We invite you to gather with us for a soup supper (5:30pm) followed by an Ash Wednesday Service (6:30pm).

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the church season of Lent. It serves to cause us to pause and reflect on our human mortality and life given us through the death and resurrection of Christ. The imposition of ashes (optional) is an opportunity to receive this promise in a tangible way: “you are dust, and to dust you shall return” (Genesis 3:19b)… “repent and believe the gospel.”

Whether you are new to this historic church practice or have practiced it in the past, you will discover in it a deep sense of rest in the finished work of Christ. Ash Wednesday is by nature centered on Christ and the cross. It reminds us of the futility of self-glorification. It teaches a way of quietness and rest found in the way of the cross. It faithfully prepares us for the 40 days of lent, Holy Week, and Easter!

Gather with Emmanuel for our Sunday morning Divine Service. Breakfast is served at 9am and the Service begins at 10am. As Epiphany Sunday, we will focus on the coming of the wisemen!

Gather with Emmanuel for our Sunday morning Divine Service. Breakfast is served at 9am and the Service begins at 10am. Our Advent Sermon Series is based on Isaiah 9:1-7.

Gather with Emmanuel for our Sunday morning Divine Service. Breakfast is served at 9am and the Service begins at 10am. Our Advent Sermon Series is based on Isaiah 9:1-7.

Come and receive hope and life in the gifts of God! The service will start at 6:30pm in the meeting room of the Agency Iowa building just off Prairie Trail Parkway and State Street. Coffee and treats will be available before and after. Come early for quiet reflection or to visit.

Our service is highly interactive with congregational singing, responsive readings, confessions, and prayers. Everything you need to follow along will be provided.

Children are welcome to take part in the service. We ask parents who would like their children to partake in communion to notify Pastor Matthew prior to the beginning of the service. Childcare will be available as well as a space for parents to watch their children.

We are a Bible-believing, Christ-centered church plant that is rooted in the faith and practices of the historic Lutheran church. Our heart is to gather into the life-giving presence of God and to share that with Ankeny, Des Moines, and beyond!

We invite you to gather with us for a soup supper (5:30pm) followed by an Ash Wednesday Service (6:30pm).

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the church season of Lent. It serves to cause us to pause and reflect on our human mortality and life given us through the death and resurrection of Christ. The imposition of ashes (optional) is an opportunity to receive this promise in a tangible way: “you are dust, and to dust you shall return” (Genesis 3:19b)… “repent and believe the gospel.”

Whether you are new to this historic church practice or have practiced it in the past, you will discover in it a deep sense of rest in the finished work of Christ. Ash Wednesday is by nature centered on Christ and the cross. It reminds us of the futility of self-glorification. It teaches a way of quietness and rest found in the way of the cross. It faithfully prepares us for the 40 days of lent, Holy Week, and Easter!