Walnut Hills United Methodist Church

Walnut Hills United Methodist Church Walnut Hills UMC is an inclusive, LGBTQ-affirming church in the Des Moines metro committed to social justice, compassion, and faith in action.

As United Methodists we have historically shaped our beliefs around four paths:
• The Bible – how do we experience God in this complex series of writings produced by several cultures over so many centuries?
• Tradition – what has the Christian faith learned and taught throughout the years since Jesus lived on earth?
• Personal Experience – how has God nudged our individual spiritual journeys?

• Reason – how do we think using all the resources available to human beings? These four paths are like four legs of a table – they must each contribute to one’s spiritual balance. Focusing only on one’s individual experience without considering the ancient traditions can lead to imbalance. Reading the Bible without utilizing our God given intellect can lead to imbalance. Spiritual imbalance does not decrease God’s love for us but it certainly contributes to unrest and chaos in the community of faith and beyond.

Join us tomorrow for Pride worship at the main stage of Capital City Pride at 10 am! Can’t make it downtown? You can wat...
06/14/2026

Join us tomorrow for Pride worship at the main stage of Capital City Pride at 10 am!

Can’t make it downtown? You can watch the service with us at Walnut Hills, too.

See you Sunday!

See you tomorrow at 10 am at the mainstage of Capital City Pride for the Rainbow Faith Coalition worship service!

Congratulations to retired former pastor of Walnut Hills, Denny C**n, for receiving the Social Action award at the 50th ...
06/13/2026

Congratulations to retired former pastor of Walnut Hills, Denny C**n, for receiving the Social Action award at the 50th anniversary Iowa Methodist Federation of Social Action awards.

Walnut Hills is at Capital City Pride! Come find us at our booth on E 5th and Locust next to the Des Moines Gay Men’s Ch...
06/12/2026

Walnut Hills is at Capital City Pride! Come find us at our booth on E 5th and Locust next to the Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus.

Find Walnut Hills at Capital City Pride this weekend at our booth near E Locust and E 5th, next to the Des Moines Gay Me...
06/10/2026

Find Walnut Hills at Capital City Pride this weekend at our booth near E Locust and E 5th, next to the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus booth!

You'll also find us at the Rainbow Faith Coalition Pride Worship Service on Sunday at the mainstage, and during the parade, you can find us marching with Jesus.

Happy Pride!

The Walnut Hills Property Committee is looking into solar panels for the church. We have a proposal that would cost $146...
06/10/2026

The Walnut Hills Property Committee is looking into solar panels for the church. We have a proposal that would cost $146,800, with Federal Direct Pay incentives of $44,040, bringing the cost down to $102,760. Solar energy would reduce our electrical expenses, which can average $1,000 a month.

If we move forward with this project, it would pay for itself in less than 10 years! Our church needs 128 panels. Will you pledge to support this project? Could you pledge $1,000 and 'sponsor' a panel?

Every pledge counts, and every pledge makes a difference. You can pick up a pledge card at the church or pledge online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvWE_9G71uPMgfTmqmdNYC47BHZIfhgqQw-vcNlPGCoKAnjQ/viewform

We are accepting tentative pledges through June 21, and after that time, we will determine if there are enough pledges to move forward.

Miles is beloved. May his memory be a blessing.
06/10/2026

Miles is beloved. May his memory be a blessing.

Walk with Walnut Hills in the Capital City Pride Parade!After the Rainbow Faith Coalition Pride Worship Service, you are...
06/09/2026

Walk with Walnut Hills in the Capital City Pride Parade!

After the Rainbow Faith Coalition Pride Worship Service, you are invited to walk with Walnut Hills in the parade this Sunday, June 14. We will gather at spot 92 in the "white" section with Grace UMC and Indianola UMC.

See you at Pride!

06/08/2026

The Rainbow Faith Coalition worship service at Capital City Pride is happening this Sunday on the mainstage at 10 am! Join us as 20 congregations from across the metro come together in faith and inclusion.

Can't make it downtown? You can catch the live-stream at https://www.youtube.com/

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! 🏳️‍🌈 Order your Walnut Hills pride shirt before midnight! Proceeds support Valley Junction Pride,...
06/08/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! 🏳️‍🌈 Order your Walnut Hills pride shirt before midnight! Proceeds support Valley Junction Pride, Capital City Pride, and our community outreach events. Order yours today to have it in time for Valley Junction Pride on June 28! 🌈

https://www.ignition.ink/walnut-hills-united-methodist-church

Address

12321 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA
50323

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15152709226

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