Our history
The "little white church with the red door" was built in 1900 and today is visible from interstate 80 in West Des Moines.
For years, Maple Grove Methodist Church served the rural farm community of Iowans on the West side of Des Moines. Thousands of people have called this little church home and many have been touched by it's caring members.
As with most churches of the era, Maple Grove celeberated it's 50th anniversary on July 9th, 1950 with a basket dinner and program, including a fashion parade of those first 50 years.
In 1968, The Methodist Church united with Evangelical United Brethren and it became the United Methodist Church.
In July 2000, Maple Grove United Methodist Church's centennial celebration included a community potluck with a special program where the district superintendent spoke. A hand-made quilt was presented that included a personalized hand-stitched block from each family of the church.
For years, Maple Grove Methodist Church served the rural farm community of Iowans on the West side of Des Moines. Thousands of people have called this little church home and many have been touched by it's caring members.
As with most churches of the era, Maple Grove celeberated it's 50th anniversary on July 9th, 1950 with a basket dinner and program, including a fashion parade of those first 50 years.
In 1968, The Methodist Church united with Evangelical United Brethren and it became the United Methodist Church.
In July 2000, Maple Grove United Methodist Church's centennial celebration included a community potluck with a special program where the district superintendent spoke. A hand-made quilt was presented that included a personalized hand-stitched block from each family of the church.
