I got connected to Walnut Creek during my sophomore year at Drake University. I've been attending…read morefor over 5 years now. I've grown immensely in my faith and am grateful for the biblical teaching and discipleship Walnut Creek emphasizes. I've made lifelong friendships here with people who constantly point me to Christ:)

Great downtown location. Crowds are diverse in ages,…read morelifestyles, and ethnicities. Sound gospel-preaching biblical teaching. Many pastors who oversee the church. Bible study groups are the heart beat. Friendly and inviting members and non members make it inviting. Go early to find parking on Sundays. Service times 8:00, 9:15, 10:45am. Coffee bar and kids Sunday schools available. Church has regular events and weekly mid week services. Highly recommend.

Awesome community, welcoming environment, relevant and convicting messages. My kids love the…read morechildren's programs and have a blast too!

If you are looking for a church that is welcoming and fun, Revision is the spot! Pastor Mike is…read moreincredible at relaying the message and makes the sermon very relatable. The people of Revision are some of the nicest I have ever met. Revision is also a church that believes in community and doing life together with House Groups. I would highly recommend checking out Revision on Sundays to see if it is a fit for you!

The Gateway Church is a great community of people who genuinely care about their community. It is a…read morewelcoming space full of friendly people. As a non-denominational community, they welcome ideas, questions, and discussion. I'm so glad I found this church home!

From the owner: The Gateway Church is a church community in the heart of Des Moines with a vision to practice the…read moreway of Jesus. People from across all spectrums of life and faith join together in a communal journey of being formed by the love and mercy of God. Gateway believes God’s embodied goodness brings wholeness to individuals, families, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods.

I have been a member of Plymouth Church for the last five years. This place revolutionizes the…read moremeaning of the word 'church,' constantly pushing for a progressive message of hope, love, and justice in this community. Many people in my age bracket harbor negative feelings and attitudes about the church has a result of past experiences. Joining in covenant with my other church members, we continually are pushed and pressed to see how our faith can have an impact in the community. This church has been an open and affirming, LGBT-friendly church for the last 25 years.

We started attending Plymouth seven years ago and have found it to be a very comfortable church…read morehome. Plymouth conveys three pervasive and consistent messages sorely needed in our world. Every Sunday we hear from the pulpit two messages - "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are always welcome here" and the two great commandments, "Love God ..." and "Love your neighbor.." The third overarching message is the Plymouth motto - "We agree to differ, we resolve to love, we unite to serve."

I loved the atmosphere ... very welcoming and the focus was to glorify the Lord throughout the…read moreservice.

Eternity Church has been the home church for my husband and me for the past 7+ years. The culture…read moreof the church is passionate, gracious, and generous. We have made the most incredible connections and have loved watching the growth over the years. We love the fire Ps Jesse has demonstrated while standing firm in biblical foundation. We also love that we can come in each week whether we are on a mountain or in a valley and there are people to love on us and pray over us. It is home and it is family.

Now that I'm starting to feel settled in Iowa, I needed to find a church. I've been to different…read moredenominational churches over the years; but when I read the 2 reviews for Grace Church, I knew I had to visit. And, I'm so glad I did! It's a large church, but I loved the music & sermon. I didn't feel pressured like other churches I've been to. Friendly & welcoming. They have a lot of reading material to help you, and I can't wait to check out the community groups. There are several for whatever life stage you are in. I am definitely interested in becoming a member and then getting involved.

This church has a wonderful staff and shares the word of God directly! There is no opinion shared…read moreor cherry picking of verses; they share with you clearly what the bible says and where that verse is referenced in other books of the bible. Straight facts no garbage. They do not preach at you; they minister to you... in hopes of growth and connection. You are offered many groups and events to attend and grow in. They genuinely care. The congregation is warm, welcoming, sincere and friendly. They have a fabulous children and teen ministry! My son is 13 and ASKS TO GO every Sunday morning service, Sunday evening for small group connection, and also every Wednesday evening!! He has made some great friends within the church and feels connected spiritually and emotionally to Christ. This is a GREAT CHURCH community to bring your family... It will motivate you to move forward in your relationship with Jesus Christ and bring you all closer together in the process.

In a quest to find a place that feels like home for my soul to decompress and gain inspiration, I…read morestruck gold last Sunday. It's a quaint congregation but that gives it a Cheers kind of feel... Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name :) Those I met were very warm and welcoming which was the overall feel of the energy here. I enjoy that meditation is part of the agenda and the discussion topic - you are the love you give- leveraged authors and books that mean something to me. The practice here is spiritual, not religious or exclusive. It feels like an invitation to join kindred spirits on our journey to raise our consciousness and exude love wherever we go. I look forward to attending again and getting to know the kind folks of Unity. The church has a book store and they sell Nag Champa incense- my favorite :)

Unity believes that our thoughts and emotions create our reality. There is no right or wrong. We…read moreare all interconnected through the Christ within. We are all on our own spiritual journey and this church helps us along the path. The music is contemporary and uplifting. Meditation is practiced during every service. Together we co- create a new reality and a better world.

This is a very amazing church! When you walk in you feel welcome! And you feel the Holy Spirit…read morepresent! God has something big happening in the Des Moines area and being in a church that is going to strive to grow people is a very great place to be!

Radiant Church is the place to connect with others and hear interesting, relevant Biblical…read moreteaching! Families will find activities planned to interest their children. It's a casual, friendly place to be!!

I hadn't been to church in a long time and I didn't think that anything was missing in my life. I…read morewas certainly wrong. After I was invited to come to West Des Moines Christian Church, I went to the early service a couple of times and immediately realized that I couldn't wait to come back. It's a welcoming congregation and the pastors are all amazing. Seriously, this was so unexpected! It's what a church should be. I'll admit that I joined the church 6 months after I began attending. The outreach services and activities are endless. There is something for everyone: sports leagues, bible study, food pantries, mission trips, VBS, and so much more. It's awesome. I found the place where I needed to be.

From the owner: West Des Moines Christian Church is a congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)…read morewhere EVERYONE is welcome. For 130 years, WDMCC has looked for ways to love our neighbors and share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving, and serving from our doorsteps "to the ends of the earth."