It Has Arrived!

Memory Garden & Columbarium

The Faith Lutheran Columbarium has arrived! Spring planting will soon begin in the newly renovated Memory Garden. We have $20,000 to go to reach our goal of funding the entire project. Please consider making a contribution to help reach the fundraising goal. You can give online at faithlc.org/columbarium or by check made out to Faith Lutheran Church with “Memory Garden” in the memo line. If you would like to reserve a niche, contact the church office at office@faithlc.org or 515-225-8334.

Sunday School



Children's Classes (PreK-Gr. 5)

Opening in Room 106

Classes in Rooms 102-105

Pointed Questions (Gr. 6 - 12)

Meet in The Point

Adult Faith Formation

There is no class this Sunday due to the Annual Meeting.

The final day of Sunday School for the season will be April 28.

Des Moines Flute Choir

April 28

The Greater Des Moines Flute Choir will be offering special music in worship on Sunday, April 28. This ensemble, in its third year of performing together, is an adult community choir promoting the collegial enjoyment of flute music and performing together. The Flute Choir holds rehearsals and an annual recital at Faith Lutheran.

Directed by Erika Leake McKnight, the choir uses piccolo, C, alto, and bass flutes. Members have varied backgrounds, but all have a passion for music, many playing at the collegiate level and beyond. The Flute Choir has performed at local flute festivals, senior living communities, churches, and community events. The choir performs a wide repertoire, including contemporary, classical, and popular favorites. Click here for more information.

Annual Meeting of the Congregation

April 28

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be Sunday, April 28 at 9:30 am in the sanctuary. Annual reports are available in the Commons and on the church website.

The congregation will vote on approving the following Purpose Statement: “Called by Jesus, we worship God and are led by faith to love and serve all people.”

The rest of the Mission & Core Values document will be considered at the June 16 meeting of the congregation, when the Mission Spending Plan will be voted on.

Faith Life Update

The Faith Life Update is a quarterly report from the Council to the congregation. The latest edition includes a financial update from Q3 and a letter from the pastors. Click here to read the Faith Life Update, or pick up a copy in the Welcome Center.

Guys Night Out

April 29



The gentlemen of Faith will gather for food and fellowship on Monday, April 29 at 7:00 pm at Caffrey’s Sports Pub, 1320 Hickman Road, Waukee. Please RSVP to Pete Bissinger and Tim Tessier at flcgno@gmail.com if you plan to attend. 

Baccalaureate Sunday

May 5

Attention all high school seniors and families! You are cordially invited to a Baccalaureate worship service and luncheon at Faith on Sunday, May 5 at 10:30 am. Click here to RSVP even if you’re unable to attend.

Please contact Pastor Megan ASAP if you did receive an email with all the details for May 5 (megan@faithlc,org or 641-831-9499). 

Inclusion & Same-Gender Marriage

A Conversation

The Faith Lutheran Church Council has engaged a process to consider the proposed Mission & Core Values document. The document includes God’s Mission, a Purpose Statement for Faith Lutheran Church, and five core values.

An Inclusion Statement of Welcome is included under the core value of Foster Community. The Faith Lutheran Council provided listening sessions in January – April for congregation members to provide feedback, of which the Council has studied and discerned next steps. One aspect of further action includes a couple of follow-up sessions in May that will provide deeper conversation of inclusion – primarily what it means for our pastors to officiate same-gender weddings at Faith Lutheran.

Join Pastor Carlson for this two-week series:

SESSION 1

Sunday, May 5th at 9:30 am and Tuesday, May 7^th at 6:30 pm (Identical sessions)

This session will focus on the ELCA’s policies and resources providing for same-gender marriage.

SESSION 2

Sunday, May 12^th at 9:30 am and Tuesday, May 14^th at 6:30 pm. (Identical sessions)

The session will look at varying approaches to the interpretation of scripture at consider texts that deal with human sexuality.

CFUM Supper Club

May 12 & 14

Did you know Faith Lutheran feeds 150 children and families each month through Children & Family Urban Movement's (CFUM) Supper Club? You can be part of it! Sign up here to prepare the food on May 12 or deliver the meals on May 14. Direct any questions to Pastor Megan (megan@faithlc.org or 641-831-9499).

CFM Day at the Park

May 19

Children and families will gather at Greenbelt Park in Clive on May 19 from 4:00—6:00 pm. There will be lawn games and kickball as well as sandwiches and other refreshments. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. A free-will donation will be accepted to offset costs. Click here to RSVP.

Vacation Bible School

June 9 - 12

Children from Faith Lutheran and St. John's Lutheran are teaming up for the week of VBS. Visit faithlc.org/vbs to learn more and sign up today!

Middle School VBS

June 10 - 12

Save the date! June 10-12 from 1:00-5:00 pm.

All students entering 6th-8th grade next fall are invited to spend a few days in fellowship, serving others, doing art, playing games, and growing in their faith. Registration info will be coming next week. Contact Pastor Megan (megan@faithlc.org or 641-831-9499) with any questions.

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.

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.