Johnston, Iowa – The next Presbytery of Des Moines meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at the St. Paul Presbyterian Church, 6426 Merle Hay Road in Johnston. Registration is from 1-2 p.m., with the meeting to convene at 2 p.m. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. followed by worship and a special 165th anniversary celebration at 6 p.m. To make a reservation for the meal, contact St. Paul's office at 515-276-2818.
For more information, contact Betty Dyer at the Presbytery of Des Moines office at 515-276-4991. Or go online to learn more about the Presbytery of Des Moines.
Located in the heart of Iowa, the Presbytery of Des Moines spans the state from Sigourney in the east to Atlantic in the west, and from Perry south to the Iowa-Missouri border. Rolling hills, rich farmland, welcoming small towns and bustling cities define the region, known nationwide for its extensive agribusiness and insurance industries, quality education, and honest, hard-working residents. Concerts, museums, sporting events, bike trails, and more than a dozen institutions of higher learning all serve to enhance the quality of life in south central Iowa.
At the crossroads of two major interstate highways, I-35 and I-80, the presbytery office is located in Iowa's capital city of Des Moines, facilitating travel to the presbytery's 64 churches. Ranging in size from 20 members to 1,400 members, the congregations combined represent a total of 10,000 Presbyterians. The Des Moines Presbytery, offers unique opprotunities for leadership and fellowship found in the heart of Iowa.
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