The Challenge of Beloved Community
What I have realized yet again is that establishing and maintaining Beloved Community is challenging, but more than that, it is continual. We must establish Beloved Community over and over and over again.
In Search of an iPEN
The Presbytery of East Iowa is looking for an iPEN, an Interested Person w/Experience in Numbers. We don’t need another iMac, iPad, iPod, or iPhone, we need an iPEN.
PDA Seeks Assistance
The Southeast Coast has experienced severe and unprecedented flooding. South Carolina has borne the brunt of the devastation enduring what has been described as a 1,000 year flood. At its height, more than 400 roads, 150 bridges and two major interstates (I-20 and I-95) were closed.
Where are the peacemakers?
Several weeks ago Pope Francis, the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church visited America. Many of us were in awe. He began with the name Jorge Mario Bergoglio and only later chose the papal name of “Francis”, in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. How appropriate that name change was for the needs of our times.
Do you long for deeper relationships in your spiritual life?
Covenant is an in-depth group Bible Study in which participants read and discuss the Bible together, learning how to love God - and each other - better.
Congratulations, Rebecca!
Our Stated Clerk, Dr. Rebecca Blair, has been elected as [...]
PW Fall Gathering
Photos from the 2015 PW Fall Gathering
Presbyterian Youth Triennium
If your church would like to register and travel with a delegation from PEIA please get in contact with Sarah Hegar as she is serving as the Registrar for our Presbytery. Our delegation must be confirmed by the end of November.
Give a Gift with Many Returns
The 2015 – 2016 Presbyterian Giving Catalog is here! This year, you'll see your favorites alongside some exciting new gift options.
Warren Jensen’s September Letter
The story ... helps us realize that the war “over there,” continues to be fought right here in our neighborhoods and communities. It’s a different war but one that definitely places all of us on the front lines.