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

Artists in Our Midst
Hear from artists in our congregation as they share what creating means to them.

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Forum: D2D- Good Trouble Ahead!

Join D2D members this Sunday for the latest construction updates and schedule for the auditorium, bridge, parking lot, patio and creek projects! There is a lot going on and a lot more to come. It takes a village and we look forward to having a rousing and informative conversation as we experience these growing pains together!

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Church Calendar

  • Set Up

    July 25, 2026  8:30 am - 9:00 am
    Prairie Room (103)

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  • Social Justice Gathering

    July 25, 2026  9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Prairie Room (103)

    Join Rev. Steve and the Social Justice Support Team to explore together our social justice work in Central Iowa. We'll look at what the new strategic plan holds in terms of possibilities and focus, and think together about how our current justice work can be supported by this, as well as imagining possible new directions our work might go.

    Whether you're new to UCDSM or a long-time member, whether you're already deep into justice work, or wondering where you might fit, this session is for you.

    Please RSVP @ socialjustice@ucdsm.org.

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  • Clean Up

    July 25, 2026  11:00 am - 11:30 am
    Prairie Room (103)

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  • Expresso Coffeehouse

    July 25, 2026  5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Griffin Hall

    Musicians, Poets, and Storytellers!

    It’s time to start making your plans for the next coffeehouse! The "Espresso Yourself" event will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines. Please mark your calendars!

    Come to listen, perform, or simply enjoy the evening—everyone is welcome! This is a BYOB event, so feel free to bring your favorite drinks, and if you'd like, bring a treat or snack to share. A few snacks will also be provided.

    We’re excited to come together for another fun and inspiring evening of creativity and community!

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  • Childcare

    July 26, 2026  9:15 am - 12:15 pm
    Little Sprouts Room on the Lower Level

    Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

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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.