Weekday Mass at Emmaus House
2026-06-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | The Emmaus House, 3315 70th Street, Urbandale, 50322, United States
We invite you to join our warm and welcoming community as we celebrate the Eucharist every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 noon.
Mass at Emmaus House is a beautiful, contemplative experience that always includes song, dialogue, community, and a welcoming Spirit. It typically lasts at least 40 minutes and is celebrated by a small rotation of retired area priests.
All are welcome to join in celebration of this rich liturgy!

Centering Prayer (Virtual)
2026-06-02 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-05-26 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-05-19 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-05-12 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-05-05 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-04-28 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-04-21 07:30 - 08:00 | The Emmaus House, 3315 70th Street, Urbandale, 50322, United States
This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions, both personal and for those most affected in our world.
It is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us.
There is no cost to attend, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation, please see below.

Centering Prayer (In Person)
2026-06-01 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-25 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-18 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-11 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-04 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-27 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-20 17:30 - 18:00 | The Emmaus House, 3315 70th Street, Urbandale, 50322, United States

Spiritual Journey Series
2026-05-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | The Emmaus House, 3315 70th Street, Urbandale, 50322, United States
During this weekly guided prayerful meditation, we will enter more deeply into our experience as we compassionately listen and are present to all that we hold within us.
There is no cost to attend.

Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 | The Emmaus House, 3315 70th Street, Urbandale, 50322, United States
Beginning Tuesday, February 17th, Emmaus House will offer a Reading & Reflection Group for Lent with the book A Different Kind of Fast by Christine Valters Paintner. Offering contemplative practices of lectio divina, visio divina, and Ignatian Imaginative Prayer among others, readers journey through Lent with a different fast each week. Fasting from rushing, being strong, holding it all together, or seeking certainty, we can become more aware of our truer, deeper hungers.
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Labyrinth - Cancelled
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00
Unfortunately we had to cancel our Labyrinth offering. There are many public labyrinths available in the Des Moines Metro and around the world! You can locate them at the World-Wide Labyrinth Locator.
Every year on the first Saturday in May thousands of people around the globe participate in World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience. Many “Walk as One at 1” local time to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to the next.
What is a labyrinth? It is often mistaken for a maze, however there is only one path in and one path out. It is often used for contemplative prayer or meditation.

Releasing (Purgation): Letting go on the way in.
Receiving (Illumination): Stopping at the center to receive through meditation or pray.
Returning (Union): Returning the world with new insight.

Even if we are unable to be together on May 2nd, we trust that our prayers are joined with all the others in world peace through this contemplative practice.

Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 | The Emmaus House, 3315 70th Street, Urbandale, 50322, United States
Beginning Tuesday, February 17th, Emmaus House will offer a Reading & Reflection Group for Lent with the book A Different Kind of Fast by Christine Valters Paintner. Offering contemplative practices of lectio divina, visio divina, and Ignatian Imaginative Prayer among others, readers journey through Lent with a different fast each week. Fasting from rushing, being strong, holding it all together, or seeking certainty, we can become more aware of our truer, deeper hungers.
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Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | The Emmaus House, 3315 70th Street, Urbandale, 50322, United States
Beginning Tuesday, February 17th, Emmaus House will offer a Reading & Reflection Group for Lent with the book A Different Kind of Fast by Christine Valters Paintner. Offering contemplative practices of lectio divina, visio divina, and Ignatian Imaginative Prayer among others, readers journey through Lent with a different fast each week. Fasting from rushing, being strong, holding it all together, or seeking certainty, we can become more aware of our truer, deeper hungers.
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Spirituality and Eco-Justice: Living Simply, Living Abundantly
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 | The Emmaus House, 3315 70th Street, Urbandale, 50322, United States
When is enough… enough? How can we avoid getting caught up in the trappings of consumerism and a desire for more? Susie Tierney will draw from Franciscan spirituality, our call to simplicity weaved throughout scripture and the wisdom of those working for the care of our planetary home to invite participants to reflect on what it means to live simply but fully in today’s world and to embrace a spirituality of abundance. The morning will include prayerful reflection and small group conversation.

Susie Tierney is the Development Director for Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice. Prior to joining the Iowa MMJ staff, Susie served as the Executive Director of JustFaith Ministries (KY) and Center for Social Ministry (IA). Susie has been doing presentations, workshops and retreats on the intersection of faith and justice for over 25 years. She is a mom, writer, advocate and a Dubuque Franciscan Associate.

Spirituality and Eco-Justice: Living Simply, Living Abundantly
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