Notice of Executive Conference Minister Transition

After significant discernment, Executive Conference Minister (ECM) Rev. Brigit Stevens shares with us that the tenure of her leadership as ECM will end on July 31st, 2022. As of January 25th, 2022, the Tri-Conference Board of Directors has accepted and unanimously...

Southern Iowa Deacon Search and Application

The Tri-Conferences of the United Church of Christ (UCC) is seeking an individual who has the gifts to serve as the Conference Deacon for the Southern region of the Iowa Conference. The primary focus of the Conference Deacon is to connect with and support the local...

Intergenerational Day Camp

Submitted by Brice Hughes Ankeny UCC is small in numbers, but we wanted to make our VBS relevant for the children AND we wanted to increase involvement of the whole church. Our answer was Intergenerational Day Camp, creating experiences that involved people of all...

Staffing Update from Rev. Phil Hart

Dear Friends, I wanted to take a moment to give up an update on staffing. Continuing or New Staff Hires: (A) The Tri-Conference Ministries Board voted to call Rev. Kendy Miller as our Designated full-time Associate Conference Minister. The Board also voted to call...

A.S.K. : A Congregational Discernment Program

“Where is the Spirit leading you now?” Your church may be asking some form of this question. You might be in the midst of a pastoral transition, dealing with membership changes, having building issues, financial struggles, or see the community rapidly changing around...