Rev. John Bolen joins us for our Sunday morning learning hour to look into how Jesus first came to be seen as God. We will learn more about the process by which the divinity of Jesus was first conceived by his followers,… More
Matt Russell joins us for our Sunday morning learning hour to learn about climate change issues and discuss the need for action. If there are no changes in Iowa what will happen to our climate in this century. How do… More
“Nothing in all creation is so like God as silence.” ~ Meister Eckhart I think many of us would affirm the desire to grow our skills in listening in order to listen better to other people. I know I do.… More
FOR LONGING by John O’Donohue Blessed be the longing that brought you here And quickens your soul with wonder. May you have the courage to listen to the voice of desire That disturbs you when you have settled for something… More
What word of meaning and hope does the Christ of the ancient Celtic tradition speak to our living today? This is the question which will guide us over these five weeks. Join us for one week or for all! Sundays… More
In a recent conversation with friends, we spoke about the struggle to be “good enough” and how we come to know the things we are doing are the “good” things God desires of us. … I believe that in this, as… More
From Easter to Pentecost (April 1-May 20) we are joining together in daily prayer. Everyone is welcome to participate! 50 days of prompts – blessings, scriptures, prayers – have been prepared. They are available in book-form at the church, or… More
As we approach Easter, new life and new beginnings live strongly in my awareness. I wonder what new beginning is quietly forming within you, waiting for you to be ready for it to emerge? May you find yourself able to… More
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE PALM SUNDAY, March 25, 10:30 am Procession of Palms and Bells Chancel Choir, Open House Band, Organ . . . MAUNDY THURSDAY, March 29, 6:30 pm An intimate Communion Service in our Sanctuary Join us as we… More
By Tom Floren First Christian Church Des Moines has a long and storied history of collecting a special Easter offering which is given to another organization that meets special needs in the larger community. This year the offering will go… More