Collegiate United Methodist Church & Wesley Foundation - Home http://www.cumc-wf.org/pro/news_rss.cfm?detailid=99578 Home <i>faithspring</i> will resume in the fall <p> <i>faithspring</i>, our alternative worship service that happens on Sundays when ISU&nbsp;is in session. It takes place in the Annex (130 S. Sheldon-it&#39;s the second building behind what used to be Taco Bell). Everyone is invited to stay for our free &quot;Sunday Supper&quot; at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;<em>faithspring</em>&nbsp;will resume on August 19th.</p> Operation Overboard Vacation Bible School Tue, 20 Mar 2012 <p> VBS will be at Collegiate United Methodist Church/Wesley Foundation Monday June 18<sup>th</sup> through Friday June 22<sup>nd</sup> from 9 am until noon. Children aged 3 through completed 5<sup>th</sup> Grade are invited.&nbsp; Our VBS will be in cooperation with First United Methodist Church and First United Church of Christ. 3 year olds must be toilet-independent and have participated in a preschool experience. Preschool space is limited so parents are encouraged to enroll their children early. Children who have completed 4<sup>th</sup> or 5<sup>th</sup> Grade (those entering 5<sup>th</sup> and 6<sup>th</sup> Grade) will be doing service projects offsite for part of the morning. You may register your child by <a href="http://www.cumc-wf.org/registration%20form.pdf">filling out a form</a> or online at <a href="http://www.overboard.cokesburyvbs.com/Ames">www.overboard.cokesburyvbs.com/Ames</a>. We are looking for both adult and youth volunteers; childcare will be provided for the young children of volunteers. We are not charging a registration fee this year, but we ask parents to contribute to the cost of snacks.</p> Sunday School: It's not just for kids Sun, 28 Aug 2011 <p> Collegiate/Wesley offers several engaging classes for children, youth, students, and adults on Sunday mornings. (It&#39;s definitely not just for kids!) Classes take place from 9:45-10:45 AM throughout the building. Class opportunities and locations are available in each week&#39;s worship bulletin. A description of our classes (and many other Christian education opportunities) can be found in our <a href="http://www.cumc-wf.org/2011-2012%20Christian%20Education%20Brochure.pdf" target="_blank">2011-12 Christian Education Brochure</a>.</p> Statement of Reconciliation Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation of Ames, IA welcomes and affirms all persons without regard to gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, marital status, economic condition, or anything else which threatens to divide God's family. In our quest to follow the example of Christ, we will employ no circles of exclusion and we commit ourselves to loving acts of invitation, hospitality, and reconciliation, providing ministry to, for, and with all persons without exception.