Program Year Registration

It's time to sign up for Wednesday Faith Night and Sunday School ministries at faithlc.org/fall.

Check out the 2023-24 Calendar and Milestones overview and add these important dates to your family planner.

Faith Night begins Wednesday, September 13 with Faith Feast at 5:30 and activities at 6:15. Sunday School classes begin on Sunday, September 17.

God's Work. Our Hands. Fall Service Day

September 10 | 11:30 - 3:30

Faith will be celebrating the ELCA's 10th anniversary of God's Work. Our Hands. on Sunday, September 10. The work day kicks off with lunch in St. Michael's Hall at 11:30, followed by projects at various sites in the community. Everyone will come back together at church at 3:30 for dessert and fellowship. A free-will donation and bake sale will be the only fundraiser to support ongoing GWOH activities throughout the year. Click here to sign up for a project. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities for all ages and abilities.

God's Work. Our Hands. Bake Sale

September 9 & 10

The Outreach Team at Faith (AKA - God's work. Our hands. Team) is having a good ol' fashioned bake sale to raise funds for our outreach projects throughout the year. This includes, but is not limited to the CFUM (Children & Family Urban Movement) meal we provide each month, work we do with Mosaic, projects with DMARC Food Pantry, LSI, and Clive Community Services.

We are taking donations of baked goods to sell on Saturday, September 9th from 4:30-5pm and Sunday, September 10th from 9:15-10:15 am and 11:30 am -12:30 pm.

Please wrap your baked goods individually or in groups of half dozen, dozen, or two dozen. We are looking for bars, cookies, cupcakes, pie, or mixes in baggies. If your items contain nuts/peanuts please indicate on the package.



Deliver your goods to the Commons at Friday, September 8th from 10am - 2pm or Saturday, September 9th from 2-4:30 pm. Please click here to sign up for the type of baked good you plan to bring. Contact Pastor Megan with any questions (megan@faithlc.org or 641.831.9499).

Faith Feast begins September 13



Faith Feast is the Wednesday night meal which kicks off programming for the evening. The meal is served from 5:30 - 6:15 in St. Michael's Hall during the program year. There's a recommended free-will donation of $5 per person. Vegetarian and kid-friendlier options are available. Contact Chef Jerry (jerry.waage@gmail.com) if you have other dietary considerations.

Visit faithlc.org/faith-feast to see upcoming menus. Click here if you'd like to help serve the meal.

Calling All Musicians

All musicians, regardless of experience, are cordially invited to participate in the Chancel Choir and Jubilate Bell Choir.

The Chancel Choir is a vocal ensemble for adults. The choir rehearses Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm and sings approximately three times a month at Sunday morning services and other special events during the year. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please reach out to Interim Director, Matthew Harper, at harpma7@gmail.com.

The Jubilate Bell Choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 beginning Tuesday, September 12. The bell choir plays in worship approximately once a month. Whether you have played bells or not - you are welcome! Contact Interim Director, Stephen O’Baker, at stephenobaker@outlook.com.

Children's Ministry Volunteers Needed

Adults or high school youth who are interested in helping with Children's Sunday School, Kids Club, or Children's Choir can click here to sign up. All volunteers should plan to attend a training session on Wednesday, August 30 at 6:30 pm in St. Michael's Hall. Contact Caitlyn Reinders at cfm@faithlc.org with any questions.

The Divine Drama

Adult Faith Formation

Wednesday night Adult Faith Formation begins September 13 from 6:15—7:00 pm in St. Michael’s Hall. The Divine Drama outlines the biblical storyline from creation to Jesus the Messiah. Pastor Carlson will lead participants through the complete Biblical Narrative in 16 sessions, focusing on the forgiving grace of God who came to us in Jesus Christ to rescue us from sin and restore us to a right relationship with God and each other. Visit faithlc.org/adultministries for more information.

Ladies' Night Out

September 28 | 6:00 - 8:00

Please consider signing up to join other women of Faith for dinner at Cool Basil in Clive on Thursday, September 28 at 6:00 pm. Click here to learn more and RSVP.

College Student Addresses

A new school year means new addresses for college students and young adults ages 18-22. Please email young adult contact info to Pastor Megan at megan@faithlc.org or click here to complete the online form.

Memory Garden Renovation Project & Columbarium

Faith Lutheran Church is adding a columbarium to be located in what will be a newly renovated Memory Garden on the east side of the church facility. We are currently raising funds for the Memory Garden renovation which needs to be in place before we order the columbarium. We are well over halfway to our goal of $140,000. We will sign a contract with our landscaper and break ground once we have reached our goal. The Memory Garden will allow for peaceful meditation and prayer and will serve as a multi-purpose space for congregational use. 

Please consider contributing to the Memory Garden Renovation by giving online or by check made out to Faith Lutheran Church with “Memory Garden” in the memo line.

Additionally, you can make an appointment with a member of the Columbarium Committee to reserve a niche in the columbarium. Contact the church office at 515-225-8334 or office@faithlc.org. To learn more about this project, visit faithlc.org/columbarium and stop by the display in the church commons.

7th - 9th Grade Retreat

Save the date! All 7th - 9th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend the retreat on September 16 & 17 at the YMCA Camp in Boone. More details coming soon.

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.