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Ankeny First United Methodist Church

Ankeny First United Methodist Church is a Methodist church in Des Moines, Iowa, the United States. This is a public profile on The Living Bread, built from OpenStreetMap data and not yet claimed by the church.

Methodist · Des Moines, Iowa

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Des Moines, Iowa
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Getting there

Ankeny First United Methodist Church is located in Des Moines, Iowa. Get directions, or open the map above.

What to expect at a Methodist church

Ankeny First United Methodist Church is part of the Methodist tradition. Learn what Methodist churches believe and how they worship, so a first visit feels a little less unfamiliar.

The Church around Ankeny First United Methodist Church

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Churches in Des Moines

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A word and a prayer for this church

The church is not the building; it is Christ’s people, gathered. Over Ankeny First United Methodist Church, and over everyone who seeks God in Des Moines, the Scriptures speak:

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Colossians 3:16 (KJV)

“Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”

Acts 2:47 (KJV)

A prayer: Lord Jesus, be near to the people who gather as Ankeny First United Methodist Church. Teach them Your Word, knit them together in love, and make them a light in Des Moines. Where two or three come together in Your name, You are there. Amen.

Questions about Ankeny First United Methodist Church

What denomination is Ankeny First United Methodist Church?

Ankeny First United Methodist Church is listed as a Methodist church in the open data The Living Bread builds from. If that is out of date, a church leader can claim the profile and correct it.

Where is Ankeny First United Methodist Church located?

Ankeny First United Methodist Church is in Des Moines, Iowa. You can see it on the map on this page and get directions.

What churches are near Ankeny First United Methodist Church?

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