by Aidan Spencer | Jun 30, 2020 | Staff Blog, News
When I prepared for a first pastorate, my Associate Conference Minister gave me one instruction: “Just don’t leave.” So, in thirty-eight years of ordained ministry, I have left exactly twice. Now, I am preparing for a third farewell. On September 1st, I will begin...
by Aidan Spencer | Jun 24, 2020 | News
June 13, 2020 Meeting Summary Normally the June meeting of the Board is held on Friday afternoon to finalize business for the Annual Gathering of the Conference. This year we would have been meeting at United Congregational Church in Grand Island, but instead we...
by Aidan Spencer | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorized, News
June 15, 2020 Dear Friends and Neighbors, We, the undersigned leaders of Christian denominations in the state of Iowa, are compelled by our shared faith to add our voices to those who rightly and firmly affirm that Black Lives Matter. Silence in this time is...
by Brigit Stevens | May 15, 2020 | News
Dear Friends of the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Conferences of the United Church of Christ. I am the Reverend Brigit Stevens, your Conference Minister. First, let me say, I miss you! I miss the hugs, handshakes, the coffee hours, and the smiles of being...
by Aidan Spencer | May 14, 2020 | News
A message from Dave Schoen, Minister for Church Legacy & Closure: Hello Conference Friends, Thank you for your extraordinary ministries during these trying times. This message includes information on the cost of closing a congregation, ideas for Rethinking Church...
by Aidan Spencer | Apr 21, 2020 | News
For the safety of all of our Placerville family and guests, the very hard decision to close Placerville down, at least until July, has been made. Efforts are being made to reschedule some events and a couple have already been made. Grand Camp will be rescheduled for...
