**DOC (Upper Midwest Region of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ)
1. The Upper Midwest Region has recently hired a new Administrative Coordinator for Ministries. Her name is Connie Derby Dicks. She will start May 12, 2009.
2. As a cost saving measure the Regional Church Center has been closed and the offices moved to a temporary administrative center at the Christian Conference Center in Newton.
3. Don Hiscox and Bill Spangler-Dunning remain as Regional staff. To reach them by phone use their cell numbers. (Don 515-577-9020) (Bill 515-577-9050)
4. Do you have questions? See FAQ link.
**IAC (Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church)
1. The theme for the 2009 Iowa Annual Conference is “Radical Hospitality, Receiving God’s Grace.” Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble will preside. Read his bio. The dates are June 4-7.
2. The South Central District Annual Conference was held in Chariton on Sunday April 26th with Rev. Bill Poland, District Superintendent, presiding.
**PDM (Presbytery of Des Moines of the Presbyterian Church USA)
1. Rev. Linda O’Connell has been elected as Moderator of Presbyterian Women for the Presbytery. Her term began Saturday April 25th and as Moderator, she will be a voting delegate at Presbyterian Women’s Triennial Gathering in Louisville KY in July.
2. The next Stated meeting of the Presbytery will be Tuesday, May 19th at Park Avenue Presbyterian Church, Des Moines.
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