News & Events

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 →

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE This year we will be creating a team of leaders within Escape22 with the purpose of developing our students and serving the church. These students will be serving as either a 180 small group leader, in a D6 Beliefs classroom, or on the worship team. If chosen for 180 leadership, students will be... Read More →

Titus Two Women’s Ministry will be hosting a series of events throughout the summer for women 18-30 years old, pre-children, called “Let’s Talk About It.” These events are designed to foster discussion on important topics and hear wisdom from godly older women. The first meeting will be Wednesday, June 14 at 7:00p in... Read More →

We were very excited to pray for and send out our graduating high school seniors as they finish high school and are sent out into the world and college. Catch our graduation recognition below.   Read More →

Biblical Church Leadership: For the Church (Extension; CE8345) Dates: August 14 – October 27. See the Syllabus for the Class Meeting Schedule! Registration Deadline: August 1 Biblical Church Leadership is a course focused on the foundations and principles of leading a local church. Students in this course will... Read More →

Pick up a Bag Hunger bag after either service on Sunday, June 4, fill it with the items on the attached list, then return the filled bag to Cornerstone before either service on June 11. Items will be delivered to the Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA) food pantry to help provide for families in need. If you miss the... Read More →

Come meet others who live in the Meeker School District in Ames and hear about what Cornerstone is doing in Meeker school! Everyone in the neighborhood is encouraged to come, even those who do not have kids.  Join us for a family friendly picnic on June 8th from 5:30-7:30 at the Walnut Shelter in Inis Grove Park.... Read More →

On Mother’s Day, May 14, 2017, 38 families with 41 children in Ames and 24 families with 25 children at Keystone in Ankeny participated in Parent/Child Dedications. We celebrated each of the 66 children of the 62 families, and accepted the responsibility to train them as God has called us. Parents committed to... Read More →

Preaching Practicum: Sermon Preparation (Online; MN5161) Dates: May 8 – June 29. Registration Deadline: April 15 The Preaching Practicum is a basic course in homiletical theory that introduces the student to the process and the rigors of expository preaching. Students meet with field-based practitioners (see... Read More →