Grace Restored (Post-Abortion Peer Support)
2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | IA
Individual personal support for those who wish to find hope and healing after abortion. No matter where you are in your journey of healing, we want to help guide you. Our amazing counselor, Carrie, has worked with so many women on this topic and has a huge heart to help women, like herself, find hope and healing after an abortion.
Led with compassion using resources learned by attending a weekend event with Restored by Grace http://restoredbygraceministries.com
Please register here (before noon the day prior to the event) or call 641-351-4041 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Mugs and Mamas (Mom's Group)
2026-01-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
If you are a mama of young ones, you are welcome! This is a place for all mamas wherever you are in your parenting journey or whatever season of parenting you are in to connect with other moms and for your littles to do the same. A little cozy coffee play date! Coffee and snacks provided.
Please register by the Thursday before the meeting and let us know how many children and what ages, as we’ll need to plan for volunteers/staff to watch the little ones.

CHILDCARE IS FULL SO REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. THANK YOU!

Marquette Method of Natural Family Planning (By Appointment Only)
2026-01-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Are you experiencing fertility related issues? Are you trying to avoid or achieve pregnancy? Are you experiencing menstrual health related issues? This class is for you! Rebecca Driscoll, PA-C, CLC, the instructor, will be providing an introductory class to the Marquette Method of Natural Family Planning, which is a class for women and couples and will introduce them to how to naturally chart their cycle to either avoid or achieve pregnancy. It is also a helpful way to track your cycle in postpartum/ breastfeeding setting as well as in perimenopause.
The first class is free and available by appointment. However, to adequately and confidently learn the system, it is recommended that you have individualized follow-up sessions, which have a cost to them. The recommended follow-up schedule is 1 month and 6 months.
Please register here and Rebecca will get back with you regarding an appointment for a class at a time and date that works for both of you.

Parenting With Love and Logic
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Feeling the frustration of parenting? Want to learn how to set limits without using anger or threats? Want to learn tips on how to set expectations that will help your child? Mrs. Karen Mussig, School Counselor and mother of six, will provide a parenting class based on the book, Parenting with Love and Logic. The class is based on the Love and Logic parenting theory, which is a gentle parenting strategy that emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and natural consequences. Geared for parents toddler through adolescent.
Register by the day before the event at 12 noon. Childwatch available. Thank you!

Faith-Based Individual and Marriage Counseling (By Appointment Only)
2026-01-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Brooke has her Master’s degree in Christian Counseling, and has a strong foundation in pastoral counseling and behavioral health and a heart for empathy-driven, trauma-informed care. Brooke is here to support individuals facing a variety of challenges, including trauma and abuse recovery, infertility or postpartum struggles, anxiety and depression management, and marriage and relationship guidance. Counsel is all virtual, and the first session is free while the ongoing sessions are $75/hour.

Register here and an email will be sent to Brooke and then she will call or email you and schedule a date and a time in the future that works for both of you.

Intro to Fertility Ed (Creighton Model)
2026-02-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Are you experiencing fertility related issues? Are you trying to avoid or achieve pregnancy? Are you experiencing menstrual health related issues? This class is for you! Kaleigh, the instructor, of Guiding Star Sioux Land, will be providing a virtual introductory class to the Creighton Model of natural fertility and family planning, which is a mucus observation based system with referrals to natural, life-affirming medical professionals. It is a versatile system that can be used from the ages of 16 until menopause. Kaleigh has been a user of the Creighton Model since 2011, a practitioner since 2018, and was certified in 2020. Sign up for the introductory class at the following “contact us” link: https://guidingstarsiouxland.org/contact-us/
The first class is free. However, to adequately and confidently learn the system, it is recommended that you have individualized follow-up sessions, which have a cost to them. The recommended follow-up schedule is 2,4,6,8,12 weeks, then 6,9, and 12 months from the Intro session.

Miscarriage and Infant Loss Peer Support (By Appointment Only)
2026-02-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
If you or someone you love has suffered the loss of a child, come join us for conversation and support.
The conversation will be led by compassionate moms, Jenny Butler and Holly Erbes who have experienced this kind of loss, they are here to help you through this difficult time. If you are interested in an appointment with Jenny and Holly, register here and they will get back to you through email or phone and set up a time that works for both of you!
Thank you!

Mugs and Mamas (Moms Group)
2026-02-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
If you are a mama of young ones, you are welcome! This is a place for all mamas wherever you are in your parenting journey or whatever season of parenting you are in to connect with other moms and for your littles to do the same. A little cozy coffee play date! Coffee and snacks provided.
Please register by the Thursday before the meeting and let us know how many children and what ages, as we’ll need to plan for volunteers/staff to watch the little ones.

Navigating Adoption (Peer Support)
2026-02-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
This group is for families who are in the beginning stages of adoption or have adopted through private, foster, and kinship. It will bring your focus back to Jesus in the midst of the process. This peer-to-peer group offers a gentle, confidential space for honest conversation, prayer, and connection. We’ll discuss topics like waiting, attachment, trauma, helping children process loss, and understanding your role within the adoption triad.
Led by Sarah, a child and family pastor with 15 years of experience and an adoptive mom of three, this group is for moms and dads seeking community, encouragement, and practical support. Register here by noon the Thursday before so we can provide childcare for the little ones who come with you!

Grace Restored (Post-Abortion Peer Support)
2026-02-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States

Kids Cooking Workshop by Erin Jensen, Pampered Chef Consultant
2026-02-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Grab your kiddos and join us for a kids cooking workshop! We will be using Pampered Chef’s “Dough Much Fun” box to make both sweet and savory pies.
Cost is $40 and includes the Dough Much Fun Box and all the ingredients!
(families with multiple kids only need to buy 1 box then an additional $5 per kid for ingredients)

Workshop is recommended for children 4 and up (parents need to stay during the workshop to assist)

Use this Google Form to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19mIsBzIDqvQfI1t2SQMUf_NdPsYnCQB06bmmLLBrraE/edit?ts=695fc68a

Register on the Google Form up to one week before the event on Friday the 13th (at noon) to ensure supplies for everyone.
