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Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm UTC-06:00

THRIVE | A New Kind of Wednesday Night.

  • 3700 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311 · Des Moines
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THRIVE | A New Kind of Wednesday Night.
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What if church felt a little different?
What if worship spoke to the things you're actually going through? What if you could ask honest questions, explore your faith, and find a community where you don't have to pretend to have everything figured out?
Welcome to THRIVE.
A new contemporary Wednesday night experience at Grace United Methodist Church!
Faith for real life. Community for everyone.
Launching Wednesday, November 18, THRIVE is bringing a fresh approach to Wednesday evenings with contemporary worship, meaningful conversations, and sermon series built around real questions and everyday life.
Whether we're exploring anxiety, relationships, purpose, doubt, or finding hope when life gets difficult, we believe faith should connect with the things that matter beyond the church walls.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Dinner & Connection | 5:30 PM
Start the evening with a meal, meet new people, and enjoy some time together. Come hungry, and come as you are!
Contemporary Worship
Experience engaging music with our full praise band and relevant messages that connect scripture with real-life questions and experiences.
Real Conversations
Worship is just the beginning. Each evening includes opportunities to explore the sermon topic, ask questions, share perspectives, and grow together.
Something for Every Age
Children, youth, and adults all have a place at THRIVE, with age-appropriate activities and opportunities to connect and grow.
A PLACE WHERE YOU BELONG
You don't have to believe a certain way, have all the answers, or have a perfect life to be here.
Grace is an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming church community where questions are welcomed, differences are respected, and every person is valued.
Whether you're exploring faith for the first time, returning to church after years away, looking for something different, or simply hoping to find meaningful community, there's room for you.
No pressure. No pretending. Just real people exploring faith and life together.
Wednesday, November 18 | 5:30 PM
Grace United Methodist Church
Des Moines, Iowa
Come experience a new kind of Wednesday night at Grace. Come experience THRIVE!
Click Interested or Going, invite a friend, and join us as we begin something new together.
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