Should I visit my parents' graves or not
Anonymous asks if it is wrong to skip visiting graves after parents’ deaths. The God Squad replies honesty matters, fears of death are common, and visiting can provide healing. It suggests prayer, reflection, and trying visits to address unresolved emotions and honor religious rituals.
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Iowa City church expands at Bethel AME site
Landmark Bethel AME Church in Iowa City plans a new sanctuary doubling seating from 50 to 150 and a basement fellowship room with collapsible walls. Groundbreaking set for Sunday as leaders and city officials seek a zoning and historic-preservation agreement.
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Corridor churches host winter Iowa Harvest of Hope markets
Iowa churches in Cedar Rapids Iowa City Dubuque Davenport Marshalltown and Des Moines stage monthly winter farmers markets Nov through March to connect farmers with consumers amid ministry efforts. Organizers note funds donated to Harvest of Hope aid distressed farmers and that churches provide space and outreach.
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de Gazette
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Cedar Rapids
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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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Jim Earles
Dubuque
Iowa Harvest of Hope
Center For Land and People
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Michael Knock
Gloria Dei Lutheran
Farmers Market
Knock
Lovin Installed as New Minister in Iowa City Church
The Rev. William H. Lovin will be installed as minister at Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa City at 3 p.m. Sunday. Lovin, a graduate of Southern Illinois University and Harvard Divinity School, has served churches in Wisconsin and Connecticut and lives in Iowa City with his wife and son Harmony Hawks Barbershop Chorus Gospel Concert details list two shows on Nov. 10 at New Covenant Bible Church in Cedar Rapids. Edie Carey performs Nov. 15 at Faith United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids.
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Congregational United Church of Christ
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Harmony Hawks
New Covenant Bible Church
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Edie Carey
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Ionalisa
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Interim ministers help churches during transitions in varied roles
Interim pastors assist in five areas from clarifying church identity to redefining denominational ties. Some serve as interims part time or while awaiting full-time positions, with training varying among networks. Veterans like Rev. Harris Hostager and Rev. Gail Mitchell describe balancing stability and preparation for new senior leadership as congregations seek direction.
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Harris Hostager
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Hostager
Hackensack
Minn
Zion Lutheran Church
Iowa City
Gail Mitchell
the River Community Church
Muscatine Ave
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