Indianola Ministerial Association

01/23/2026

In preparation of the extreme cold expected to impact Indianola and much of Iowa, the City of Indianola, alongside numerous community partners and organizations, will open a warming shelter to displaced individuals and residents in need starting at 6 p.m. tonight, Thursday, January 22, through 10 a.m. Monday, January 26.

The warming shelter will be at Welift Job Search Center / Trinity United Presbyterian Church, located at 106 E 2nd Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125. This location will provide a safe place to rest and stay warm during dangerously cold conditions. Individuals seeking shelter should enter through WeLift Job Search Center’s main door, located on the southeast side of the building. On-site registration is required.

Visit the link in the comments for complete details!

12/03/2025

Emergency Assistance Voucher Program

The Indianola Ministerial Association (IMA) and the Indianola Police Department, in collaboration with five local merchants, provide emergency assistance vouchers for gas, one night's shelter, food, clothing, and basic non-maintenance related car repairs.

The Indianola Police Department administers the program on behalf of IMA churches. If you need help, please visit the IPD at 110 N First St to receive a voucher.

If you would like to support this program financially, please mail your donation to the Indianola Ministerial Association, P.O. Box 52, Indianola, IA 50125. Thank you for being there for our neighbors!

12/09/2023

08/29/2023

Reverend Larry Graves and his farewell service with Indianola First Baptist Church.

11/29/2022

Many thanks to the Indianola community who turned out in hearty numbers for the IMA Thanksgiving service, and pie, of course. Kudos to the Village Bell Choir. All donations will be routed to the IMA Sojourners fund and The Pantry.

03/29/2022

Good turnout at the IMA Lenton service on March 27, 2022, at the Simpson College chapel. Donations went to the sojourners' assistance fund and Helping Hand.

02/26/2022

Redeemer Lutheran Church is providing an Ash Wednesday service at 7:00. p.m. with drive-up ashes from 12-12:15 and 5:45-6:00.
Address: 1410 West Boston Ave.

12/23/2021

I came across this in a post by Richard Rohr, quoting Karl Rahner. It seemed so perfect for the season and the Good News the IMA hopes to share.

"Henceforth humanity has the right to know that it is good to be human, good to live on this earth, good to have a body, because God in Jesus chose and said “yes” to this planet and this humanity. As we Franciscans have said, “Incarnation is already Redemption.” The problem is solved. Now go and utterly enjoy all remaining days. Not only is it “always Advent,” but every day can now be Christmas because the one we thought we were just waiting for has come once and for all."

Karl Rahner, "The Eternal Year". Post by Steve Rose of Crossroads UCC

11/17/2021

Don't forget about this Sunday evening's ecumenical Thanksgiving Service. It will start at 7pm. An offering of canned goods for Helping Hand and financial gifts for the ministerial's benevolence fund will be received on a table in the back of the sanctuary.

Wear masks or remain socially distant as you feel comfortable. The service will also be streamed live from this page.

Immediately following the service we will enjoy a time of fellowship and pie, so plan on staying afterwards!

12/05/2020

Was glad to see the IMA get a strong virtual turnout for its Thanksgiving celebration service.