Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation
Ames, Iowa
Contact & Location for Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation
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Service Times for Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation
Sunday 10:00 AM
Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
you can park on Lincoln Way
What their website says
you can park on Lincoln Way
Wheelchair accessible
Leadership
Rev. Lee Roorda Schott
Senior Pastor
What their website says
Rev. Lee Roorda Schott Senior Pastor
Programs & Ministries at Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation
About Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation
Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation in Ames, Iowa is an inclusive Methodist congregation that has served the university community and surrounding area since 1912. The church explicitly welcomes all people regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, ability, or other differences, creating a space where faith exploration and honest questioning are encouraged. Worship services blend meaningful music, scripture, and sermons that connect intellectually and spiritually, while the community actively engages in service through ministries like Food at First, Clothing that Works, and work trips. Beyond Sunday worship, the church offers small groups, Sunday school, youth gatherings, and a vibrant campus ministry through the Wesley Foundation, fostering both spiritual growth and practical compassion in daily life.
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Serving the community
Wednesday Night Meal
Meals
What their website says
Join us for our Wednesday Night Meal during the school year
Little Free Pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
The Collegiate Wesley Little Free Pantry is located at the Annex 130 South Sheldon.
Clothing That Works
Clothing
What their website says
Clothing That Works is a clothing closet run by Collegiate United Methodist Church
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Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1916
The church says it was founded in 1916. It also says it was highlighted in a 1950 profile in The Christian Century.
What their website says
Collegiate/Wesley was founded in 1916
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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