Safeguarding God's Children Training

The diocesan approved child abuse prevention education and training, Safeguarding God’s Children, is required for all church personnel who regularly work with or around children or youth. Contact any of the certified trainers to set up your own training event, or check out the events calendar to see if a Safeguarding God's Children training is already scheduled near you.

            Coming this spring, Safeguarding God’s Children training will be available online. Individuals needing training or to renew their training will be able to be access the training modules using a computer with a high-speed internet connection. Contact Lydia Kelsey lkelsey@iowaepiscopal.org for more information.

Domestic Violence Prevention Training

The 154th Diocesan Convention mandated training in Domestic Violence Prevention for all clergy in the Diocese. Contact The Rev. Barbara Schlachter b.schlachter@mchsi.com or The Rev. Paul Fuessel paulcr@cedar-rapids.net for more information.

Godly Play Training

The Diocese of Iowa has a Certified Godly Play Trainer available to offer trainings in this Christian Formation Philosophy for children. Contact Wanda Stahl at jowanda2@aol.com for more information.

Summer Ministry School and Retreat

This annual summer weekend at the Campus of Grinnell College features family-friendly fellowship, worship and classes in Spirituality, Liturgy, Church Leadership and the Arts. MORE>>.

E-Seminary

Utilizing the fiber optic cable network available statewide by the Iowa Communications Network, a series of weekly classes are offered twice each year. These classes are approved for credit through Episcopal Divinity School. MORE>>

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ReEntry Aftercare: Train your congregation to assist people who are being released from prison and need the support of a Christian community to re-enter society. 515-955-3579

via media: A tool developed by the Episcopal Church for congregations to enhance their programs for evangelism and church growth. One-day Training events and program materials: www.everyvoice.net/viamedia