Church profile
Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation
United Methodist · Ames, IA
Photos courtesy of Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley FoundationUnited Methodist in Ames
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About this church
Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation worships Sundays at 10 a.m. onsite and online. The service ordinarily runs about an hour and brings together Scripture, prayer, messages for children and adults, and both traditional and recent music. Holy Communion is generally celebrated on the first Sunday and sometimes at other worship gatherings. The congregation presents itself as an affirming, thoughtful community where questions and dialogue are welcome, faith is practiced through love and service, and people can belong without pressure. Its partnership with the Wesley Foundation gives campus ministry and Iowa State students a visible place in church life.
Nursery care serves ages six months through six years during Sunday School and worship. Caregivers complete a short form at each drop-off, and staff send a text if a parent is needed; the nursery is near the west entrance. During the school year, middle- and high-school Sunday School meets from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday youth groups meet separately: grades 6–8 from 6 to 7 p.m. and grades 9–12 from 7 to 8, supplemented by an annual summer service trip. Adults and college students connect through small groups and learning opportunities. Practical service includes Food at First and Clothing That Works. The official visitor guidance does not specify attire, parking, step-free entrances, hearing assistance, nursery worker screening, Communion eligibility, or whether every online service remains archived.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official worship page, time, onsite and online access, service length, music, Sc · Official homepage, affirming welcome, Wesley Foundation, questions, dialogue, sm · Official learning page, youth Sunday School, middle- and high-school schedules, · Official about page, United Methodist and campus-ministry identity, history, mis
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Ministries and visitor notes
- First-Sunday Communion During Worship
Location
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3333 Stange Rd
Sunday morning worship and livestream — 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
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5119 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
Beginning August 30, 2026: Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.
Researched profile320 S 17th St
Ames Sunday worship — 9:00 and 10:45 a.m.
Researched profile159 N Sheldon Ave
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