Pastor Carlson 30th Ordination Anniversary

June 21 | 6:00 - 8:00

Come celebrate Pastor Eric Carlson's 30th anniversary of ordained ministry at an open house on Wednesday, June 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 in St. Michael's Hall. We will share a meal and celebrate. Cards welcome.

Columbarium & Memory Garden Renovation Project

The Faith Lutheran Church Council has approved the addition of a columbarium to be located in what will be a newly renovated Memory Garden on the east side of the church facility. A columbarium is a collection of niches designed to house urns containing cremated human remains (cremains). It will serve as a sacred resting place for loved ones who have died and for the care, placement, and inurnment of their cremated remains. The Memory Garden will allow for peaceful meditation and prayer and will serve as a multi-purpose space for congregational use.  

We are currently raising funds for the Memory Garden renovation. Additionally, you can make an appointment with a member of the Columbarium Committee to purchase a niche in the columbarium. Contact the church office at 515-225-8334 or office@faithlc.org. To learn more about this project, visit faithlc.org/columbarium and stop by the display in the church commons.

Summer Small Group Study

Sharing our Faith Stories

"Sharing Our Faith Stories" small groups have begun meeting. The curriculum is available faithlc.org/bethelight and paper copies can be found at the Welcome Center in the Commons. If you would still like to join a small group, contact Pastor Eric at eric@faithlc.org or call the church office. 

God's Work. Our Hands. with DMARC

The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) is an interfaith organization with a mission of working together to meet basic human needs in the greater Des Moines community. There are many ways to support DMARC, including collecting food at the Downtown Farmers Market and working in the food warehouse (links below).

The God’s Work. Our Hands. team has set a goal of having 30 Faith members volunteer at DMARC this summer. You’re encouraged to snap a picture of your serving and email it to megan@faithlc.org so it can be added to the GWOH summer service bulletin board. BE THE LIGHT!

Assist with produce collection at the Downtown Farmers Market

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Sort and pack donated items in the warehouse and assist with other projects as needed (Monday - Thursday)

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Ladies' Night Out

June 23

Join other women for a night of food, fun, and fellowship at Pizza on the Prairie in Orient, IA on Friday, June 23. Check out their website for more information. There are 17 tickets available so click here to sign up soon! Amy Vowles is the host for the June Ladies' Night Out. Contact her with any questions at akvowles@gmail.com or 563-579-4679.

Be the Light Congregational Cookout

July 21 | 5:00 - 9:00 pm



On Friday, July 21 from 5:00—9:00 pm a congregational cookout will be held at Walnut Woods State Park Lodge (3155 Walunt Woods Dr., WDM). Hot dogs, hamburgers, lemonade, s’mores, and table service will be provided. A free-will offering will be received. Please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share, as well as beverages (alcohol is allowed), and a lawn chair. There will be games and activities for all ages, as well as a summertime hymn sing led by Erik & Allison Ullestad. This event will occur rain-or-shine, as the lodge and outdoor patio are covered. There are opportunities to help with grilling, s’mores supervision, set-up, clean-up, etc. Visit faithlc.org/bethelight to learn more!

Iowa Cubs Faith Day

July 23 at 1:08 pm

Mark your calendars for Faith Day with the I-Cubs on Sunday, July 23 at 1:00 pm at Principal Park. Reserved grandstand tickets are $8 each and will be available for purchase before/after weekend worship services between June 24 - July 16 and also in the church office during the week.

Iowa Bishops Ride Against Hunger

The three ELCA bishops in Iowa have decided to ride the 50th annual RAGBRAI on July 22-29. They will ride 50+ miles together each day, highlighting the 50+ anti-hunger ministries in Iowa, and raising $50K for ELCA World Hunger. Visit seiasynod.org/ragbrai to learn more and donate!

Faith Lutheran Church Seeks an Administrative Assistant



The Administrative Assistant performs clerical and office-related tasks that will support the overall function and activities of the church. A position description for this part-time job can be found at www.faithlc.org/employment. The position will be open until filled. Interested persons are invited to send a resume and cover letter to Erik Ullestad. Email: office@faithlc.org. Mail: Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Avenue, Clive, IA 50325

A Word About Intinction

Faith Lutheran has a long history of using intinction as a common method to distribute the bread and wine of the sacrament. Intinction refers to the process of receiving the bread or wafer and dipping it into a chalice filled with wine and/or grape juice. We ceased using this method at the start of the 2020 pandemic for health reasons. This month, we have reinstated the option of intinction and will monitor the congregation’s use of this method of distribution. Individual cups of both wine and grape juice will also be available at one or more of the communion stations.  

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.