by Jena Finch-Manchester On Tuesday morning, my phone buzzed with a message from one of my former high schoolstudents asking if I was on campus. “Well…kind of!” I replied. “What’s up?” She and her mom were visiting Iowa State...
A few weeks ago, after worship, I noticed a man and a young woman standing outside the church’s patio doors with suitcases, looking a little uncertain. I was headed their direction when I saw they had found our still-unlocked front doors and come inside. The man...
by Rev. Jena Finch-Manchester June is orientation season at Iowa State University. Throughout the month, new students and their parents arrive on campus for a day-and-a-half introduction to life as a Cyclone. The first day is packed with information: welcome sessions,...
Our Elementary Service Trip was a wonderful weekend of service, learning, and fun! Four elementary students and four adults traveled to Des Moines to spend time serving our neighbors and growing together as a community. During our trip, we partnered with Families...
VBS 2026 Recap What a joyful and meaningful week we shared at VBS! Over four incredible days, more than 40 children and 25 dedicated volunteers came together to explore our theme, What Every Living Thing Needs. This year, we spent time wondering about the simple yet...
For generations, camp has been a place where young people and adults grow in faith, build lasting friendships, discover new strengths, and create memories that stay with them long after the summer ends. Supporting camp has been a long-standing tradition at Collegiate...
