Columbarium & Memory Garden Renovation Info Sessions

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.  

The Columbarium Task Force will be holding information sessions to share details and begin the sale of niches and raise funds for the Memory Garden renovation.  

Information Sessions will take place in St. Michael’s Hall.  

Saturday, June 10 @ 4:00 pm 

Sunday, June 11 @ 10:30 am 

Thursday, June 15 @ 10:00 am 

Thursday, June 15 @ 6:30 pm 

More information can be found at faithlc.org/columbarium 

Summer Small Group Study

Sharing our Faith Stories

Dive deep into the congregation-wide theme “Be the Light” this summer by joining a small group for food, fellowship, and Bible study. The summer Bible study opens biblically-based conversations about how to be relational, flexible, and respectful in sharing God’s story with others in our daily lives. This is intended for use at home and for new or existing small groups.

The curriculum “Sharing Our Faith Stories” is now available at faithlc.org/bethelight and paper copies can be found at the Welcome Center in the Commons.  

If you would like to join a small group or like to begin a new one throughout the summer, contact Pastor Eric at eric@faithlc.org or call the church office. 

Vacation Bible School

June 11 - 14



Mission Possible is the theme for VBS 2023.

Join us on June 11-14 as we learn about seemingly impossible stories from the Bible and how God helps us do amazing things to love and serve our neighbors. Children will learn about these stories through crafts, games, songs, and simulations.

PreK—6th graders will meet from 5:30—8:00 pm. A PreK-only option is offered from 9:30—11:30 am.

Visit faithlc.org/vbs to register your child and sign up to volunteer during VBS week!

Ways to Help with VBS

There are a couple of ways to be involved with VBS, even if you have aged-out of participating in as a child:

Volunteer -- Adults and youth can contact Caitlyn Reinders at cfm@faithlc.org to learn more about the many ways to volunteer with VBS week.

Offering -- Donate items to the special VBS offering, which supports the Central Iowa Shelter.

Day 1: Personal health items, over-the-counter medications

Day 2: Food (canned goods, granola bars, can openers)

Day 3: Drinks (bottled water, sports drinks, drink mix packets)

If you'd like to donate before VBS starts, items can be brought to the Children, Youth & Family Ministry Center.

Build It Up: Middle School VBS

June 12 - 14

Current 5th - 7th graders are invited to join Pastor Megan and other awesome adults on June 12-14 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm for afternoons of Bible study, service projects, art activities, and field trips! (Yes - there will be Legos.) We will conclude our time together with dinner and then youth are free to help with Mission: Possible VBS in the evening. Cost is $75 per person and includes all food, activities, and a t-shirt. Click here to sign up or volunteer. Contact Pastor Megan (641-831-9499 or megan@faithlc.org) with any questions.

CFUM Meal

June 12 & 13

Did you know that Faith Lutheran feeds 150 people every month through the Children & Family Urban Movement Supper Club? Please consider serving our neighbors by donating food, money, or time (delivering food) to CFUM on June 12 & 13. Visit faithlc.org/gwoh to learn more and sign up! 

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.

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 later this month. Deadline to sign up will be July 14. Stay tuned for more information!

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.