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
First Christian Church is looking for a part-time Children & Youth Director. If you are interested in the position, or know a good candidate, please see below. Interested applicants: please send a cover letter and resume to office@fccdm.org no later than… More
I’ve been reflecting the past few days on the reality that we find what we look for in life. If we look for the problems, then life becomes about weakness and gaps and difficulties. We find ourselves living through days… More
During times of transition, we often find ourselves seeking some plan or map that will guide us easily through the change that lies before us. Yet our spiritual mentors invite us to look for the map that grows from the… More