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)