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 13, 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 13, 2025 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Auditorium and ZoomLivestream Link: https://youtube.com/live/F8m2TQTRiLE?feature=share
Our Church as Home and Garden
with Al Powers and Theresa MillerA look at our church home and garden through the lens of history.
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.