Shell Rock Valley Parish

Shell Rock Valley Parish The Shell Rock Valley Parish is four United Methodist churches in Cerro Gordo and Floyd counties that joined together in 2001.

The Parish consists of Nora Springs, First; Plymouth, First; Rock Falls, Old Stone; and Rudd, First. Three of the four communities are on the Shell Rock River, from which the Parish takes its name. Worship Service times are 9:00 am for Rudd and Rock Falls, 10:30 am for Nora Springs and Plymouth. Pastors serving the Parish are Sue Simmons and Beverly Butler. Sunday School is held at 9:30 am, Sunday Morning, at Nora Springs and Plymouth.

05/31/2026
03/17/2026

All are welcome to our LENTEN Devotion and Soup supper this evening at 5:30 at the 1st United Methodist Church in Nora Springs

03/14/2026

Pastor Lumiere will be live on FB tomorrow at 10:30 with the Sunday
Service for the UMC

03/14/2026

Due to the weather warning tomorrow the joint services for the Shell Rock Valley Parish are cancelled for March 15,2026

02/17/2026

Dear Friends and Family,

Grace and peace to you.

Tomorrow we begin the holy season of Lent with Ash Wednesday. This is a special and sacred time. It is a time to slow down, to look at our hearts, to pray, to turn back to God, and to begin again with His grace.
I warmly invite you to start this Lenten journey with the Lord and with your church family at Shell Rock Valley Parish.

To make worship easy for everyone, we will have two Ash Wednesday services:
10:00 am - Nora Springs 1st UMC. For those who prefer a morning service.
5:00 pm - Plymouth 1st UMC. For those who work during the day.

Both services will include prayer, scripture, a short message, and the imposition of ashes. Each service will be meaningful, quiet, and welcoming.
Because Shell Rock Valley Parish includes four churches and we cannot gather at all four locations, we will also offer a come-and-go time at the Nora Springs church from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
During this time, you may stop by to receive ashes and a short prayer. You can come at any time between 11 and 3. It is open to everyone.

We would love to see you as we begin this holy season together.

May God bless you as we walk this journey of Lent with hope and faith.

Address

202 N Hawkeye Street , PO Box 627
Nora Springs, IA
50458

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