Valley Church

College-Aged Ministry
2025-06-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-04 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | 4100 House, 4100 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
College-aged students and recent high school grads: Join us on Wednesday nights for Summer College-Aged Ministry at Valley Church starting June 4 at 7 pm at 4100 Fuller Road in West Des Moines! We will have snacks, connection opportunities, Bible-based teaching, and small group discussion. Questions? Text 515-216-0783 or go to valley.church/student-ministry. No RSVP is required; just show up!

Middle School - Summer Wednesday Mornings
2025-06-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | IA
6th – 8th graders are welcome to join
Valley Church lower level – rooms 104 & 105
No RSVP required; just show up

Join us this summer on Wednesday mornings for connection, games, fun, and Bible teaching!

CrossTrainers
2025-06-18 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-06-11 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-06-04 06:30 - 08:00 | Valley Church Chapel, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Equipping men with the spiritual tools to enhance their relationship with God, their wives, children, church, friends, and community. Join us each Wednesday—in-person or via Zoom—as we strive to live well and finish strong.
Join us on Zoom

Dad's Connection Group
2025-06-17 19:30 - 21:00 | The Gathering, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Dads of special needs children gather to find community and connect with one another. This group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm.
No registration required.
For details of next meeting, please email lindseym@valley.church.

Regroup
2025-06-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
Men, are you retired or nearing retirement? Explore God’s purpose for you in this phase of life in a men’s group focused on fun, fellowship, and finishing well. No registration required, we hope to see you there!

Hand in Hand Mom's Support Group
2025-06-16 18:30 - 20:00 | The Gathering, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Join other moms of children with special needs as we come together to share, connect, and support one another in a welcoming and understanding space.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
No registration is needed—just come as you are!
For details about our next meeting, feel free to email us at hih@valley.church.

Women's Ministry Summer 2025 Bible Study
2025-06-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Van Meter Home
Ecclesiastes: Living Life Backward

June 9-July 27
*No bible study the weeks of June 23 and June 30

What if it is death that teaches us how to truly live? Keeping the end in mind shapes how we live our lives in the here and now. Living life backward means taking the one thing in our future that is certain – death – and letting that inform our journey before we get there. Living Life Backward was written to shake up our expectations and priorities for what it means to live “the good life.” Considering the reality of death helps us pay attention to our limitations as human beings and receive life as a wondrous gift from God – freeing us to live wisely, generously, and faithfully for God’s glory and the good of his world. Note: This is a book study. Participants will read two chapters per week, then discuss the reading, enjoy fellowship and pray together in small and/or large group time.

Middle School - Treasured Study
2025-06-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-09 18:30 - 20:00 | IA
5th grade girls (going into 6th grade in the Fall) and their moms are welcome to join
Monday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM
Start Date: June 2
Other meeting dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30
Valley Church Lower Level Room 105
Cost is $25 for the journal and supplies
Register by May 23

We are excited to invite all moms and their 5th grade daughters to Treasured, a study to connect moms and tween daughters. Treasured will focus on the following critical issues for girls in the preteen phase: identity, body image, emotions, friendships, technology and faith. This study is a great way to initiate important conversations and help moms and daughters navigate this season together, strengthening the bond between them.

Dad Dash
2025-06-15 08:00 - 13:00 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
Celebrate Father’s Day at Valley Church with a Ninja Warrior-style course just for dads and their kids! Join us for fun, food, a finish line Father’s Day photo op — all honoring the the dads in our lives.

Global Greens Farmers Market
2025-06-15 08:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-08 08:00 - 12:30 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
Join us for our weekly Global Greens Farmers Market during and between worship services. All produce has been grown at the Global Greens Farm located at the Valley Community Center. Your purchase supports refugee farmers.

Middle School - Swimming @ Valley View Aquatic Center
2025-06-10 13:00 - 16:00 | IA
6th – 8th graders are invited to join us
Cost: $9 plus extra money for snacks
No RSVP required; just show up!

Join us for swimming at Valley View Aquatic Center in West Des Moines! You can come and go anytime between 1 and 4 pm. Jodi or Joe will be just inside the main entrance to show you where to go. They have water slides, a diving board, a lazy river, and more!

Summer Kickoff
2025-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
Summer starts June 8 — and we’re kicking it off in the best way! Join us for a night of grilled food, games, worship, and a short message to launch us into summer with purpose and community. Bring a friend and get ready for a good time with great people, and a powerful start to the season. Let’s make this summer count — see you there!

Baptism Sunday
2025-06-08 08:15 - 12:15 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
We’re celebrating new life in Jesus as people take their next step of faith through baptism!

Baptisms will take place during all three worship services at 8:15, 9:30, and 11 am.

Join us as we rejoice in the transforming power of Christ!

Middle School - Baptism Sunday
2025-06-08 08:15 - 12:15 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
Sunday, June 8
8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am
Baptism is an important moment in the lives of Christ-followers! Students will have the chance to get baptized at any of the Sunday morning worship services. To get baptized, middle schoolers must complete the following three steps:

Attend a 15-minute Explore Baptism Gathering. Parents are encouraged to join their student but not required. Students only need to attend one session. No RSVP is required; just show up! Gathering times:

Wednesday, April 30 from 8:00-8:15pm @ Valley Community Center
Sunday, May 4 from 10:45-11:00am @ Valley Community Center
Sunday, May 11 from 10:45-11:00am @ Valley Community Center

Fill out the online baptism form. After you submit the form, someone from our team will contact you with next steps!
Record a baptism testimony video to be played during your baptism service. Registration for video recording coming soon.

Women's Get Together - Nature Walk
2025-06-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Raccoon River Park, 2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
WEATHER UPDATE: Tomorrow’s nature walk has moved indoors to Valley West Mall due to projected rain! Join us at 9 am in the Food Court area. We look forward to getting together!
Join us for a nature walk at Raccoon River Park on Saturday, June 7. We will meet at the Nature Lodge (2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA) and enjoy a 3.2-mile crushed rock and asphalt loop around the lake. It’s a great chance to connect with other women from Valley. Strollers are welcome! This get together is hosted by Karen Victor and Dana Pederson.

Middle School - Hurts Donut Drop-In
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:30 | IA
Location: 5513 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
6th – 8th Graders are invited to stop in anytime between 10:00 – 11:30 am
Cost: Free
No RSVP required; just show up

Jodi and Joe will be hanging out at Hurts Donut in West Des Moines! You, your parents, siblings, and friends can all stop by and get a free donut anytime between 10 and 11:30. You can stay for as much or as little time as you can. Even if you just pop in to say hi and grab a free donut, we’d love to see you!

GriefShare
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:30 | IA
The GriefShare Group is for anyone who has lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend. This group understands the deep pain you feel and will come alongside you in community to help face your challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

Hand in Hand Mom's Support Group
2025-06-02 18:30 - 20:00 | IA
