West Des Moines United Methodist
Come as you are. We honor and welcome the diversity you bring.
Sunday Worship Service is at 9:00 a.m.
Attend Sunday Worship or view it on Facebook Livestream. If you are busy on Sunday morning, you can view the worship service at your leisure by going to Sermons below on this page.
After Sunday Worship, join us in the Friendship Room for Coffee Fellowship. There will be coffee, water, juice, cookies, donuts, and connecting with friends.
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Sunday Schedule
9-10 a.m. Traditional Worship
10-10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday School
Kids/Youth – 3rd Floor
Adults – Basement
– Living Proof
– Mits Wits
– Pray it Forward
Wednesday Night Live
3:30-4:30 Bell Messengers
5-6 Happy Hour Small Groups
5:15-6:00 Jubilation
5:30-6:45 Free Supper
5:45-7:15 Nursery Open
6-7 Kids Blast (PreK-6th)
6:15-7:15 Wesley Ringers
7-8 Youth Group (7th-12th)
7:30-8:30 Chancel Choir
Sermons
“The Good Shepherd” Pastor Andrea Kraushaar 04/14/2024
In John 10:11-18 Jesus says “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the...
“Here’s My Heart” Pastor Jordan Derhammer-Capek 04/07/2024
Though Peter’s story does not end with the conclusion of the gospels, we finish our series with Peter’s encounter with the risen Christ. In this final week, we come full circle with Peter. He has dropped his nets, walked on water, professed his faith, been rebuked,...
Easter Sunday Worship Service 03/31/24
The Easter worship service video and the painting by Goeth can be seen by clicking on the title. We might expect that, after denying Christ, Peter would cower in shame—or perhaps even run away in an attempt to leave his past behind him. Instead, when he hears the news...
News
Omelet Breakfast 04/14/2024
How do you make the best omelet? We've got that covered. Enjoy a wonderful breakfast on Sunday, April 14 between 8:00 and 11:00 am in Heritage Hall. Enjoy a made-to-order omelet or pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage or bacon, fruit cups, and drinks. How good does...
Author Liz Cooney Speaking Sunday, April 7th Mits Wits
Author Liz Cooney Speaking Sunday, April 7th—Liz Cooney’s presentation, Unlearning White Ways of Seeing, will speak to how we see and interpret visual images, advertisements, and media filtered through our racial perspective. Historically racist symbols and...
Doug Woods Memorial Hunger Challenge Ends 03/31
Doug Woods was one such person who found delight in giving and made a lasting difference in his community. This March (March 1 – 31), take the challenge for the 12th annual Douglas M. Woods Hunger Challenge. Your gift will be matched! The Douglas M. Woods Memorial...
Reviews
Have attended since the early 2000s. Love our adult small group and having a place for my kids to grow their faith. Lots of volunteer opportunities. Kristen, 5 stars
The Pre-K school here is amazing. The people are what makes them so great! JC, 5 stars
Good Sunday services with thoughtful sermons. Lots of opportunities for involvement. Kathy, 5 stars
An outstanding church experience for us. Anne, 5 stars
Warm and welcoming. Kristine, 5 stars
Excellent place to meet God! V. Scott, 5 stars
Beautiful pipe organ. I attended a wedding. Karen, 4 stars
I have been a member of this church over thirty five years and it is like a big family. Many activities keep us busy and there are things for all to do. Michelle, 5 stars
