General, Jurisdictional, and Regional Conferences. Nominees must be members of a United Methodist church for at least 2 years and have been active in a United Methodist church for at least 4 years. #iaumc
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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Click the link below for more details.
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March 25, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Week 9 Advocacy Update is available for you.
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Advocacy Update: Week Nine - 3/16/2026
ADVOCACY UPDATE WEEK 9—March 16, 2026 Dear United Methodist advocates, Another “funnel week” has arrived for the legislature, which means the fate ...
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March 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Congratulations 🎉 to Nitza E. Dovenspike and the others named to the Interim Committee. 👏
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Council of Bishops names Interim Committee on Organization for new U.S. Regional Conference
The United Methodist Church Council of Bishops For Immediate Release March 13, 2026 COB names Interim Committee on Organization for the New U.S. ...
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March 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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
A pastoral letter from Bishop Bigham-Tsai
Beloved in Christ, Please hold in prayer all of the military service people who are in harm's way due to the war with Iran and in other areas of ...
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March 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Week Seven - Advocacy Update - 3/2/2026 from Jeff Anderson, UMC Legislative Advocate.
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Advocacy Update: Week Seven - 3/2/2026
Advocacy Update, Week Seven - March 2, 2026 Dear United Methodist Advocates, Thank you to everyone who responded to our Advocacy Alerts regarding ...
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March 3, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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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Click below for the full statement.
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United Methodist Bishops Call for Prayer and Peace in the New Middle East War
We know that our hearts are heavy as we witness the mounting loss of life from the ongoing military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, and from retaliatory strikes by Iran. Families ...
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March 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Exciting news leading up to our Iowa Annual Conference in June 2026.
Annual Conference website here: www.iaumc.org/ac2026
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Annual Conference website here: www.iaumc.org/ac2026
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Guest Worship Leader Announced for Annual Conference 2026
The Rev. Dr. Edgar Solís is blessed to announce that the Iowa Conference Worship Committee has approved Rev. Dr. Lydia Esther Muñoz as our guest ...
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February 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Exciting news leading up to our Iowa Annual Conference in June 2026.
Annual Conference website here: www.iaumc.org/ac2026
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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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COB Leadership Gathering Participants Reflect Worldwide, Intergenerational Voices
Council of Bishops The United Methodist Church For Immediate Release February 6, 2026 COB Leadership Gathering Participants Reflect Worldwide, ...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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.
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FULL episode here 🔗 bit.ly/4nzZQ0S
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February 6, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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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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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Know your rights when they’re under threat | UMNews.org
United Methodist legal experts have released updated guidance for interacting with federal immigration enforcement, but they also note that asserting constitutional rights now carries more risks. Heat...
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January 29, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Sharing an article from United Methodist News that offers a way to help our neighbors.
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Click here to submit any petitions to be considered at our upcoming 2026 Annual Conference. Questions can be emailed to sessions@iaumc.org.
2026 Annual Conference Petitions Form for New Items and Resolutions
The form to submit petitions to be considered at the 2026 Annual Conference Session is now available on the conference website at: https://iaumc-reg.b...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Click here to submit any petitions to be considered at our upcoming 2026 Annual Conference. Questions can be emailed to sessions@iaumc.org.
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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They have a clear goal: to strengthen connection, visibility, and advocacy for Black United Methodists across the conference, including clergy and laity.
#BeUMC #iaumc
Introducing Black Methodists for Church Renewal in Iowa
A new United Methodist caucus is taking shape in the Iowa Annual Conference with a clear goal: to strengthen connection, visibility, and advocacy for ...
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December 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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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Please take 15-20 minutes to complete the survey and share your voice!
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Reminder: Share Your Voice!
Korean Translation Here Spanish Translation Here Thank you to everyone who has already shared their valuable feedback through our Conference Landscape...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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:
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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:
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November 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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:
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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?
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Where are you finding joy today?
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November 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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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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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Supporting U.S. families and communities facing food insecurity
Global Ministries launches emergency food grants to support U.S. churches and food pantries combating hunger.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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
#BeUMC #iaumc
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
#BeUMC #iaumc