Immanuel United Methodist Church

About this church

Immanuel United Methodist Church in Des Moines meets at 2900 49th Street for Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m., with a separate 7 p.m. Sunday service led by and for young adults. The morning service blends traditional and contemporary styles, using hymns and organ music as well as a modern worship band. The congregation belongs to the United Methodist connection, describes its theology as Wesleyan with an emphasis on grace and an open Communion table, and offers baptism for infants, children and adults. Dress is casual and coffee is available. Times may change, so confirm on the website before visiting.

Wednesday evenings from September through April start with a 5 p.m. meal, followed at 6 p.m. by Kids Club and chancel choir rehearsal and at 7 p.m. by praise band rehearsal. Children's ministry includes a nursery and Sunday School classes, and the youth ministry serves middle and high school students, including service projects around Des Moines. Adults can join small groups, Bible studies and Sunday school classes, and there are ministries for young adults, senior adults, women and men, with women's Bible studies and retreats and men's breakfasts and study groups. Newcomers can attend a Discover Immanuel membership class, or join a serve team. Services are streamed live, past sermons are archived on the website, and visitors can let the church know they are coming through an online form.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed September 16, 2026. Sources: Service times, Wednesday schedule, address and visit info · About: United Methodist identity and Windsor UMC union · Ministries for kids, youth, adults, women, men and music · Next steps: membership class, baptism, serving, groups

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