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with Faithyna Leonard

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Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Mary Safford and via Zoom

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Topic: BOT Orientation
Time: Jul 20, 2026 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


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Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

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Topic:  BOT Governance Training
Time: Jul 21, 2026 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Join Rev. Steve and the Social Justice Support Team to explore together our social justice work in Central Iowa. We'll look at what the new strategic plan holds in terms of possibilities and focus, and think together about how our current justice work can be supported by this, as well as imagining possible new directions our work might go.

Whether you're new to UCDSM or a long-time member, whether you're already deep into justice work, or wondering where you might fit, this session is for you.

Please RSVP @ socialjustice@ucdsm.org.

Musicians, Poets, and Storytellers!

It’s time to start making your plans for the next coffeehouse! The "Espresso Yourself" event will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines. Please mark your calendars!

Come to listen, perform, or simply enjoy the evening—everyone is welcome! This is a BYOB event, so feel free to bring your favorite drinks, and if you'd like, bring a treat or snack to share. A few snacks will also be provided.

We’re excited to come together for another fun and inspiring evening of creativity and community!

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Book Group, Stonewall Conference Room – We will continue reading Essays in Humanism by Albert Einstein. You can join by Zoom at this link.

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


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Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

Stonewall April-November, Zoom December-March

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am. The topics vary from environment to personalities. 
 
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Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

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Raccoon River Park - 2500 Grand Ave., WDM

Coneflower Shelters A, B & C (Turn left when you enter the parking lot and follow the signs)

Potluck picnic for all! Bring a side dish or dessert to share (with serving piece), and place settings/silver for your family.

Congregational Life Team will provide the main dish and beverages.

If you'd like a lawn chair, please bring yours, along with any yard games. We are adjacent to the playground and bathrooms, and the beach is nearby as well (please check with the City on 8/1 re: safety of water for swimming).

Questions? Contact congregationallife@ucdsm.org

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Stonewall and Kitchen

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Marking It Up as We Go Along
Join us for a fully improvised service! Give us a few prompts, and we'll give you a story for all ages, meditations, sermons, and music!

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Join the Sacred Bridges CUUPs chapter as they host their Rising Phoenix potluck grill out. After our hiatus, it is time for us to gather again. The gathering will be held at the Clive Greenbelt Park Shelter, 10490 Maddox Parkway, in Clive.

Please bring your own protein and a dish to share. You will also need your own plates and utensils. Lemonade will be available but if you desire something different, please bring it. No alcohol is permitted.

We look forward to rising again!

Send a note to HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Brenda Trickler/Warren Stine

 Book Group, Stonewall Conference Room – We will continue reading Essays in Humanism by Albert Einstein.  You can join by Zoom at this link.  Click [Here] for more information on the book group and other Humanist activities.

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Monday, August 3 at 7pm at the church and we will begin a discussion of  “There is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America” which will continue into our September meeting.

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


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Join the Humanists for a discussion of interesting and controversial topics. The Braver Angels group will meet on Saturday, August 8^th at 10:00 AM at the Ames public library. The August topic will be “PRICED OUT, REGULATED OUT or BOUGHT OUT?   Why Is It So Hard to Afford a Home—and Who Is Responsible?”. Contact Al Powers if you are interested in car pooling.

Watch Party at 2:00 PM on Aug. 8^th at the Stine Barn.  We will watch one or more programs on humanism or science followed by discussion. Bring a snack and enjoy the company!

 "Adventureland" Watch Party and Discussion
          Saturday, August 8th at 7:00 PM
             Geode Room 

Join the mUUvie Discussion Group to bid farewell to summer by viewing the 2009 romantic comedy-drama "Adventureland." Set in 1987, the film follows a recent college graduate (Jesse Eisenberg) who takes a summer job at a Pittsburgh amusement park to save money for grad school, where he falls for a coworker (Kristen Stewart). The film has been praised for its honest, low-key humor and emotional depth.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/4PlF9XjGfqI?si=732Gqe3AO9KU-sWR

We will have ice cream! RSVP to mUUvie@ucdsm.org to let us know that you are coming.

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

The Theology of Play

What if play is not something we outgrow, but something that helps us grow? This sermon explores the theology of play—the role of imagination, wonder, and joy in developing faith, strengthening mental health, and building beloved community. Through humor, personal stories, and Unitarian Universalist values, we’ll consider how staying curious and a little silly can be a sacred practice.

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Meets in the Minister's Office

Any who are dealing with the loss of a loved one are invited to attend as many or as few sessions that work for you. Feel free to bring your dinner, if you'd like. If this group doesn't work for you but you need help working through your grief, please reach out to the Pastoral Care Team

First Unitarian Peace Justice and Democracy Team is co-sponsoring the annual Hiroshima Nagasaki Observance "Never Again" to be held on Sunday August 9th at 7:00 p.m. near the Japanese Bell, south of the state capitol. Parking is available in the Supreme Court Building lot at 111 E. Court Ave. Please bring a lawn chair and a flower to lay at the Japanese Bell when you ring it. Click here to see the flyer for the event.

Rain location: Capitol Hill Lutheran Church 511 Des Moines Street, Des Moines

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


Zoom:
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Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

Women’s Monthly Lunch  

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 before the luncheon if you plan to attend:  womenslunch@ucdsm.org

Please contact thstephenta@gmail.com for monthly location, it's not always the library

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Facilitated by Amanda Kruse and Heidi Lackmann

                                                                                                                       
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Meets: Second Fridays; 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. CT; Griffin Hall

Welcome: All

Please join fellow UU friends for a fun night of board games in Griffin Hall. Bring your favorite game as well as any beverages or snacks you might want to share.

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


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Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

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Chosen by Women, About Women, Discussed by Women 

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This class is recommended for children ages 7-10 or children who are ready to explore simple abstract concepts through artistic and constructive play. Activities in this class will require the ability to follow simple directions.

This class is recommended for children ages 4-7 or children who need additional support for learning or behavior. The goals of the class include developing the skills needed to participate in Faith Formation classes, establishing caring and trusting relationships, and becoming familiar with the church building, staff, and leadership.

This class is recommended for children ages 10 and up or children who are ready for and interested in exploring more advanced concepts within Unitarian Universalism and in other religious traditions. The children in this class will have the opportunity to take on roles in the services and provide leadership for the Youth Service.

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


Zoom:
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Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

Stonewall April-November, Zoom December-March

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am. The topics vary from environment to personalities. 
 
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Diane S and Katy

A multi-generational event co-sponsored by the Queer & Trans Action Group of First Unitarian Church and Central Iowa Rainbow Families. Drop in any time during the afternoon for some ice cream, other frozen treats, and cold beverages in our covered picnic shelter. Dairy and gluten free options will be available, and there will be a sundae bar with various fun toppings, too.

Enjoy making crafts, playing lawn games, and playing on the adjacent playground as well. A pond with a fishing pier is also just down the hill. Full-service restrooms and water are also adjacent. LGBTQ+ and allied families and folx of all ages welcome! For questions, contact qtag@ucdsm.org.

DIRECTIONS: There is a small parking lot at 34th St. & Witmer Pkwy., then follow the path up the hill on the SOUTH side of the pond to the larger shelter & playground (NOT the path around the north side of the pond to the smaller smaller shelter). You may also park on 37th St. closer to the shelter

This class is recommended for children ages 4-7 or children who need additional support for learning or behavior. The goals of the class include developing the skills needed to participate in Faith Formation classes, establishing caring and trusting relationships, and becoming familiar with the church building, staff, and leadership.

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


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Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

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Libretti Writing Time will be a fun writing workshop combined with an hour of free writing time. Childcare, coffee/tea, and Filipino snacks (eggrolls!) included. Optional karaoke and writing shares at the end. Libre = "free" in Spanish and Tagalog/Filipino Fetti = as in confetti and fun 5 writers with an estimate of 2 kids/per writer 1 childcare provider 3-4 Writing workshop with Katy Swalwell and Dianne Siasoco 4-5 Free Writing Time 5-5:30 Sharing (optional) and Eating time - Eat eggrolls, share writing and/or sing a karaoke song

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This class is recommended for children ages 4-7 or children who need additional support for learning or behavior. The goals of the class include developing the skills needed to participate in Faith Formation classes, establishing caring and trusting relationships, and becoming familiar with the church building, staff, and leadership.

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

Send a note to HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Brenda Trickler/Warren Stine

Zoom Meeting:

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83919185060?pwd=q1mGPZkWva8jnmTbKLk7JRfIls2Z0b.1

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

Please contact thstephenta@gmail.com for monthly location, it's not always the library

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Facilitated by Amanda Kruse and Heidi Lackmann

                                                                                                                       
Contact: Gianfranco Berardi, gamenight@ucdsm.org

Meets: Second Fridays; 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. CT; Griffin Hall

Welcome: All

Please join fellow UU friends for a fun night of board games in Griffin Hall. Bring your favorite game as well as any beverages or snacks you might want to share.

This class is recommended for children ages 4-7 or children who need additional support for learning or behavior. The goals of the class include developing the skills needed to participate in Faith Formation classes, establishing caring and trusting relationships, and becoming familiar with the church building, staff, and leadership.

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

Whether you're looking to make friends, volunteer, sing, learn, advocate for justice, or simply find your people, Community Faire is your map.

Visit ministry booths, explore hands-on activities, and discover new ways to connect.

🌲 Some people find their place around a campfire.

• Some find it in a choir.
• Some in a justice team.
• Some in a classroom.
• Some over coffee.

Where will you find yours?

Join us for Community Faire 2026: Find Your Place! and discover all the ways to connect, grow, serve, and belong at First Unitarian. 🌿

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Any who are dealing with the loss of a loved one are invited to attend as many or as few sessions that work for you. Feel free to bring your dinner, if you'd like. If this group doesn't work for you but you need help working through your grief, please reach out to the Pastoral Care Team

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83919185060?pwd=q1mGPZkWva8jnmTbKLk7JRfIls2Z0b.1

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

Women’s Monthly Lunch  

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 before the luncheon if you plan to attend:  womenslunch@ucdsm.org

The UCDSM Board of Trustees

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Meeting ID: 810 3964 6421
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Chosen by Women, About Women, Discussed by Women 

RSVP's sent to wednesdaywomen@ucdsm.org

Join us for lunch and learn on the third Thursday of each month in Griffin Hall to learn, connect, and enjoy good conversation. Bring a side dish to share—and don’t worry, you don’t have to be retired! Come during your lunch break and join the fun.

September 17: The Heritage of Griffin Hall — featuring Stanley Griffin, son of Griffin Hall’s namesake, longtime friend and jazz musician Dartanyan Brown, and Paula Egan, with a gallery exhibit.

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This class is recommended for children ages 4-7 or children who need additional support for learning or behavior. The goals of the class include developing the skills needed to participate in Faith Formation classes, establishing caring and trusting relationships, and becoming familiar with the church building, staff, and leadership.

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

Mary Safford and via Zoom

Send a note to HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate, especially if planning to join via Zoom.

Contact: Brenda Trickler/Warren Stine

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Facilitated by Ellen Taylor

Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83919185060?pwd=q1mGPZkWva8jnmTbKLk7JRfIls2Z0b.1

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

The four gospels of the New Testament permeate our daily lives and conversations in ways that are often hard to spot. What do we owe a stranger? What’s the right thing to do with our resources? You are invited into discussion about these texts from a Unitarian Universalist perspective, using historical context and scholarship to give insight into texts that have often been weaponized to achieve the opposite intentions of the original authors.  

Reclaiming the Gospels meets mostly on 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Session dates are: 9/23, 10/28, 11/13, 12/16, 1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28, and 5/26. While continuous attendance provides the deepest experience, anyone can join any session.  

This class is recommended for children ages 4-7 or children who need additional support for learning or behavior. The goals of the class include developing the skills needed to participate in Faith Formation classes, establishing caring and trusting relationships, and becoming familiar with the church building, staff, and leadership.

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83919185060?pwd=q1mGPZkWva8jnmTbKLk7JRfIls2Z0b.1

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

Stonewall April-November, Zoom December-March

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am. The topics vary from environment to personalities. 
 
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This class is recommended for children ages 4-7 or children who need additional support for learning or behavior. The goals of the class include developing the skills needed to participate in Faith Formation classes, establishing caring and trusting relationships, and becoming familiar with the church building, staff, and leadership.

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

Send a note to HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Brenda Trickler/Warren Stine

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83919185060?pwd=q1mGPZkWva8jnmTbKLk7JRfIls2Z0b.1

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

Facilitated by Amanda Kruse and Heidi Lackmann

                                                                                                                       
Contact: Gianfranco Berardi, gamenight@ucdsm.org

Meets: Second Fridays; 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. CT; Griffin Hall

Welcome: All

Please join fellow UU friends for a fun night of board games in Griffin Hall. Bring your favorite game as well as any beverages or snacks you might want to share.

This class is recommended for children ages 4-7 or children who need additional support for learning or behavior. The goals of the class include developing the skills needed to participate in Faith Formation classes, establishing caring and trusting relationships, and becoming familiar with the church building, staff, and leadership.

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

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Any who are dealing with the loss of a loved one are invited to attend as many or as few sessions that work for you. Feel free to bring your dinner, if you'd like. If this group doesn't work for you but you need help working through your grief, please reach out to the Pastoral Care Team

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83919185060?pwd=q1mGPZkWva8jnmTbKLk7JRfIls2Z0b.1

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

Women’s Monthly Lunch  

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 before the luncheon if you plan to attend:  womenslunch@ucdsm.org

Please contact thstephenta@gmail.com for monthly location, it's not always the library

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Join us for lunch and learn on the third Thursday of each month in Griffin Hall to learn, connect, and enjoy good conversation. Bring a side dish to share—and don’t worry, you don’t have to be retired! Come during your lunch break and join the fun.

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This class is recommended for children ages 4-7 or children who need additional support for learning or behavior. The goals of the class include developing the skills needed to participate in Faith Formation classes, establishing caring and trusting relationships, and becoming familiar with the church building, staff, and leadership.

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

Mary Safford and via Zoom

Send a note to HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate, especially if planning to join via Zoom.

Contact: Brenda Trickler/Warren Stine

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87018584456?pwd=Mzl5REczWWRrSXl0QnFDZ3kwdlBTUT09 

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83919185060?pwd=q1mGPZkWva8jnmTbKLk7JRfIls2Z0b.1

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

The UCDSM Board of Trustees

Meets in Stonewall Conference Room 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81039646421

Meeting ID: 810 3964 6421
Passcode: 1800Bell

 
Chosen by Women, About Women, Discussed by Women 

RSVP's sent to wednesdaywomen@ucdsm.org

This class is recommended for children ages 4-7 or children who need additional support for learning or behavior. The goals of the class include developing the skills needed to participate in Faith Formation classes, establishing caring and trusting relationships, and becoming familiar with the church building, staff, and leadership.

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83919185060?pwd=q1mGPZkWva8jnmTbKLk7JRfIls2Z0b.1

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

Stonewall April-November, Zoom December-March

“A Word With You” meets once a month in person and discuss topics that interest members. We would like to invite new-comers (or old ones) to our church who could join us or just visit with us. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am. The topics vary from environment to personalities. 
 
Zoom: 
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Please contact Sachiko Murphy (wordwithyou@ucdsm.org) if you are interested.

The four gospels of the New Testament permeate our daily lives and conversations in ways that are often hard to spot. What do we owe a stranger? What’s the right thing to do with our resources? You are invited into discussion about these texts from a Unitarian Universalist perspective, using historical context and scholarship to give insight into texts that have often been weaponized to achieve the opposite intentions of the original authors.  

Reclaiming the Gospels meets mostly on 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Session dates are: 9/23, 10/28, 11/13, 12/16, 1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28, and 5/26. While continuous attendance provides the deepest experience, anyone can join any session.  

This class is recommended for children ages 4-7 or children who need additional support for learning or behavior. The goals of the class include developing the skills needed to participate in Faith Formation classes, establishing caring and trusting relationships, and becoming familiar with the church building, staff, and leadership.

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

Send a note to HumanistBookGroup@ucdsm.org if you would like to participate.

Contact: Brenda Trickler/Warren Stine

Zoom Meeting:

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


Zoom:
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Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

UCDSM Communications is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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This class is recommended for children ages 4-7 or children who need additional support for learning or behavior. The goals of the class include developing the skills needed to participate in Faith Formation classes, establishing caring and trusting relationships, and becoming familiar with the church building, staff, and leadership.

Childcare is always available during Sunday services for children aged 0-4 years-old

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

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Meets in the Minister's Office

Any who are dealing with the loss of a loved one are invited to attend as many or as few sessions that work for you. Feel free to bring your dinner, if you'd like. If this group doesn't work for you but you need help working through your grief, please reach out to the Pastoral Care Team

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Awakening Heart Sangha is a mindfulness practice group in the Plum Village Tradition of Vietnamese Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or ‘Thay’.  We meet by Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Central Time.  All are welcome on a drop-in basis to this ongoing group. 


All levels of practice are welcome, regardless of whether you are a newcomer to meditation or have had a meditation practice for a while. Brief meditation instruction will be offered at each meeting as needed for any newcomers. At each meeting, we will check-in, practice 20 minutes of sitting meditation and 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by a short reading and discussion.


Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83919185060?pwd=q1mGPZkWva8jnmTbKLk7JRfIls2Z0b.1

Email sangha@ucdsm.org for more information or to be added to the weekly Sangha meeting announcement email list.

Women’s Monthly Lunch  

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 before the luncheon if you plan to attend:  womenslunch@ucdsm.org