More information is available at faithlc.org/fall

Welcome Maintenance Specialist

The Faith Lutheran Church Council is honored to announce that Craig Murphy will serve as the Maintenance Specialist effective immediately. Craig has been a member of Faith since 1995 and has served in a number of leadership positions, including many years on the Property Committee. This part-time position involves the repair and general maintenance of facilities, buildings, and equipment.

How to Have Crucial Conversations

November 17

Adult Faith Formation on Sunday mornings at 9:30 continues a series of sessions regarding crucial conversations around tough topics. Participants self-select to participate in conversations in small groups around the following topics: Unhoused Concerns, Government & Religion, Post-Election Conversations, Reproductive Rights & Faith, & Climate Change. 

These sessions will serve as a guide that points out some important things to remember in leading faith-based conversations about social issues.

Faith Link

November 20

Faith Link is a monthly gathering for people to discover links between faith and life and to foster community. Participants meet on the third Wednesdays beginning at 3:30 pm for coffee and snacks followed by a presentation from Immigrant and Refugee Community Services of Lutheran Services in Iowa. The session will conclude in time for Faith Feast beginning at 5:15 pm. 

Children's Musical Auditions

November 20

Children in grades 4-6 are invited to audition on Wednesday, November 20 for speaking roles in the 2025 musical, “O Chicken of Little Faith.” Any students in grades 1-6 are also invited to be part of the chorus. Click here if your child is interested in participating in the musical.

College Student & Young Adult Care Packages

Parents—we need addresses of your college students or young adults ages 18-22 so we can send care packages. Click here to fill out the form or contact Pastor Megan at 641-831-9499 or megan@faithlc.org.

Additionally, anyone who would like to help send some encouragement and cheer to our young people by providing goodies for the 30-40 care packages we'll be sending may click here to sign up.

Fall Clean-Up Day

November 23

You are invited to join in the fall cleanup efforts on the church grounds on Saturday, November 23 from 8:00 - 12:00. There will be indoor and outdoor projects. Silver cord hours for high schoolers are available. Click here to RSVP.

Evening of Gratitude with Bishop Current

November 24

Join Bishop Current for a light dinner and an evening of fellowship, conversation, and gratitude for the ministry we share in our synod. The event will be held at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Des Moines on Sunday, November 24th from 4:30-7:00 pm. No RSVP is needed, and all are welcome.

Children Led Worship

The children of Faith will be leading worship on December 7 & 8. This includes sharing a skit and taking on various worship helper roles. Rehearsals begin November 20. Any kids who are interested in participating may click here to sign up.

Advent 2024

Words for the Beginning:

Advent Reminders for New Seasons

Join us Wednesday nights on December 4, 11, 18 for a meal at 5:15 in St. Michael’s Hall and worship at 6:00 in the Sanctuary. A free-will offering for the meal will be accepted. Printed devotionals will be available in the Commons soon. More information about worship services and events in Advent and Christmas are at faithlc.org/advent.

God's Work. Our Hands.

We are collecting gifts for Trinity Center at Luther Park. You can find the list of items needed here. Please deliver new, unwrapped gifts to Faith Lutheran Commons by Sunday, December 8^th. Any items not used for Christmas will be used throughout the year for resident birthday and bingo gifts.

We will also be collecting gifts for our friends at MOSAIC again this year. Be watching for the tree in the Commons when Advent begins on December 1. 

Project Holiday Cheer

December 8

We will be donning our festive attire and heading out to spread Christmas cheer through singing carols to some of our members and at local nursing homes. If you know of someone in the congregation who could use some extra Christmas cheer this year, please let Pastor Megan (megan@faithlc.org) know and we will make every effort to carol at their place of residence. 

Messiah Concert

December 8

Celebrate and sing along with Handel’s Messiah, presented by the Des Moines Community Orchestra, on Sunday, December 8 at 2:00 pm at Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines.

Faith Lutheran History Buffs Needed

This congregation celebrates 40 years of ministry on January 1, 2025. Pastor Carlson is looking for a small team of people to work on the history of Faith from the past 30 years, as the first 10 years are well documented. Please contact Pastor Carlson at eric@faithlc.org if interested. 

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.

Intent Cards for 2025

Stewards of Our Resources

Free to Give serves as our stewardship emphasis this fall. You are invited to enter into a time of spiritual discernment and consider your generosity to financially support God's mission through the ministries of Faith. Intent Cards have been mailed to the homes of members and are also available in the Welcome Center.

Pledge Online

If you'd like to make your pledge online instead, click here to enter your pledge amount. Once you've completed your pledge, you'll be able to set up recurring giving online. Note: entering your pledge does not automatically change your online giving amount for 2025. Contact Erik at office@faithlc.org if you have questions.

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.