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

Resilient Community

What does resilience look like in community? Join us this Sunday as we explore stories of communities that have faced remarkable challenges and found ways to spring back, let go, and transform.

Join our Livestream!

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

Forum: Stewardship & How to Think About Giving

Join the Stewardship Committee for a hands-on session on supporting our church’s annual operating budget for 2026-27. We’ll talk about UUA guidelines for giving, our coming year’s budget and aspirations, and how to think about your own generosity in the context of your life and commitments.
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Church Calendar

  • Tai Chi

    February 19, 2026  9:30 am - 10:30 am
    Griffin and Gathering Area

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  • Unity Circle

    February 19, 2026  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Griffin Hall and Gathering Area

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  • Small Group Ministry

    February 19, 2026  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Stonewall Conference Room

    Facilitated by Steve Evans

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  • UU Singers Adult Choir

    February 19, 2026  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Griffin Hall

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  • Building Team - Griffin Hall Work Day

    February 21, 2026  8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Griffin Hall

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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 livestream. 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 Team 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.