Poinsettias for Christmas

You can help decorate the sanctuary with poinsettias in memory/honor of a loved one or in celebration of a special event. Please click here to complete the online form by Sunday, December 17. The cost is $15 for a small pot and $25 for a large pot. You are welcome to take your plant home or give it to someone else to enjoy after December 25. 

Child-led Worship

December 10

This Sunday at 8:15 and 10:30 the Faith Kids will be leading various aspects of the service, singing several songs, and sharing an original skit - "A Baby Shower for Mary."

Project Holiday Cheer

December 10 at 2:30

The God's Work. Our Hands. Team will be caroling and delivering presents to our friends at Mosaic this Sunday at 2:30. Meet at the church to head out in groups with hot cocoa in hand! 

Please click here to sign up.

If you know anyone that could use some extra holiday cheer, please contact Gail Marske at 515-991-6179. We would love to add them to our caroling stops! 

In Light & Darkness

December 13 & 20

This Advent season, we are reminded that God is God of light and darkness. Join us December 13 and 20 for a meal at 5:30 and worship at 6:15 in St. Michael’s Hall. A free-will offering for the meal will be accepted. Click here for upcoming meal menus. Printed devotionals are available in the Commons. More information about worship services and events in Advent and Christmas are at faithlc.org/advent.

Lessons and Carols

December 17

The Music Ministry will be presenting the annual Lessons and Carols services on December 17 at 8:15 and 10:30, featuring special music by the Chancel Choir, Jubilate Bell Choir, and organ.

Cookie Walk

December 17 at 9:30



The Cookie Walk fundraiser will take place on December 17th from 9:30 - 10:15 am in St. Michael's Hall. All money raised will support Lutheran Lakeside scholarships for Faith Lutheran campers. There are lots of different ways the congregation can help! Click here to sign up and learn about ways to get involved.

7th Stage Social Gathering

December 17 | 4:00 - 6:00

The next 7th Stage Social Gathering is Sunday, December 17 from 4:00—6:00 pm at the home of Steve & Cheryl Hamilton (4115 Plumwood Dr, WDM). RSVP via email (the7thstageflc@gmail.com) or text (515-491-9638). The “7th stage” refers to the time of middle adulthood when people come together to nurture positive changes that will benefit others.

CFUM Fundraiser



Faith’s partnership with Children & Family Urban Movement is part of our God’s Work. Our Hands ministry. You have an opportunity to support CFUM’s year-end fundraiser. Click here to donate!

Christmas Greeting from Bishop Eaton

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shares a Christmas greeting, “The Prince of Peace at Christmas”. Click here to view the video.

The Christmas greeting was recorded prior to Bishop Eaton’s four to six-month leave of absence, which she requested to begin in November. Upon granting her the leave of absence, the Church Council of the ELCA appointed the Reverend Michael Burk, former bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, as presiding bishop pro tempore and will care for the responsibilities of the presiding bishop during her leave of absence.  

Churches Beyond Borders

Advent Cycle of Prayer

The leaders of the ELCA, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, the Anglican Church of Canada and The Episcopal Church have released the Churches Beyond Borders 2023 Advent Cycle of Prayer. The church leaders contributed prayers for the four Sundays of Advent, focusing on the themes truth, justice, peace and hope, especially for churches impacted by the war in the Holy Land, and for lifting up Palestinian Christian communities and ministries and the congregations and institutions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Click here to download the Advent resource.

Christmas Worship Schedule

Please note the following worship dates and times the last two weekends of the year. More information is available at faithlc.org/advent.

December 24 at 10:00 am — 4th Sunday in Advent 

December 24 at 4:00 & 7:00 pm — Christmas Eve 

  Candlelight and Holy Communion 

December 25 at 10:00 am — Christmas Day 

December 30 at 5:00 pm 

December 31 at 10:00 am 

Christmas Eve Soup Supper

December 24 at 5:30

Christmas Eve is more fun when we can share in fellowship and celebration around the table, face to face, with one another. Please join us this holy night for a light dinner of soup, bread, salad, and dessert. The meal will be served in St. Michael's Hall on Christmas Eve at 5:30 pm. Click here to RSVP. If you would like to bring food please contact Pastor Megan Clausen (megan@faithlc.org or 641-831-9499). 

Mission & Core Values

The Faith Lutheran Church Council in 2022 entered into a time of discernment around the question, “What is God calling us to in the future?” In June 2023 a task force was appointed by the Council. They’ve completed their work, and now it’s time for all Faith members to engage in conversation around God’s mission and Faith’s purpose and core values. Click here to read the proposed Mission & Core Values statement and learn about upcoming opportunities for conversation. 

Pastoral Visit and At-Home Communion

If you or someone you know wishes to have a visit by one of the pastors and/or receive Holy Communion, call the church office at 515-225-8334 or email Pastor Eric Carlson at eric@faithlc.org.

Cancellation Policy

During adverse weather conditions, cancellation of Faith Lutheran Sunday worship and activities will be determined no later than 6:00 am on Sunday. Cancellation of congregational activities all other days will be determined no later than 12:00 noon. Information regarding cancellations will be posted with WHO 1040 AM radio, KCCI TV channel 8, Faith’s Facebook page, the church website, and a direct email to the congregation.

Altar Flowers

You can honor a loved one or commemorate a special occasion by sponsoring altar flowers. Click here to sign up for a specific date. Cost is $50 per bouquet. Payments can be made online.