Des Moines
242 churches on record in Des Moines — from downtown cathedrals to the storefront congregations that shape the city's religious life. 32 distinct traditions, 7 verified entries. It is one of the cities we index across Iowa, and sits in Polk County within the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. Its largest tradition is Baptist Churches.
By tradition
Baptist Churches
37 churchesA steady community in Des Moines.
All 37 in Des Moines →Other Christian Services
35 churchesA steady community in Des Moines.
All 35 in Des Moines →Methodist
22 churchesA steady community in Des Moines.
All 22 in Des Moines →Lutheran
19 churchesA steady community in Des Moines.
All 19 in Des Moines →Catholic
17 churchesA steady community in Des Moines.
All 17 in Des Moines →United Methodist
13 churchesA steady community in Des Moines.
All 13 in Des Moines →Christian
11 churchesA steady community in Des Moines.
All 11 in Des Moines →Church of Christ
10 churchesA steady community in Des Moines.
All 10 in Des Moines →Notable churches
№ 01
Our Lady of the Americas Parish
Our Church is bilingual. 75 % are Hispanic and the other part Anglo-American.
Oakwood United Methodist Church
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Epworth United Methodist Church
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Sheridan Park United Methodist
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Staves Memorial United Methodist
Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church
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How do I find a church near me in Des Moines?
We list 242 churches in Des Moines, Iowa, across 32 traditions. Every entry carries the street address and map coordinates, so the nearest congregation to you is the one closest on the map above, not the one that paid for placement. Nobody can pay to appear here. 7 of them hold a verified Google profile, which is where published opening hours come from when a church has them. If you are looking for a particular tradition, the largest in Des Moines is Baptist Churches with 37 churches; the filters above narrow the list by tradition or by first letter.
Where to begin in Des Moines
For a first visit, the editors recommend three churches: Our Lady of the Americas Parish (Catholic), Oakwood United Methodist Church (Methodist), and Epworth United Methodist Church (Methodist). Together they offer a representative sample of Des Moines's worship life.