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Ministry Together
Clergy Resources from the Christian Church in the Upper Midwest
March | 2026
| | From Montgomery to Minneapolis - Webinar | | |
The National Benevolent Association is offering a webinar, From Montgomery to Minneapolis: Organizing in Times of Disruption, on March 26th at 6:30p. Join panelists Rev. Angel Louis, Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan, Jr., and our very own Rev. Dr. Laurie Pound-Feille as they explore how communities show solidarity in real time - from the Montgomery Bus Boycott seventy years ago, to the acts of courage and care in the Twin Cities in Minnesota. The event is free, but registration is required. For more information.
| | Churchwide Prayer, April 1, 7p | | |
The region will be providing a recorded sermon for use any time after Easter. Instructions on how to access it will be sent to clergy and congregations no later than April 7.
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It is taking form and it is coming soon! It is exciting to see how the Pastor2Pastor program of care for our regional clergy is coming together. More and more what we already know is being revealed: we are a region of warm and loving hearts.
The responses from the Ministers’ Institute revealed how important this work is. We need more than ever to form relationships that add support to our lives. We need relationships that recognize, affirm, and assure us that as clergy, we are not alone. Building relationships is what this program is all about.
Keep watch!
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Celebrations for Clergy Colleagues
Congratulations to Anika McVay and FCC, Burlington, IA. Anika was commissioned on March 1.
| Congratulations to Mary O'Riley, who received her Honored Ministers Pin for her many faithful years of ministry. | Congratulations to Adam Frieberg, who is now serving as Director of Data Architecture and Integration, in the Office of the General Minister and President. | |
Prayers for Clergy Colleagues
There is a holy and sacred responsibility for each of us to hold one another in prayer. Colleagues of all ages experience health issues, life-altering experiences filled with concern and joy, as well as the fatigue and energy of ministry. Take a moment to offer prayer for one another.
We pray for Arlene Johnson as she continues treatments through April.
We give thanks for Caila Rinker's successful surgery, and we pray for her as she continues treatments.
We pray for Rev. Ben Masters and Rev. Dan Adolphson, pastors of FCC, Minneapolis; and Rev. Dennis Sanders and Rev. Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, pastors of FCC, St. Paul, as they care for their congregations and communities.
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General/Ecumenical Church Jobs
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Congregations in Transition
Friends, these are the congregations in the Upper Midwest in the search and call process. Please keep them in your prayers during these transitions.
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Highland Park Christian Church is in the search process and has called Arlene Johnson as interim.
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First Christian Church, Adel has called Tim Johnson as interim.
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Lennox Christian Church is in the search process.
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Trinity Christian Church, Bridgewater, are in the search process.
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Hedrick Christian Church is seeking pulpit supply.
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Union Church, Ira, is in the search process.
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Central Christian Church, Marshalltown has called Michael Carlson as interim.
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Mitchellville Christian Church has called Doug Pfeiffer as interim.
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First Christian Church, Newton has called Alan Berneman as interim.
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United Protestant Church, Silver Bay will enter the search process.
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Prescott United Church working with Cromwell UCC is in the search and call process.
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First Christian Church, Woodbine and Moorhead Christian Church are in the search process.
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First Christian Church, Packwood and First Christian Church, Fairfield are in the search process.
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First Christian Church, Ames, is in the search process and has called Donna Murphy-Ceradsky as interim.
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First Christian Church, Minneapolis, is in the search process and has called Ben Masters as interim.
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Park Avenue Christian Church, Des Moines, is in the search process and has called Alice Bolen as interim.
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First Christian Church, Creston, is in the search process.
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Looking to Serve?
Each month we list the congregations in the Upper Midwest who are in the search and call process. This month there are 20 congregations in the search and call process. It is challenging to identify enough pulpit supply, interim, and settled ministers for these many congregations to consider.
Please contact Josh or Liz to learn more or share your ideas.
| | | Continuing Education Opportunities | |
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The Stable
Various Thursdays at 7p
Online. For more information and list of offerings.
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New Church Ministry
Sacred Resistance
Our own Rev. Jia Starr Brown was one of the panelists. Watch the recording here.
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CTS
For What or Whom Else Shall We Pray?
April 8, 12p
For more information.
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Augsburg Fosdick Lecture
Preaching for Good
April 15, 12p
Faithful preaching in a time of uncertainty and division. For more information.
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PTS
Tulsa Race Massacre Lectureship
April 27, 5:30-9p
Offered both in person and online. For more information.
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Stephen Ministries
Learning Event
April 25, Kansas City
Stephen Ministries is holding a learning event and celebrating their 50th anniversary. For more information.
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Mind & Spirit Counseling, Des Moines, IA
Emotionally Aware Leadership
Track 1. A two-year journey toward courageous, connected ministry. For more information.
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Continuing Education Requirement
All Upper Midwest clergy are expected to complete continuing education each year in order to be granted ministerial standing in the following years. Details on our regional website.
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Christian Church in the Upper Midwest | www.uppermidwestcc.org | | | | | |
