Valley Church

Thrive Marriage Event
2025-07-12 09:30 - 14:15 UTC | Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Join Thrive Ministry on July 12th and find encouragement and practical tools to strengthen your marriage, even in the midst of life’s messiest moments!
Register Here: https://valleychurchdm.churchcenter.com/…/events/2978495

Middle School - Walnut Woods
2025-07-10 11:00 - 13:00 | IA
6th – 8th graders are invited to join us
Drop off and pick up at Walnut Woods State Park (3155 Walnut Woods Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265)
No RSVP required; just show up!
Bring your own lunch; we’ll provide dessert

Join us for a hike and fun nature-themed activities at Walnut Woods State Park! We recommend sunscreen, bug spray, water, and close-toed shoes, in addition to bringing your own lunch.

Middle School - Summer Wednesday Mornings
2025-07-09 10:00 - 12:00, 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!

Explore Life Group Leadership
2025-06-29 11:00 - 12:15 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
We invite you to join us for Explore Life Group Leadership, a special gathering designed to give you a deeper understanding of the heart and vision of Valley Church Life Groups. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the purpose and impact of Life Groups within our church community, explore what it truly means to serve as a Life Group Leader, and discover how you can play a meaningful role in helping others grow in faith, connection, and discipleship. We hope you’ll consider being part of this important and exciting journey.
Please RSVP here.
Time: 11:00am-12:15pm
Location: Valley Church Room 108 – Lower Level

HSM Apex Missions Trip
2025-06-28 - 2025-07-05 | Bridge of Hope Community Church, 1925 N 11th St, Kansas City, KS, 66104, United States
This summer, we’re taking a small crew of students to Kansas City for an Apex trip – our first one ever! We get to partner with Pastor Luther from Bridge of Hope Community Church to love and serve kids in his neighborhood. But this isn’t just about doing random tasks. It’s about learning how to love people like Jesus – practically, intentionally, and with purpose.
Special price of only $150 (this Summer only)!

EFCA One
2025-06-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
EFCA One is the biennial national conference of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA). We come together, grow together and worship together at EFCA One as pastors, ministry leaders, missionaries and more. This is a time to affirm and encourage one another to fulfill our mission to bring glory to God.

Middle School - Late Night at the VCC
2025-06-19 20:00 - 21:30 | IA
6th – 8th graders are invited to join
Cost: Free
No RSVP required; just show up

We’re hanging out LATE at the Valley Community Center! We’ll have gym activities, a night game and snaaacks!

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.

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.

9th Grade Connect #1
2025-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Calling all Freshmen! Kick off your HSM experience with us at 9th Grade Connect — a night just for you to get a taste of what HSM is all about! Come check out where we meet during the school year, meet your new SLG (Small Group), play some games, eat some food, and hear an encouraging message to start your high school journey strong. Don’t miss it — this is your first step into HSM!

Move Up Sunday | HSM
2025-06-01 09:30 - 10:45 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
Incoming freshmen — we’re ready for you! Join us on Sunday, June 1, from 9:30–10:45 AM in Room 8 (lower level) as you officially move up to High School Ministry! Whether you’ve been around a while or this is your first Sunday, we can’t wait to welcome you into the HSM family. Expect food, friends, and a chance to hear how you can make your faith your own in high school by studying God’s Word. This is your moment — let’s start strong, together.

Move-Up Sunday
2025-06-01 09:30 - 10:45 | IA
The Middle School Ministry is excited to welcome our newest members! New 6th graders should come to the Valley Community Center Gym at 9:30, along with new 7th and 8th graders. We will make sure the new students receive a warm welcome!
No RSVP required, we’ll see you there!

5th Grade Party
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
Kids finishing 5th grade are invited to the 5th Grade Party on Wednesday, May 28 in the Lower Level of Valley Church from 6:30-8:00 pm. No RSVP is required; kids can just show up! We will eat pizza, play games, and make some connections with friends. This is a chance for kids to celebrate their time in Children’s Ministry before they move up to Middle School Ministry! The party is for 5th graders only. Questions? Email joeb@valley.church.

ValleyU: 1 Corinthians
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Valley Church Chapel, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
In this three-session journey, we’ll explore profound truths about the church, unravel controversial questions, and wrestle with the deep theology of spiritual gifts and the resurrection. Expand your mind and heart!

NEXT Course
2025-05-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
NEXT is an interactive course to learn about our vision and values and help you find your purpose and place at Valley Church. It will be held Sunday, May 25, from 8 am – 12 pm at the Valley Community Center (4444 Fuller Rd. WDM IA 50265). Please register each adult attending and children that will use childcare & children’s ministry programming. Free breakfast and coffee will be provided as you attend the Maplenol Worship Gathering.
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Faithworks Network Luncheon
2025-05-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
As Christians in the workplace, God gives us amazing opportunities for purpose, impact, joy, and accomplishment. However, we can also often experience tension, discontent, and conflict with how to effectively and biblically integrate our faith with our work. FaithWorks Network is a place where believers and seekers can come together to look into God’s Word as the ultimate source of truth and authority, learn from each other with practical application to the workplace, and encourage one another in our mutual pursuit of true success in both this life and the next.
Join us on Tuesday, May 20th, from 11 AM to 1 PM for our fourth and final session of the spring: Working Out Your Faith, featuring guest speaker Elder Frank Accurso.
In this session, Frank will explore how to effectively live out and share your faith in the secular workplace. We’ll also hear a personal FaithWorks testimony from Elder Brian Prewitt and dive into how live as an example of Christ in our businesses and careers.
Cost: $15 per person.
Don’t miss this opportunity for inspiration, fellowship, and practical wisdom on aligning your time with God’s purpose!
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Grad Sunday
2025-05-18 09:30 - 10:45 | Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Let’s celebrate the Class of 2025 in style! Grad Sunday is a special morning dedicated to honoring our graduating seniors — their stories, their faith, and the future ahead. Bring the whole family and join us on Sunday, May 18 from 9:30–10:40 AM in the Valley Community Center Event Hall for:

A delicious breakfast
A senior slideshow
A powerful message just for the Class of 2025

We’re celebrating who they are, who they’ve become, and who God is calling them to be. It’s more than just a moment — it’s a milestone.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
SENIORS! Help us make the morning great by filling out the Grad Sunday Form below!

Middle School - 5th Grade Home Visits
2025-05-14 18:30 - 20:00 | IA
During this fun event, incoming 7th and 8th grade students will greet soon-to-be 6th graders at their homes. We will greet you, get to know you a little bit, and share a gift!

Legacy Builders Lunch & Learn
2025-05-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Valley Church Chapel, 4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Join us for this monthly gathering for seniors of great fellowship and entertainment! We enjoy a meal together and intentionally connect with others. Cost is $12, payable by cash or check at the door.
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Mother's Day/Compassion Sunday
2025-05-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Rd, We, IA, 50265, United States
Celebrate with us on Sunday, May 11 during all worship services! Enjoy an uplifting time of worship, community, sweet treats, and a fun photo booth to capture the memories. We can’t wait to see you there!
We’ll also welcome special guest, Gerald Lorenzo, in honor of Compassion Sunday. He will share his powerful story of being released from the devastations of poverty in Jesus’ name. Join us in sponsoring children in need around the world, releasing them from poverty and helping them reach their God-given potential.

Middle School - 8th Grade Party
2025-05-09 18:00 - 22:00 | Raridons’ House, 3725 Commerce Dr, West Des Moines, 50265, United States
It’s time for our 8th graders to have one last hurrah in the Middle School Ministry! The Raridon’s are a Valley Church family with a great indoor and outdoor space for students to hang out, connect, and play. We’ll eat dinner, connect with High School Ministry students and staff, and have lots of fun!

Cost: $10 (covers the cost of food and snacks)
RSVP by Wednesday, May 7
Drop off and pick up at the Raridons’ house: 3725 Commerce Dr,
West Des Moines, IA 50265

Middle School - Volunteer Dinner
2025-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Joe Budish’s House, 500 Knoll Dr, Norwalk, IA, 50211, United States
There is no student programming on this night. This event is only for weekly middle school volunteers and their families. We will honor and celebrate their amazing service throughout the past school year.

Location: Joe Budish’s house (500 Knoll Dr, Norwalk)
If it rains: Valley Community Center
