In the beginning, chapters in the Diocese of Iowa, were set up, in part, to help facilitate churches in close proximity getting to know each other better (more in Diocesan Canon 15, Of Mission Chapters). Many of us have realized these growing relationships through a variety of experiences—one of which was the twice a year gathering of the chapter to focus on issues concerning the diocese, such as the annual budget and convention.

Since last spring and our new way of worshiping brought about by the pandemic, people have not been gathering in large groups. These August chapter meetings will be no different and we will not gather in person to do the business of the chapter but instead meet virtually and all together in a joint chapter meeting.

Chapter meetings occur in August to allow chapters to meet any deadline for convention resolutions and/or nominations. Meeting as one group through Zoom will allow us to address important issues before convention together and then we will go into individual chapter breakout rooms. Using this format, we can all benefit from any questions and/or comments raised in the large group and we can still do our own chapter work.

REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE CONNECTION INFORMATION

AGENDA INCLUDES:

• Virtual Convention information, including a tour of the convention app, resolutions and nomination information

• Draft diocesan budget for discussion

• BSNC update

• Update from the Task Force on Re-Gathering

• Information about required leadership trainings

• GILEAD grant timeline

• Breakouts by chapters for discussions and elections as needed.