- Start-Up Weekend: Sept 15-16 September 14, 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 →
- Unity Circle: Thur., Sept. 21 @ 12p September 14, 2023 Join the Unity Circle on Thursday, September 21st at 12:00 p.m. Alice Stewart (Director of Finance & Administration) and Birch Spick (Faith Formation & Congregational Life Coordinator) will be guiding us through logging in and exploring a few of the most useful parts of Realm for Unity Circle. Bring your laptop, tablet, or other device.... Read More →
- Women’s Monthly Lunch – Sep. 12 September 8, 2023 from Barb Royal 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). Please note: We have moved from A Dong back to FireCreek Grill There’s always good food and lively conversation. Please be sure to RSVP by the Sunday evening (later... Read More →
- Sacred Bridges CUUPS: Quarterly Bake Sale Fundraiser September 1, 2023 Indulge in the goodness of our upcoming event! Join us for a quarterly bake sale fundraiser hosted by Sacred Bridges CUUPS. Let’s unite to gather funds for rituals, classes, and thrilling events. Mark your calendar: September 24th, 2023, at the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines. Catch us during the post-service coffee hour from 10:30... Read More →
- 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 →
