LOCATION & DATE CHANGE

EPIC 2025 has big news! We are changing locations to Lakeside Lutheran Camp in Spirit Lake. Dates are June 16-20. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our campers, in dates and location. We will do all we can to get as many campers to Spirit Lake as we can. 

Registration information will be coming soon! 

Logo Contest

EPIC is looking for a new logo. If you are a past or present camper and have an idea for a new logo to adorn our t-shirts, please submit your design by March 1, 2025.

This event is put on and staffed by Lakeside Lutheran Church. The Episcopal Diocese of Iowa will not be chaperoning this event.

Lock-In with lakeside lutheran camp (6th-9th): February 21-22, 6pm - 7am
resurection Lutheran church, ankeny

We’re excited to invite your youth to join us for an unforgettable Middle School Lock-In on Friday, February 21st!

Here’s what we have planned:

Large Group Games to get everyone energized and laughing.
Team-Building Activities to strengthen relationships and encourage collaboration.
Worship that will inspire and uplift.
A thrilling Mario Kart Tournament for gamers of all skill levels.
Meals and Snacks to keep everyone fueled throughout the event.
And more surprises to make the night unforgettable!

Cost is $25

New Beginnings (6th-9th): March 7-9 at St. Anne’s, Ankeny

New Beginnings is an opportunity for young people to "retreat" from their ever hectic world to consider some of the important relationships in their lives--with parents, siblings, peers, and God.

LGBTQ+ Youth Conference (6th-12th): April 11-12

The annual Governor’s Conference on LGBTQ Youth was created in 2005 with the purpose of creating a safe space for LGBTQ youth in the Midwest to gather, show their pride, and learn about ways to advocate in their communities. Through the years, the conference has grown to be the largest LGBTQ youth conference in the nation, and has featured celebrity guest speakers from all walks of life, and is hosted by Iowa Safe Schools. 

The Episcopal Diocese of Iowa will have a table at the conference as well as a delegation. We are inviting youth 6th - 12th grade to join us at the conference. We will then travel to St. Andrew's, Des Moines for an overnight full of games, activities and discussion on the conference. 

We are looking for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to assist in the event (planning and execution). If you are interested in assisting, please contact Amy. 

Mental Heath Funds Request Form

The Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, through a GILEAD Grant, has limited funds to assist with co-payments for mental health related appointments. You may request incremental funds for up to $50 per appointment. A completed request form is required for each appointment. You must submit a receipt for reimbursement or have a bill sent to the Diocesan office. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.