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First Church 
Cross Notes

January 8, 2021
Dear FUMC Members and Friends,
 
We want to update you on our most recent Covid-related decisions. At present, we are continuing to suspend in-person worship and other gatherings.  News reports and information from public health experts indicate that the next few weeks could be a particularly dangerous time in the progress of the pandemic. Consequently, it is not prudent for us to meet in person for the immediate future.
 
We will continue to monitor Polk County infection rates, information regarding vaccination availability and distribution, and guidance from the Iowa Annual Conference. It is our hope that by early spring, if we see a drop in infection rates and an increase in vaccination distribution, we will be able to return to in-person worship.
 
In the meantime, be sure to join us on Facebook or YouTube to participate in worship at First Church.
 
Grace and Peace,
Edgar Solis, Pastor
Christine Anders, Minister of Discipleship
The FUMC Re-Entry Task Force





 

This Sunday,
January 10, 2021

In-person worship has been suspended due to Covid-19.


Online Worship
You can watch the service online at 
Facebook/DSMFirstChurch/ or YouTube (DSM First Church UMC)
after 6 PM on Sunday.


If you subscribe to our YouTube channel you will receive a notification when anything new is posted.

If you have any questions or want more information regarding AMOS, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the AMOS Core team at First Church -- Eloise Cranke (515-262-5974), Jacque Coulson (515-279-2473), Cyndi Grosing (515-480-6207) or Wanda Wendt (515-229-6399).

 
 
Mental Health Clinic
 

Many people are experiencing changes in their mental wellness-to-illness continuum.

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, UnityPoint Health – Behavioral Health Urgent Care is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 1250 East 9th Street in Des Moines.  (515) 263-2632

This is a walk-in clinic for adults and/or children, staffed with professionals to determine if the feelings are a temporary situational effect or of clinical concern. Either way, they can suggest resources and/or referrals to help. 
 
 
Did you know that you can now give online? Go to the church website www.dmfirstchurch.org. On the left hand side of the page you will see online giving. Click there and you will be directed to the giving page. If you would rather, please feel free to mail your weekly check to the church. The address is 1001 Pleasant St. Des Moines, IA 50309. Thank you!



Caregivers at Unity Point can use some encouragement as they prepare for what might be coming. If you would like to offer a word of encouragement, click link here:

https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/thank-you-caregivers.aspx
Worship ~ We Welcome Everyone
 
First United Methodist Church, at the top of 10th Street in downtown Des Moines, strives to love others as Christ loves us and, in doing so, to be the Body of Christ in word and deed.
 
As the Body of Christ, we welcome all of God’s children, knowing that each is created in the image of God. We welcome people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, races, ethnicities, family configurations, and physical and mental capabilities to join us in full participation as we come together to worship God and then go out to share God’s love in the world around us.

Check out our Website:
 DMFirstChurch.org

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facebook.com/dsmFirstChurch

Follow us on YouTube:
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First United Methodist Church
1001 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA  50309
(515) 244-6209

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