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SERMONS
“It’s OK not to be OK” Pastor Andrea Kraushaar 08/16/2026
Life is hard, and we try to be good people. But it is OK not to be OK. In several episodes, Ted Lasso has panic attacks. You can't always tell what is going on with a person just by looking at them. In 2 Corinthians 9, Paul talks about his weakness. Psalm 34:18 says,...
“I Forgive You” Pastor Andrea Kraushaar 08/09/2026
In a scene between Ted and Rebecca, she confesses how and why she tried to destroy the team. Instead of being angry or quitting, Ted forgives her. See the powerful interaction. Christ calls us all to forgive as we have been forgiven. Is there someone you need to...
“History of the Wesley Hymns and Hymn Sing” 08/02/2026
Charles Wesley (1707–1788) wrote more than 6,000 hymns, including "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing", "And Can It Be That I Should Gain?", and "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling". His work shaped the 18th-century Methodist revival by turning deep theological ideas into...
NEWS
Blessing of the backpacks 08/23/2026
On Sunday, August 23, Pastor Andrea will be blessing your backpacks. So, if you are returning to school or taking a backpack to work, bring your backpack to Sunday worship.
The Night Lights 08/16/2026
The Night Lights will be joining us for our 9 am worship service on Sunday, August 16! The Night Lights are an Iowa women’s folk trio and feature lifelong friends Abbie Sawyer, Katharine Ruestow, and Sarah Cram. Together, they deliver heartfelt songs about motherhood,...
Celebration Pastor Jordan’s Next Adventure 06/21/2026
While we are sad to say goodbye, we are also incredibly excited to celebrate Pastor Jordan as she begins an amazing new chapter in ministry! Pastor Jordan’s last day at WDMUMC will be Sunday, June 21. Following worship that morning, we invite everyone to join us for a...
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
