Welcome

West Des Moines United Methodist

Come as you are.  We honor and welcome the diversity you bring.

Sunday Worship Service is at 9:00 a.m.

Attend Sunday Worship or view it on Facebook Livestream. If you are busy on Sunday morning, you can view the worship service at your leisure by going to Sermons below on this page. 

After Sunday Worship, join us in the Friendship Room for Coffee Fellowship.  There will be coffee, water, juice, cookies, donuts, and connecting with friends.

Easter Schedule
March 24—Palm Sunday with the parade of palms, Sunday School as usual
March 27—Wednesday Night Live—followed by an Easter egg hunt from 6:00-7:00 pm
March 28— Maundy Thursday Worship — Potluck at Walnut Hills UMC, 12321 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, at 6:00 pm, worship, and a mission project to provide food for the hungry beginning at 7:00 pm
March 29—Good Friday Worship — 7:00 pm at West Des Moines United Methodist Church, in person and Livestreamed on Facebook, childcare will be available
March 31 — Easter Sunday Worship —9:00 am, in person and Livestreamed on Facebook, followed by Coffee Time, childcare available, no Sunday School

Our church donates at least $310 of personal hygiene items to Bidwell Pantry each month. This is only enough for 2 days of needs. Last year we collected 556 extra items during Lent, which were greatly appreciated.

Last July, Bidwell Riverside Center merged with Hawthorn Hill to become Families Forward. Bidwell Pantry is still located at 1203 Hartford Avenue.

Instead of giving something up for Lent, please consider giving something away each week for Lent. Please bring the following items to the church on Easter morning.

 

Sermons

Palm Sunday Pastor Jordan Derhammer-Capek 03/24/2024

As Holy Week begins, Peter is no longer front and center, and so we imagine he is with the rest of the disciples when Jesus enters Jerusalem on a colt. As they witness crowds shouting hosannas, the disciples are confused. When they look back on this experience,...

“Teach Me” Pastor Andrea Kraushaar 03/17/2024

"Teach Me". Peter is often all or nothing—either resisting Jesus or drawing closer to him in earnest. This scripture shows a version of Peter who is hungry to learn. His posture is humble and open—he wants to absorb Jesus’ teachings like a wet sponge. He asks a...

“I’m Fixed Upon It” Pastor Jordan 03/10/2024

When your world unravels and your beliefs are tested, you may cling to what you know. As Jesus foretells his death and resurrection, Peter protests. Peter is fixed upon the way he thinks things should go; he resists the pain of what will come. But Jesus is fixed upon...

News

Doug Woods Memorial Hunger Challenge Ends 03/31

Doug Woods was one such person who found delight in giving and made a lasting difference in his community. This March (March 1 – 31), take the challenge for the 12th annual Douglas M. Woods Hunger Challenge. Your gift will be matched! The Douglas M. Woods Memorial...

Easter Jam – March 27 6:00-7:00 pm

Easter Jam on Wednesday, March 27, at 6:00-7:00 pm. There will be games, crafts, snacks, and an Easter Egg Hunt. For more information contact Pastor Jordan at PastorJordan@wdmumc.org

Reviews

Have attended since the early 2000s. Love our adult small group and having a place for my kids to grow their faith. Lots of volunteer opportunities. Kristen, 5 stars

The Pre-K school here is amazing. The people are what makes them so great! JC, 5 stars

Good Sunday services with thoughtful sermons. Lots of opportunities for involvement. Kathy, 5 stars

An outstanding church experience for us. Anne, 5 stars

Warm and welcoming. Kristine, 5 stars

Excellent place to meet God! V. Scott, 5 stars

Beautiful pipe organ. I attended a wedding. Karen, 4 stars

I have been a member of this church over thirty five years and it is like a big family. Many activities keep us busy and there are things for all to do. Michelle, 5 stars