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UPCOMING EVENTS

 
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Safe Zone Training
May
6
6:00 PM18:00

Safe Zone Training

  • Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Vestry Training & Leadership Development
May
8
12:00 PM12:00

Vestry Training & Leadership Development

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Vestry Training & Leadership Development
May
8
6:00 PM18:00

Vestry Training & Leadership Development

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

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Spring Joint Chapter Meeting
May
10
10:00 AM10:00

Spring Joint Chapter Meeting

  • Saturday, May 10, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Early Bird Deadline
May
12
8:00 AM08:00

Early Bird Deadline

  • Monday, May 12, 2025
  • 8:00 AM 11:59 PM 08:00 23:59
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by May 12th to receive a discount

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Grant Applications Open
May
15
to Jul 15

Grant Applications Open

  • Thu, May 15, 2025 8:00 AM 08:00 Tue, Jul 15, 2025 11:59 PM 23:59
  • Google Calendar ICS

Applications Open until July 15

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Treasurer Training and Development
May
15
12:00 PM12:00

Treasurer Training and Development

  • Thursday, May 15, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

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Treasurer Training and Development
May
15
6:00 PM18:00

Treasurer Training and Development

  • Thursday, May 15, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Wear Green for Mental Health
May
18
8:00 AM08:00

Wear Green for Mental Health

  • Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • 8:00 AM 11:00 PM 08:00 23:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Behavioral Health Ministry Team & wear green

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BHMT Lunch & Learn with Sarah Griffith Lund
May
20
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn with Sarah Griffith Lund

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • 225 37th Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link

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Episco-PRIDE: Cultivating LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Spaces
May
27
6:30 PM18:30

Episco-PRIDE: Cultivating LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Spaces

  • Tuesday, May 27, 2025
  • 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 18:30 19:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Episco-PRIDE June Events
Jun
1
to Jun 30

Episco-PRIDE June Events

  • Sun, Jun 1, 2025 7:00 AM 07:00 Mon, Jun 30, 2025 11:00 PM 23:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Episco-PRIDE teams at events throughout the state

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EPIC Youth Summer Camp
Jun
16
to Jun 20

EPIC Youth Summer Camp

  • Mon, Jun 16, 2025 12:00 PM 12:00 Fri, Jun 20, 2025 1:00 PM 13:00
  • Lakeside Lutheran Camp (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by June 9th

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Jun
17
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn with Iowa Safe Schools

  • Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

More soon…

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Summer Ministry School & Retreat
Jun
20
to Jun 22

Summer Ministry School & Retreat

  • Fri, Jun 20, 2025 6:00 PM 18:00 Sun, Jun 22, 2025 1:00 PM 13:00
  • Grinnell College Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by May 9th for early bird discount.

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Jul
15
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn with Joyful Mind Psychiatry

  • Tuesday, July 15, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

More soon…

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Aug
19
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn with Eric Rucker & Simpson Youth Academy

  • Tuesday, August 19, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

More soon…

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Fall Joint Chapter Meeting
Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00

Fall Joint Chapter Meeting

  • Saturday, August 23, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the date.

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Dismantling Racism Training
Sep
13
10:00 AM10:00

Dismantling Racism Training

  • Saturday, September 13, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 2:30 PM 10:00 14:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Sep
16
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

  • Tuesday, September 16, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

More soon…

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Oct
21
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, October 21, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

More to come…

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Nov
7
to Nov 9

Diocesan Convention

  • Fri, Nov 7, 2025 12:00 PM 12:00 Sun, Nov 9, 2025 1:00 PM 13:00
  • Des Moines, IA USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the date.

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Dismantling Racism Training
Nov
8
10:00 AM10:00

Dismantling Racism Training

  • Saturday, November 8, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 2:30 PM 10:00 14:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Nov
18
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn with Julie Saxton, Ames Mental Health Advocate

  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

More to come…

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Apr
15
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, April 15, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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LGBTQ+ Youth Conference
Apr
11
8:00 AM08:00

LGBTQ+ Youth Conference

  • Friday, April 11, 2025
  • 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 08:00 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by March 31st.

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Young Adult Retreat
Apr
5
10:00 AM10:00

Young Adult Retreat

  • Saturday, April 5, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 14:00
  • St. Timothy's Episcopal Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by March 27

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Pathways to Serenity Retreat
Mar
21
to Mar 23

Pathways to Serenity Retreat

  • Fri, Mar 21, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00 Sun, Mar 23, 2025 11:15 AM 11:15
  • USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by March 1st.

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BHMT Lunch & Learn
Mar
18
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn

  • Tuesday, March 18, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Episcopalians on the Hill
Mar
11
11:00 AM11:00

Episcopalians on the Hill

  • Tuesday, March 11, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 3:30 PM 11:00 15:30
  • Iowa State Capitol (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The schedule is up!

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New Beginnings (Grades 6-9th)
Mar
7
to Mar 9

New Beginnings (Grades 6-9th)

  • Fri, Mar 7, 2025 6:00 PM 18:00 Sun, Mar 9, 2025 1:00 PM 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by February 28.

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Dismantling Racism Training
Feb
22
10:00 AM10:00

Dismantling Racism Training

  • Saturday, February 22, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 2:30 PM 10:00 14:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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BHMT Lunch & Learn: Suicide Prevention
Feb
18
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn: Suicide Prevention

  • Tuesday, February 18, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online on Zoom

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Iowa Episcopal Clergy Conference
Feb
18
to Feb 20

Iowa Episcopal Clergy Conference

  • Tue, Feb 18, 2025 12:00 PM 12:00 Thu, Feb 20, 2025 1:00 PM 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the date.

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Youth Ski Trip
Feb
7
to Feb 9

Youth Ski Trip

  • Fri, Feb 7, 2025 2:00 PM 14:00 Sun, Feb 9, 2025 3:00 PM 15:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by January 31st

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Ordination of Jay Elmquist to the Priesthood
Jan
25
1:00 PM13:00

Ordination of Jay Elmquist to the Priesthood

  • Saturday, January 25, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 13:00 14:30
  • Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Your prayers and presence are requested.

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Jan
21
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn: Ask Me Anything

  • Tuesday, January 21, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Sacred Ground
Jan
6
6:30 PM18:30

Sacred Ground

  • Monday, January 6, 2025
  • 6:30 PM 8:00 PM 18:30 20:00
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by December 15th

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BHMT Lunch & Learn: Mental Health First Aid & Blue Christmas Services
Dec
17
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn: Mental Health First Aid & Blue Christmas Services

  • Tuesday, December 17, 2024
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link.

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BHMT Lunch & Learn: Spiritual Direction
Nov
19
12:00 PM12:00

BHMT Lunch & Learn: Spiritual Direction

  • Tuesday, November 19, 2024
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by Nov. 15

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New Beginnings
Nov
8
to Nov 10

New Beginnings

  • Fri, Nov 8, 2024 7:00 PM 19:00 Sun, Nov 10, 2024 11:30 AM 11:30
  • Christ Episcopal Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by November 1st

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Election Night Prayers
Nov
5
7:00 PM19:00

Election Night Prayers

  • Tuesday, November 5, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join via Zoom or livestream

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Election Day Prayers
Nov
5
8:00 AM08:00

Election Day Prayers

  • Tuesday, November 5, 2024
  • 8:00 AM 8:00 PM 08:00 20:00
  • 225 37th Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Online

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Dismantling Racism Training
Nov
2
10:00 AM10:00

Dismantling Racism Training

  • Saturday, November 2, 2024
  • 10:00 AM 2:30 PM 10:00 14:30
  • USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online via Zoom

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Presiding Bishop-elect Investiture Service
Nov
2
8:30 AM08:30

Presiding Bishop-elect Investiture Service

  • Saturday, November 2, 2024
  • 8:30 AM 12:00 PM 08:30 12:00
  • USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the celebration online

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Convention Closing Eucharist
Oct
27
10:00 AM10:00

Convention Closing Eucharist

  • Sunday, October 27, 2024
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Livestream available

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Diocesan Convention
Oct
26
to Oct 27

Diocesan Convention

  • Sat, Oct 26, 2024 8:00 AM 08:00 Sun, Oct 27, 2024 12:00 PM 12:00
  • Des Moines Marriott Downtown (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

More info available on the convention webpage.

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Movie + Panel Discussion
Oct
25
7:00 PM19:00

Movie + Panel Discussion

  • Friday, October 25, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Des Moines Downtown Marriott (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Guests welcome with RSVP

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Safe Church In-Person Training
Oct
19
10:00 AM10:00

Safe Church In-Person Training

  • Saturday, October 19, 2024
  • 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 14:00
  • USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register online

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Pre-Convention Hearings
Oct
12
to Oct 14

Pre-Convention Hearings

  • Sat, Oct 12, 2024 10:00 AM 10:00 Mon, Oct 14, 2024 8:00 PM 20:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register to receive the Zoom link

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Underground Railroad Pilgrimage SE IA
Oct
4
8:30 AM08:30

Underground Railroad Pilgrimage SE IA

  • Friday, October 4, 2024
  • 8:30 AM 3:00 PM 08:30 15:00
  • Iowa USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by September 27; 10 spots available

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Book Study on Christian Nationalism: Wednesdays at 7pm
Oct
2
7:00 PM19:00

Book Study on Christian Nationalism: Wednesdays at 7pm

  • Wednesday, October 2, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
  • USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Email for the Zoom link.

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Young Adult Retreat in Omaha
Sep
28
10:00 AM10:00

Young Adult Retreat in Omaha

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024
  • 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 14:00
  • St. Benedict’s House on The Benedictine Way campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by Sept. 20

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Pathways to Serenity Retreat
Sep
27
to Sep 29

Pathways to Serenity Retreat

  • Fri, Sep 27, 2024 4:00 PM 16:00 Sun, Sep 29, 2024 11:15 AM 11:15
  • St. Thomas More Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Register by September 14th.

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