Beltane Celebration April 29April 25, 2023Sacred Bridges CUUPS is excited to bring about the stories of old Irish folklore/mythos to life and celebrate the return of the sun’s strength with each of you. Join us Saturday, April 29, at 2 p.m. down in the Labyrinth. A brief explanation of the event: we will gather, and each person will have a... Read More →
General Assembly (GA) 2023April 19, 2023from Linda Lemons General Assembly (GA) 2023 “Faithfully Becoming” will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, from June 21-25, 2023 in-person or virtually as best meets your needs. Delegates will be voting on Article II, and deciding whether it is time to add values and new covenants. The UUA Board of Trustees is receiving feedback from all UUs, regarding Article II through... Read More →
Want to Dip Your Toes in AMOS?April 19, 2023Then join us on a neighborhood walk to see what residents on the southside would like to see in affordable housing in their neighborhood. You’ll be paired with one or more AMOS folks knowledgeable about the Community Land Trust that AMOS proposed to the city–and now has planning in full swing. May 6, 9 a.m.... Read More →
NoMowMay Des MoinesApril 19, 2023Here’s your invitation to join this experience! Carolyn Uhlenhake Walker, Joann Muldoon, and myself, Janice Hawkins, want you to join us in inviting our pollinators back to our yards, our cities, and the state. Since the 1970s, the number of pollinators has dropped by 50%, which is a threat to the survival of life on... Read More →
Fellowship, Food, & FUNds List Available!April 13, 2023The list is up and it’s time to prepare for our biggest fundraiser of the year, FFF 23! Mark your calendar for the FFF 23 Sale Kickoff and Potluck, Saturday, April 29, 5-7:30 p.m. Sale continues Sunday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Check the list for events centered around meals scheduled throughout the year and... Read More →
Deadline Approaching! Pledge for 2023-24 Church YearApril 13, 2023This year’s pledge campaign ends this Saturday, April 15! If you would like help setting up your recurring pledge for the 2023-24 church year, please contact DFA Alice Stewart at director@ucdsm.org. Pledge online directly here!
Women’s Lunch – April 11April 6, 2023NOTE: New location – A Dong Restaurant, 1511 High St, Des Moines All UU (and UU-interested) women are welcome to join the monthly gathering of the UU Women’s Lunch Bunch (2nd Tuesday of every month at 11:30). There’s always good food and lively conversation. Please be sure to RSVP by the Saturday morning before the luncheon if you plan... Read More →
2023 Unsung UU Nominations Open!April 4, 2023The Board of Trustees is currently accepting nominations for the 2023 Unsung UU Award to be presented at the annual meeting in June. Each year the Board of Trustees presents this award to a member or friend of our church who works tirelessly behind the scenes, is someone we can always count on, and is... Read More →
LGBTQ+ Lobby Day March 23March 14, 2023Upset about proposed bills that are discriminatory and hurtful to the LGBTQ+ community? Wish you could do something about it, but aren’t sure how? The most effective way to influence government is by talking in person to our lawmakers. Join other UUs and UCCs in advocating for our queer and trans siblings by voicing your... Read More →
Trans Lives FestivalMarch 9, 2023The third annual Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival will occur on April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1800 Bell Ave. in Des Moines. It is hosted by First Unitarian Church of Des Moines, an LGBTQ+ Welcoming Congregation. In honor of the International Transgender Day of Visibility, the all-ages festival showcases the creative... Read More →
