News & Events

The D6 Beliefs Theology course is a ten-week class for 3rd-5th graders in which students will learn basic theology concepts in a new and exciting way! This course is part one of a two-part theology study for Beliefs students. Part one of the course will take place September 24 thru December 10 with breaks on November... Read More →

Friday & Saturday, Sep. 15 & 16 | Various times | All over Ames Join Cornerstone and other churches in the Ames community as we love our city through  “no-strings-attached” service projects and give-aways all day long. To end the event, all participants are invited to a BBQ at Inis Grove Park on... Read More →

Come join us for a family friendly picnic on July 27th from 5:30-7:30 at the Walnut Shelter in Inis Grove Park to connect with others in our church family who live in the Fellows neighborhood and hear more about what is happening in our church and community.  Everyone in the neighborhood who attends Cornerstone is... Read More →

Saturday, July 29  |  9:00a – 5:00p Ames Main Auditorium Cornerstone Church exists to help people know and obey Jesus, and one of the most important ways we do this is by gathering every Sunday to worship Jesus in song. Our music team is made up of volunteer musicians who faithfully serve to lead our church in worship.... Read More →

  Kids Camp – Let Your Light Shine July 30-August 3 | Overnight Camp At Hidden Acres Christian Center, Dayton, Iowa. Kids Camp is for kids going into 3rd through 6th grade. Cost: $200 before July 10; $220 starting July 10 We are excited to bring Aaron Rodgers as our camp pastor this year! Aaron is one of our... Read More →

Earlier this summer, Mark Vance preached a message from Galatians 2:11-21 about living in step with the Gospel. His message emphasized the importance of gospel “fluency”, the ability to speak and live all of life in light of the Gospel. How do we do this? By daily reminding ourselves of Five Gospe... Read More →

For the past five years, Crawford Hall Family Shelter in Boone has helped meet the needs of 78 homeless families, which includes 348 individuals. It has helped with the successful transition to permanency and flourishing of many of these families. While we celebrate what has been done at Crawford Hall, homelessness in... Read More →

VBS 2017: What they learned This year, as Galactic Starveyors, kids searched the skies and God’s Word to uncover God’s truth etched in His handiwork. They discovered that the God who created everything there is – the knowable and the unknowable, the visible and the invisible – wants a relationship with... Read More →

Four local dentists, including Cornerstone’s own Dr. Jacob Overman and Dr. Brandon Patten, are offering free dental services for those in need from 8a-5p on Friday, July 14. Many volunteers are needed to make this a smooth and fun event for all! Volunteers generally serve in 2 hour shifts and can choose... Read More →

The Services for People with Disabilities unit of LSI is looking for about 20 volunteers to help move seven clients into their new apartments in Ames on August 1st. Volunteers will meet at 9a at the LSI office (1323 Northwestern) to sign a confidentiality form and receive an assignment. Read More →

Online registration is closed but anyone is still welcome to attend! Just come to the Kids Check-In Desk in the Main Foyer to get checked in. VBS: Galactic Starveyors We are so excited for VBS 2017! This year’s theme is Galactic Starveyors. As kids focus on the marvels painted in the sky by the Creator, they will... Read More →

Freshmen Glamp Out Details & Registration If you are an incoming freshman, we would love to have you join us for a short camping trip! We will be camping on July 7th-8th at Saylorville Lake. It will be a night filled with swimming in the lake, hanging out on the beach, fun camping games, and grilled campfire foods.... Read More →

On Sunday morning, July 2, Cornerstone Church and Body of Christ Church will be partnering together for one outdoor service at 10:00a at Bandshell Park in Ames. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket, and plan to stay afterward to meet someone new and share lunch together. There will be food vendors available after the... Read More →

Once again, Cornerstone members came through to greatly bless the community by stocking the Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA) food pantry. THANK YOU to all who contributed to the 8,960 lbs. of food donated on Sunday! That total is growing, as people who were out of town or forgot their bags on Sunday are stil... Read More →

Wednesday, July 26  |  6:00-8:00p  |  The Equipping Room 2 hours of Foster Care Training Credit Available Helping those in our community who are impacted by poverty is not only a deep social challenge, but a great calling we have as Christians, as well. Mindy Jamison, director of the Friendship Baptist Center in Des... Read More →