United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon

06/03/2026

We are halfway to Sunday!

The BeUMC awards will be given during the Celebration of Ministries program Friday afternoon, June 12 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at the RecPlex, 6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines. This celebration is open to the public and will include storytelling, celebration, and the awards recognition.

06/01/2026

Thanks to everyone who came and everyone who volunteered!

‼️ Our first summer meal of 2026 was a HUGE success!‼️ More than 60 people came for lunch at the United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon today. (Awesome!)

We can't wait to see you at the Southeast Linn Community Center tomorrow from noon to 1pm. We'll be serving up a family favorite, sponsored by Yock's Landing.

🍝 Spaghetti with Meat or Meatless Sauce
🥖 Garlic Bread
🥗 Side Salad
🍈 Fresh Fruit & Veggies

Our first summer activity will be art class tomorrow from 1-3pm. Explore linocut and printmaking with Mount Vernon's Artist-in-Residence Angie Heuton. (Fun!)

06/01/2026

It's June 1, and that means we're kickin' off our summer meals program! Join us for lunch today at the United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon from noon to 1pm. No sign-up. Just show up. All ages are welcome, so bring the whole family or meet up with some friends.

MENU - June 1
🍗 Chicken Tenders
🍟 Fries
🍇 Fresh Fruit & Veggies

Hope to see you there!

05/29/2026

SELCC Free Summer Lunches begin Monday, June 1, from 12-1!

Meals are served according to the following schedule:

MON – United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon
TUES – SELCC in Lisbon
WED – SELCC in Lisbon & First Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon
THURS – SELCC in Lisbon
FRI – First Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon

Everyone of all ages is welcome! No registration needed.

05/29/2026

Hi friends, we could still use two more volunteer for Summer Lunch on Monday, June 1! We need one more lunch assistant and one more clean up helper. Thanks so much!
Sign up here for all our Summer Mondays:

We will need 5 - 6 individuals to assist with summer meals from June 1st - August 17th. Lunch will be served at UMCMV from 12 - 1 on Mondays. Kids are more than welcome to help, however, SELCC requests that individuals be 14+ to assist in the kitchen. **If you are a high school student and wish to h...

05/27/2026

There’s progress on the parking lot entrance updates! The retaining wall has been lowered and bumped out. The sod is going in. The canopy is ordered! A huge thank you to the donors and the Trustees for making this a reality! Special thanks to Loren H. who has lent his creativity and oversight to the project!

05/27/2026

Today’s Midweek: Congratulations, you’re halfway to Sunday!

Breakfast church help: July 19, 9:30 a.m. Help is needed organizing the food for this service and helping us prep and clean up for a ministry project we will do during this service. As part of our worship, we will decorate tote bags to be given to Cornell students at Viva Mount Vernon in Augu...

05/26/2026

Summer lunches begin on Mondays at UMCMV on June 1! Help is needed. Please share this post and sign up at

We will need 5 - 6 individuals to assist with summer meals from June 1st - August 17th. Lunch will be served at UMCMV from 12 - 1 on Mondays. Kids are more than welcome to help, however, SELCC requests that individuals be 14+ to assist in the kitchen. **If you are a high school student and wish to h...

05/24/2026

Our 8:30 worship service including graduation recognition, a solo by Emma Hoffman, and an active children’s message. Plus the Praise Team was bringing all the feels! Where is the Spirit calling you to lead courageously?

Join us for our 8:30AM Praise Worship Service with Pastor Vicki Fisher. Learn more about our church family at www.umcmv.com.