Announcements

  • Unity Circle: Thu., Mar. 21st @ 12:00p March 18, 2024 We will be meeting for lunch and a program. Our speaker will be Tim Coughennower from the Des Moines Police Department! His talk will be based on his assessment of our church security and safety procedures. Please bring a dish to share, and your own table service and a cup for your beverage. Looking forward to... Read More →
  • “Speaking Grief” Movie Screening: Fri., Mar. 22nd @ 6:30p March 18, 2024 Let’s get better at grief. On Friday, March 22, the Grief Support Circle is hosting a viewing of the documentary “Speaking Grief” in Griffin Hall. All are invited to the screening, because we can all get better at grief. From the documentary’s website: “Speaking Grief helps us move away from the idea that grief is... Read More →
  • Introduction to Compassionate Communication: Sat., Mar. 23rd from 9:30a-12:30p March 18, 2024 In this introductory workshop participants will engage in discussion, learning, and exercises that show how to have healthy and more rewarding relationships, especially with one’s self. This workshop is facilitated by Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner, Certified Trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Please click here for more information. Click to Register. This workshop is free, though we... Read More →
  • Sacred Bridges CUUPS: Ostara: Sat., Mar. 23 @ 3:00p March 18, 2024 Join us for a Magical Ostara Celebration with Sacred Bridges CUUPS!As the wheel of the year turns and the promise of spring fills the air, we invite you to join our community for a joyous Ostara celebration on March 23rd at 3:00 pm. Nestled within the serene embrace of our labyrinth, we’ll come together to... Read More →
  • “Metaphysical Awakening” Book Club: Tue., Mar. 26th from 6-7:00p March 18, 2024 Join us for our book club where we will meet with author, Michael Lewis, and explore his book in weekly Tuesday evening sessions (March 26th-August 27th). Register here.
  • Women’s Wednesdays: Wed., Mar. 27 from 12:30-3:00p March 18, 2024 Chosen by women, about women and discussed by women! Join us in the Stonewall conference room for fellowship and discussion. 12:30-1:00 p.m. Fellowship 1:00-3:00 p.m. Discussion We meet the 4th Wednesday of each month.
  • Trans Lives Fest – Volunteers Needed: Sat., Mar. 30th from 10:00a-5:00p March 18, 2024 The Trans Lives Fest is First Unitarian’s largest public-facing event. Last year, over 700 folx attended! We need your help to make the 2024 Trans Lives Fest another successful First U event! The festival is at First Unitarian Church on March 30, 2024, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. We need volunteers to help before,... Read More →
  • Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival: Sat., Mar.30 from 10:00a-5:00p March 18, 2024 In honor of the International Transgender Day of Visibility, this fourth annual all-ages festival showcases the creative work of transgender, genderqueer, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming adults and youth from around Iowa. Work includes visual art and crafts for sale, food trucks and booths, live music, poetry, literature, dance, drag, and comedy performances. Local nonprofit and community... Read More →
  • Fellowship, Food and FUNds (FFF 24): Submissions due April 8th – Sale April 27th-28th March 18, 2024 Our annual food fair fundraiser, Fellowship Food and FUNds, is coming up at the end of April! Do you like to plan or host dinner parties? Do you like to help others throw a party? Have some fun ideas for activities culminating in a meal together? Do you love to cook or bake? We need... Read More →