Do you think God has one? A dream—a plan, a future—for the world? For that matter, does that dream/plan/future include anything having to do with the Church? Over the next few weeks, we’ll be wondering about that question, through the lens of our worldwide United...

Food Drive: April 27 - May 7 | Collection Day: May 8 Every spring, our community proves what's possible when people decide to show up for one another. Businesses open their doors. Donations pile up. Volunteers hit the road. The 2026 United Way Food Drive runs April 27...

Some of you know I’m back from a week away after Easter. I planned the trip around getting to the ocean—which I’ve missed the past couple of years. As much as I love Iowa’s (soon-to-be) lush farm-scapes, I find myself longing for waves and surf and sand. It’s not so...

In conversation with a long-time friend, I was sharing about the work I get to do as a campus minister, here at Collegiate / Wesley. I shared about a new student who I connected with while at coffee a couple of weeks ago. This student is just now exploring her faith...

On Easter Sunday—and again on Confirmation Sunday, April 26—we have the privilege of baptizing and welcoming several dear souls into membership here at Collegiate/Wesley. Before we ever get to the water, I’ll stand next to the font and ask our candidates a series of...

During this season of Lent, as we’ve walked slowly through Jesus’s passion, I’ve been reminded how many important scenes show up in this last week of his life. We’ve “freeze-framed” many of those moments in worship, but there are many more. So little time. So much...