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Iowa ConnectionsNewspaper of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa
Lydia Kelsey, Editor communications@iowaepiscopal.org Each Episcopal household in Iowa should receive a subscription of Iowa Connections/Episcopal Life in your mailbox. If you are not receiving your subscription, contact your church office to be added to their mailing list! Policy on Iowa Connections as revised January 2010. View/download current and past issues of Iowa Connections
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| January 2012 |
•Zapata Falls amazed •Studying in the Middle East •From Bishop Scarfe •Bishop Epting to assist in Chicago •St. Paul’s, Grinnell surprising history •Eat like a thresher •Mahood retires |
| December 2011 | •Our Anglican Identity - Notes from the 159th Diocesan Convention •Bishop Scarfe’s convention sermon •2011 Election Results •Newly ordained, commissioned and serving in Iowa. •Bishop’s address at convention •2011 Action on Resolutions •Diocesan Financial Update •Kathleen Milligan named as an Honorary Canon of Trinity Cathedral |
| November 2011 |
A November issue of Iowa Connections was not published due to the early maternity leave of the Editor. |
| October 2011 | •Remembering Bishop Walter Righter •Raymond jumps into faith •Chapter pledges support to Swaziland •Summer camp gathers young people •Cedar Rapids Jubilee reading camps •Missing fallen soldier honored •159th Annual Convention |
| September 2011 | •Cole-Duvall’s journey from high school to Southern Sudan •St. Anne’s, Ankeny celebrates birth of South Sudan nation •New Brechin bishop elected •Around the Diocese: St. Alban's, Davenport; St. Alban's, Spirit Lake; St. Andrew's, Des Moines; St. Luke's, Des Moines; St. Paul's Indian Mission; Three Rivers Chapter •Pilgrimage to Holy Land •Iowans take Episcopal Youth Event by storm •Swaziland health care ministry update •Des Moines Cathedral celebrates rain garden, labyrinth |
| June 2011 | •Meeting God in the garden •Brick by brick, row by row •Conversation about the DHP •The first 10 minutes •Pine Ridge mission trip •Swaziland mission update •Clergy gather for spring conference •Mt. Pleasant “Holy Night” painting |
| May 2011 | •Building dedicated for orphans, vulnerable children in Swaziland •Remembering Archbishop Runcie’s 1981 visit to Iowa •Checking in with Kester in Afghanistan •Wisdom from a college peer minister •St. Luke’s, Des Moines honored for support of Kester •Chariton pancakes support food bank •Cedar Rapids youth “canstruct” giant Easter basket •Living the Via Media at UNI •Jubilee grants awarded to Iowa ministries •New camp gives hope •Summer Ministry School & Retreat •UTO: 125 years of mission and ministry •Still rebuilding our Church in Haiti •June deadline for International Development Grants •Swaziland 2011 Health Care Ministry •Summer Camp |
| April 2011 | •Christ Church, Cedar Rapids takes on human trafficking •Bishop Scarfe checks in from sabbatical •"Well done, good and faithful..." •The Stone which the builders rejected •Deepen your Lent with Julian of Norwich •St. Timothy's, WDM celebrates Haiti •Shenandoah sounds •The Hazelnut Connection |
| March 2011 | •Uniting to Rebuild Our Church in Haiti •Stewardship Commission Update •Opinion: Response to foolproof plan •Diocese of Iowa 2010 Stewardship Share •Episcopal Relief & Development in Iowa •2011 Dominican health care mission •Thorpe opens State legislature with prayer •Save the Date: July 15-17, 2011 Summer Ministry School & Retreat |
| February 2011 | •Christmas angels, youth and holiday mission •From Independence to Guatemala •Disaster Office update •Submissions to Iowa Connections •Iowans impact lives in Nzara •Borderlands Pilgrimage •Fool-proof plan to attract younger people •Knitting bears of love |
| January 2011 | •Dubuque's Undie Sunday •Beyond a fresh coat of paint - Episocpal Church Building Fund offers hope to Iowa Churches •From Bishop Scarfe •Changes to Iowa Connections •St. Luke's renewal of ministry, new rector •Bishop John Mantle dies •Bishop Peni asks for earnest prayer •ABCD is all about our assets |
| December 2010 | •158th Diocesan Convention •Bishop and daugher complete Marathon |
| November 2010 | •Bishop Scarfe to run in NYC Marathon |
| October 2010 | •St. James, Independence unearths 1863 time capsule •Lightning strikes Trinity, Muscatine steeple |
| September 2010 | •Kester deploys as first female Iowa chaplain |
| June 2010 | •Kunene to return to Swaziland •Bicycles to spread the Gospel in Nzara |
| May 2010 | •Cool Congregations •Agape Cafe |
| April 2010 | •St Paul's Rain Gardens •A Boat with a Mission |
| March 2010 | •Iowa City rededicated restored sanctuary •St. Paul's, Sioux City receives Human Rights Award |
| February 2010 | •Independence Revolving Closet |
| January 2010 | •All Commission Day •Swaziland Safe Water Project |
November 2009 -- Many Cultures, Many Lands (St. Anne's, Ankeny); Putting Shady Rest to Rest
October 2009 -- Bishop Epting retires as Ecumenical Officer; Center for Regenerative Society
September 2009 -- Iowa Youth Travel to General Convention; Bishop ordains first MDT members
June 2009 -- When paths cross…; Iowa City celebrates earth day with groundbreaking for green construction
May 2009 -- George Winston Benefit Concert
April 2009 -- Diary & Reflections: Hurricane Ike Relief & Recovery; Living Stones Partnership Supports Ministry Development in Iowa
March 2009 -- All Commissions Day; International Development Grants
February 2009 -- St. Luke's, Cedar Falls joins with local Rotary in support of Nicaragua Project
January 2009 -- St. John's, Glenwood celebrates 125 years; Cathedral Church of St. Paul installs Dean Bascom
December 2008 -- 156th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Iowa
November 2008 -- Red Oak VBS Fund School Tuition for 12 Swazi Children
October 2008 -- Pine Ridge Companionship Continues
September 2008 -- ERD visit to Iowa for flood relief
June 2008 -- Episcopal, Methodist leaders dialogue; Waters of Hope circles diocese
May 2008 -- Spring Forum and Celebration of Bishop's 5th Anniversary
April 2008 -- Blues Night Out sponsored by New Song
March 2008 -- Matthew 25 House
February 2008 -- Living Stones comes to Des Moines
January 2008 -- UTO grants benefit two Iowa churches
December 2007 -- MDGs shape diocesan convention
November 2007 -- Vines fourish at St. Andrew's
October 2007 -- Diocesan Convention aims to bring a world view home
September 2007 -- Attendance soars at Ministries School and Retreat
Iowa Connections is not published in July or August.
June 2007 -- Iowans turn out to hear Presiding Bishop
May 2007 -- Deacons in the Dust project draws three Iowans to New Orleans
April 2007 -- A simple fish and honey supper adds meaning to Maundy Thursday at Perry
March 2007 -- Commissions bring big picture of strategic plan into focus
February 2007 -- Churches commit to Angel Food Ministries
January 2007 -- Cool Congregations
