February 2012
January 2012
- Boundary Trainings for Clergy and Church Leaders
- “How to be a More Effective Youth Sponsor/Director” 4 Online Classes, 4 Teachers, 4 Months
- Disciples Identity 150: “Introduction to the Christian Church (DOC)” – 6 Week Online Sunday 9:15 Class! Starts 01/22/12
- “The Reformation to the Present”
- “Re-Imagining the Church” Seminar
- “Grief, Bereavement and Mourning” Seminar
December 2011
- Disciples Together Express January 2012
- 2012 Standing Forms – Available in two formats: Online and PDF – Due January 31, 2012
November 2011
- Disciples Together Express December 2011
- DTE: Disciples Together Express Newsletter for November 2011
October 2011
- World Cafe Training, November 9, Christian Conference Center
- CYF Assembly – Nov 18-20, 2011 – Registration 6-7pm Friday. Ends 11am Sunday. Costs: $65 youth, $30 adult, $40 extra is you want lodge room rather than dorm style lodging.
- October Disciples Together Express
September 2011
- Upper Midwest Region’s Women’s Ministries
- Spiritual Retreats with Pasha Buck in Indianola, IA
- October 15 All Congregational Gathering
- Policy on Boundary Training – UMWCC – Effective August 1, 2011
- Professional Care & Development Policy – UMWCC – Effective 08/01/2011 (Continuing Education)
- 3 Boundary Trainings Opportunities in the Region this Fall
- Regional Google Map
August 2011
- 2011-2012 Prayer Calendar – Simply click on the following link for a printable pdf file of the Prayer Calendar.
- Marlene Hummel, UCC Insurance Board
- 2011 Fall Women’s Retreat
- 1st Class for UMW School for Ministry begins week of September 12th: Register Now!
- Survey: Flourishing in Ministry Project, Deadline to participate: Aug. 15, 2011.
- Chaplain Position Open at Culver Stockton College
- “Rock the Block!” Disciples Mission Day – Habitat for Humanity Project, Des Moines… Sponsored by Cluster 7!
- 2012 Ministers’ Institute… Links for Schedule, Flyer, Preaching Contest, and Registration below
July 2011
- July Disciples Together Express
- Silent Retreat: “be still and know I AM” …a retreat of simple silent living
- 2011 School for Congregational Learning – Great Awakening!
June 2011
- Fall launch planned for Upper Midwest School for Ministry
- Bob Green, CPE Director, Honored
- The Shift (Music Summit)
- Pentecost!
- Responding with Week of Compassion in Joplin, MO
- 2011 Regional Golf Outing
- Senior Adult Retreat
- What to Bring to Camp 2011
May 2011
April 2011
- Global Mission Partners In Region
- Bill Spangler-Dunning called as Regional Minister and President
- Don Hiscox Retirement Party
- Member of Central CC Waterloo Appointed Iowa Supreme Court Justice
- Camp Work Day
- Speaker and Theme for School for Congregational Learning
- Youth: Apply for Upper Midwest Youth Council (UMwYC)
- FCC Davenport dedicates remodeled sanctuary front
- “Bless This Dress” ministry idea from FCC Keokuk
- Tenants Fix Up Former Regional Office
- News Flash: Assembly Potluck Had Too Much Food!
- Something old, something new … (Called Assembly Summary)
- “Pastors’ Class” Retreat held at Norwalk CC
March 2011
- Spiritual Feasting: a gathering of souls feasting on God’s spiritual food
- “Call for Workshop Presenters” for School for Congregational Learning
- Ben Allaway’s Heaven & Earth: Mass on the Celtic Journey
- Jason Grow Ordained, January 2nd, 2011
- A Note from Don Hiscox Re: Retirement
- Called Assembly
- Announcing “The Jubilee Fund” (Clergy Debt Relief)
February 2011
- FCC Minneapolis Charts Future
- Wartburg College hosts Rural Ministry Conference
- Chariton CC Fundraiser
- Pastor’s Class Retreat at Norwalk Christian Church
- ADIIM Webinar for those exploring Intentional Interim Ministry
- From Around the Region
- Update from the Patricks
- Listening Conferences for Called Regional Assembly
- Protected: Ministers’ Institute Recap + Resources
January 2011
December 2010
- Search: How to Find It
- HELM Leadership Fellows Applications Available
- Norwalk CC Artist Profiled for Nativity Scene Sculptures
- Twas the month of Christmas …
November 2010
- Disciples Network Gathering Recap
- Common Grounds Ministry’s “New Church” Grant
- Herb Lewellen, Minister Emeritus
- Christmas Special Offering
- Trick-or-Treating for Others
- Transition Update
- Eureka College accepting applications for full-tuition ministry fellowships
- Poland Mission Trip Reflections
- Women’s Retreat a Success
- From Congregations’ Newsletters
- Moderator’s Update
October 2010
- Resources for Congregational Transformation
- FCC Winterset – Covered Bridge Parade Float
- CTS Announces Major Gift
- CYF Assembly 2010: Faithbook
- Reconciliation Grant Applications
- Faithbook: CYF Assembly – Nov 19-21, 2010
September 2010
August 2010
- Regional Board Highlights (July 2010)
- Re-Imagining the Church Together (October 26, 2010)
- What’s possible? The Spiritual Journey in a Pastor’s Sabbatical
- CTS Lifelong Theological Education Events Fall 2010
- Adel Sweet Corn Festival / 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
- A Pastor’s/Camp Director’s Reflection on “God is Bigger”
- Announcing UMwYC 2010-2011
July 2010
- “Art of the Covenant” at FCC Minneapolis
- Christian Women’s Fall Retreat (October 1 – 3, 2010)
- What IF…
June 2010
- Regional Financial Dashboard Posted
- Broadway CC: Wednesday Night Church
- A new phase in Regional Transition begins . . .
- Jubilee: Jerry Crenshaw
- Regional Prayer Calendar (2010-2011)
- A.D.a.M. Camp (July 5th-9th, 2010)
- Template for Letter of Calling and Agreement (Interim Minister)
- Template for Letter of Calling and Agreement – New Ministry
- UMWCC Expense Voucher
May 2010
- May Update from Dale and Mary Patrick
- Culver Stockton College: “Here I Am” Conference
- Monthly Letter from Dale and Mary Patrick
- Regional Golf Outing (June 30th)
- The Disciples Network Gathering (former Regional Assembly)
- A Mission from First Christian Church Davenport
- Searles’ “Dancing in the Spirit” YouTube video
April 2010
- Regional Prayer Calendar
- Regional Update
- Camp Work Day (May 15)
- Alan Roxburgh Webinars
- Cedar Rapids Home Repairs
- Disciples Men – Spring 2010 “The Voice” Newsletter
- LMEP Preaching Workshop (May 7)
- 2010 School for Congregational Learning
- Remittance Form Updated
- Talk on Tuesday – 4/13/2010 – Bert Burns on Church Camp
- Chi Rho Lock-in (April 16-17th, 2010)
- United Theological Seminary 2010 Convocation
- Iowa IPL Cool Congregations Workshops
- 2010 Clergy Women’s Retreat (Apr 25-27)
- Parish Paper – March and April Editions
- Parish Paper: May and June Editions