Community Advocacy

To be an activist is to speak, To be an advocate is to listen.

Society can't move forward without both.

Beloved Community

The Beloved Community Ministry focuses on dismantling racism and building inclusive relationships through understanding and action within our congregation and the wider community. Educational activities the BC Ministry has learned from include:

A Case for Love Documentary by former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
CR Pride Parade, PrideFest, and Living in a World Beyond a Binary God: Stories & Challenges of Our Trans Neighbors
The 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
The African American Museum, the Catherine McAuley Center and the Jordan House in West Des Moines
Native American history workshop at St. Ludmila Catholic Church - Land Justice: Seeking Repair & Healing for Indigenous Peoples
Celebrating Iowa's Indigenous people and culture through festive dancing and music at the Meskwaki Pow Wow

Caring Conversations

Caring Conversations meets monthly to discuss topics revolving around mental health and self care needs.

Episco-Pride

If you weren’t part of a team last year, are you interested in forming one this year? You'll receive free trainings, customized resources, a supportive community of others in this ministry, and more. Let us know! Contact Amy amellies@iowaepiscopal.org or Traci tpetty@iowaepiscopal.org