Online Workshop: The Past, Present, and Future of Giving and Generosity

3-part series Tuesdays, January 17, 24, and 31, 2023 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ET Do you need to know how to communicate effectively about giving and generosity? There are five generations worshiping in our churches right now. Three were born before the internet existed and two are digital natives. They all think about, spend, and […]

Online Workshop: The Past, Present, and Future of Giving and Generosity

3-part series Tuesdays, January 17, 24, and 31, 2023 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ET Do you need to know how to communicate effectively about giving and generosity? There are five generations worshiping in our churches right now. Three were born before the internet existed and two are digital natives. They all think about, spend, and […]

Online Workshop: The Past, Present, and Future of Giving and Generosity

3-part series Tuesdays, January 17, 24, and 31, 2023 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ET Do you need to know how to communicate effectively about giving and generosity? There are five generations worshiping in our churches right now. Three were born before the internet existed and two are digital natives. They all think about, spend, and […]

Des Moines Presbytery Meeting

First United Presbyterian Church 210 W Green St., Winterset, IA, United States

529th Stated Presbytery Meeting Saturday, February 11, 2023 First United Presbyterian Church 210 W Green St. Winterset, Iowa 8:30 a.m. Registration and Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Call to Meeting View the Call to the Meeting

Welcoming the Stranger: The World Comes to Iowa

Central Presbyterian Church 3829 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, United States

“For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger, and you invited me in…” This familiar passage from the Gospel according to Matthew challenges us as Christians to extend our hands in friendship and support to include those He […]

Retirement Reception Honoring Roberta Victor

Covenant Presbyterian Church 1025 28th St, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Please join us in the celebration of Roberta Victor’s retirement on Sunday, March 26, at 2:00 P.M. at Covenant Presbyterian Church in West Des Moines.  Roberta has been a part of CROSS Outreach over the last 31 years.  She became the executive director in 2005.  She said that she has stayed in this ministry because what she […]

Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble Presents – “Sing and Ring-Sounds Abound”

Central Presbyterian Church 3829 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, United States

Central Presbyterian Church is hosting another concert at the end of March as one of several concerts to celebrate the church’s 175th anniversary. The Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Timothy A. McMillan will be presenting "Sing and Ring—Sounds Abound." This concert is a ticketed event and tickets may be purchased […]

Presbytery Meeting

A Called Meeting of the Presbytery of Des Moines will be held via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, for the purpose of acting on the proposed amendments to the Constitution from the 225th General Assembly (2022). Read the Call to the Meeting

Hymn Festival Featuring Organist Mark Sedio

Central Presbyterian Church 3829 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, United States

Mark Sedio is an internationally-known organist, conductor, and composer, having presented hymn festivals, recitals, and workshops throughout North America and Europe. A hymn festival differs from a choral concert, in that it is interactive and everyone in attendance gets to sing. This hymn festival will include a number of beloved congregational hymns for all to […]

Presbytery Meeting

Lenox United Presbyterian Church 401 W. Michigan St., Lenox, IA, United States

The 530th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Des Moines will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Lenox United Presbyterian Church, 401 W. Michigan St., Lenox, Iowa. The meeting will be offered as a hybrid meeting, meaning you may attend in person at Lenox United Presbyterian Church or virtually (the […]

Operation WIDOR: Central Iowa AGO Recital and Informational Event

St John’s Lutheran Church 600 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA, United States

Everyone (members and non-members) pianists, organists, choir directors, choir members, all who love the sound of the organ are invited to a special CIAGO members recital, opportunity to play the Orgelkids Portative organ, see how organs work, and introduction to the American Guild of Organists. Light refreshments provided.

Rev. David W. Endriss Retirement Reception

Trinity United Presbyterian Church 200 South Howard, Indianola, IA, United States

You are invited to the retirement reception for Reverend David W. Endriss. Rev. Endriss has served Trinity since November 2000. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Program at 2:00 p.m. Trinity United Presbyterian Church