The Story of Lutherans in America

March 9

Join others for the final session of Lutherans in America at 9:30 am in Room 203/204. This session highlights a recorded interview about the future of the church with Mark Hanson, former Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and former President of Lutheran World Federation. Click here for information about the six-week series. 

Lent 2025: Bread of Life

March 12 - April 9

The Lenten experience of community and worship begins Wednesday, March 12 in St. Michael’s Hall. Faith Feast begins at 5:15, followed by worship at 6:00. The meal includes various soups, bread, salad, and dessert. An interactive experience will be available for children of all ages during worship while others remain for meditations on the weekly theme. Our special offerings will support Lutheran Services in Iowa and ELCA World Hunger. Devotional resources are available in the Commons and online at faithlc.org/lent.

Here We Stand:

LSI's Commitment to Truth & Service

March 13

An invitation from Renee Hardman, President & CEO of Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI):

For over 160 years, LSI has been a pillar of support for Iowa’s most vulnerable communities. Today, as we navigate significant challenges that threaten our ability to continue this vital work, our resolve remains unshaken.

Read more of Hardman’s letter and invitation to a livestream update on the work and ministry of LSI held March 13 from 5:30-6:00 pm.

Sunday Morning Faith Formation

March 16 & 23

Sunday School, Faithful Connections, and Adult Faith Formation classes will not meet on March 16 & 23 due to Spring Break. These groups will resume March 30.

Ladies' Night Out

March 25

Ladies' Night Out will meet for dinner at Tom Archer's Poor Man's Dinner Club (at the Val Air Ballroom) on Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30. Seats are reserved for up to 14. Click here to sign up. Questions? Call or text Jill Waage 515-865-4531 or Heather Miller 515-240-6500.

After School Arts Program Presentation

March 30

Did you know that thousands of children in greater Des Moines enjoy free classes in visual art, music, drama, dance, and other art forms through a small but highly impactful nonprofit organization called ASAP, the After School Arts Program? For 17 years, ASAP has been connecting young people with affirming opportunities to explore their own creativity, while removing barriers to arts participation, such as cost, transportation, language, and perceived non-belonging. ASAP began as an outreach ministry of St. John's Lutheran Church in downtown Des Moines, in response to a real need in the community at a time when the public school budget for arts was just $.33 per child per year. Join ASAP executive director and Faith Lutheran member Michelle Bolton King on March 30 at 9:30 to learn more about ASAP's exciting work and ways you can get involved.

Spring Clean-Up Day

April 5

Spring is coming, and we need your help with indoor and outdoor projects around the church! Join the Property Committee and God’s Work. Our Hands. Ministry Team on Saturday, April 5 from 8:00 - 12:00 for Spring Clean-Up Day. Silver cord hours are available for high school students. Click here to see the list of projects and to sign up.

Endowment Grant Applications

Grant applications for endowment funds are now open! Grants 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. 

Register for Summer Camp

Faith Lutheran’s week at Lutheran Lakeside Camp is July 27—August 1. Youth in grades 7-9 should register for TrailBlazers Camp. Children in grades 4-6 should register for Cultivators Camp. Scholarships are available for Faith kids attending Cultivators Camp. Select “Pay as You Go” when registering and wait a couple of months for the Children & Family Ministry scholarship to be applied before making a final payment. Click here to sign up today!

Questions? TrailBlazers contact Pastor Megan Clausen at megan@faithlc.org. Cultivators contact Caitlyn Reinders at cfm@faithlc.org.

Online Giving Updates

Thanks to those of you have scheduled recurring financial contributions to Faith Lutheran. Adding a new gift or changing an existing gift can be done easily through your Realm profile. Please note that updating a pledge does not automatically update your scheduled gift. Also, please verify that existing gifts did not have a 2024 end date. Click here to learn more, or contact Erik Ullestad at office@faithlc.org or 515-225-8334.

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.

Cancellation Policy

During adverse weather conditions, cancellation of Faith Lutheran Sunday worship and activities will be determined no later than 6:00 am on Sunday. Cancellation of congregational activities all other days will be determined no later than 12:00 noon. Information regarding cancellations will be posted with KCCI TV channel 8, Faith’s Facebook page, Realm Connect news, the church website, and a congregational email.