Single Moms Group in Grimes (Single Parent Provision)

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life has many similarities. Single parents are invited to connect with others walking a similar journey and together seek what matters most. At each gathering, single moms can expect time to share, listen, laugh, and grow while participating in relevant studies in a healthy encouraging environment. This Single Moms Group meets on a weekly basis with dinner provided for single moms and their children. Children and youth programming is available through Grimes United Methodist Church.

Single Parent Provision at Grimes United Methodist Church

Single Moms Group in Ankeny (Single Parent Provision)

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life has many similarities. Single parents are invited to connect with others walking a similar journey and together seek what matters most. At each gathering, single moms can expect time to share, listen, laugh, and grow while participating in relevant studies in a healthy encouraging environment. This Single Moms Group meets on a weekly basis with dinner provided for single moms and their children. Children and youth programming is available through First Family Church.

Single Parent Provision at First Family Church

Single Moms Group in Norwalk (Single Parent Provision)

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Are you a single parent who desires to connect with others “who get it”? While the ways in which someone becomes a single parent can be very different, day-to-day life has many similarities. Single parents are invited to connect with others walking a similar journey and together seek what matters most. At each gathering, single moms can expect time to share, listen, laugh, and grow while participating in relevant studies in a healthy encouraging environment. This Single Moms Group meets on a weekly basis with dinner provided for single moms and their children. Children and youth programming is available through Fellowship Community Church.

Single Parent Provision at Fellowship Community Church

Build the Living Cross

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Bring a wooden cross to life with flowers on the Thursday before Easter! Join us at Stuart Flowers & Gifts for this free family-friendly event. Bring flowers from your yard or garden to place in a wooden cross covered in chicken wire. We have plenty of flowers, though, if you're not able to bring any. Create a beautiful, colorful cross for all to enjoy through Easter weekend. This year is our second year offering this event, and it is a great opportunity to experience a small town and pause for reflection at the beauty of the cross.

Stuart Flowers & Gifts

GriefShare

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

GriefShare Series, for those who have lost a family member or friend, will meet March 2 through May 25 (Thursdays, 1-2:30 pm). Held at St. Paul Presbyterian Church. Free registration includes workbook. To register, go to GriefShare.org or call church office at 515-276-2828.

St Paul Presbyterian Church

4word: Des Moines Community Group

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

A new community is forming for women in the Des Moines Area. This group of Christian women will meet for fellowship, support and study, so each can grow to their full potential while building God’s Kingdom. Join us on the first Friday of the month at 8am. 4word: Des Moines is the premier Christian Professional Women's Group. Gather together with a community where you can find your God given potential.

Smokey Row

Care Initiatives Hospice Volunteer Training Workshop

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Living with a terminal illness is full of uncertainty. Be a friend to someone at the end of life. As a volunteer with Care Initiatives Hospice, you’ll bring presence and companionship to patients and families across the Metro in homes and in residential care. You’ll work side-by-side with professional staff to address patient needs in meaningful ways such as reading, playing music, playing games, or simply listening. We provide the training you need to begin and ongoing support as you serve. •     18+ Preferred. Background check required. •     Volunteer 1-3 times a month for 30 minutes. •     Serve where you live at locations around the Metro. •     Apply online to begin the orientation process and RSVP for an upcoming training. Questions? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Megan Koch, at mkoch@careinitiatives.org or call (515) 223-3813.

Care Initiatives Hospice Des Moines

Good Friday Service

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Good Friday Service "THE NAPKIN IS STILL FOLDED" Praise and Worship / Ministering the Word. Food fellowship to follow service. Everyone Welcome. 4148 E 29th ST Des Moines IA 50317

Cornerstone Church

Hope Ministries Free Easter Meals

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Hope Ministries wants to bless you this Easter! On Saturday, April 8, Hope Ministries will be delivering Easter Meals to families and individuals in need around the Des Moines area. Volunteer registration will open in February 27 and meal order reservations will open on March 6. Volunteer Needs To make Easter meal deliveries possible, we are in need of on-site meal assembly volunteers and driver delivery teams to deliver meals in and around the Des Moines Metro. We do ask that all on-site volunteers are above age 13 and recommend driver delivery teams for groups with younger children. Volunteer opportunities will open February 27 register visit our website at https://www.hopeiowa.org/get-involved/holiday-volunteer-opportunities/ Meal Reservation Easter meal reservations will open on March 6. Meal reservations may be made online at www.hopeiowa.org or by calling 515-265-4277 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Meals must be reserved by Friday, March 24 at 4:30 p.m. Hope Ministries will also be providing free meals at Hope Café (1310 6th Ave, Des Moines) on Saturday, April 8, between noon and 1:00 p.m. No reservation needed.

EasterFest

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for a free, family-friendly Easter celebration (for children through 5th grade) with inflatables, donuts, giveaways, balloon show and candy scramble!

Grace Church Des Moines