Iowa Conference of The United Methodist Church

06/07/2026

Resource UMC has shared weekly devotions for June.
June 7th - The General Administration Fund and Archives and History - is the first of these devotions used to highlight specific ministries and the impact their work has on the world.

"This ministry helps safeguard the history of The United Methodist Church—preserving records, protecting documents, and ensuring that the witness of generations is not lost." - Resource UMC

These mission moments demonstrate the connectional mission of the United Methodist Church. Each one highlights a specific ministry and the real impact it’s making in the world. Consider using these in personal prayer time, in small groups or during worship.

06/06/2026

🤝 Many hands from the Filipino Clergy Group in the Central District Iowa UM Church make for a great way to spend a Saturday doing some amazing work.

06/05/2026

Read Pastor Chan Gok Kim's perspective on how joining the first clergy cohort has forever changed the way he looks at how to faithfully care for our earth.

"The earth is patient. The seeds are ready. Somewhere on a rural road in northern Iowa, a turtle is already moving at exactly the right pace," - Pastor Chan Gok Kim, at Rockford, First & Marble Rock UMC.

Learn more about Iowa Faith & Climate Network's upcoming second clergy cohort. 🔗 iowafaithandclimate.org/cohorts

Dirt, Breath, and a Slow Marathon   by Chan Gok Kim, Rockford First & Marble Rock United Methodist Church   I am in my early sixties. I have no ...

06/04/2026

📣 2026 Pre-Conference Manual released.
Click the link below ⬇️ to find a PDF version.

🔗 www.iaumc.org/ac2026

06/04/2026

🤔 Are you discerning chaplaincy? Check out this opening in the CPE Residency Program at Unity Point in Des Moines!

06/02/2026

🙏 Please join the Iowa Annual Conference in prayer for the Muscatine community.

God of comfort and peace,

We lift up the community of Muscatine and all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy. Surround grieving families and friends with your love, and bring comfort to all whose hearts are heavy.

In the midst of sorrow, remind us that your presence is near to the brokenhearted. Help us to be instruments of your peace, compassion, and hope.

Amen.

06/02/2026

✨ RSVPs are due to [email protected] June 3rd
An evening of dinner and games at Smash Park is open to local church communicators and to anyone involved in or interested in communications.

05/31/2026

"Together, we can strengthen vital conference ministries and provide grants that support peacemaking efforts." - Resource UMC. More details 🔗 https://bit.ly/4uE6lD3

05/30/2026

“In these turbulent and often overwhelming times, we need to draw back and find the spiritual foundations which undergird us and ground us,” says retreat leader Rev. Jerry Oakland. “At the same time, we need to find and claim our siblings in faith—our spiritual community—to walk this journey with us.”

In a season when headlines feel heavy and calendars never seem to stop, the Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation offers an intentional pause—five ...

05/29/2026

⛺ Don't miss getting signed up for Summer Camps. Sign up early to make sure you have a spot this summer ☀️
🔗 https://www.iaumc.org/camps

Lake Okoboji UM Camp - Like & Follow for more details
Wesley Woods UM Camp - Like & Follow for more details