Who we are
Valley UMC
is a covenant people dedicated to God's work; community dedicated to making disciples for Jesus Christ; a congregation making a solemn promise to God and the congregation to uphold the church with our prayers, our presence, our gifts and our service; a diverse community with open hearts, open minds and open doors.
WE ARE people dedicated to a life of participation, personal responsibility,generosity, sacrifice and self-restraint, responding to the call of Jesus Christ.
WE ARE a covenant community concerned about God's children everywhere.
WE LOVE worship, study of God's Word, music, pot luck dinners and a sense of community and a sense of belonging.
WE WELCOME people of faith into our church and especially people who are searching for answers to life's tough questions.
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is a covenant people dedicated to God's work; community dedicated to making disciples for Jesus Christ; a congregation making a solemn promise to God and the congregation to uphold the church with our prayers, our presence, our gifts and our service; a diverse community with open hearts, open minds and open doors.
WE ARE people dedicated to a life of participation, personal responsibility,generosity, sacrifice and self-restraint, responding to the call of Jesus Christ.
WE ARE a covenant community concerned about God's children everywhere.
WE LOVE worship, study of God's Word, music, pot luck dinners and a sense of community and a sense of belonging.
WE WELCOME people of faith into our church and especially people who are searching for answers to life's tough questions.
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Location of worship
4201 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines,
IA
50265
United States
Phone: 515-225-8128
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Church Pastor
Ken Ferguson
Pastor
4201 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines,
IA
50265
United States
Phone: 515-225-8128 / 712-790-9738
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Church Website
Valley United Methodist Church on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Ken Ferguson Â
Leader Position:
Pastor Â
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Administration
Admin Name:
Sheila Madsen & Anne Elly Â
Admin Position:
Administration Office Staff Â
Phone:
Admin Email:
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Valley United Methodist Church Service Times
Fall, Winter, & Spring
CORNERSTONE SERVICE - Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
Fellowship time with refreshments will immediately follow the 9:30 service.
SUNDAY SCHOOL - Sunday, 10:45 a.m.
Summer
(Summer Schedule- Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend)
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL - Sunday, 8:30 a.m.
CORNERSTONE SERVICE - Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
Fellowship time with refreshments will immediately follow the 9:30 service.
Holidays
Palm Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 29
Maundy Thursday Service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2
Good Friday Service at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3
Sunrise Easter Service at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 5
Easter Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 5
Easter Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 5
It's been more than 8 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
CORNERSTONE SERVICE - Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
Fellowship time with refreshments will immediately follow the 9:30 service.
SUNDAY SCHOOL - Sunday, 10:45 a.m.
Summer
(Summer Schedule- Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend)
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL - Sunday, 8:30 a.m.
CORNERSTONE SERVICE - Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
Fellowship time with refreshments will immediately follow the 9:30 service.
Holidays
Palm Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 29
Maundy Thursday Service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2
Good Friday Service at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3
Sunrise Easter Service at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 5
Easter Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 5
Easter Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 5
It's been more than 8 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Dress Code
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Sunday school for 3 year olds through 6th grade
Children's Music Â
Children's Music Â
Under 18s:
Sunday School for 7th through 12th graders Â
Local outreach & community activities
United Methodist Women (Searcher's Circle and Faith Circle)
Youth and Adult Mission Trips
West Des Moines Human Service
COG - Church Opportunity Group
Seasonal Missions
Quarters
MOVE the Food (Emergency Food Pantry)
Children and Family Urban Movement Programs (CFUM) Â
Youth and Adult Mission Trips
West Des Moines Human Service
COG - Church Opportunity Group
Seasonal Missions
Quarters
MOVE the Food (Emergency Food Pantry)
Children and Family Urban Movement Programs (CFUM) Â
Other activities & ministries
'Celebration' Adult Sunday School
Chancel Choir
Small Groups Â
Chancel Choir
Small Groups Â
Other information
Additional Info:
Office Hours
Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Â
Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Â
Valley United Methodist Church History
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"There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful than that of a continual conversation with God".
Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence
Valley United Methodist Church listing was last updated on the 22nd of April, 2015