Lifting up Christ in our city and beyond

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Historic East Village Location of Walnut Creek Church

Welcome to Walnut Creek Downtown!

With four locations in the Des Moines Metro, Walnut Creek Church exists to glorify God by making authentic disciples of Jesus Christ who love and worship Him in all they do.


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We invite you to join us this Sunday for a Christ-centered worship service.


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We also have a variety of ministries that take place throughout the week. Check out our Next Steps page to learn more about how to connect to the life of the church.

8:30a, 9:45a, and 11:00a on Sundays

Plan Your Visit

We’d love to host you this Sunday! Click below to find service times, directions, and everything else you need to know when visiting us for the first time.

Plan Your Visit
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Meet Our Team

Pastors & Staff

Our dedicated team of pastors and staff are here to help serve you as we seek to carry out our church’s mission, vision, and values.

Meet our Pastors & Staff
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Our Calendar

See What’s Happening

Check out this month's events to find out what's happening and how you can be involved. Explore the full list of upcoming ministries and services.

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Young Adult Summer

ALL IN

This summer, Walnut Creek Young Adult Ministry is going All In. Whether you’re just starting to explore Christianity or you’re looking to root your life more firmly in Jesus, this is your community. We’re moving past the surface to discover what a life fully surrendered to Christ actually looks like.

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Current Series

Genesis: Foundations

Genesis is the foundation of God’s story—where creation, covenant, and redemption begin. This series walks through the first book of the Bible to show how God reveals His character, His promises, and His plan to rescue His people through Christ.

God Planned It for Good

Pastor Dan Rude answers two questions that arise from Genesis 50: “What do you do with guilt?” and “How do we forgive...

Dan Rude • 5/31/2026
Next Steps

Your path to belonging

Learn how to get plugged in to the life of Walnut Creek Downtown.

Take Your Next Step
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Podcast

Beyond the Pulpit

Check out our podcast, Beyond the Pulpit. In each episode we explore topics related to the life and ministry of Walnut Creek Downtown and seek to help the church engage with God’s word and the world around them.