More information is available at faithlc.org/fall

God's Work. Our Hands. Weekend

September 7 & 8

Saturday, September 7

Bake Sale & Volunteer Fair in the Commons

4:30-5:00 & 6:00-6:20

Sunday, September 8

Bake Sale & Volunteer Fair in the Commons from 9:15-10:15 am

Lunch from 11:30-12:00 pm

Service from 12:00 – 2:30 pm

Join us for a day of service-learning opportunities in the community and at church. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities for all ages and abilities. Click here to sign up for service projects.

Program Year Registration

It's time to sign up for Wednesday Faith Night and Sunday School ministries. You can also review the weekly activity lineup, milestones calendar, and 2024-25 schedule overview. Click here to register and learn more.

Faith Night begins Wednesday, September 11 with Faith Feast at 5:15 and activities at 6:00. Sunday School classes begin on Sunday, September 15.

The Freedom of a Christian

September 11

Wednesday Night Adult Faith Formation begins September 11 from 6:00—7:00 pm. Pastor Carlson will facilitate a study of The Freedom of a Christian, a treatise written by Martin Luther. This is an invitation to hear, share, and experience the Lutheran witness of the Christian faith as it relates to God’s narrative of freedom in Christ.

A study guide will be made available to participants for free. Additionally, participants are encouraged to order a copy of The Freedom of a Christian, 1520: The Annotated Luther Study Edition by Timothy Wengert. This can be found online. No person will be excluded due to financial situation. Inform Pastor Carlson if you are interested in a scholarship.

Coffee with the Council

September 15

This is an opportunity to hear highlights of conversations the Council is having this Fall as we continue to grow in God's mission for Faith Lutheran. After a brief report from Ann Drummond, President of the Council, there will be informal time to chat with Council members. Continental Breakfast will be served. Free-will donations will be accepted.

Discover Faith Event

September 15

Discover Faith is a one-time event for those interested in joining Faith Lutheran and learning what it means to be part of the Faith community. The next event is Sunday, September 15 at 11:30 in St. Michael’s Hall. Click here to register. Your registration helps in our meal planning.

New members will be received the weekend of October 5 & 6. Contact Pastor Carlson at eric@faithlc.org with any questions.

Civic Life & Faith with Bishop Current

September 17

Bishop Amy Current will hold a hearing for Southeastern Iowa Synod regarding the draft social statement on civic life and faith on September 17 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. via Zoom. You don't need to register. Click this link to join the meeting.

About the draft social statement: How should Lutherans understand their relationship to civic life — including government — as individuals and as a church? After three years of study a task force has posted a draft social statement on civic life and faith. Between now and Sept. 30 you are invited to study the draft and provide feedback by filling out a survey. That statement is available in English and Spanish. Click here to access the draft and survey.

Faith Link Begins

September 18

Faith Link is a new monthly gathering for people to discover links between faith and life and foster community. Participants meet on the third Wednesdays beginning at 3:30 pm for coffee and snacks followed by a topic facilitated by the pastors or speaker. The session will conclude in time for Faith Feast beginning at 5:15 pm. The first Faith Link will be held on Wednesday, September 18th in Room 203-204.

Ladies' Night Out

September 19

Join other women of Faith on Thursday, September 19 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Mi Mexico in Clive for dinner, conversation, and a bit of planning for the 2024-25 program year. RSVP to Pastor Megan (megan@faithlc.org or 641-831-9499) by September 17.

Faithful Connections

September 22

New this year! Faithful Connections is a time for caregivers--parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, etc.--to come together for  intentional conversation about forming the faith of young ones today. Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 in the Luther Room for discussion questions, guest speakers, prayer, resource sharing, and general support. It has been said that there are no such thing as other people's children and as followers of Jesus we are not meant to do life alone. So, this is an opportunity to take 45 minutes a week and connect with other adults.

How to Have Crucial Conversations

September 22

Adult Faith Formation on Sunday mornings kicks off a series of sessions regarding crucial conversations around tough topics. As a church we confess that God is deeply involved in our lives and world, but figuring out how and what that means in relation to the specific issues and questions we face is often difficult. People in a faith community seem reluctant to talk together about such questions, especially if this will open up real differences among them. These sessions will serve as a guide that points out some important things to remember in leading faith-based conversations about social issues.

Maintenance Specialist

Faith Lutheran Church seeks a Maintenance Specialist which performs routine work involving the repair and general maintenance of facilities, buildings, and equipment (non-custodial).

This is an in-person, part-time, hourly position with compensation commensurate with skill and experience. Flexible hours are negotiable. The position will be open until filled. Interested persons are invited to fill out the Application for Employment. Go to www.faithlc.org/employment for more information and the application.

Calling All Musicians

All musicians, young and young-at-heart, experienced or inexperienced, are cordially invited to participate in Faith’s Music Ministries.

The Chancel Choir is a vocal ensemble for adults. The choir rehearses Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm and sings approximately three times a month at Sunday morning services and other special events during the year. All are welcome, even if you can't make every rehearsal or Sunday. This is a perfect place to get started in music ministry.

The Jubilate Bell Choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:00. The bell choir plays in worship approximately once a month. Whether you’ve played bells or not - you are welcome to ring!

Youth Music 7th-12th graders are invited to share their musical gifts in worship and special events throughout the year. Projects will be prepared and shared with those who are interested. Please click this link to tell us more about your musical gifts and how you’d like to be involved.

Kid’s Music is a musical group for 1st-6th graders. The group meets on Wednesdays from 6:00-6:30. The group will explore music through singing, but also through motion and instruments. The kids will share their music at Sunday worship approximately once a month.

Special Music. If you’re an adult and have a musical gift that you’d like to share in worship or a special event, that isn’t being shared through our regular ensembles, please let us know. All are welcome!

If you have any questions or would like to learn more please reach out to Zach Rohlwing, Director of Music Ministry at music@faithlc.org.

Worship Coordinators

Worship Coordinators provide an essential function on Sunday mornings at Faith. The coordinator arrives 15 minutes prior to worship, consults the white binder to make sure worship helpers have arrived, and makes sure communion servers know where to stand. Currently, anyone can sign up to be a Worship Coordinator under the Worship Helpers link or at faithlc.org/worship.



Beginning in October, Worship Coordinators will be scheduled each month to ensure we have this position filled. If you are interested in learning more about this role, contact Jan Kirk in the church office (jankirk@faithlc.org or 515-225-8334), one of the pastors, or fill out a Time and Talent Form. Training will be provided periodically. 

Passing the Plate

Beginning this weekend, there will be a slight alteration in how worshipers physically give of their financial offering during worship. While there will still be a time to reflect on our response to God’s good news made known in Christ during the order of worship, the ushers will no longer be passing offering plates. Rather, people are encouraged to place their gifts in an offering box, located near the center entrance of the sanctuary, before or after worship. A musical offering will remain while the table is set for Holy Communion and the congregation is invited to reflect on their gifts of time, talents and financial offering.

Why this change? Due to the growing trend of online giving and gifts mailed to the church office, there has been a significant decrease of offerings placed in the plate. This has become awkward and distracting for worshippers as a near empty plate is passed through the pews.



Questions or feedback can be directed to Pastor Eric Carlson (eric@faithlc.org) or Ann Drummond, Council President (council@faithlc.org).

Pastoral Visit and At-Home Communion

If you or someone you know wishes to have a visit by one of the pastors and/or receive Holy Communion, call the church office at 515-225-8334 or email Pastor Eric Carlson at eric@faithlc.org.

Ways to Give

You can make financial contributions to the church in the following ways:

• Place a check or cash in the offering container in worship
• Mail a personal check to Faith at 10395 University Ave., Clive, IA 50325
• Visit the Online Giving page to make a gift online

Thanks for your ongoing support of Faith Lutheran Church's ministries.

Altar Flowers

You can honor a loved one or commemorate a special occasion by sponsoring altar flowers. Click here to sign up for a specific date. Cost is $50 per bouquet. Payments can be made online.