Saint James Lutheran Church Annual Lock-In

September 13, St. James, Johnston

This is an overnight lock-in at Saint James for teens in 6th-12th grades. The event is planned and ran by Lutheran Lakeside staff and I will be on site the entire event.

Cost is $25

There will not be a diocesan staff person at the lock-in but Lakeside staff that we know will be!

Contact Amy Mellies at amellies@iowaepiscopal.org with questions.

173rd Diocesan Convention

Childcare - 0-3rd grade (November 7 & 8) - Childcare will be provided for children 0 - 3rd grade at the Marriott, if requested. Childcare requests need to be made by October 9, 2025; if no one requests childcare by then it will not be available.

Youth Lock-In - 4th-8th grade (November 8-9) - Youth Lock-In is for youth 4th - 8th grade, whose parents/guardians are attending Convention.
Drop off at Downtown Marriott on Saturday, November 8 between 8:00-9:00am. Pick-Up at Downtown Marriott on Sunday, November 9 at 9:00am. Youth will be staying at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Cost is $25. Registration will close October 17, 2025.

Youth Delegate & Visitor - 9th-12th (November 7-9)
9th-12th graders can sign up to be a part of the Youth Delegation at Convention. Youth who are 16+ and confirmed can register to be a delegate at convention meaning they have seat, voice, and vote. They can speak and vote on resolutions to make change in the church they are a part of right now. Youth who are younger can register to be a visitor. Youth will take part in all of the same activities and learn the processes of convention before being able to be a delegate.
Youth will need to arrive between 5:30-6:30pm on Friday, November 7 at the Downtown Marriott.
Cost $50 and will cover hotel stay for 2 nights, 2 breakfasts (Saturday & Sunday), 1 lunch and 1 dinner (Saturday). Registration will close October 17, 2025.

New Beginnings #27

October 17-19, St. Mark’s Ft. Dodge

New Beginnings is an opportunity for young people to "retreat" from their ever hectic world to consider some of the important relationships in their lives--with themselves, friends, families, and God through skits, videos, activities and worship.

6th-8th graders are participants in the weekend retreat. Cost - $40
9th-12th graders are staff/leadership for the weekend retreat. Cost - $30

New Beginnings is a tech-free event. All electronic devices will be held at check-in.

Scholarships available. Fill out the form below.

Mental Heath Funds Request Form

The Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, through a GILEAD Grant, has limited funds to assist with co-payments for mental health related appointments. You may request incremental funds for up to $50 per appointment. A completed request form is required for each appointment. You must submit a receipt for reimbursement or have a bill sent to the Diocesan office. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.