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Photos: from the 172nd Annual Diocesan Convention, October 26, 2024. | | |
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'Tis (Almost) the Season
Find links to daily Advent calendars, "AdventWord2024" from Forward Movement, a bunch of free resources from The Episcopal Church, Advent Toolkit from Episcopal Relief & Development, & more!
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SYA Lessons & Carols
Check out this event from one of our partners in youth ministry. Simpson Youth Academy's (SYA) Lessons & Carols event is a chance to hear from the students themselves about the transformative experience of SYA, spend some time with students and allies, and partake in a beautiful Advent service. For tickets email eric.rucker@simpson.edu by Nov. 27.
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Cathedral Lessons & Carols
Join St. Paul's Cathedral for Advent Lessons and Carols! Everyone is invited to worship together either in person or online, and Bishop Monnot will be officiating. The service will be live-streamed on the Cathedral's Facebook and YouTube pages.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities | | |
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Learn more about applying for a UTO grant, & how to order ingathering materials. Individuals & churches that are interested in applying for a 2025 UTO grant should notify Bishop Monnot who will want to receive all applications/ proposals by December 1, 2024, at officeofthebishop@iowaepiscopal.org | |
Join the Behavioral Health Ministry Team (BHMT) on Zoom as we learn what Mental Health First Aid is and how you can schedule a training led by Deacon Laurie Finn. We will also learn what a Blue Christmas service is and where they are taking place in the diocese. | | |
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Small groups walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. To register and receive the Zoom link contact Ruth Ratliff at ruthratliff52@gmail.com | |
Feel a pull to teach a learning track at Summer Ministry School & Retreat that fits under the theme of Courageous Faith and one of the 3 diocesan focus areas (strengthening congregations, supporting clergy & lay leadership, deepening our connection to God)? Send your idea, a 2-3 sentence description, possible title, and which focus area it fits best. Put "SMSR" in the subject line & email to Rev. Abigail Livingood or Rev. Catherine Schroeder. | | |
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Young Adult Service Corps | The Young Adult Service Corps is a ministry for Episcopalians ages 21-35 who are interested in exploring their faith in new ways by living and serving in communities around the world. Applications are open for 2025 placements. | |
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. This event is for 4th-12th graders. Each congregation is required to send at least one chaperone for any youth they have attending. | | |
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Your gift to Episcopal Relief and Development's Hurricane Relief Fund will provide their partners on the ground with critical supplies, such as food and water, pastoral care and other urgent needs. You’ll also help them assist with the long-term efforts needed to rebuild and heal. | |
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Preserving the Cathedral
The 1885 Building Revitalization Project aims to repair and update crucial areas of St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral. This project will create a fully accessible, flexible, and functional space to provide many more years of service to the parish, the Diocese, and the community at-large.
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Mini-grants Awarded
This year, our diocesan One World, One Church Commission awarded four mini-grants, totaling $12,567, for International Development/ Sustainable Development to programs and projects in Eswatini, Nzara, Ghana, and Nigeria.
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Reminder: Beware of Scammers | | | |
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Unfortunately, there isn't anything we can do from the diocesan office to prevent these as it isn't necessarily a breach of someone's email.
Stay vigilant, and contact our office directly for verification if you're ever unsure.
Office: 515-277-6165
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Make sure to:
- Look closely at the "From" email address: Legitimate emails from the bishop and the diocesan staff will use an email address ending in @iowaepiscopal.org.
- Verify any requests for money or assistance: Instead of replying to the email/text, contact the person or office it's claiming to come from by calling or emailing them directly
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Funds Available
The Behavioral Health Ministry Team has limited funds to assist with co-payments for mental health related appointments (up to $50 per appointment). Funds are open to EVERYONE with ties to the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
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Christian Nationalism Resource Guide
Interfaith Alliance of Iowa — with a tremendous amount of work from faith leaders who are part of the Faithful Voices for Racial Justice project — offers this resource guide to help answer questions about Christian nationalism and its impact, and also to urge each of us to learn more and take action.
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Congregational Resources
From Episcopal Relief and Development:
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