Presbytery of East Iowa

Synod School
2023-07-23 - 2023-07-28 | Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA, United States
Find more information here: https://lakesandprairies.org/engaging-leaders/synod-school/

207th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of East Iowa
2023-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | zoom, IA, United States
On Zoom
6pm – 8pm
Host church: Farmington, Sharon

Installation Service
2023-04-22 11:00 | Davenport – First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa St., Davenport, IA, 52803, United States
First Presbyterian Church of Davenport invites you to a Service of Installation for our new Pastor/Head of Staff, The Rev. Dr. Kristopher D. Schondelmeyer on Saturday, April 22 @ 11:00 AM.

Luncheon & Moderated Conversation on Creating Beloved (Diverse) Community with Guest Speakers following the Service.

Guest Speakers:
The Rev. Brian Ellison, Executive Director of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians

Ruling Elder Shani McIlwain, Author and Anti-Racism Coach

The Rev. Dr. Beth McCaw, Associate Professor of Ministry at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Please RSVP for the FREE Luncheon & Moderated Conversation by Sunday, April 16.

Meet and Greet
2023-04-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Iowa City, First, 2701 Rochester Ave, Iowa City, 52245
You are invited to join the Presbytery of East Iowa for an Open House Meet and Greet at First Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. We hope you can join us to meet our new Transitional Executive Presbyter. Learn more about him by watching this video.

206th Stated Meeting Hybrid
2023-03-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA, United States

205th Stated Meeting on Zoom
2023-01-19 18:00 - 20:00

PCC Meeting
2022-12-22 10:00 - 12:00
On Zoom

204th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of East Iowa
2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | online, Online, IA, United States
Hosted by Mt Vernon, First on Zoom

Peacemaking Zoom Meeting
2022-11-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA, United States

Worship Planning Team Zoom Meeting
2022-11-04 13:30 - 15:00 | Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA, United States

PCC Zoom Meeting
2022-10-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA, United States

Clerk's Convo on Zoom
2022-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 | zoom, IA, United States
This is a time for all session clerks and any admins who assist to join over zoom to ask questions and/or learn about process or anything else they might need.
The zoom link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82477487297?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 824 7748 7297
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Mission Social Justice Team Zoom Meeting
2022-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA, United States

Presbyterian Women Fall Retreat
2022-10-08 09:00 - 14:30 | Cedar Rive Ranch

Sabbath Retreat Part 2
2022-10-07 15:30 - 2022-10-08 15:30 | Camp Wyoming, 9106 42nd Ave., Wyoming, IA, 52362, United States

Presbyterian Women Business Meeting on Zoom
2022-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | online, Online, IA, United States

203rd Stated Meeting of the Presbytery
2022-09-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Muscatine – First Presbyterian Church, 401 Iowa Ave., Muscatine, IA, 52761, United States
The meeting will be held in person and on zoom with Muscatine, First hosting.

International Peacemaker Coming to Our Presbytery
2022-09-23 08:00 - 2022-09-28 17:00
International Peacemaker Efi Latsoudi is coming to our Presbytery Sept. 23 (Friday) – 28th (Wednesday) courtesy of your Peace and Global Witness Offering. She’s available any of those dates to come to your church and community. She can visit your school, community group, your study group, your youth group, meet your folk over breakfast, coffee, lunch, or for an evening program. Please contact Lisa Ross Thedens at lrossthedens@gmail.com.
We who participated in the zoom meeting with her last year were deeply moved by her large, strong heart which reaches across every divide to mend the wounded and reconcile the estranged.

About Efi Latsoudi:
Psychologist and human rights activist Efi Latsoudi is one of the founders of Lesvos Solidarity, a grass-roots organization based on Lesvos Island in Greece. Efi was also the coordinator and founder of the first open, independent welcoming shelter (Pipka Camp) for refugees fleeing to Greece primarily from Africa and the Middle East. Pipka Camp had operated for 8 years, until it was forcibly closed by the Greek authorities in Oct. 2020.
Efi’s determination and commitment to advocate for the vulnerable remains strong. Lesvos Solidarity, which is focused on a strong advocacy presence for the rights of the refugees, runs housing, educational, employability, psychosocial and medical programs. The organization’s vision is to inspire society and to expand its solidarity model, which promotes equality, trust, creativity, empowerment, active participation, and respect for each other and for the environment. Lesvos Solidarity’s beneficiaries are among the most vulnerable refugees hosted in camps across Lesvos, including people who suffer from serious medical conditions, victims of torture and violence, large families with children, pregnant women, newborns, LGBTQIA+ persons, single adults, and victims of shipwrecks who lost loved ones at sea.
Efi is also a filmmaker who has created short documentaries and films and written scripts for fiction films. Efi holds degrees from the University of Athens, School of Philosophy, the University of Picardi-Jules Vernes in Maitrise de Psychology Clinic and the University of Paris. In 2016, she was awarded the Nansen Award, conferred by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to those who go beyond the call of duty in helping people forcibly displaced from their homes.

Walking Together - Racial Reconciliation: The Journey Continues
2022-06-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Cedar Rapids, First, 310 5th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
A Conversation & Workshop with Dr. Drew G. I. Hart
Saturday, June 25, 11:00 – 4:00 including lunch
First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids
Issues of racial injustice and resultant violence continue to haunt our communities. Join us on June 25th for a conversation and workshop discussion with Dr. Drew G.I. Hart, professor in theology in the Bible and Religion department at Messiah University. Dr. Hart will invite us to envision the church’s unique role in calling people to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ and address God’s dream for all humanity, in order that we might strive for the flourishing of all people by doing justice and the things that make for peace. Dr. Hart is the author of two books: The Trouble I’ve Seen – Changing How the Church Views Racism, and Who Will Be a Witness? – Igniting Activism for God’s Justice, Love & Deliverance.
To RSVP for yourself and/or interested members of your faith community click on the link.
RSVP for Walking Together

202nd Stated Meeting of the Presbytery
2022-06-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Davenport – First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa St., Davenport, IA, 52803, United States
This meeting will be held both at First – Davenport and via Zoom. Click here for details about the meeting.

Presentation on the Right to Bear Firearms Constitutional Amendment
2022-06-12 11:45 - 13:00 | Iowa City – First Presbyterian Church, 2701 Rochester Ave., Iowa City, IA, 52245, United States
What: Presentation on the “Right to Firearms” Constitutional Amendment
Who: Temple Hiatt, Veteran and gun violence prevention advocate
When: Sunday, June 12 at 11:45 a.m.
Where: Ryerson Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 2701 Rochester Avenue, Iowa City
Sponsored by: FPC Reconciliation Ministry
Temple Hiatt is a veteran of the first Gulf War and a member of the Iowa City community for over 40 years. Temple’s personal experience of gun suicide by a family member informs her understanding of the sensible steps that we can take to prevent gun violence.
Temple’s presentation will provide an overview of:

historical data on gun violence in Iowa
legal ramifications for sensible gun safety measures
information on the consequences of similar amendments passed in other states.

200th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery
2022-01-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Iowa City – St. Andrew and on Zoom, 140 Gathering Place, Iowa City, IA, 52246, United States
This meeting will be held both at St. Andrew, Iowa City and via Zoom. For details about the meeting, follow this link. To register, click here.

PCC Meeting
2021-12-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-30 10:00 - 13:00 | zoom, IA, United States

Mission and Social Justice Team
2021-12-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-11-09 16:00 - 17:30 | zoom, IA, United States

Pastor Group Meeting
2021-12-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA, United States
via zoom
Meeting ID 885 6918 0753
Call office for Passcode – 319-354-9220

199th Stated Meeting
2021-11-18 13:00 - 17:00 | zoom, IA, United States

Docket for Stated Meeting Published
2021-11-12 | online, Online, IA, United States
Please look on the Homepage for more information. peia.org
