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

America at 250

Our theme for our July 5 service is America’s 250th birthday.  Join us to hear reflections by church members about what our nation’s 250th birthday means to them.
Click here for this week’s Order of Service. Join us here for our livestreamed service!

Forum: What Does it Mean to be an American?

Join us after the service for more in-depth discussion about today’s message, America at 250.

The State of the Media & Envisioning the Future

Join us for “The State of Media and Envisioning the Future” with longtime Iowa journalist Dave Busiek. During his 43-year career, Busiek served as a reporter, anchor, and for 30 years as News Director at KCCI-TV in Des Moines, leading coverage of major events from the Iowa caucuses to the floods of 1993. An award-winning broadcaster and member of the Iowa Broadcasters Hall of Fame, Busiek will share insights on today’s media landscape and what the future of journalism might hold.

Forum: The State of Media & Envisioning the Future with Dave Busiek

Join us after the service to continue our conversation with longtime Iowa journalist, Dave Busiek.
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Church Calendar

  • Tai Chi

    July 2, 2026  9:30 am - 10:30 am
    Griffin and Gathering Area

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  • Art Wall

    July 2, 2026  3:00 pm - 4:00 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.