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.

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Upcoming Service

Oh, the Possibilities!

We probably would agree that we could use a little more wonder in our lives. But why? And how?

No Zoom this Sunday!

Click here for the Order of Service (updates every Friday afternoon)

Forum: Prioritizing Ideas for the Capital Campaign

Another opportunity to engage with the capital campaign steering committee to help us dream about what our building and grounds can become. We’ll have information on the project and will seek input from you about how our facilities could be improved. This is a time when you can reflect on proposed ideas, express concerns or excitement, and share your dreams for our space.

December Theme

Join us each Sunday to hear a sermon on our monthly theme.

Sunday Services

9:30 a.m. Service

10 a.m. One Room Schoolhouse (Grades K-4) and Crossroads (Grades 5-7)

10:45 a.m. Coffee and treats

11 a.m. Coming of Age (Grades 8-9)

11:15 a.m. Forum

 

 

 

Upcoming Services Previous Services

Church Calendar

  • Childcare

    December 8, 2024  9:15 am - 11:00 am
    Room 112

    Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old in room 112.

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  • Crossroads (5th-7th)

    December 8, 2024  9:30 am - 10:30 am
    Room 113

    Crossroads is a place for youth in 5th through 7th Grade to explore our Unitarian Universalist values through discussion-based activities and service projects. Lessons explore a different facet of the congregation’s monthly theme. Visitors are always welcome! Meets in Room 113 during service, after the “Story for All Ages”.

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  • One Room SchUUlhouse (K-4th)

    December 8, 2024  9:30 am - 10:30 am
    Room 111

    One Room SchUUlhouse is a place for children in Kindergarten through 4th Grade to explore our Unitarian Universalist values through stories, games, and crafts. Weekly lessons explore a different facet of the congregation’s monthly theme. Visitors are always welcome! Meets in Room 111 during service, after the “Story for All Ages”.

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  • Quiet Room

    December 8, 2024  9:30 am - 10:30 am
    Room 114

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  • Sunday Service (Hybrid)

    December 8, 2024  9:30 am - 10:45 am
    Auditorium

    Oh, the Possibilities! with Rev. Patrice K. Curtis:

    Our guestpreacher is Rev. Patrice K. Curtis, UUA Transformational Interim MinistriesDirector. Patrice trains, consults with, and supports interim, developmental,and transitions contract ministers, and collaborates with them and interimreligious professionals in faithfully amplifying belonging, diversity, andequity.

    NO ZOOM

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I’m New Here

Ready to explore Unitarian Universalism and our church? We’re ready for you!

  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. Join us after the service for coffee hour! Enjoy a generous spread of delicious food and take the opportunity to connect, mingle, and meet new people in a welcoming atmosphere.
  4. Check out our Affinity Groups for adults. We also have programs for children, youth, and adults.
  5. 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.