Bishop Laurie Hall conversation with Rev. Heecheon Jeon, the Central District Superintendent, focuses on his role as Dean of the Appointed Cabinet, what the experience of being a Superintendent is like, how he cares for the people of the most c

A Conversation with Rev. Carol Kress

Jun 16th, 2020 10m 33s

Bishop Laurie Haller's conversation with Rev. Carol Kress, who has served as the Superintendent of the North Central District of the Iowa Annual Conference.

Bishop Laurie talks with Dr. Arthur McClanahan as he retires

Jun 12th, 2020 34m 57s

Bishop Laurie Haller interviews Dr. Arthur McClanahan in this episode of Caring Connections. McClanahan is retiring as the Iowa Annual Conference's Director of Communications after 15 years. An ordained United Methodist clergyperson who has s

A Conversation with Rev. Kiboko Kiboko

Jun 10th, 2020 10m 53s

Bishop Laurie Haller has a conversation with Rev. Kiboko Kiboko, who is the outgoing superintendent of the East Central District of the Iowa Anual Conference.

Bishop Laurie interviews Rev. Terra Amundson about being SW District Superintendent

Jun 3rd, 2020 9m 2s

Bishop Laurie Haller invites Rev. Terra Amundson, Superintendent of the Southwest District, to reflect upon her time as the spiritual leader of that region of the Iowa Annual Conference in this week’s episode of Caring Connections.

"God Isn't Far Away from Any of Us"

May 14th, 2020 6m 11s

"What ultimately draws you and me to God is divine love and the conviction that God cares about human beings. Without God’s grace, as shown to us in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are nothing. God approaches us before we

Our Complete Trust in God

May 5th, 2020 6m 39s

Bishop Laurie Haller writes, “As you and I continue to live a quarantined life in order to contain the spread of COVID-19, we place our complete trust in the God who made you and me as unique one-of-a-kind individuals, created for good works. T

Keep on Caring

Apr 28th, 2020 5m 29s

I encourage you to continue loving your neighbor, checking up on family, friends, neighbors, and church members, and participating in online worship. There are also ample opportunities to reach out to those who have lost their jobs or are suffe

Learning New Ways of Being the Church

Apr 22nd, 2020 6m 13s

"We are learning new ways of being the church virtually," says Bishop Laurie Haller in this week's episode of Caring Connections. "Not only is worship now online, but prayer groups, Bible studies, covenant groups, and youth groups are all meeti

"Thank You for Jesus"

Apr 14th, 2020 5m 56s

"The power of the Holy Spirit moved across the state of Iowa, our country, and our world on Easter Sunday. Moving from the depths of despair on Good Friday to celebrating the joy of new life in Christ that Jesus offers to each one of us, we ren

Reach Out During Holy Week

Apr 7th, 2020 7m 7s

As we move through Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, how can you be a servant to someone else? Who needs to hear from you on Maundy Thursday that this is the day when Jesus gave us the new commandment to love one another? Who nee

God's Love Never Ends - A Special Palm Sunday Message

Mar 31st, 2020 4m 56s

In the midst of our lamentation for our world and its people, we claim the promises of God...God's love never ends; God's mercy is forever; God's great faithfulness is fresh every day.

God's Love is Faithful

Mar 31st, 2020 6m

Even when times are bad and the coronavirus continues to spread through our world, prompting all of us to change and adapt in order to help others and protect ourselves; even when hopes and dreams are dashed for the short term; still God’s love

Rising Up and Sharing God's Love

Mar 26th, 2020 5m 54s

"In the midst of this very difficult time not only here in Iowa but around the world, God’s people are rising up to share Christ’s love in new and unique ways," says Bishop Laurie Haller in this second episode of the Caring Connections podcast

Introducing Iowa Conference Caring Connections

Mar 20th, 2020 5m 5s

"In the midst of our anxiety, we are not alone. We are in this together," says Bishop Laurie Haller. She adds, in this first episode of Caring Connections, I truly believe that this can be our finest hour."

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