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Home Branch News
New Pastor Appointed
The Bishop and her appointive cabinet have discerned that Pastor Thom Bryant is a missional match for our congregations and has the gifts and abilities to help us live into our missional priorities.
District Superintendent Scott Kober asks that you continue to keep Pastor Thom, his wife Katie and daughter Aislin (pronounced Ash-lin) and all the congregations including Bloomfield & Drakesville in your prayers during this season of transition. Welcome Pastor Thom, Katie and Aislin.
APRIL AT A GLANCE 4/2 7 pm Maundy Thursday Service @ Bethel 4/3 7 pm Good Friday Worship
@ WU UMC 4/4 10 am Easter egg Hunt @
WU Park & Rec 4/5 10:30 am Easter Sunday Worship
(No Adult SS or Fellowship) The Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church (IAUMC) is participating in a global Miracle Sunday Initiative aimed at strengthening theological education outside the United States. This initiative, running from April 12 through May 17, 2026, focuses on raising funds for scholarships in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines, with a specific Miracle Sunday offering on May 17, 2026. Key Details of the Initiative:
· Purpose: To fund the Endowment for Theological Education, aiming to train 500 students annually for pastoral ministry. · Duration: A six-week period of prayer, study, and giving, starting after Easter 2026. · Leadership & Structure: Modeled on 1 Chronicles 29, the initiative involves contributions starting from bishops, followed by conference/pastoral leadership, and concluding with a congregational offering on Miracle Sunday. · Vision: Aligned with the "Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, Lead Courageously" theme.
Recommended Book for the Spring 2026 from GCORR for the Faithful Connections: Understanding Ableism, Beloved Community, Equity, and Intersectionality.
Northeast District
2026 DISTRICT CONFERENCE/
PRE-ANNUAL CONFERENCE SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026 Cedar Falls, First UMC
1:30-2 pm Time of Fellowship 2-4 pm District Conference / Pre – Annual Conference
Open Hands Food Pantry
Open Hands Food Pantry is held Tuesdays at the West Union United Methodist Church from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. The door is around to the back of the church and down the sidewalk. You can email openhandswu@gmail.com or find Open Hands Food Pantry on Facebook for more information.
Mobile Food Pantry The Mobile Food Pantry is now being held the second Monday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at Crossfire Church.
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