July 2025
Join us each Sunday to hear a sermon on our monthly theme.
Sunday Services
9:30 a.m. Service
10:45 a.m. Coffee and treats
11:15 a.m. Forum (starts 30 minutes after service ends)
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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Childcare
July 6, 2025 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
Room 112Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old in room 112.
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Sunday Service (Hybrid)
July 6, 2025 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Auditorium and ZoomLivestream: https://youtube.com/live/jtrRtx7EMY0?feature=share
Love at the Center: Confronting Bias, Choosing Courage
with Faithyna LeonardIn a world shaped by unconscious bias and rising division, how do we respond with courage and compassion? Join us for a powerful reflection on the role of bystander intervention, the work of justice, and what it means to center love in times of harm and healing. -
cUUriosity Conversations
July 6, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mary SaffordInterested in learning more about Unitarian Universalism? Do you have questions about life in this community? Whether you are new to First Unitarian or well-established, please join us for coffee and conversation about Unitarian Universalism.
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 Zoom (passcode: Safford). 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.
- 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.