DivorceCare

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

You don't have to do it alone. DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. At this 13-week, video-based support group program, you’ll find helpful counsel to manage the emotional turmoil and practical tools for decision-making. Valley Church in West Des Moines begins their fall DivorceCare session on Tuesday, September 7th at 6:30. It will meet every subsequent Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8, with a break during Thanksgiving week. Come for dinner, a helpful video, and group conversation and support.

Valley Church Chapel

Agape Pregnancy Resource Center's 2021 Annual Banquet

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us for Agape Pregnancy Resource Center’s Annual Banquet! We are so excited to be back in person with you on September 28th! You can RSVP quickly and easily online or by calling us today at (515) 255-0243. https://agapedsm.com/2021-banquet We hope you will be able to join us for an evening of food and fellowship while we share how God has been working through this ministry to protect the unborn, strengthen families, and turn hearts towards Jesus. You won’t want to miss hearing how we are Moving Forward Together!

Airport Holiday Inn

Alpha Adult & Youth

7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each session looks at a different question around faith...questions like Who is Jesus?...How Can We Have Faith?...Why and How Do I Pray?...How Does God Guide Us? Along with each topic, we'll enjoy dessert together and have a chance to discuss what we're learning together. At Alpha, everyone is welcome. Whether you're checking out Christianity, you're a new Christian, or you've been a Christian for a while...you are welcome at Alpha. Ministry for kids provided too! 6th - 12th graders can join Alpha Youth (separate registration), and there's ministry for infants-5th grade too! Childcare provided.

Cornerstone Family Church

Pounds to Pack the Food and Clothing Pantry

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us in this exciting opportunity for all ages to help raise money toward winter warm gear, purchase of hams and turkeys and other food to serve our community through the holidays and winter months. We have teamed up with Joe's Gym Indianola, Iowa in this effort to support our cause by lifting any amount of weight and/or be a sponsor and give a flat rate or an exciting per pound sponsorship towards a weight lifter. We have a variety of lifters with no rules, just be active and present and raise money for an incredible cause. We have a Helping Hand Little Helpers Team for kids that you can sponsor or sponsor an individual lifter with all proceeds going to The Helping Hand Food and Clothing Pantry of Warren County. Click on EVENT TICKET to donate online to the cause and place lifter's name or sponsorship for Pounds for the Pantry!! At 9am Ryan Domeyer PT, will be performing shoulder evaluations for $20.00 with all money going towards the cause!! Weight Lifting for the cause will begin a little before 10am!! Childhood Food Insecurity increased 35% in Warren County in 2020 and over 200 people visit our clothing pantry weekly. The Helping Hand provides food, clothing, personal care products, household items and basic human needs at no cost to our residents. In 2020, we handed out over 40,000 food, personal care and clothing items to our community. https://helpinghandwc.com/

Family & Friends Reunion

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join Living Faith Lutheran Church for our Family & Friends Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 4-7 PM! Our 2nd annual fundraiser for international missions will have fun for all ages. There will be many FREE activities, food, bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists, henna tattoos, bingo, raffles, prizes, both silent and live auctions and more! Living Faith has very strong ties with people in Kenya, and also men, women, and children from Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia who are in refugee camps located within Kenya. We have been making annual short-term mission trips all over Kenya since 2013. In a few of those years, we even made two trips! Many compassionate individuals, community organizations, and businesses in the Des Moines metro have donated wonderful items for our cause. Join us on Oct.2nd, 4-7 PM and help us raise much-needed funds to continue to be the hands and feet of Jesus here on earth!  

Living Faith Lutheran Church

DivorceCare

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

DivorceCare is a divorce recovery support group for individuals processing divorce before it happens, while it happens, or the ramifications of after it happens.

Prairie Ridge Church

Healing from Abuse

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

This 9-week woman’s support group, helps women learn the complex dynamics of abuse, the types of trauma and abuse, how trauma affects the brain, Biblical truths about abuse and the freedom, healing and love Jesus offers. Class material is geared toward abuse in a marriage or dating relationship but can still be beneficial to those who might have experienced other forms of abuse. Note: This group is not intended to replace professional therapy. The facilitator of this group is someone who has experienced abuse and found healing through counseling and relationship with Christ. She is not a licensed or professional therapist/counselor.

Prairie Ridge Church

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

PAL is a Christ-centered, weekly group that provides hope and support through addiction education for parents dealing with an addicted loved one.

Lutheran Church of Hope West Des Moines

Live Well: Overcoming anxiety or depression

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Learning how to reduce our anxiety and alleviate depression with proven methods would help each of us recharge after recent stresses. If you, or anyone you know, has experienced either of these debilitating conditions, please join us for Live Well classes. Orientation 9/20/21 will provide you the opportunity to ask questions before committing.

Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Church

Fall Senior Saints Day

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Seniors, join us for this fun day event! Senior Saints Day is for anyone age 50+ looking for an enjoyable time away with other believers. Come to Hidden Acres for a day and enjoy coffee and cinnamon rolls, fellowship and worship, and a special guest speaker. We’ll also serve lunch and organize several afternoon activities for your enjoyment. We hope to see you at camp!

Hidden Acres Christian Center