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

Ring Out with Christmas Cheer!

Join the UU Singers and Bell Ave. Ringers for an intergenerational music service for children and adults of all ages with the UU Singers and Bell Ave. Ringers! The service will be livestreamed in Griffin Hall for those with auditory sensitivities or those who prefer a calming environment.

Join our Livestream!

Click here for the Order of Service (updates every Friday afternoon)

Forum: Board of Trustees

Join us to explore the Board of Trustees’ goal to explore methods of telling our story within the congregation and to the wider community.
Upcoming Services Previous Services

Church Calendar

  • CPR Classes

    December 10, 2025  9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Griffin Hall

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  • Women Around the Table

    December 10, 2025  11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Noah's Ark

    All women are invited for conversation and connection.

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  • Wednesday Night Dinner

    December 10, 2025  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Griffin and Kitchen

    Potluck

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  • Bell Choir Rehearsal

    December 10, 2025  5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
    Auditorium

    Contact: Karen Kraemer choir@ucdsm.org

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  • ROOT [Rising Our Own Tribe]- Emerging Adults Group

    December 10, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Minister's Office

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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.