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As you know, in-person worship services have been delayed until at least the first Sunday of May. Many churches celebrate Holy Communion the first Sunday of each month and since we will not be together, churches are following the guidance of our Bishop, Laurie Haller....

Online Worship & Videos

Mar 31, 2020

Even though you cannot join us in person you can watch our live/video worship service by going to our Facebook page DSM First Church. The service begins at 10:30 am. In addition the service will be posted to our YouTube page DSM First Church UMC. Video updates will be...

Corona Virus Update

Mar 12, 2020

The Corona virus has caused us to change the way we live our lives and that even includes the way we do church. We have received guidance from the Iowa Annual Conference. In person worship services will hopefully resume May 3rd. In addition to cancelling worship, no...

Join us for Easter – Online!

Apr 2, 2020

Join us online for Easter worship. Come as you are!

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Making disciples of Jesus Christ

for the transformation of the world.

Des Moines First United Methodist Church strives to love others as Christ loves us and, in doing so, to be the Body of Christ in word and deed. As the Body of Christ, we welcome all of God’s children, knowing that each is created in the image of God. We welcome people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, races, ethnicities, family configurations, and physical and mental capabilities to join us in full participation as we come together to worship God and then go out to share God’s love in the world around us.