Holy Week & Easter

Join us for worship on Holy Week and Easter.

Palm/Passion Sunday — March 23 at 5:00 and March 24 at 8:15 & 10:30*

Maundy Thursday — March 28 at 7:00*

Good Friday — March 29 at 7:00*

Easter Vigil — March 30 at 7:00

Easter Sunday — March 31 at 6:30, 8:15* & 10:30

 * = livestream at faithlc.org

Easter Flowers

You can help provide flowering plants in the sanctuary for Easter Sunday, March 31. Click here to fill out the online form and submit your $20 payment. The deadline is March 24. Contact office@faithlc.org with any questions. 

Easter Egg Hunt

March 24

All are welcome to gather in St. Michael’s Hall on Sunday, March 24 at 9:30 for the Easter Egg Hunt. After a brief learning time with Pastor Megan, kids will go outside and split into older and younger groups for the hunt. Afterward, the children will return inside for a candy swap and other activities. Kids who wish to participate should bring their own baskets.

Easter Vigil Dessert Potluck

March 30

There will be a dessert potluck immediately following the Easter Vigil worship service the evening of March 30. Please consider helping out by providing desserts, setting up before, or cleaning up after the event. Click here to learn more and sign up.

Easter Breakfast

March 31

The high school youth will serve breakfast on Sunday, March 31 from 7:30 - 10:30 in St. Michael's Hall. The menu includes egg casserole, fruit, muffins, cereal, milk, juice, and coffee. All donations will support their participation in the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans this summer.

Paperwhites for Easter

Anyone who planted a paperwhite at the beginning of Lent during the Wednesday midweek service is invited to have it included in the Easter celebration. Please return the paperwhite to the church office by Saturday, March 30 at 12:00 noon. Contact Pastor Megan with questions -- megan@faithlc.org or 641-831-9499.

Church Office Closed

April 1

The church office will be closed Monday, April 1 in observance of Easter. Al-Anon, AA, and Scouts groups will all meet as scheduled.

Guys' Night Out

March 25

The gentlemen of Faith will gather for food and fellowship on Monday, March 25 at 7:00 pm at Buzzard Billy's (615 3rd Street, Des Moines). Email Tim Tessier or Peter Bissinger at flcgno@gmail.com to RSVP.

Mission & Core Values Discussions

All are invited to participate in conversations about the proposed Mission & Core Values statement on March 23 and April 13 from 3:30-4:45 in St. Michael's Hall.

More information about this statement is available at faithlc.org/council. The proposed draft will be considered for a vote of affirmation at the congregational annual meeting on April 28, 2024. 

Faith Night & Sunday School

There are no Lenten Faith Night activities on March 27. Faith Night resumes April 3 with Faith Feast at 5:30 and groups for all ages at 6:15 -- Giggles & Grace, Kids Club, Children's Choir, Confirmation, and Adult Faith Formation.

Sunday School does not meet on Easter. Classes for all ages resume Sunday, April 7 at 9:30.

Discover Faith Event

April 7

Discover Faith is a one-time event where attendees learn what it means to be part of Faith Lutheran Church. The next event is Sunday, April 7 at 11:30 in St. Michael’s Hall. Click here to register. Your registration helps in our meal planning.

New members will be received the weekend of April 20 & 21. Contact Pastor Carlson at eric@faithlc.org with any questions.

Family Dance Party

April 13

All Dancing Queens and Kings are invited to the Family Dance Party Disco on April 13 from 6:00 - 8:00. There will be games, fun activities, and (of course) dancing. Come dressed in your best disco outfit and show off your moves. Cost is $10 per child in advance, or $15 per child at the door. All adults are free--and kids must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to register.

Women's Retreat

April 20

The 2024 Women’s Retreat will be Saturday, April 20 from 8:30—2:30 in St. Michael’s Hall. Guest speaker Kathy Taggart will guide participants through a day of Bible study, reflection, creativity, and relaxation. Suggested fee is $35. The event is free for people under the age of 21. All are welcome! Click here to register or sign up in the church commons the weekends of March 23-24, April 6-7, and April 13-14.

Endowment Grant Proposal

Grant applications for endowment funds can be used for scholarships to ELCA schools, extra support for Faith ministries, support for local service agencies, and to enhance the work of the synod. Click here to complete the form by March 31. 

Civic Life & Faith

How as Lutherans should we understand our relationship to civic life — including government — as individuals and as a church body? The ELCA is developing a social statement on civic life and faith, the relationship of church and state, and related matters, as called for by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

Social statements are important documents because they govern church teaching and policies, and support ministries. They also serve as discernment tools for ELCA members as they think about social issues such as civic life.

Between now and Sept. 30, 2024, you are invited to study and give feedback on the draft by filling out an online survey or attending a hearing in your synod, as available. To access the draft and the survey, go to www.elca.org/civicsandfaith.

Almost There!

Memory Garden & Columbarium Update

The Memory Garden and Columbarium Project is close to completion. Spring planting will soon begin in the newly renovated Memory Garden and the Columbarium is slated to arrive early summer.

We are $14,150 away from our goal! 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.

In addition to generous donations for the renovation of the Memory Garden, twenty-five niches have been reserved in the columbarium. If you would like to reserve a niche, contact the church office at office@faithlc.org or 515-225-8334.

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!

Maintenance Specialist

Faith Lutheran Church seeks a Maintenance Specialist which performs routine work involving the repair and general maintenance of facilities, buildings, and equipment (non-custodial).

This is an in-person, part-time, hourly position with compensation commensurate with skill and experience. Flexible hours are negotiable. The position will be open until filled. Interested persons are invited to fill out the Application for Employment. Go to www.faithlc.org/employment for more information and the application.

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.