Clergy in our three conferences are invited to Clergy Day Apart, where you can leave what's on your desk behind and join together for in-person fellowship, worship, and renewal. Lunch is provided alongside time to simply be together. You may choose the location that is closest to you, or if that day doesn't work, consider […]
The Central Association and Bethany United Church of Christ invite you to the installation of Rev. Christopher J. Hayward! Rev. Hayward will be installed as pastor and teacher of Bethany UCC in Baxter, IA on August 7th at 3:00pm CT. Clergy are invited to wear red vestments and a pasta dinner with cake will follow. […]
Clergy in our three conferences are invited to Clergy Day Apart, where you can leave what's on your desk behind and join together for in-person fellowship, worship, and renewal. Lunch is provided alongside time to simply be together. You may choose the location that is closest to you, or if that day doesn't work, consider […]
You are invited to the Eastern Iowa Association Annual Fall Business Meeting! They will begin with continuing education on trauma and will finish the afternoon with a meal together. You can join in person at Faith UCC in Davenport, IA or you can join on Zoom. The full schedule is as follows: 2:00 p.m. Learning […]
Monthly Clergy fellowship luncheon for all those filling the pulpits (whether settled/intentional interim/or pulpit supply) of our congregations within the Eastern Association. This gathering will be a potluck on September 27th from 11:30am - 1:30pm at Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery 3570 67th St, Baldwin, IA 52207. As this is a potluck, please bring a […]
If you preach using the Revised Common Lectionary, enjoy scheduled time with colleagues to plan your themes, music, liturgy, etc. The days include reading the Scriptures aloud, having time to individually work on your worship service for that week and then sharing your ideas with the group, sparking conversation and raising questions about the texts. […]
