Tag: Iowa
Reflections on the Olympic spirit
Bishop Laurie Haller writes that she’s always impressed by seeing how athletes deal with pressure. She praised U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles for courage in publicly acknowledging her own struggles.
Celebrating the life of Brad Kiesey
D. Bradley Kiesey died surrounded by family on January 27, 2021. A memorial service will be live-streamed from Iowa City on February 17, 10 am.
D. Bradley Kiesey
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of D. Bradley Kiesey, husband of Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey, Michigan Area Episcopal Leader from 2012-2016. On Wednesday, January 27, Dennis Bradley… Continue Reading D. Bradley Kiesey
Missionaries celebrate ties to Africa University
Larry and Jane Kies, missionaries serving at Africa University, talk with Bishop Laurie Haller about their greatest joys and challenges.
Flood victims savor 'God moments'
Every square inch of Nebraska may be flooded before the waters recede, says Great Plains Disaster Response Coordinator. They are one of 7 Midwest states hit by a “bomb cyclone.”
UMCOR mobilizes from Africa to Iowa
As UMCOR Sunday approaches, UMCOR is working on the scene of flooding in mid-America and a cyclone in southern Africa.