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[Jun 1] An enhanced ability to communicate lies at the heart of this year's Appeal MORE>>
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From the Bishop
[Feb 2010] As I look through this newsletter, I am struck by the numerous challenges it includes: to respond to Haiti, to consider a Lenten course looking deeply into the reality of poverty, invitations to discussions, conferences, workshops or think tanks on the Church’s response to unemployment and economic justice. We can easily be overwhelmed. But first things must be first. MORE>>
Feb 7 - Grinnell, St. Paul’s (AM)
Feb 7 - Iowa City, Trinity (PM)
Feb 10 - Council Bluffs, St. Paul’s (PM)
Feb 14 - Ames, St. John’s
Feb 21 - Waterloo, Trinity
Schedule of Clergy Cluster Gatherings
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In order to make the summer camp experience meaningful for our campers, adults are needed to serve as Camp Directors, Spiritual Directors, and Cabin Captains.
In 2009 we exceeded--for the first time--over 1 billion people trying to exist on less than $1.25 a day. To this end, EGR has gathered resources
Your help is needed to compile a resource about mission ministry among us by completing an online mission survey.
Sites for the latest updates on the situation in Haiti
• PRAY for those who have died, those who are injured, the grieving, the displaced and all whose lives have been so grievously affected
• DONATE to Episcopal Relief & Development - Haiti Fund
• Haiti Earthquake BULLETIN INSERTS are available through Episcopal Relief & Development
• SUPPORT the drive to provide chlorinators for Haiti. Email Diocesan Jubilee Officer, Leslee Sandberg at lesleeds@aol.com.
[Jan 13] Our urgent response is needed for the people of Haiti as they suffer the devastating effects of the earthquake which hit Port au Prince late yesterday afternoon.
Iowa's Rev. Canon William Jacobs and Bishop Walter Righter were featured in recent articles in the Church Pension Group's Vintage Voice newsletter for retired clergy.
Iowa Connections will be wrapped around a new publication, Episcopal News Monthly, beginning February 2010.
Two ministry workshops are being offered by Living Stones for those interested or involved in Ministry Development. Register by January 8!
Experienced, just getting started, or wanting to dip your toes into the possibility of mission in your life? Make plans to attend this 2-day gathering on February 12-13 for an enjoyable journey of the theology & meaning as well as the nuts and bolts of participating in mission trips.
Come learn what this ministry means to you and the life of your congregation --- from leadership to legalities to long-term success.
Feb 4-5 - Living Stones Workshops
Feb 5-6 - Commission on Ministry
Feb 6-9 - Living Stones
Feb 10 - MDT Coaches Mtg
Feb 10 - Renewal of Ministry and Welcoming of New Rector at Council Bluffs
Feb 11 - Fresh Start
Feb 12-13 - "Listen to the Heartbeat..." of Mission in Iowa
Feb 14 - Medical Mission Workshop
Feb 16 - Fundraiser for Diocese of Nzara and Samuel Peni
Feb 27 - Warden's Workshop
Mar 6-7 - Happening #28 STAFF MTG
Mar 26-28 - Happening #28
Apr 23-25 - New Beginnings #4
Jun 27-Jul 2 - Diocesan Summer Camp for 3rd-12th grades
Registration Brochure now available!
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