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.
Easter Schedule
March 24—Palm Sunday with the parade of palms, Sunday School as usual
March 27—Wednesday Night Live—followed by an Easter egg hunt from 6:00-7:00 pm
March 28— Maundy Thursday Worship — Potluck at Walnut Hills UMC, 12321 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, at 6:00 pm, worship, and a mission project to provide food for the hungry beginning at 7:00 pm
March 29—Good Friday Worship — 7:00 pm at West Des Moines United Methodist Church, in person and Livestreamed on Facebook, childcare will be available
March 31 — Easter Sunday Worship —9:00 am, in person and Livestreamed on Facebook, followed by Coffee Time, childcare available, no Sunday School
Our church donates at least $310 of personal hygiene items to Bidwell Pantry each month. This is only enough for 2 days of needs. Last year we collected 556 extra items during Lent, which were greatly appreciated.
Last July, Bidwell Riverside Center merged with Hawthorn Hill to become Families Forward. Bidwell Pantry is still located at 1203 Hartford Avenue.
Instead of giving something up for Lent, please consider giving something away each week for Lent. Please bring the following items to the church on Easter morning.
Sermons
Ash Wednesday Service Pastor Andrea Kraushaar 02/14/2024
"Wandering Heart 'Tune Your Heart'" is Pastor Andrea Kraushaar's message for the Ash Wednesday worship service. This was a joint service with Walnut Hills UMC. It was a pleasure having Pastor Nate Nims, members of the choir, and the congregation from WHUMC present.
Youth Sunday 02/11/2024
The youth of West Des Moines United Methodist Church led the worship service. Three high school seniors, Jacey, Georgia, and Owen provided the message.
“Serve All” Pastor Jordan Derhammer-Capek 02/04/2024
"Serve All" is the fourth in the sermon series on our mission statement - to welcome all, involve all, support all, and serve all.
News
Church Office Closed
The church office will be closed January 15. If you have a church emergency, contact: Pastor Andrea at 515-230-6169 or Pastor Jordan at 319-429-4693
Employment Opportunity – Part-time Custodian 12/14/2023
For full details see About/Employment in the main menu.
Reverse Advent Calendar Due 12/31/23
Reverse Advent Calendar—Here’s a fun way to help our Little Food Pantry. Pick up a Reverse Advent Calendar in the Narthex or use the one below. Buy the item listed in the ornament and put it in a box. Bring your box full of Little Food Pantry items to the narthex on...
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