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May 2023

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CCMC May Meeting

Saturday, May 6, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)
The Connectional Ministries team of the Iowa Annual Conference is here to help local churches be more effective in mission and ministry, in your own communities and around the world. The Conference Connectional Ministry Council (CCMC) is a network of...

Memorial Day-office closed

Monday, May 29, 2023
Golden Valley District Office is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

United Methodists Game Night

Thursday, June 1, 2023 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (CST)
Location: Valley UMC

2023 Iowa Annual Conference Session

Friday, June 2, 2023 to Sunday, June 4, 2023
The 2023 Iowa Annual Conference will be held June 2-4, 2023 at the RecPlex in West Des Moines and offered as a hybrid experience for those choosing to join remotely. The Call to Order and Episcopal Address will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 2. Clergy...
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Methodist Federation for Social Action Meeting (MFSA)

Friday, June 2, 2023 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (CST)
Location: Valley United Methodist Church

AC2023 Laity Session

Friday, June 2, 2023 7:00 PM (CST)
Location: RecPlex

Coaching, Conflict, and CAT Teams Interest Lunch

Saturday, June 3, 2023 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM (CST)
Location: Rec Plex Gymnasium (Lunch Room)
Are you interested in making a difference in churches beyond your local context? We are looking to grow our Short-Term Coaching, Conflict, and Congregation Assessment Tool (CAT) Teams. Join Ryan Christenson and current members of our teams during the...

Iowa Methodist Federation for Social Action's annual Awards Event at Annual Conference

Saturday, June 3, 2023 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: Valley United Methodist Church
The Iowa Methodist Federation for Social Action invites you to our annual Awards Event at Annual Conference. It is at Valley UMC In West Des Moines (4201 Ashworth Road), during the Saturday night dinner break. The dinner starts at 5:30. It will be ...

Aldersgate Advanced Lay Ministry: Care Giving

Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: Leon, Loving Chapel UMC
The Advanced Lay Ministries Course on Care Giving is being offered on June 10, 2023 at Leon, Loving Chapel UMC. Class will be held from 9:00am - 4:00 pm.  The cost of the class will be $20.00, which must be paid for registration to be complete. Book:...

Board of Camps, Conference, & Retreat Ministries Meeting

Thursday, July 13, 2023 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
A Board of Camps, Conference, & Retreat Ministries' meeting held in person. By invitation only. Our Mission Statement Providing growth experiences to develop Christian leaders for the transformation of the world Our Vision Statement Enriching lives, ...

RAGBRAI L

Saturday, July 22, 2023 to Saturday, July 29, 2023
Register today to join Team #BeUMC on RAGBRAI L. Not interested in riding? We need volunteers! Contact the Communications Office at communications@iaumc.org.
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Riverview Park Advanced Lay Servant Course: Preaching - In Person

Saturday, August 12, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CST)
ADVANCE COURSE: PREACHING August 12, 19 and 20, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:30pm – In-Person Book:  From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton Guthrie
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Riverview Park Advanced Lay Servant Course: Preaching - Zoom

Saturday, August 12, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CST)
August 12, 19 and 20, 2023  9:00am to 12:30pm – Zoom Book:  From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton Guthrie
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United Women in Faith - Leadership Team and Mission u Core Meeting

Saturday, August 19, 2023
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. This meeting is...

Rippey UMC 150th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, August 27, 2023 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Rippey UMC
The Rippey United Church will celebrate the 150th anniversary (1873-2023) on Sunday, August 27 with a worship service at 11 a.m., a catered meal to follow and a program beginning at 2 p.m.

United Women in Faith Aldersgate (SW) District Annual Meeting

Saturday, September 9, 2023
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. 
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Writer's Retreat, A Time Away - Writing Workshop

Friday, September 15, 2023 1:00 PM to Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM (CST)
Writing Workshop at Camp Welsey Woods - September 15th @ 1pm - 16th @ 1 pm Tired and Weary of your daily routine? Come join us for a Writer's Retreat, A Time Away, at Camp Wesley Woods. More Information & Registration HERE. Check in time is from ...
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United Women in Faith Golden Valley (SE) District Annual Meeting

Saturday, September 16, 2023
Location: Bloomfield UMC
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. 
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United Women in Faith Pictured Rocks (NE) District Annual Meeting

Friday, September 22, 2023
Location: Cedar Falls First UMC
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. 
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United Women in Faith Riverview Park (C) District Annual Meeting

Saturday, September 23, 2023
Location: Knoxville, First UMC
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. 
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United Women in Faith Camp Clear Lake (NW) District Annual Meeting

Saturday, September 30, 2023
Location: Spencer
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. 
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Flourish Women's Event

Friday, October 6, 2023 7:00 PM (CST)
Location: Ankeny First United Methodist Church
Attention Ladies! Don’t miss this inspirational evening on October 6! Ankeny First United Methodist Church is hosting FLOURISH, a women’s event on October 6, 2023, and ladies, you are invited! FLOURISH brings women and teen girls together to get ...
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Ankeny First UMC Flourish Women’s Event

Friday, October 6, 2023 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (CST)
Location: Ankeny First UMC Christian Life Center
The event will include guest speaker & Author Jennifer Dukes Lee, vendor fair, worship, music & More! Register at www.ankenyfirst.org.

United Women in Faith Annual Meeting

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Location: Cedar Rapids at St. Pauls
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. 
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Discerning a Call to Ministry - Attend the Candidacy Retreat

Saturday, October 21, 2023 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Are you exploring a call to ministry? The candidacy retreat which is a requirement of the candidacy process is an opportunity to further discern your call to ministry, learn more about the process, meet others on the journey, hear from those serving ...

Riverview Park Advanced Lay Servant Course: living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way - Via Zoom

Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CST)
November 4, 11 and 18, 2023  9:00am to 12:30pm – Zoom  Book:  Living our Beliefs by Kenneth L Carder
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Riverview Park Advanced Lay Servant Course: living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way - In Person

Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CST)
November 4, 11 and 18, 2023 9:00am to 12:30pm – In-Person Book:  Living our Beliefs by Kenneth L Carder
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United Women in Faith - Leadership Team Meeting

Saturday, November 11, 2023
The United Women in Faith (UWF) is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation. This group is driven by God's love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. This meeting is...

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