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First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines marks 175 years of history and faith
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (435+ words) The First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines is celebrating 175 years, marking its historic journey since its founding in 1851 by early settlers at Fort Des Moines. “To celebrate 175 years is to celebrate God's faithfulness to us,” Pastor Paul Scaringi said....
Des Moines church temporarily closed after fire-suppression system causes flooding
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to water damage from its fire-suppression system. The Diocese of Des Moines said water flowed from the system for about 15 minutes on July…...
Replica of the Virgin Mary’s House draws Catholic devotees
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (774+ words) The House of the Virgin Mary is a shrine located in Ephesus, Turkey, where the mother of Jesus is believed to have spent her final years. Thousands of miles away, nestled in a field outside Manila, a replica in the…...
Iowans keep Juneteenth history alive through stories, song and faith
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (339+ words) Even as some celebrations become less visible, Black Iowans say Juneteenth’s history must be remembered. As Juneteenth celebrations in some places become less visible amid shifting support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, Iowans are keeping the holiday’s history alive…...
Iowa Juneteenth events honor freedom with celebrations
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (129+ words) KCCI Iowa Juneteenth is hosting events to commemorate the holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S. Juneteenth, the holiday marking the day the last slaves in the United States were informed of their freedom, is being celebrated across the…...
Renee Hardman stepping down as President & CEO of Lutheran Services in Iowa
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (99+ words) KCCI Search location by ZIP code Renee Hardman stepping down as President & CEO of Lutheran Services in Iowa Iowa State Sen. Renee Hardman is stepping down as the President and CEO of Lutheran Services in Iowa. In an announcement today,…...
Valley Church to host Memorial Day service
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (77+ words) KCCI Valley Church in West Des Moines is getting ready to honor fallen soldiers this Memorial Day weekend. The church is inviting community members for a service on Sunday. It includes a special time of prayer and reflection to remember…...
America's 250th: How long has the US used the phrases ‘In God We Trust’ and ‘Under God’?
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (972+ words) House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., led thousands of people on the National Mall in prayer as part of a religious event for the nation’s 250th anniversary. This story was originally published on PolitiFact. Johnson asked God to "hear these solemn petitions,…...
Iowans unite at Capitol for National Day of Prayer
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (112+ words) Governor Reynolds led a prayer gathering at the Capitol Rotunda, joined by state leaders, community members, and students to mark the National Day of Prayer. Iowans gathered at the Capitol Rotunda today to observe the National Day of Prayer. The…...
Des Moines Area Religious Council marks 50 years of feeding families
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (149+ words) KCCI The Des Moines Area Religious Council celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special dinner, honoring its long-standing efforts to feed families in central Iowa DMARC is a food pantry network that supplies 13 pantries across the Des Moines metro area for…...