Rest, Rage & Recharge

January 16-18, Christian Conference Center, Newton

9th-12th graders are invited to a weekend where they can unplug and find respite with youth from around the diocese. Come and take a break from social media, school and your phone while we rest, rage and recharge.

Cost: $40 (Scholarships are available)
Registration closes on January 2nd.

Ski Trip

February 6-8, St. John’s Ames/Seven Oaks, Boone
4th - 12th grade

Join us for a weekend of fun and community building as we ski/snowboard at Seven Oaks in Boone and stay overnight at St. John's, Ames. Each congregation is required to send at least one chaperone for any youth they have attending.

Find more information and register below.
Registration closes January 23, 2026.

EPIC Summer Camp

June 15-19 - Lutheran Lakeside Camp, Spirit Lake

4th-12th Graders: Experience engaging activities, inspiring worship, hands-on projects, building community and trying new things with youth from around the diocese.
More information to come.

Cost is $400
Registration closes June 1, 2026

Provincial Youth Event: Empowered Discipleship

July 7-11, Denver, CO

This event will be in leui of EYE26. Registration will open in January for rising 10th graders through recent high school graduates. Pricing is still being determined, fundraising will be available.

Keep checking back for updates.

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.