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06/17/2026

📅 Mark your calendars!

The Iowa Presbyterian Gathering is coming up on Saturday, August 29 at Ames Northminster, and we don't want you to miss it.

This year's theme, Seeking the Mind of Christ at the Crossroads (Philippians 2:5-11), invites us to gather, listen, and discern together as the body of Christ in Iowa.

More details to come. For now, save the date and start spreading the word!

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06/14/2026

Today we hold in prayer the retired pastors of the Presbytery of North Central Iowa who have given so much of themselves in faithful service to the church.

We give thanks for Rev. Bruce Baillie, Rev. John Bates, Rev. David Beckmann, Rev. Fran Beyea, Rev. Gary Catterson, Rev. Paul Collier, Rev. Doug Darnold, Rev. Wade Ditty, Rev. Dan Emmert, Rev. Jerry Evelsizer, Rev. David Feltman, Rev. Dr. Patricia Geadelmann, Rev. Denise Group, Rev. John Hanna, Rev. Jack Mauldin, Rev. Larry Mitchell, Rev. Gordon Moen, Rev. John Osborn, Rev. Mark Pell, Rev. Al Polito, Rev. Mary Wilber, and Rev. Cathy Young.

May they know rest, renewal, and the deep gratitude of the communities they have served so faithfully.

06/11/2026

What a beautiful example of the church caring for its neighbors! 🐱💛

The First Presbyterian Church Mission Team in Jefferson, IA has received a grant from the Presbytery of North Central Iowa to purchase and deliver six lifelike robotic companion cats to residents of Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

These realistic, interactive companions are designed to provide emotional comfort and tactile stimulation for seniors who experience social isolation and loneliness in long-term care settings. With lifelike fur, movement, and sounds like purring and meowing, the cats respond to touch and have already shown the ability to spark conversation, ease anxiety, and brighten daily life.

The initiative was inspired by a deeply personal story. Mission Team member LeAnn Monaghan's mother, after losing her husband who was a Regency Park resident, found tremendous comfort in a robotic companion cat of her own. When she brought it to visit the facility, the response from residents was overwhelming. Her hope is that others might experience that same joy and connection.

We are grateful for the generosity of our presbytery members and the compassionate vision of this mission team. This is love in action. 🙏

https://presbynciowa.org/2026/05/29/grant-funds-lifelike-robotic-companions-for-regency-park-residents/

06/10/2026

The 227th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Churc (U.S.A.) is just around the corner! 🌟

GA227 gathers June 22 – July 2 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the decisions made there will shape the theology, mission priorities, and governance of our denomination for years to come
Want to stay informed as the assembly unfolds? The Presbyterian Outlook has everything you need, from a free downloadable guide to GA227 to bulletin inserts for your congregation, SMS alerts, and daily email updates.

📖 Explore all the resources at https://pres-outlook.org/ga/

06/07/2026

This week, join us as we pray for First Presbyterian Church of Cedar Falls IA and Rev. Julie Erkel Hagee.

Worship with them in-person or online Sundays at 10 AM. Interested in learning more?
🔗 firstprescf.org

06/05/2026

📋 The Synod of Lakes and Prairies has published its Spring 2026 Meeting Summary from the annual gathering held April 26-28 at Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center in Farmington, Minn.

Highlights from the meeting include:

✅ Adoption of a new Mission, Purpose, Values, and Strategic Directions plan
✅ A panel reflection on "Hope in Times of Chaos" featuring voices from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Office of Public Witness
✅ Updates from the Self-Development of People Committee, Restorative Actions Team, Presbyterian Women in the Synod, and more
✅ An update on General Assembly 227, coming to Milwaukee June 27-July 2, 2026

The next Synod Meeting will be September 27-28, 2026, online.

Read the full summary at https://www.lakesandprairies.org

06/02/2026

🌍 A Welcome from Global Ecumenical Partnerships

The new office of Global Ecumenical Partnerships wants to partner with you in global ministry!

In this video, U.S.-facing and International-facing staff introduce themselves and extend a personal invitation to mid councils, mission networks, and congregations to join them in building and sustaining meaningful global ecumenical partnerships alongside other offices within Presbyterian Life & Witness.

Watch, meet the team, and discover how your community can get involved! 👇
https://pcusa.org/resource/new-way-global-engagement

05/31/2026

🙏 Lift up prayers this week for First Presbyterian Church Mason City and Rev. Dr. Kip Murphy!

Check them out on Facebook!
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/FirstPresbyMC

05/28/2026

📢 Share Your News!

Do you have a faith story to tell? Something to celebrate? A local hero to lift up? An upcoming event, formation program, or useful resource to share?

We want to hear from you! Submit your story to presbytery:
🔗 https://presbynciowa.org/presbytery-connection-submissions/

Your stories matter — let's celebrate what God is doing across North Central Presbytery! 🙌

05/27/2026

📢 Heads up for 2026: Changes to PC(USA) Special Offerings

Starting in 2026, the General Assembly is streamlining its churchwide offerings from four to three. The three continuing Special Offerings will be:

🌊 One Great Hour of Sharing
🌍 World Communion Offering
🎄 Christmas Joy Offering

Want to know more about what's changing and why?

Read the full details here:
👉 https://pcusa.org/special-offerings/special-offerings-changes-2026 -more-about-the-special-offerings-changes

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Milford, IA
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