- Birding for Life Walks: Sunday, May 12th and Saturday, May 18th May 2, 2024 May 2024 Bird Walking Times TBD We will return to First Unitarian on Sunday, May 12 to walk the trail near the congregation, enjoying all the birds, the creek, and the now fully-leaved trees. We will pause as we go to observe birds and to reflect on parenting in birds (as well as in humans)... Read More →
- Talent Limited/A Monthly Reading Group: Sun., May 12th @ 5:00p May 2, 2024 Our small group of would-be thespians has been meeting since June 2023 on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We invite you to join us on Sunday, March 10th, for a play chosen, directed and read by our members. We gather at 5:00 p.m. for a potluck so bring your beverage of choice and something... Read More →
- UU Women’s Lunch Bunch: Tue., May 14th from 11:30a-1:00p May 2, 2024 Please join our monthly women’s luncheon held the second Tuesday every month at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Little Brother, 6587 University Ave, Windsor Heights, IA 50324. It’s a great place for lively conversation and connection. RESERVATIONS are required. Please contact admin@ucdsm.orgif you plan to attend.
- Unity Circle: Thu., May 16th @ 12:00p May 2, 2024 We will be meeting at noon on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, for lunch and a program. Our speaker will be Josh Mandelbaum – Des Moines City Council Member. Please bring a dish to share, and your own table service and a cup for your beverage. Looking forward to seeing you there!
- Progressive Voices Presents: Triflemore: Sat., May 18th @ 7:30p May 2, 2024 Triflemore is a Transatlantic folk duo, including one from small-town middle America and the other from Shetland, the northernmost islands of Scotland. Their songs are meditative and progressive, whilst reflecting traditional British Isles folk baroque stylings, pondering such things as the impact of simple, old-fashioned kindness, mindfully navigating the unexpected, and the value of cultivating... Read More →
- Humanist: 2024 Secular Summit: Sat., Jun 22nd @ 1:00p May 2, 2024 Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 22. The annual Secular Summitt will be held that day at the Stine Barn, starting at 1:00 PM. Join us for an afternoon of discussion with community leaders about the importance of human rights, separation of church and stare, and education. More details and tickets are available here.
