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Welcome to our Unapologetically Progressive Christian Community

Downtown Disciples is a Progressive Christian community and urban ministry "doing justice, loving  kindness and moving humbly" together in Des Moines, Iowa. You are invited to visit our all-inclusive spiritual community and become part of our movement for wholeness in this fragmented world. We are LGBTQIA + affirming and we proclaim #BlackLivesMatter.
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Affirming &

Progressive  

Worship

Join us for Progressive Worship!

Worship with us every Sunday in Downtown Des Moines

10 AM

River Center: 320 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA

Watch Live 10 AM  Sundays

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Nursery and Youth Ministry 

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Worship is always

LGBTQIA+ Affirming.

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Mid Week Gatherings

Bible Geeks

- 9-10 AM Tuesdays

- Plain Talk Books & Coffee

- 602 E Grand Ave

Word Up Wednesday

- Intelligent spiritual     

  discussions 

- 6-7:30 PM Wednesday

- Black Cat Ice Cream (6/25)

Theology on Tap

- Discussions about life, old

   stories and spirituality at a 

   local taproom.

- Next Theology on Tap: August 

   2nd

- 4:30-5:30 PM

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Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn about any extra and special events!

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Embody Justice & Mercy

Live your faith boldly with us in acts of justice and mercy. 

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Mailing Address:

511 Des Moines Street

Des Moines, IA

© 2022 by Downtown Disciples

Worship Address

320 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA

Parking: Parking is gated, but free. Take the ticket at the gate and replace it with our free exit ticket inside. 

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LGBTQIA + AFFIRMING

#BlackLivesMatter

LGBTQ Church

Affirming Church

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