- New Faith In Action Partners September 1, 2023 Beginning September 1st, our new Faith In Action partners are Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund and The Freestore. In the past, donations were provided to Faith in Action partners through passing of the basket during church services and online basket donations. Due to budget constraints, those donations will now go toward operating expenses of the... Read More →
- Mabon Potluck Picnic & Donation Drive September 1, 2023 Embrace the spirit of Mabon with Sacred Bridges CUUPS!Join our special gathering on September 17th from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, hosted on the serene patio of the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines.It’s not just a picnic, it’s a potluck picnic! Bring your favorite autumn dishes to share as we celebrate the bountiful harvest... Read More →
- Brunch With Pagans September 1, 2023 Join Sacred Bridges CUUPS for a unique and enlightening experience! Brunch with Pagans. Date: September, 9th 2023Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation: Smokey Row, 1910 Cottage Grove, Des Moines IA.We have reserved the meeting room that is located on the right when entering from the south entrance.Connect with your local pagan community, share stories, and... Read More →
- mUUvie Discussion Group: Sat, Sept. 16 August 31, 2023 Please join the mUUvie discussion group for an outing on Saturday, September 16th! We will watch the movie “Cassandro” at the Varsity Theater, then meet at the Drake Diner afterward for food and discussion. “Casandro” follows the true story of the “exotico” character created by Saul Armendariz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso who... Read More →
- Start-Up Weekend: Friday & Saturday, Sept. 15-16 August 31, 2023 Mark your calendar! Bring a dish! Celebrate! To help a congregation and its new minister get off to a solid beginning together, our MidAmerica Region offers to facilitate a “Start-Up Weekend” program. David Pyle (the Regional Lead and a Congregational Life Consultant with the MidAmerica Regional staff) will be with us on Friday evening, September... Read More →
- Brunch with Pagans: Sat, Sept. 9, 10a – 2p August 23, 2023 Brunch with Pagans Join Sacred Bridges CUUPS for a unique and enlightening experience! Date: September, 9th 2023 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Smokey Row, 1910 Cottage Grove, Des Moines IA We have reserved the meeting room that is located on the right when entering from the south entrance. Connect with your local pagan... Read More →
- Zac Bailey’s Military Ceremony: Sat, Sept 9 @ 11a August 23, 2023 First Unitarian member Zac Bailey, a member of the Army Reserves, has been selected to be a Lieutenant Colonel. He will be having his promotion ceremony at the church on Saturday, September 9 at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow. You are cordially invited. Please view your invitation and RSVP here. Please RSVP by... Read More →
- Coffee with the Board: Sunday, Sept. 3 @ 8:30 a.m. August 23, 2023 Coffee with the Board Join the Board for a casual pre-service coffee and conversation. Stonewall Conference Center Sunday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Can’t make it in? There’s a Zoom for that! Connect here.
- Women’s Wednesdays: August 30 @ 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. August 23, 2023 Women’s Wednesdays August Topic: The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz Topics chosen by women, about women, discussed by women. Meets the last Wednesday of every month from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. in the Peace Library. 1:30-2 p.m: General meet and greet, catch-up 2 p.m. – 3 p.m: Discussion RSVP here!
- Join the Clean Team! Saturday mornings… August 23, 2023 Join the Clean Team! Due to budget constraints, it’s up to us to clean the church. Please sign up to help clean the church on Saturday mornings. Doughnuts will be involved. Sign up here!
