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UPCOMING EVENTS

 
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June Episco-PRIDE Events
Jun
1
to Jun 28

June Episco-PRIDE Events

  • Mon, Jun 1, 2026 2:00 AM 02:00 Sun, Jun 28, 2026 11:00 PM 23:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Episco-PRIDE teams from around the diocese at a June event.

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EPIC Youth Summer Camp
Jun
15
to Jun 19

EPIC Youth Summer Camp

  • Mon, Jun 15, 2026 5:00 PM 17:00 Fri, Jun 19, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by June 1.

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Jun
16
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, June 16, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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July Episco-PRIDE Events
Jul
1
to Jul 19

July Episco-PRIDE Events

  • Wed, Jul 1, 2026 1:00 AM 01:00 Sun, Jul 19, 2026 2:00 AM 02:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

All are welcome!

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Jul
21
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, July 21, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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August Episco-PRIDE Event(s)
Aug
1
to Aug 30

August Episco-PRIDE Event(s)

  • Sat, Aug 1, 2026 1:00 AM 01:00 Sun, Aug 30, 2026 1:00 AM 01:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join teams from Trinity, Waterloo & St. Luke’s, Cedar Falls for Cedar Valley Pride.

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Aug
18
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, August 18, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Convocations Meeting
Aug
22
10:00 AM10:00

Convocations Meeting

  • Saturday, August 22, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the date.

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Church Audits Due
Sep
1
12:30 AM00:30

Church Audits Due

  • Tuesday, September 1, 2026
  • 12:30 AM 11:59 PM 00:30 23:59
  • Google Calendar ICS

Deadline reminder.

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Iowa Episcopal Clergy Retreat
Sep
1
to Sep 3

Iowa Episcopal Clergy Retreat

  • Tue, Sep 1, 2026 12:00 PM 12:00 Thu, Sep 3, 2026 5:00 PM 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the dates

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Sep
11
to Sep 13

New Beginnings Youth Event

  • Fri, Sep 11, 2026 5:00 PM 17:00 Sun, Sep 13, 2026 1:00 PM 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the Date

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Sep
15
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, September 15, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Pathways to Serenity Retreat
Sep
25
to Sep 27

Pathways to Serenity Retreat

  • Fri, Sep 25, 2026 5:00 PM 17:00 Sun, Sep 27, 2026 1:00 PM 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the Date

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Dismantling Racism Training
Sep
26
10:00 AM10:00

Dismantling Racism Training

  • Saturday, September 26, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 2:30 PM 10:00 14:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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October Episco-PRIDE Event
Oct
1
to Oct 11

October Episco-PRIDE Event

  • Thu, Oct 1, 2026 1:00 AM 01:00 Sun, Oct 11, 2026 1:00 AM 01:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the team from St. John’s at Ames Pride.

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Oct
1
6:00 PM18:00

Pre-Convention Hearings

  • Thursday, October 1, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online on Zoom.

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Oct
3
10:00 AM10:00

Pre-Convention Hearings

  • Saturday, October 3, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online on Zoom.

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Oct
20
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Oct
23
to Oct 25

Diocesan Annual Convention

  • Fri, Oct 23, 2026 12:00 PM 12:00 Sun, Oct 25, 2026 1:00 PM 13:00
  • Des Moines, IA USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the date.

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Dismantling Racism Training
Nov
14
10:00 AM10:00

Dismantling Racism Training

  • Saturday, November 14, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 2:30 PM 10:00 14:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Nov
17
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, November 17, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Episco-PALS: Evolving Summer Ministry School & Retreat
May
9
to May 10

Episco-PALS: Evolving Summer Ministry School & Retreat

  • Sat, May 9, 2026 9:30 AM 09:30 Sun, May 10, 2026 1:30 PM 13:30
  • Boone Iowa USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Registration deadline extended to May 1

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Pathways to Serenity Retreat
May
1
to May 3

Pathways to Serenity Retreat

  • Fri, May 1, 2026 4:00 PM 16:00 Sun, May 3, 2026 11:15 AM 11:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by April 17th.

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Convocations Meeting
Apr
29
6:00 PM18:00

Convocations Meeting

  • Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Apr
21
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, April 21, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link

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Iowa Episcopal Clergy Conference
Apr
15
to Apr 17

Iowa Episcopal Clergy Conference

  • Wed, Apr 15, 2026 12:00 PM 12:00 Fri, Apr 17, 2026 5:00 PM 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by March 31.

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Ordination of Kathryn Anne Hogg to the Diaconate
Apr
11
4:00 PM16:00

Ordination of Kathryn Anne Hogg to the Diaconate

  • Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Your prayers and presence are requested. Streaming is available.

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LGBTQ+ Youth Conference
Apr
3
8:30 AM08:30

LGBTQ+ Youth Conference

  • Friday, April 3, 2026
  • 8:30 AM 5:00 PM 08:30 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by March 27th.

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Mar
17
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Dismantling Racism Training
Mar
7
10:00 AM10:00

Dismantling Racism Training

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 2:30 PM 10:00 14:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Young Adult Retreat: Hoping for Hope
Mar
6
to Mar 8

Young Adult Retreat: Hoping for Hope

  • Fri, Mar 6, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00 Sun, Mar 8, 2026 1:00 PM 13:00
  • Creighton University Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by February 16.

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Mar
1
12:30 AM00:30

Parochial Reports Due

  • Sunday, March 1, 2026
  • 12:30 AM 11:59 PM 00:30 23:59
  • Google Calendar ICS

Deadline reminder.

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New Beginnings
Feb
27
to Mar 1

New Beginnings

  • Fri, Feb 27, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00 Sun, Mar 1, 2026 1:00 PM 13:00
  • St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by February 13

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Episcopalians on the Hill
Feb
26
9:00 AM09:00

Episcopalians on the Hill

  • Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 09:00 13:00
  • Iowa State Capital (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in person.

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Lent Offering: Queering Lent
Feb
25
7:00 PM19:00

Lent Offering: Queering Lent

  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Feb
17
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Youth Ski Trip
Feb
6
to Feb 8

Youth Ski Trip

  • Fri, Feb 6, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00 Sun, Feb 8, 2026 1:00 PM 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by January 23.

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Safe Church Online Training
Feb
4
6:30 PM18:30

Safe Church Online Training

  • Wednesday, February 4, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 8:00 PM 18:30 20:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Jan
20
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Youth Retreat: Rest, Rage, and Recharge
Jan
16
to Jan 18

Youth Retreat: Rest, Rage, and Recharge

  • Fri, Jan 16, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00 Sun, Jan 18, 2026 12:00 AM 00:00
  • Christian Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by January 2.

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Celebration Ministry and Welcoming of a New Rector, the Rev. Nora Boerner
Jan
10
1:00 PM13:00

Celebration Ministry and Welcoming of a New Rector, the Rev. Nora Boerner

  • Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 13:00 14:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Streaming available

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Dec
16
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Young Adult Advent Retreat
Dec
13
10:00 AM10:00

Young Adult Advent Retreat

  • Saturday, December 13, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 10:00 15:00
  • All Saints Retreat House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by December 1.

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Ordination of Kevin Edens to the Diaconate
Dec
6
6:00 PM18:00

Ordination of Kevin Edens to the Diaconate

  • Saturday, December 6, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Streaming available

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BHMT Lunch & Learn with Julie Saxton, Ames Mental Health Advocate
Nov
18
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn with Julie Saxton, Ames Mental Health Advocate

  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link

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Diocesan Convention
Nov
8
to Nov 10

Diocesan Convention

  • Sat, Nov 8, 2025 9:00 AM 09:00 Mon, Nov 10, 2025 10:00 AM 10:00
  • Des Moines, IA USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the date.

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Pre-Convention Friday Workshop
Nov
7
6:30 PM18:30

Pre-Convention Friday Workshop

  • Friday, November 7, 2025
  • 6:30 PM 8:45 PM 18:30 20:45
  • Google Calendar ICS

All are welcome, even if you’re not attending the rest of Convention weekend (registration/rsvp required, click through to learn more).

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Pre-Convention Hearings
Oct
25
10:00 AM10:00

Pre-Convention Hearings

  • Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Convention delegates are expected to attend; everyone is welcome.

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Pre-Convention Hearings
Oct
23
6:00 PM18:00

Pre-Convention Hearings

  • Thursday, October 23, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Convention delegates are expected to attend; everyone is welcome.

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Oct
21
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, October 21, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link

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New Beginnings
Oct
17
to Oct 19

New Beginnings

  • Fri, Oct 17, 2025 5:00 PM 17:00 Sun, Oct 19, 2025 1:00 PM 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

6th-8th graders are participants;
9th-12th graders are staff/leadership

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