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From the Bishop 
[Jan 2012] I write this first newsletter of the New Year on The Day of The Epiphany. Like Ascension it is one of those Major Feasts that can easily slip in between glorious Sundays on the left and on the right.   

Visitation Schedule 
Jan 29 - St. Luke's, Cedar Falls 
Feb 11-12 - Trinity Church, Denison - Regional Teaching Visitation


Upcoming Events

Jan 26 - General Convention Deputies Web-Conference
Jan 27 - Commission on Church Property, Architecture & Allied Arts Mtg.
Jan 28 - Ordination of Sarah Lopez to the Diaconate
Jan 28 - One World, One Church Commission Mtg



When we reflect God‘s loving relationship by welcoming people with different abilities, Jacob‘s dream lives within us. More information. 

 

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Latest News & Information  

 
The Strategic Plan Task Force has reached the general survey stage in its work and now they want to broaden the conversation, and include the members of each congregation.

Diocesan 2012 Salary & Benefits Schedule is now available.

2011 Episcopal Church Parochial Report forms now available. All congregations in the Episcopal Church are canonically required to complete and submit the Parochial Report annually. 

Help Stop Human Trafficking Encourage Iowa Senators and Representatives to pass the to pass the Trafficked Victims Protection Reauthorization Act. 

Iowa Episcopal Churches are Growing
According to data recently released, Iowa is one of only 16 U.S. Episcopal Dioceses that grew in the past year.

 

Open Position in Iowa 

Ministry with Young People 

 
Feb 24-26, 2012 - Happening #32 for youth in 9th-12th grades STAFF REGISTRATIONS DUE JAN 3!
Apr 20-22, 2012  - New Beginnings #8 for youth in 7th-9th grades
May 19, 2012 - Bishop's Day of Formation for all ages
 
Applications/nominations forms available for Episcopal Youth Presence at General Convention 2012 Are you an Episcopal youth, or know one who would like to learn about the governance of the church while providing a needed service? Then consider the Episcopal Youth Presence at General Convention 2012.

Join our FACEBOOK group Diocese of Iowa Youth to keep in touch with friends, check out new pictures, and hear about opportunities. 

 

Opportunities for Young Adults  

 
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Episcorific - A free online 'zine for Young Adults! 

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