UPCOMING EVENTS
There are a lot of exciting things happening around the church! Take a minute to save the dates in your calendar and sign up for events you plan to attend! We hope to see you soon!
Pick-Up Volleyball
Beginning Monday, November 11th join us Mondays in the gym at 6:30pm for pickup
volleyball! As we do each Fall, we’ll draw for teams and play for fun! It’s a great way to be active and meet people! No need to sign up ahead of time. Just show up and join in the fun!
Homes of Hope Mission Trip
This service learning trip to Tijuana will involve being in relationship with a family there and working alongside them to build a home. The trip is the culmination of the 2024 Pinwheel Project fundraising effort.
Pre-Election Evening Prayer
Looking for some inner peace in the midst of all the tension and chaos surrounding the election? Join us online (Facebook or YouTube) on Monday night, November 4th at 7:00 pm for a time of prayer. On the eve of election day, we’ll share some music and pray for unity and peace.
DMARC Songs of Gratitude
November is the month of greatest strain on local area food pantries as the number of
neighbors who are food-insecure increases coming into the winter/holiday season. Des Moines Area Religious Council—a longtime local mission partner of WDMCC—unites faith communities from around the metro to meet the need. DMARC is hosting a benefit concert called “Songs of Gratitude” at WDMCC on November 3rd at 6:30 pm with all proceeds supporting their food pantry network. Faith communities from all over Des Moines will share a favorite song of gratitude. Hope to see you there!
All-Church Work Day
We're holding our 2nd All-Church Work Day of the year to address more back-burner projects and we need your help! With chores of all kinds, there is plenty to keep everyone busy.
Trunk or Treat
Open to the whole community, this event gives families a chance to dress up for halloween and trick or treat in a fun, safe environment! The day will be full of jokes, decorative cars, costumes, candy, and lots of smiling kids. The more trunks, the more exciting it is for the kids. Sign up to host a trunk today!
FallFest - Flapjacks and Flannels
Join us on October 13th at 9 am for flapjacks, fellowship and flannel (print) blanket making! We will be putting together fleece blankets for our neighbors that are experiencing homelessness. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to make these blankets, they are super easy and we will have people there to help you! We hope to see you there!
Iowa State Singers Concert
The Iowa State Singers return for their annual Fall Concert and share the stage with Valley High School. The concert will begin at 4:00pm in the sanctuary at church and is free to the public, with freewill donations helping to offset travel costs for the choirs. This event is a wonderful showcase of these students' talents and a great way to support the arts!
Craft Sale
Check out the handmade crafts in The Gathering September 29 and October 6. Most items are freewill donation. Cash, check and pay online (wdmcc.org) is available.
Proceeds go towards purchasing supplies to continue our ministry.
Game Day
An afternoon of cards, dominoes, board games, prizes, and snacks! Feel free to bring your favorite game and be ready for an afternoon of fun and stiff competition!
Kickoff Sunday Lunch
September 8th is Kickoff Sunday! Join us for worship at 10am then stay for brunch in the backyard picnic shelter! We'll share a pulled pork lunch, live music, and fellowship around the table at this celebration of the church's start to the new program year! We've also rented a giant inflatable bounce house/obstacle course for the kids to enjoy!