Artists in Our Midst
Hear from artists in our congregation as they share what creating means to them.
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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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BOT Governance Training
July 21, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stonewall Conference RoomFirst Unitarian is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: BOT Governance Training
Time: Jul 21, 2026 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82282476405Meeting chat link
https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/82282476405Meeting ID: 822 8247 6405
Passcode: BOT -
Board of Trustees Meeting
July 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Stonewall Conference RoomThe UCDSM Board of Trustees
Meets in Stonewall Conference Room
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81039646421
Meeting ID: 810 3964 6421
Passcode: 1800Bell
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ROOT [Rising Our Own Tribe]- Emerging Adults Group
July 22, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Room 107
I’m New Here
Ready to explore Unitarian Universalism and our church? We’re ready for you!
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- Check out our Affinity Groups for adults. We also have programs for children, youth, and adults.
- 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.