Baptism Sunday
2025-08-10 08:15 - 12:00 UTC | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
If you’ve accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior and received the gift of salvation, you might be wondering about baptism. Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change, where you get to publicly declare that you are a follower of Christ.
If you’re interested in getting baptized, we invite you to attend one of our quarterly Explore Baptism classes.
Baptism Sunday takes place once a quarter at all worship services.

Middle School - Baptism Sunday
2025-08-10 08:15 - 12:15 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
Sunday, August 10
8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am
Baptism is an important moment in the lives of Christ-followers! Students will have the opportunity 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:

Sunday, July 6 from 10:45-11:00am @ Valley Community Center Hideaway
Wednesday, July 9 from 12:00-12:15pm @ Valley Church Rm 105
Sunday, July 13 from 10:45-11:00am @ Valley Community Center Hideaway
Wednesday, July 16 from 12:00-12:15pm @ Valley Church Rm 105

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

ValleyU Digging Deeper: 1 Corinthians
2025-08-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Valley Church Chapel, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Want to dig deeper into 1 Corinthians? We’ll explore topics like worship, idolatry, gender, spiritual gifts, tongues, prophecy, and resurrection.

No registration required.

Regroup
2025-08-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
Are you retired or nearing retirement? Explore God’s purpose for you in this phase of life in a group focused on fun, fellowship, and finishing well. No registration required, we hope to see you there!

CrossTrainers
2025-08-13 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-08-20 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-08-27 06:30 - 08:00, 2025-09-03 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

Middle School - Adventureland
2025-08-13 09:00 - 17:00
6th – 8th Graders are invited to join us
Cost: $50
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Drop off and pick up at Adventureland
RSVP by Monday, August 11
Bring extra $$$ for lunch
Optional: Bring a swimsuit and towel for Adventure Bay

Enjoy the rides all day with your friends and leaders! Admission to Adventure Bay water park is included. If students want to swim they can bring a swim suit. Guys-No Speedos. Girls-Wear a one-piece suit or a two-piece suit with a dark t-shirt on top. Email michelles@valley.church if you need help with transportation.
For students who already have a season pass or will be obtaining a ticket elsewhere, please register and use the promo code PASS. This will allow you to register at a steep discounted rate. There will still be a nominal fee of $10 to help cover event expenses in addition to student tickets.
Please note that Adventureland is cashless. We can help students operate machines that convert cash to cards at no charge.
STUDENT MEDICAL FORM RENEWAL: It’s time to update your student(s) medical form for 2025-2026. Click here to complete the form.

Middle School - Treasured Study
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:30
6th grade girls (going into 6th grade in the Fall) and their moms are welcome to join
Thursday nights from 6:00-7:30 PM
Dates: July 17 – August 21
Valley Church Lower Level Room 105
Cost is $25 for the journal and supplies
Register by July 14

We are excited to invite all moms and their 6th 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.

Moms in Prayer Back To School Event
2025-08-16 09:30 - 11:00
Valley Church in The Gathering
No childcare available
Contact Leslie Hanson with any questions – 515.707.3986

You’re invited to a morning of prayer for your kids, their schools, and an exciting update on how prayer is impacting Iowa teens.

Global Greens Farmers Market
2025-08-17 08:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-24 08:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-31 08:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-07 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.

Children's and Student Ministries Volunteer Informational Meeting
2025-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
If you want to know about volunteer opportunities for serving the children and students at Valley Church (birth thru high school), this is the meeting for you! This gathering is a time to hear about the variety of volunteer roles we have in these ministries as well as the impact our volunteers have on children and students. All are welcome to attend this informational, no strings attached meeting.

Sunday, August 17
11 am
Room 209 on the Main Level of the church

Hand in Hand Mom's Support Group
2025-08-18 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.

ValleyU Digging Deeper: 2 Corinthians
2025-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Valley Church Chapel, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Location: Valley Church Chapel

Want to dig deeper into 2 Corinthians? We’ll explore topics like Ancient & Modern Culture, Pagan Religion, God’s Providence & Sovereignty.

No registration required.

Dad's Connection Group
2025-08-19 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.

High School - Summer Night of Worship
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Let’s end the summer the best way we know how — worshiping together. Join us for our final event of the summer — a powerful night to celebrate all God has done and set our hearts on Him as we head into a new school year. Expect passionate worship, stories of impact, and a moment to refocus with a posture of praise. Let’s close the summer strong and step into what’s next with faith and expectation.

Middle School - 8th Grade Camp Day
2025-08-23 11:00 - 17:00
Students entering 8th grade in Fall 2025 are invited to join us
Cost: $45
Lunch is provided
RSVP by Wednesday, August 20
Drop off and pick up at Valley Church
Wear close-toed shoes
Wildwood Hills on-line waiver required

It’s time for 8th grade students to prepare to be the oldest class in the Middle School Ministry! All 8th graders are invited to spend an afternoon participating in the low ropes leadership experience at Wildwood Hills, a camp about 30 minutes south of Des Moines. Students will go through a variety of challenges that will help them grow their communication, team-building, and leadership skills. Afterward we’ll have a few hours of free time at camp. The cost includes lunch, transportation, the low ropes fee, and a snack.
Please complete the Wildwood Hills waiver via this link: https://www.waiverfile.com/b/WildwoodHillsRanch/Waiver.aspx?id=ff92f768-876a-45d2-91c5-f2062b0c8fe4&direct=true
STUDENT MEDICAL FORM RENEWAL: It’s time to update your student(s) medical form for 2025-2026. Click here to complete the form.
Parent Helper Needs: Please take a moment to review the current volunteer opportunities. If you’re able to help, we’d love to have you sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084CAFAF0-middle2#/

Volunteer Kickoff
2025-08-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
Volunteer Kickoff is for anyone volunteering in Children’s Ministry and Middle School Ministry on Wednesday nights, or in High School Ministry on Sunday nights! Join us as we prepare for a great year of ministry and re-connect with other volunteers!

Hand in Hand Mom's Support Group
2025-09-01 18:30 - 20:00
