Hello!
Welcome to the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines! We’re glad you’ve found us and hope you find a church home with us.
At First Unitarian, we’re brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers. We’re people of many beliefs and backgrounds – people with a religious background and people with none; people who believe in a God and people who don’t, and people who simply let the mystery be. And while we represent a diversity of faith, ethnicity, history and spirituality, we agree that we want to do good work in the world.
So we welcome you – your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your worries and your hopes. Let us support you on your faith journey.
Upcoming Service
Church Calendar
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SET UP/CLEAN UP- Article II and You: Potluck and Discussion
May 1, 2024 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Kitchen, Gathering Area, Griffin Hall -
Article II and You: Potluck and Discussion
May 1, 2024 5:30 pm - May 2, 2024 6:30 am
Kitchen, Gathering Area, Griffin HallPotluck - 5:30-6:30
Discussion - 6:30-8:30
Please join the Adult Programming Team for a potluck and discussion about the proposed revisions to Article II of the UUA's bylaws on Wednesday, May 1st.
We will begin with a potluck at 5:30 PM, followed by a discussion at 6:30 PM about Article II, the proposed revisions, which delegates will vote on at the General Assembly, and more.
Please sign up to bring food or drinks here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CAAAD29A13-48564886-article
For more information about Article II, please see our website: https://www.ucdsm.org/uua-bylaw-amendme -
Bell Choir Rehearsal
May 1, 2024 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
AuditoriumContact: Karen Kraemer choir@ucdsm.org
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Bent Needles
May 1, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Room 105
Open to all! Spend a relaxing evening with fellow needleworkers and crafters. Enjoy crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, weaving, mending, quilting? From novice to experienced, all are welcome. We share tips, patterns, show off our work, and learn from each other. Whatever your handwork passion or interest , drop in for an evening of the joy of handwork!
Contact: membership@ucdsm.org and Liz Bredeson!
Announcements
- Seeing is not Believing: How to Grow Compassion into Your Observations: Sat., Apr. 27th from 10a-12p
- Sacred Bridges CUUPs Presents Sage Advice with Dr. Susan: Sat., Apr. 27th from 1-3p
- Humanist Watch Party: Sat., Apr. 27th @ 2:00p
- Fellowship, Food and FUNds (FFF 24): Sat., Apr. 27th from 5-7p and Sun., Apr. 28th from 10:45a-12:00p
- Less Mow May – Enroll Sun, Apr. 28th after Service
- Iowa’s First Mini-Forest: Volunteers Needed: Apr. 28th and May 2-4th
- Proposed Amendments to Article II of the UUA Bylaws: Wed., May 1st, 5:30p-8:30p
I’m New Here
Ready to explore Unitarian Universalism and our church? We’re ready for you, even during the pandemic!
- Start by joining us for our Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. CT in-person or via Zoom. You can also click here for directions to our building!
- In the front lobby of our church, you’ll be welcomed by a Congregational Life Committee member, who will direct you to visitor information and UU information.
- Check out our Affinity Groups for adults. All groups that are meeting virtually are open to new participants. New programs for children, youth, and adults will begin this September.
- And finally, explore our website! There’s a lot to see and we encourage you to reach out to the contact people listed throughout the site if you have questions or want to get involved.
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