Introducing Pastor Beth

In July, we'll have a new pastor, Rev. Beth Harbaugh. Learn more about Pastor Beth here.

Giving Garden
Plan it. Plant it. Care for it. Watch it grow. Produce from our garden goes directly to community programs and individuals in need. We’ll need organizers, funds, and willing hands for this year’s garden. Contact the church office or Lisa Blumhagen if you would like to help.

Exercise Your Faith
Our exercise group is againn meeting in person at the church each Monday from 1-2 PM. Join us for a time of low-impact exercises, encouragement, and sharing health tips. Here are some helpful tips from Marilyn.

Prayer Shawl Group
Prayer Shawl group is now meeting in person roughly once a month. Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 6, at 6:30 PM. Masks are required, and we'll be spaced out. Contact the church office for the location, which changes monthly. If you want to join us but are not comfortable in-person, we'll have a Zoom option. Learn more here.

Kids Care Enrollment for Pre-K-Age Children (Fall 2021)
Kids Care offers morning care for pre-schoolers enrolled in afternoon preschool at Van Meter Elementary. Click here for the application.

Kids Care enrollment for summer is now closed.

At-Home Activities & Studies

Our Christian Education Director, Stacy Peterson, has put together a collection of activities and resources for home studies which tie in with the subjects of our services. Click here to reach our Home Studies page.

Youth Group Meeting
Youth in grades 6-12 are welcome in our youth group. You do not need to be a member of the Van Meter UMC to participate in our meetings, activities, or service projects.
Our final spring meeting is Wednesday, May 12 at 7 PM; it will be in-person, at the church. Masks are required. Learn more about our group here.

Summer UMC Camps
Experience the joys of camping UMC-style. Registration for Iowa UMC camps is now open. We have two wonderful camps and camping opportunities galore, with programs tailored to different ages and abilities, for individuals or families.

Learn more about Wesley Woods here and the camp at Lake Okoboji here. The 2021 catalog is available online here and at the church.

Our church covers half the cost when our kids attend Iowa Methodist camps, and additional funds are available with camperships for children who have a financial need.

Help in Our Community

We have a bread ministry in cooperation with Panera Bread company. We need help picking up packages from Panera and bringing them to the church.
Sign up by clicking on this link.

If you need assistance, or you know of someone who does, here are some resources. Please do reach out to us so that we might find the best next help. We are apart, but never alone.

Adel Food Pantry Support
The Pantry is in need of paper goods, case quantities of food items (no single food items at this time please), financial assistance, and volunteers.

Click here to visit the Food Pantry site for financial donation and volunteer information.

Note from Our Treasurer
Thank you for continuing to financially and prayerfully support the staff and ministries of our church.

All gifts are needed and greatly appreciated. Giving can be done via the Bill Pay function offered by your bank or credit union, or by mailing us a check. Checks can be mailed to:

Van Meter UMC
P.O. Box 149
Van Meter, IA 50261