Who: Worship is for everyone in the community—church members, students, alumni, and anyone who wants to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of our Reconciling Ministry statement. All are welcome!

What: We are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of our Reconciling Ministry statement and welcoming our ISU Wesley alumn.  We feel these go well together as some of our alumn were instrumental in Collegiate becoming a Reconciling Ministry church.

When: This special service will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Where: The worship service will be held at Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation, located at 2622 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014.

Why: Our alumns were deeply involved in writing our Reconciling Ministry statement and living it out in the years that followed. And so, we celebrate with a special worship service.

Senior Pastor, Rev. Lee Schott and our Associate Pastor and Campus Minister, Rev. Jena Finch-Manchester will lead our celebration.

We invite you to worship with us in whichever way works best for you:

*On Site: Gather with us every Sunday at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary. Come just as you are—no need to register in advance. We welcome individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds.

*Online: If you're unable to attend in person, join our live-streamed service on Facebook or YouTube. Simply visit our pages at 10:00 AM on October 26 to participate in real time, or watch the recording later at your convenience.

Whether you're worshiping onsite or online, you'll experience a meaningful blend of music, prayer, scripture, and preaching that reflects the heart and values of our community.

Lunch will be served in the Wesley Hall immediately following worship. Just follow the flow of people heading there after the service. If you're only joining us for lunch, the best exterior door to enter is on the East side of the building near the U.S. Bank building. We look forward to sharing a meal together!

We'll be having a baked potato bar with a variety of toppings to accommodate many dietary restrictions. If you have any specific needs or questions, feel free to reach out to our campus minister, Pastor Jena at jena@cwames.org.

You can RSVP by filling out the form at this RSVP for Homecoming. If you don't get a chance to register in time, please still come! We will have extra food, but the RSVP helps us get a good estimate of how many people will be joining. We hope to see you there!