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From the Bishop 
[May 2012] In his recent Iowa Connection report about the New Communities Conference (more)

Visitation Schedule 


May 20 - St. Timothy's, West Des Moines

May 27 - All Angels, Red Oak (regional confirmation)
Jun 2-3 - St. Andrew's, Waverly (teaching visitation for the North Cedar Valley Chapter)
Jun 9-10 - Trinity, Iowa City (teaching visitation for the Three Rivers Chapter)
Jun 17 - St. Michael's, Mt Pleasant





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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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Upcoming Diocesan Events 


May 19 - Bishop's Day of Formation 
May 19 - Safeguarding God's People Training 
May 19 - Rectors' Gathering with the Bishop
May 26 - Stewardship Commission Mtg.
May 27 - Strategic Planning Task Group Mtg.
May 28 - Memorial Day - Diocesan Office Closed 
Jun 2 - Metro Chapter Anti-Racism Training
Jun 2-3 - Bishop's Teaching Visitation - North Cedar Valley Chapter 
Jun 9 - Bishop's Teaching Visitation - Three Rivers Chapter
Jun 9 - Three Rivers Chapter Celtic Fest
Jun 16 - One World, One Church Commission Mtg.




Latest News & Information  


May 19 Webcast on the Five Marks of Mission. This live webcast will be available on the Episcopal Church website on Saturday, May 19 at 2:30 pm CDT. It will feature a conversation between Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Archbishop Desmond Tutu on “What does Mission mean to me?”; and “What does mission look like in the world?” More information.

Unapologetically Episcopalian and Forward Movement Campaign. Fans of the Facebook page Unapologetically Episcopalian – and anyone who loves the Episcopal Church – are encouraged to make a thank-offering donation that will be used by Forward Movementto promote the Episcopal Church.

May issue of The Good Steward has articles on How to Take Inventory with Limited Time and Resources, how a recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision Affects Ministers, and more.

Grapevine, Spring 2012 edition is now available. Read about Bishop Scarfe's February visit to Brechin (p. 8).

2012 International Development Mini-Grant Applications are now available. The application deadline is June 1.




Opportunities for Young Adults


Dreams of Church - A video clip project for General Convention

Lord, what would you have me do? If you are between the ages of 16-35, then come explore these questions with Bishop Alan Scarfe and other young adults at Summer Ministry School and Retreat June 22-24 at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa.
 


 

Ministry with Young People 

 
May 19, 2012 - Bishop's Day of Formation for all ages 
Jun 22-24 - Summer Ministries School & Retreat
Jul 6-10 - General Convention Youth Program Apply by May 19!
Jul 27-30 - National Happening Leadership Conference
Jul 30-Aug 3 - Summer Camp for youth completing 3rd-12th grades
Aug 31-Sep 3 - Happening #33 - for 9th-12th grades 
Oct 5-7 - New Beginnings #9 for youth in 7th-9th grades
Oct 26-27 - Diocesan Convention 
 

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