Our Mission Statement:
To connect people with God, to build a welcoming and inclusive community that serves our neighbors through actions of justice and love, and to develop disciples of Jesus Christ.
Our Vision Statement:
To be a Church that demonstrates justice, love and inclusion for all. All means all.
First Church – A Reconciling Congregation:
Des Moines First United Methodist Church is a reconciling congregation which 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 and affirm all of God’s children, knowing that each is created in the image of God. We welcome and affirm 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.
Join us for Worship, Sundays at 10:30 AM
Worship August 7, 2022
News
In-Person Worship Resumes
In person worship and other activities, including meals, are back on the schedule FROM NOW ON.
Hiroshima-Nagasaki: A Remembrance and a Commitment
Please join us for the 2022 memorial observance on Monday, August 8, at 7:00 PM near the Japanese Bell South of the State Capitol. You may wish to bring a lawn chair and flowers to lay at the bell.
Iowa Disaster Response
Saturday, March 5, 2022, a large, severe storm front moved across Iowa resulting in tornados in the late afternoon. Many communities have been impacted and sadly these storms resulted in seven deaths.
UMCOR – russia, ukraine conflict
We pray for the peace and security of United Methodists in Ukraine and Russia and for all of their neighbors, and that tranquility will prevail over their lives and countries.
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