First Christian Church, Ames, IA is our newest Green Chalice certified congregation!

They have committed to Green Chalice's mission to connect Christian faith, spiritual practice, and creation consciousness in order to demonstrate the fullness of God's shalom. As a part of this, FCC, Ames has committed to:

• Using the underground boiler room of their historic 1927 building for natural cooling and implementing selective sanctuary heating
• planting a pollinator garden, prairie plants, and created support for mason and leafcutter bees
• Running "Food at First," a food pantry stocked through rescued food from grocery stores and restaurants
• Integrating creation care into worship life through monthly "Climate Change corner" newsletter articles; nature-based Lenten prayer walks; and Earth Day services that connect scripture with environmental action
• Holding an ecumenical "Listen to the Voice of Creation" prayer service
• Building birdhouses with youth and families

Elder’s Together is a Regional ministry designed to support congregational elders and foster friendships across the congregations in the Upper Midwest. Elder’s Together was first offered in 2024. Gratitude and appreciation for learning together were responses to the experiences of 50 elders from across the Region last year.

Using videos offered by leaders from the Region, facilitators use a detailed outline for each session, ranging from sharing how you became an elder, to worship planning to understanding spiritual disciplines. For more information and to register.

Join members of Disciples Public Presence and the Action Team of the Upper Midwest AR/PR Team for a time of holding space as we work for justice. We will meet for 30 minutes, via Zoom, the second Tuesday of the month at 12pm CST to pray together, learn about an issue and to hear how we can find hope and take action.



Tuesday, August 12 we will be joined by Rev. Dan Adolphson who will share about the General Assembly Emergency Resolution GA-2570 – Responding to The United States Federal Government’s Attack on Immigrants, Migrants, And Refugees. Registration is not required.

This is a peaceful gathering. The moderators reserve the right to remove anyone who is deemed disruptive to the peaceful gathering.

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Each year, Senior Adults gather at the Christian Conference Center for a couple of days of fun, fellowship, and study. There is a mission project, as well as an evening of singing, campfires (with s'mores!), a hayrack ride, and more! Scholarships are available. For questions, including scholarship requests, please contact the regional office at office@uppermidwestcc.org or 515.255.3168. For more information and to register.

Join with Disciples from across the Upper Midwest for a day of fun, fellowship, and learning as we explore what it means to Listen! for God's wisdom in the struggles.

The Gathering is on October 18 at the Christian Conference Center. For more information and to register.