Updated May 25 2023
Leavetaking – These congregations are saying farewell to their pastors.
Des Moines, Luther Memorial – Pastor Russ Lackey
Huxley, Fjeldberg – Pastor Erick Swanson
Preparation – These congregations are doing intentional work to uncover mission, vision, and
values.
Andrew, Salem – Interim Pr. Mark Oehlert
Boone, Augustana – Interim Pr. Robin Coughennower
Burlington, Bethany – Interim Pr. Pete Hagglund
Cedar Rapids, Our Savior’s – Interim Pr. Cindy McKenzie
Conroy, First – Interim Pr. Zach Bey
Des Moines, Good Shepherd – Interim Pr. Ronald Myers
Des Moines, Grand View – Interim Pr. Bonnie Parker
Durant, Gloria Dei
Goose Lake, Ascension
Iowa City, Zion – Interim Pr. Marsha Smith
Lisbon, Seeds of Faith – Interim Pr. Roberta Pierce
Marshalltown, Trinity
Discernment – These congregations are finalizing their site profiles and are ready to interview
candidates.
Albia, St. Paul
Andover, Faith
Bettendorf, St. James – Interim Pr. John White
Burlington, Messiah
Cedar Rapids, Holy Redeemer – Interim Pr. Dave Aanonson
Clinton, Elvira Zion – Interim Pr. Stacy Grau Christianson
Des Moines, St. John’s – Associate Pastor
Fairfield, First – Interim Pr. Heidi Williams
Marion, Ascension
Muscatine, New Era
Ogden, Immanuel
Ottumwa, St. Paul
Perry, Mt. Olivet – Interim Pr. Eliezer Ortiz
Preston, St. John
Princeton, Zion
Sabula, Calvary
Tipton, Trinity – Supply Pr. Donnita Moeller
Washington, Immanuel
West Burlington, Peace – Interim Pr. Jim Zuehls
Winterset, St. Paul
Walking Together – These congregations have called a new pastor and will celebrate their
installation soon.
Cedar Rapids, Hope – Pastor Rhea Evanson (Installation TBD)
Dixon, Hope – Pastor Dianne Prichard (Installation TBD)
Newton, First and Newton UCC – Pastor Kurt Hoover (Installation TBD)