Grace United Methodist Church, Des Moines, recently erected a peace pole on the church grounds. Commissioned by the Church and Society Committee, expresses the yearning for an end to violence as a solution to world problems. 
We are searching for volunteers to provide radical hospitality for 4 hour shifts at the 2009 Iowa State Fair, which runs from August 13-23. We are in the air conditioned Varied Industries Building. 
On Wednesday morning June 24, 2009 Coach Ed Thomas was shot and killed while supervising weight lifting at the Aplington-Parkersburg High School. Prayer vigils, living room reflections, and national attention on a community one year removed from devastating tornadoes have resulted in tremendous shock and grief. 
Learn about the new Christian Life Center of Ankeny First United Methodist Church, dedicated Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2009. Hear an interview with Reverends Martha and Bob Ward and John Wagner and see photos of the new Center. 