More information is available at faithlc.org/fall

Welcome to New Members

With great joy, we welcome these people who are joining the membership of Faith Lutheran Church this weekend:

Jacob & Emily Atchison

Kay Bolton

Kyrie Englebrecht

Brian, Kris, Nathan & Matthew Joy

Eric, Krista, Winona & Tallulah Junkman

Steve, Michelle, Nora, and Gabe King

Jim & Marty Lundeen

Jay & Angela O'Neill

Hurricane Helene:

Lutheran Disaster Response

Last weekend a Category 4 hurricane caused widespread damage to the southeastern United States. Millions are without power or access to clean water. Heavy rains have caused flooding and landslides. The death toll continues to rise. Lutheran Disaster Response is working with local partners in this region to bring aid and relief to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Click here to learn how you can support these efforts.

Cheryl Hamilton Resigns as Altar Guild Chair

Cheryl Hamilton began her service on the Altar Guild of Faith Lutheran Church in the late 1990s and became the chairperson shortly after. Celebrating approximately 25 years of service, mostly as the Altar Guild Chairperson, Cheryl has resigned from this role. She will remain an Altar Guild member. Cheryl served alongside seven different pastors and numerous wonderful and dedicated Altar Guild members during her tenure as chairperson.

The altar guild is responsible for preparing the worship space, including Holy Communion and paraments. Cheryl states, “As chair, I tried to ensure that these needs were met on a weekly basis. My goal was to alleviate any concern by the pastors regarding this area of worship. It was a privilege to serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, and our Faith congregation in this capacity and now I will turn over the chairmanship but will continue on the guild.” Jane Turner now serves as the Altar Guild Chairperson.



Pastor Eric Carlson states, “I have served with many Altar Guild Chairpersons in my 31 years of ordained ministry, and Cheryl is one of the best. Cheryl’s attention to detail, patience, and respect for the worship space is impeccable. On behalf of our predecessor pastors, Pastor Megan and I are incredibly grateful for Cheryl and give thanks to God for her dedication.” 

CFUM Supper Club

October 6 & 8

Did you know Faith Lutheran feeds 150 children and their family members 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 October 6 or deliver and serve the meals on October 8.

Planning for the End of Life

October 8, 15, 22

Pastor Carlson will facilitate a three-week series focused on honoring and planning for the end of life. Topics include funeral planning, what to do with your possessions, and leaving a legacy. A day (10:00 am) and night (6:30 pm) class will be offered each week in Room 205 on October 8, 15, and 22.

Children & Family Day at Center Grove

October 13

Faith Families are invited to Center Grove Orchard in Cambridge, IA on Sunday, October 13 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Campfire sites have been reserved and food will be provided. Admission and food costs will be covered, but a free-will donation will be received. Click here to RSVP. Contact Caitlyn Reinders (cfm@faithlc.org) with any questions.

World Food Day

October 15

Tune in on October 15 at 7:00 pm to hear firsthand stories from partners at ELCA World Hunger projects around the globe, including an urban farm system in the Quad Cities. Rev. Amy Current, bishop of the SE Iowa Synod, and Imran Siddiqui, vice president of the ELCA, will be the keynote speakers. Register and learn more at elca.org/wh50.

Faith Night Candy Crawl

October 30

October 30 is Beggar’s Night in the area. Faith Night will be an intergenerational event for all ages. Faith Feast is at 5:15, followed by a Candy Crawl at 6:00 and crafts & games at 6:20. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Bring friends. There will be prizes. Click here to sign up to decorate a doorway or to provide individually wrapped candy at faithlc.org/fall. Please note that this event will take the place of regularly scheduled activities during the 6:00 hour.

Created to Be Free All Saints Celebration

November 2 & 3

Join the celebration on November 2 & 3 as we give God thanks for the freedom we have in Christ as we love and serve all people. The weekend includes All Saints festival worship on Saturday and Sunday, celebrating All the Saints, presentation of intent for financial gifts to Faith Lutheran in 2025, and brunch on Sunday at 9:30 am. Click here to learn more and to sign up to help with the brunch.

Faithful Connections

Sundays

Faithful Connections is a time for caregivers--parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, etc.--to come together for intentional conversation about forming the faith of young ones today. Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 in the Luther Room for discussion questions, guest speakers, prayer, resource sharing, and general support. It has been said that there are no such thing as "other people's children" and as followers of Jesus we are not meant to do life alone. This is an opportunity to take 45 minutes a week and connect with other adults.

How to Have Crucial Conversations

Sundays

Adult Faith Formation on Sunday mornings kicks off a series of sessions regarding crucial conversations around tough topics. As a church we confess that God is deeply involved in our lives and world, but figuring out how and what that means in relation to the specific issues and questions we face is often difficult. People in a faith community seem reluctant to talk together about such questions, especially if this will open up real differences among them. These sessions will serve as a guide that points out some important things to remember in leading faith-based conversations about social issues.

The Freedom of a Christian

Wednesdays

Wednesday Night Adult Faith Formation meets from 6:00—7:00 pm in St. Michael's Hall. Pastor Carlson will facilitate a study of The Freedom of a Christian, a treatise written by Martin Luther. This is an invitation to hear, share, and experience the Lutheran witness of the Christian faith as it relates to God’s narrative of freedom in Christ.

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.