Episcopal Diocese of Iowa

06/04/2026

Wishing a very happy anniversary to our June ordinands!

Let us pray:

Look with favor upon those whom you have called,
O God, and grant that they may be so filled with your
Holy Spirit that they may minister in their chosen task
with joy and steadfast devotion; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

(from The Book of Occasional Services, 2022, Recognition of Ministries in the Church and the World)

06/02/2026

God loves you, and so do we.

Everyone deserves to know that they are loved and they belong. Join one of our Episco-PRIDE teams at a local Pride event near you to share God's love with everyone. Learn more: iowaepiscopal.org/episcopride

05/20/2026

Hear Bishop Monnot on this episode of "Talk of Iowa" on Iowa Public Radio:

Is the link between religion and politics good or bad for our government and faith?
We've seen a recent rise in Christian nationalism, a powerful political movement. To some it looks like a threat to our democracy, and to others it looks like voting their values. But, what does it mean to Iowa Christian faith leaders and their congregations? We sit down with four of them to find out. But first, we hear from journalist Katherine Stewart about how Christian nationalism evolved and who benefits from it.

Listen Here:

We've seen a recent rise in Christian nationalism, a powerful political movement. To some it looks like a threat to our democracy, and to others it looks like voting their values. But, what does it mean to Iowa Christian faith leaders and their congregations? We sit down with four of them to find ou...

05/14/2026

Join St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral for a Choral Evensong, Feast of the Ascension, tonight at 7pm.

It's tonight! 7pm.
Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Ascension.
See you there.

05/14/2026

Episco-PRIDE teams are getting ready to share God's love with everyone at Pride events throughout the state this June. Find an event near you and help create safe and welcoming spaces in our churches and community.

Learn more: iowaepiscopal.org/episcopride

05/12/2026

4th - 12th graders: experience engaging activities, inspiring worship, hands-on projects, building community and trying new things with youth from around the diocese -- register for our EPIC Summer Camp today!

Learn more & register: iowaepiscopal.org/children-youth

05/08/2026

Join The Episcopal Church's immigration briefing on May 12th - the panel will feature several Iowa Episcopalians. Register here:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1GI_SzuzT8upEk8QDwnmCg

05/06/2026

Join our BHMT - Behavioral Health Ministry Team for May's Lunch and Learn, online on Zoom May 19th from Noon - 1pm. We'll welcome Cliff Barker from the American Legion to share about the "Be the One" campaign to change and save lives, by working to prevent veteran su***de.
Register to receive the Zoom link: .iowaepiscopal.org/mental-health

05/03/2026

Check out this episode of the "Church Matters" podcast from Christ Episcopal Church Cedar Rapids, hosted by the Rev. Brian Gross and Chris Hubbs, featuring Bishop Monnot who talks about her recent participation in protests in Minnesota, and about the challenge of loving our neighbors, especially the ones who disagree with us.

Listen here: https://churchmatterscec.podbean.com/e/the-challenge-of-loving-all-our-neighbors-with-bishop-betsey-monnot/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRfMJRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5WXI3NzF6MWpleFJIYnAzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpgWN_gcOrs6vVCd8KEmkG8nL6AF-Ehu94C7jl07Qpqy_skTCLEL0hJvmV6V_aem_Gqpj0LZSOcO7cuHDxwON1Q

05/01/2026

Happy anniversary to everyone with May ordination and commissioning dates!

Let us pray:

Look with favor upon those whom you have called,
O God, and grant that they may be so filled with your
Holy Spirit that they may minister in their chosen task
with joy and steadfast devotion; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

(from The Book of Occasional Services, 2022, Recognition of Ministries in the Church and the World)