Des Moines Mennonite Church
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    • Get Connected
    • Iowa Peace Network
  • Who We Are
    • Our Story
    • Pastor John
    • Vision '21
    • New to the Mennonites?
  • Worship
  • Faith Formation
    • Anti-racism Resources
    • Peacemakers
    • Tai Dam Bible
  • Messages
  • Blog
  • Give

Who We Are

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Who we are...

We are a community of people coming from a variety life experiences, traditions, and places.  We believe that our diversity is a gift and we desire that all people find welcome in the church. 

Our Mission Statement

As followers of Jesus Christ we . . .
seek God in worship
model God’s love and peace in community
nurture the next generation of God’s people
serve those here and beyond our borders
share God’s message of healing and hope
so that all will find new life in the family of God.

Who are the Mennonites

At its base, Mennonites are a group of Christians following the teachings of Jesus, focusing on serving Christ in community, working to bring about the kingdom of God in peace, nonviolence, service, and social justice.  Read more...

Our Story

The Des Moines Mennonite Church was started in the mid 1950’s, prompted by the presence of young Mennonite men doing alternative service as conscientious objectors.  Read more...