Presbytery of Des Moines

Presbytery of Des Moines We are 53 congregations of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in southcentral Iowa.

650 people, more than 100 of them first-time attendees, gathered at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake for the 72nd an...
09/11/2026

650 people, more than 100 of them first-time attendees, gathered at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake for the 72nd annual Synod School, a ministry of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies. This year's theme, Love in Between, featured convocation speaker Rev. Dr. William Yoo, nightly preaching by Rev. CeCe Armstrong, and Matthew Black as artist in residence.

Presbyterian News Service covered the week. Read more here: https://pcusa.org/news-storytelling/news/2026/7/27/love-between

This week, we invite you to pray for First Presbyterian Church, LeRoy and Diane Olson Schroeder.
09/06/2026

This week, we invite you to pray for First Presbyterian Church, LeRoy and Diane Olson Schroeder.

Registration is open for the 2027 Study Trip to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland this April, a twelve day jo...
09/04/2026

Registration is open for the 2027 Study Trip to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland this April, a twelve day journey exploring peacebuilding, reconciliation, and Christian witness in post conflict Ireland.

Learn more and register at the link below:
🔗 https://presbynciowa.org/2027-study-trip/

The Synod of Lakes and Prairies is accepting applications for the 2026 Racial Equity Student Scholarship, an educational...
09/02/2026

The Synod of Lakes and Prairies is accepting applications for the 2026 Racial Equity Student Scholarship, an educational assistance program supporting racial ethnic students preparing for academic success in higher education.

Students must live within the Synod of Lakes and Prairies and be active members of a PCUSA congregation. Awards are based on personal achievement, financial need, and recommendations from a teacher and a pastor.

Applications are due September 30, 2026.

https://www.lakesandprairies.org/racial-ethnic-student-fund

Questions can be directed to [email protected].

This week, join with us in praying for United Presbyterian Church, Lenox and Rev. Tim Maxa.
08/30/2026

This week, join with us in praying for United Presbyterian Church, Lenox and Rev. Tim Maxa.

Last Chance! The 2026 Iowa Presbyterian Gathering is this Saturday, August 29, at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Am...
08/28/2026

Last Chance!

The 2026 Iowa Presbyterian Gathering is this Saturday, August 29, at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Ames.

This year's theme is Seeking the Mind of Christ at the Crossroads, based on Philippians 2:5-11. Join Presbyterians from across the state for worship, workshops, fellowship, and updates on the discernment process toward possible unification of the Presbyteries of North Central Iowa, Des Moines, and Prospect Hill.

The day includes coffee talk and social time, morning and afternoon worship, and workshops on topics like walking a labyrinth, Holy Imagination, the parables of Jesus, youth ministry, rural community life, chair yoga, and being Presbyterian in today's world.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th St, Ames, IA 50010

Registration is free. Lunch is available for $15.

Register here:
https://presbyteries.org/2026-iowa-presbyterian-gathering/

Mark your calendar for the 2026 Older Adult Ministry Conference, hosted by POAMN. This inspiring gathering focuses on sp...
08/26/2026

Mark your calendar for the 2026 Older Adult Ministry Conference, hosted by POAMN. This inspiring gathering focuses on spiritual depth, resilience, and continued fruitfulness for leaders walking alongside older adults through seasons of transition.

📅 September 15 – 18, 2026
📍 Knoxville, Tennessee

Learn more and register here:
https://poamn.org/conference/

In the Presbytery cycle of prayer, we lift up First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville & Rev. Ann Johnson.
08/23/2026

In the Presbytery cycle of prayer, we lift up First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville & Rev. Ann Johnson.

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