Empowering YOU Today
To Live The Life Jesus' Promises
WELCOME
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD
Des Moines, Iowa & Online
COFFEE SOCIAL I 9:30 AM
SERVICE TIMES | 10 AM
NEW
HERE
A PLACE YOU CAN CALL HOME
If you’re looking for a church home online or in-person, you'll love First Church of God. Find out why and plan your experience here.
KIDZ
MINISTRY
WE LOVE OUR KIDS
Your kids will love our church! At First Church of God, the entire family can belong and love following Jesus.
FIND A
GROUP
COMMUNITY FOR YOU
There is a place for you in an online or in-person group. Small Groups are an easy place to belong and meet lifelong friends!
ONLINE
JOIN US
If you attend online, the team will be ready to meet you in the YouTube comments and help you get connected! We can't wait to see you online!
IN PERSON
JOIN US
If you attend in person, our team will be ready to greet you and give you the VIP tour. We can't wait to see you at our Des Moines address!
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FAQ
Have questions? We have the answers!
First Church of God meets at 4201 E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 - at the Intersection of East Douglas and E 42nd St. We are accessible through major parkways and local streets. There is a bus stop across the street.
Services at First Church of God are on Sundays at 10am. The time is the same whether you choose to join us online or in-person! Our online services are streamed live on Facebook & YouTube - you'll be able to engage from wherever you're joining.
There are many ways to get involved. Small groups, which we call Life Groups, and our mid-week Bible Study are also great ways to connect. In each of these, you can build friendships, learn more about the life of our church, and have the opportunity to grow in your faith.
Sunday morning Kids' Church after 10:00am for ages 4 to 5th graders. Nursery up to age 4. All children gather in the Sanctuary initially for a couple of songs, then they are dismissed (escorted) to their respective Kids' Church. Bible based curriculum utilizing Bible readings, videos, crafts, games, and music. Parents are emailed extra talking points of lessons so they may reinforce what is taught. Emphasis is on establishing a relationship with Jesus and following him. Currently the Mid-week Kids Zone is suspended.
A typical service begins with a welcome and prayer. We then worship with song and praise. The children are then dismissed to children's ministry. Following is a real-life applicable message. The entire service usually runs no longer than 75 to 80 minutes..
Planning a visit is a form of commitment to come and learn more. Likewise, we have a heads up that a visitor - usually named - is likely to arrive. Thus, our Greeters can be ready to welcome them, hand out needed materials, explain the layout of the building, and more importantly, make a connection with them. We try to help the visitor pick a seat near where the greeters will be seated. After the service, our Greeters try to introduce the guests to other members seated nearby.
Come as you are! Dress is very casual.
The Power Parenting Class is a Zoom Bible Study. Every Parent with children under age 18 is continually invited. This includes guests that we have contact information for. The Women's Bible study addresses life issues and seeks God's relevant answers. The small group allows for some to participate by Zoom. The D.O.C. Program offers faith-based teachings for people desiring freedom from the emotional and spiritual hangups that have negatively affected their relationships and progress toward healing from their past. This small group is in-person only. All groups are open to new participants and an invitation is issued on a monthly basis and/or when a new topic is starting up.
RECENT SERMON
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Want to see what a Sunday morning experience is like at First Church of God? Connect with us by watching a recent sermon!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU