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
“Wandering Heart ‘Jesus sought me out'” Pastor Jordan Derhammer-Capek 02/18/2024
Jesus doesn’t seek out trained rabbis and priests to be his disciples; instead, he calls a few Galilean fishermen to follow him and join his ministry. In this story, Jesus tells Simon Peter to drop his nets one more time, even though they’ve been fishing all night...
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.
News
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...
UWF “Sweet Sale” December 10
Mark your calendars for December 10! UWF is making plans for its annual “Sweet Sale.” You’ll be able to purchase homemade candy and other sweets for your Christmas and Holiday gatherings.
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
