2026 Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Trip

2026 Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Trip

2026 Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Trip

The Presbytery of North Central Iowa invites you to join us for our 2026 disaster relief trip to Canton, North Carolina.

On September 27th, 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated the mountains of Western North Carolina and other areas in the American southeast, forever changing families, lives, landscapes, and memories. The town of Canton sustained massive damage and flooding, including a portion of the downtown that had just finished rebuilding after flooding from Tropical Storm Fred in 2021. Work will primarily be in the Canton and Asheville area.

Lodging will be at Canton Presbyterian Church, arriving Sunday, February 1, and departing Saturday, February 7. The church can accommodate up to 20 volunteers. There are mattresses and cots in numerous rooms in their education wing. Volunteers have the use of a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and lounge area. For those that do not wish to stay in a dormitory-style setting, there are several hotels in Canton within 10 minutes of the church.

Registration materials are available here. If you have questions or need more information, contact Angie Jewett by email or call 515-370-0839.

Faith During Disasters Seminar

Faith During Disasters Seminar

Faith During Disasters Seminar

Thursday, November 6, 1-4:30 PM | Des Moines, IA & Zoom

This faith leaders Summit is designed for you to ‘help better’ in times of Disaster and all year long. This will be a great opportunity for networking, having a voice in creating a local/organization disaster plan, and learning about funding and ways to better serve your people and others affected by Disasters. Learn more and register here.

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Holiday Pie Sale

Holiday Pie Sale

Holiday Pie Sale

The Holiday Pie Sale at Presbyterian United Church of Christ in Le Mars is back this year! For more information, please visit our website or contact Amy in the office by phone (712-546-6624) or email.

Student Loan Coaching & Support

Student Loan Coaching & Support

Student Loan Coaching & Support

The weight of student loan debt is felt by many across the country, including many employees of the PCUSA. The Interim Unified Agency of the PCUSA offers support and coaching toward addressing student loan debt. By working one-on-one with a student loan coach, our ministry partner offers comprehensive reviews of your loans, determining eligibility for loan forgiveness, and more.

Things to know:

  • Check the website for upcoming webinars. 

  • All employees of PCUSA agencies (including worshipping communities, higher education institutions, camp and conference centers, etc.)

  • Ministers of Word and Sacrament should seek this loan forgiveness support through the Board of Pensions instead

Find more information here.

You’re invited to the Woven Conference!

You’re invited to the Woven Conference!

You’re invited to the Woven Conference!

Woven Conference
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Waterloo, IA

Woven is a conference designed to explore and reimagine faith that is healing, honest, and intergenerational. We’re gathering parents, ministers, volunteers, and anyone longing for a vibrant, generationally connected Church. Together with voices like Meredith Miller, Kayla Craig, and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, we’ll dive into meaningful conversations, workshops, and community building.

What to expect:

  • Thoughtful sessions and workshops around leadership, spiritual formation, and church revitalization
  • Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and refreshments all day
  • A book of your choice by one of our featured speakers, included with your ticket

Tickets are only $25 and include all sessions, meals, and your speaker’s book—selected when you register.

Find full event details and registration at wovenconference.co.

Doctor of Ministry Scholarship

Doctor of Ministry Scholarship

Doctor of Ministry Scholarship

Awards Provided on a Rolling Basis

OPSF offers scholarship support for pastors who are pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree while serving in congregational ministry. The Doctor of Ministry Scholarship furthers theological education in congregations and supports the re-energizing of pastors through higher education.

Things to know:

  • One is eligible to receive this scholarship up to 3 times
  • Applicants must reapply each year
  • Applicants must live or serve a congregation within OPSF’s thirteen-state service area

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis until funds have been expended for the year.

Learn more and apply here.

Tri-Presbytery Youth Attend Triennium

Tri-Presbytery Youth Attend Triennium

Tri-Presbytery Youth Attend Triennium

This week, youth from across the presbytery are attending Triennium in Louisville, Kentucky for four days of worship, recreation, Bible study, outreach, and faith formation all around the theme of “As If We Were Dreaming.”

Tuesday was filled with energy, connection, and fun, from trading pins to making new friends from across the country.

Wednesday brought more Triennium fun! They had a full morning with meeting other delegations, Bible study, group activities, and prayer time. In the afternoon, they explored Louisville with a walk by the Ohio River and a trip to the Muhammad Ali Center. The youth were very excited to learn about the legendary boxer and activist through this interactive exhibit! Then, it was back to the hotels to change into pajamas for the pajama flip day (breakfast for dinner)!

See what they’ve been up to in the gallery below, and keep these youth (and their adult leaders!) in your prayers as they continue their Triennium experience.

Presbyterian Women’s Fall Gathering

Presbyterian Women’s Fall Gathering

Presbyterian Women’s Fall Gathering

Prospect Hill Presbyterian Women’s Fall Gathering
September 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Memorial Presbyterian Church Cherokee, Iowa

You are invited to attend the Prospect Hill Presbyterian Women’s Fall Gathering! Our Fall PW Gathering, held every year, is an opportunity for women to nurture faith, exchange ideas, discover mission opportunities, strengthen relationships, and relax.

Emily Culver, executive Director of Lila Mae’s House in Sioux City will be the keynote speaker. Lila Mae’s House is a home created to help survivors of sex trafficking regain their freedom. It is a home where women can feel safe and supported, while also getting the help and care they desperately need.

We will be accepting the following items to support survivors at Lila Mae’s House:

  • Gift Cards: Barnes & Noble; Amazon; Target; Walmart; Hy-Vee; Fareway
  • Sweat pants and tops (small, medium, large)

We thank the Memorial Presbyterian Women for serving a brunch beginning at 11:00 a.m!

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