A Pastoral Statement on Violence, Grief, and Christian Witness
Beloved siblings in Christ, Today we grieve once more the deep wounds of violence in our nation and world. The tragic news of [...]
Opportunity with Omaha Presbyterian Seminary
Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation's mission is to support PC(USA) congregational leaders in middle America. Bountiful Preaching Cohorts are small communities of Presbyterian Church [...]
Gun Violence Prevention and the PCUSA
This year, the U.S. Surgeon General declared firearm violence in America a public health crisis and confirmed guns are the leading cause of [...]
Our WHY? The Presbytery of East Iowa exists to connect disciples of Jesus Christ so that ministry thrives.
Our WHAT: Providing opportunities to be the CHURCH: Connectional, Hope-Filled, United, Resourceful, Christ-Centered, and Healthy.
2026 per capita billed to our churches is $46.63 (GA $11.26, Synod $5.50, PEIA $29.87)
2027 per capita billed to our churches is $49.31 (GA$13.04, Synod $5.50, PEIA $30.77)
What’s New?
Did you know that your congregation can access free and discounted services like Google Workspace, Canva, and many others through TechSoup (and grants exclusive to 503(c)3 organizations)? To get your congregations 501(c)3 documentation go to https://www.pcusagroupruling.org/einstart to complete the application with your Congregation Pin or Employer Identification Number. From there, fill in some information about who is applying for the form, and the Office of Legal Services will send you the necessary forms to apply for services that require 501(c)3 documentation!
If you have any questions about the form, you can reach out to the Office of Legal Services (https://pcusa.org/resources/legal/tax-letters), and if you have any questions about TechSoup or other services, you can reach out to COMV Co-Moderator Rob Brown.
Read the Meeting Summary from April’s Synod of Lakes and Prairies Meeting.
For a review of the 226th General Assembly, read the GA in brief here.
Click here for the Remembrance of the Indigenous People in This Place
Synod of Lakes and Prairies approves new policy on restorative actions
