Aldersgate United Methodist Church is a religious institution. Founded in 1959, this church has been catering to local Methodists for over half a century. The church is heavily involved in missions both local and abroad and has a good number of outreach programs focussed on Africa.
Timberline Church is centrally located in Urbandale; the staff says the focus is on deepening its congregation's personal relationships with Christ. The church is involved in a number of charitable missions, one of the most notable being its mission of earthquake relief in Haiti.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church has been serving the local Lutheran faithful for decades. The congregation welcomes visitors and new members. Ministries include youth groups and adult bible study. The church does a good deal of community outreach as well.
Urbandale United Church of Christ is a religious institution. This progressive church is a "Just Peace" church and openly welcomes gay congregation members. The church is active in the community through a number of missions, including the arts, community activism and performing same-sex marriages.
Gospel Assembly has been serving the Urbandale community for decades. In addition to its local charity works, the church performs its mission through the operation of its school on the same site.
The Mid-American Baptist Churches ABC Region Office is a religious organization. This office coordinates the efforts of Baptist churches in Iowa and Minnesota and helps to drive the church goals, missions and ideas. This office is responsible for several large projects each year, including the church's national conference.
The Presbytery of Des Moines is a religious organization. Developed to serve as a resource to Presbyterian ministers, the Presbytery offers meeting spaces, lectures and materials as well as moral support and guidance. The staff here says that its mission is to support and affirm all congregations, extending the minstry of local and regional churches.
New Hope Assembly of God is a religious institution. This church puts an emphasis on a personal relationship with God. It offers Bible study and fellowship. The church offers a Saturday night service called The Avenue. Geared toward youth, The Avenue is a casual, hip way to worship.
For more than 20 years, Walnut Hills United Methodist Church has expanded its mission of helping its congregation grow in Christ, which it does through services and missions, like arts programs for kids and Bible study for adults. The church also features an on-site cafe Sunday mornings that serves coffee.
Covenant Christian Church is a religious institution. Founded in the late 1800s, the group of covenant churches has been serving the local faithful for centuries. The church is extremely active in the community and caters to its younger congregants through a series of Bible studies and fun, charitable events like contributing to food drives and habitat for humanity.