CFUM Meal

March 10 & 12

Each month Faith Lutheran Church serves dinner to 150 people at the Children & Family Urban Movement Supper Club. Donations of food and money are needed. There is also a need for people to prepare the meal on March 10 or deliver the meal to CFUM on March 12. Sign up at faithlc.org/gwoh.

The cost each month to feed 150 people is $350. If you'd like to sponsor an upcoming month, please contact Pastor Megan and megan@faithlc.org.

Mission & Core Values Discussions

All are invited to participate in conversations about the proposed Mission & Core Values statement on March 9, March 23, and April 13 from 3:30-4:45 in St. Michael's Hall.

More information about this statement is available at faithlc.org/council. The proposed draft will be considered for a vote of affirmation at the congregational annual meeting on April 28, 2024. 

Organ Music Presentation

Sunday, March 17

Faith Lutheran's Organist, Stephen O'Baker, will present a program of Lent and Easter hymns and other musical selections in the Sanctuary on March 17 from 9:30 - 10:15 am. A live stream of the program will be available by clicking here.

The Seed of Joy

Wednesdays in Lent

Join us for a Lenten experience of community and worship on Wednesday evenings. Faith Feast begins at 5:30 in St. Michael’s Hall, followed by Lenten worship at 6:15 in the Sanctuary. Interactive stations will be available for children of all ages during worship as others remain for meditations on the weekly theme. Our special offerings in Lent will support ELCA World Hunger and the DMARC United Peanut Butter Drive. More info at faithlc.org/lent.

Easter Flowers

You can help provide flowering plants in the sanctuary for Easter Sunday, March 31. Click here to fill out the online form and submit your $20 payment. The deadline is March 24. Contact office@faithlc.org with any questions. 

Holy Week & Easter

Join us for worship on Holy Week and Easter.

Palm/Passion Sunday — March 24 at 8:15 & 10:30*

Maundy Thursday — March 28 at 7:00

Good Friday — March 29 at 7:00*

Easter Vigil — March 30 at 7:00

Easter Sunday — March 31 at 6:30, 8:15* & 10:30

 * = livestream at faithlc.org

Easter Breakfast will be served March 31 from 7:30-10:30 in St. Michael's Hall. Proceeds support the high school trip to the ELCA Youth Gathering this summer.

Easter Egg Hunt

March 24

All are welcome to gather in St. Michael’s Hall on Sunday, March 24 at 9:30 for the Easter Egg Hunt. After a brief learning time with Pastor Megan, kids will go outside and split into older and younger groups for the hunt. Afterward, the children will return inside for a candy swap and other activities. Kids who wish to participate should bring their own baskets.

Endowment Grant Proposal

Grant applications for endowment funds can be used for scholarships to ELCA schools, extra support for Faith ministries, support for local service agencies, and to enhance the work of the synod. Click here to complete the form by March 31. 

Discover Faith Event

April 7

Discover Faith is a one-time event where attendees learn what it means to be part of Faith Lutheran Church. The next event is Sunday, April 7 at 11:30 in St. Michael’s Hall. Click here to register. Your registration helps in our meal planning.

New members will be received the weekend of April 20 & 21. Contact Pastor Carlson at eric@faithlc.org with any questions.

Faith Feast Volunteers

Faith Feast helpers are needed for March and April. Click here to add your name to the available slots. Thank you for sharing your time with Chef Jerry and the kitchen crew.  

Women's Retreat

April 20

The 2024 Women’s Retreat will be Saturday, April 20 from 8:30—2:30 in St. Michael’s Hall. Guest speaker Kathy Taggart will guide participants through a day of Bible study, reflection, creativity, and relaxation. Suggested fee is $35. The event is free for people under the age of 21. All are welcome! Click here to register or sign up in the church commons the weekends of March 16-17, March 23-24, April 6-7, and April 13-14.

Civic Life & Faith

How as Lutherans should we understand our relationship to civic life — including government — as individuals and as a church body? The ELCA is developing a social statement on civic life and faith, the relationship of church and state, and related matters, as called for by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

Social statements are important documents because they govern church teaching and policies, and support ministries. They also serve as discernment tools for ELCA members as they think about social issues such as civic life.

Between now and Sept. 30, 2024, you are invited to study and give feedback on the draft by filling out an online survey or attending a hearing in your synod, as available. To access the draft and the survey, go to www.elca.org/civicsandfaith.

Maintenance Specialist

Faith Lutheran Church seeks a Maintenance Specialist which performs routine work involving the repair and general maintenance of facilities, buildings, and equipment (non-custodial).

This is an in-person, part-time, hourly position with compensation commensurate with skill and experience. Flexible hours are negotiable. The position will be open until filled. Interested persons are invited to fill out the Application for Employment. Go to www.faithlc.org/employment for more information and the application.

Nursery Worker Needed

Faith is looking for an additional nursery team member. Hours are typically Wednesdays from 6:00—7:30 and Sundays from 8:00—12:00. Contact the church office at office@faithlc.org if interested. Applicants must be older than 18 years of age. 

Ways to Give

You can make financial contributions to the church in the following ways:

• Place a check or cash in the offering container in worship
• Mail a personal check to Faith at 10395 University Ave., Clive, IA 50325
• Visit the Online Giving page to make a gift online

Thanks for your ongoing support of Faith Lutheran Church's ministries.

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.