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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.

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.  

Meet up with your peers & friends, we'll brainstorm activities and service opportunities for the coming year. YRUU will meet on the same Wednesday nights as the Wednesday Night Potlucks throughout the year.

Scrappy Hour is an informal opportunity for families to gather at the church where adults can get to know each other and kids can play and explore their church home. Please bring a food item to share (no cooking necessary- it can literally be a jub of apple juice from the fridge or half box of granola bars.

Capital City Pride Board Workday

Please join the mUUvie discussion group to view and discuss the 1993 comedy, "Groundhog Day." The film follows a cynical weatherman who gets trapped in a time loop and must relive February 2nd over and over again, exploring themes of personal growth and second chances.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/GncQtURdcE4?si=fnP-8QYMf07Rud_F

Popcorn will be provided; bring your own drink. 

RSVP to mUUvie@ucdsm.org so we know that you are coming!

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

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

Gather in the Auditorium for a full Sunday service featuring readings, hymns, reflections, musical ensembles, and a sermon. Come listen, reflect, sing, and connect.

NOTE: Faith Formation classes for children are offered during the 9:15 a.m. service, and nursery care is available during both services.

Join us in Griffin Hall for a more intimate, discussion-based service exploring the same themes and questions in a participatory way. MOSAIC stands for Meaning, Openness, Sharing, Authenticity, Inquiry, and Connection

Parenting is complex, but we do not need to carry it alone. If you are raising kids, we invite you to join our Parent Support Groups this year. These facilitated discussions will center topics and issues that matter most to parents, creating a space to support and love another on the journey. 

Third Wednesdays of the month. and Fourth Sundays of the month, childcare provided at both. No registration needed; come to any session. 

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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.

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

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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.

On the almost first anniversary of her death, there will be an informal gathering at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 2, in Griffin Hall to share memories of Pat Winters. Pat was an active, long-time member of First Unitarian. She passed away last November in Portland, Oregon, at the home of her son, Tom.  Come share your stories of a caring, funny, and often stubborn woman. There’ll be cookies, because Pat could snack with the best of us!

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Topic: Forum Planning
Time: Oct 2, 2026 03:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 889 8794 2845

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It’s time for another Family Night Out!

Bring your kiddos to church and let us feed them dinner and have fun together while YOU – parents and guardians – get a little time to yourselves! Drop off in Griffin Hall at 5:00 pm (or later is OK!), pick up at 8:00 pm.

Please register in advance if possible so we have enough food (and the foods your children can eat!).

We will be removing the volunteer trees from the west side of the building, in the Hosta bed under the three oaks in the north lawn and the Iris bed by the conference room window.  Also, any weeding that needs to be done.  We have a limited number of shovels and spades so please bring your own.
Also, grounds related - the overgrown flower bed by the playground will probably be removed when the south entrance is updated, so feel free to grab some plants for your own garden.

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

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

Gather in the Auditorium for a full Sunday service featuring readings, hymns, reflections, musical ensembles, and a sermon. Come listen, reflect, sing, and connect.

NOTE: Faith Formation classes for children are offered during the 9:15 a.m. service, and nursery care is available during both services.

Join us in Griffin Hall for a more intimate, discussion-based service exploring the same themes and questions in a participatory way. MOSAIC stands for Meaning, Openness, Sharing, Authenticity, Inquiry, and Connection

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

Contact: Brenda Trickler/Warren Stine

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The Politics and Policy Study Group meets monthly at the church on the first Monday at 7:00-8:30 pm. (Oct. 5, Nov. 2, etc.)

We’ve read widely and have a contrarian bent to our readings. We’ve read from David Leonhardt’s Ours Was the Shining Future to Oren Cass’s The Once and Future Worker.

This is a great group, and the discussions have been stimulating. We are interested in having more folks join us! 

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.

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

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Join the Tai Chi group for a relaxed social hour following class on Thursday, October 8, from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Come stretch, connect, and enjoy some time together!

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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.

Join Rev. Steve and the Social Justice Support Team for the Social Justice Imagination Summit II on Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Gather as we consider where First Unitarian has been as a social justice leader in the community, who we want to be as we move forward, where you feel the most passion to take action, and with whom we should seek to partner as we show up as a congregation to do this work. 

Meet us in Griffin Hall with your presence, passion, and imagination. No matter whether you are a social justice veteran or new to this work at First Unitarian, all are welcome and needed.

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

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

Gather in the Auditorium for a full Sunday service featuring readings, hymns, reflections, musical ensembles, and a sermon. Come listen, reflect, sing, and connect.

NOTE: Faith Formation classes for children are offered during the 9:15 a.m. service, and nursery care is available during both services.

Join us in Griffin Hall for a more intimate, discussion-based service exploring the same themes and questions in a participatory way. MOSAIC stands for Meaning, Openness, Sharing, Authenticity, Inquiry, and Connection

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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Are you looking for a space where the conversation is as refreshing as a brisk gale? Do you enjoy fellowship that’s a breath of fresh air (and occasionally a bit of hot air)? Then it’s time to harness your enthusiasm and join the WindBreakers!

Our men’s group is gathering to share stories, support one another, and engage in the kind of spirited discussion that UU’s are famous for. Whether you’re a lifelong member or just blowing into town, there’s a seat at the table for you.

Come for the community, stay for the camaraderie, and help us make sure this group is anything but "stagnant." We promise a low-pressure environment where the only thing we take seriously is our commitment to each other.



We look forward to seeing you there—don't let this opportunity pass you by!

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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.

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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All 9th–12th grade students are invited to YRUU's first gathering on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:15 p.m. Pizza will be served!

Meet up with your peers & friends, we'll brainstorm activities and service opportunities for the coming year. YRUU will meet on the same Wednesday nights as the Wednesday Night Potlucks throughout the year.

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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 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

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

Gather in the Auditorium for a full Sunday service featuring readings, hymns, reflections, musical ensembles, and a sermon. Come listen, reflect, sing, and connect.

NOTE: Faith Formation classes for children are offered during the 9:15 a.m. service, and nursery care is available during both services.

Join us in Griffin Hall for a more intimate, discussion-based service exploring the same themes and questions in a participatory way. MOSAIC stands for Meaning, Openness, Sharing, Authenticity, Inquiry, and Connection

Register for Living Well for Seniors!

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.

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

The UCDSM Board of Trustees

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Chosen by Women, About Women, Discussed by Women 

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Parenting is complex, but we do not need to carry it alone. If you are raising kids, we invite you to join our Parent Support Groups this year. These facilitated discussions will center topics and issues that matter most to parents, creating a space to support and love another on the journey. 

Third Wednesdays of the month, 5:30-7 p.m. and Fourth Sundays of the month, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., childcare provided at both. No registration needed; come to any session. 

With the mUUvie group and QTAG!

Please join the QTAG and mUUvie discussion groups to view and discuss the 1975 comedy/horror/musical cult classic, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." The film is based on the 1973 stage production starring Tim Curry, and centers on the strange goings-on at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad scientist and alien transvestite from the planet Transexual. 
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/ldo_spDyLKc?si=L9j_PY3uSv19ACtF

Costumes are encouraged, but please do not bring messy or potentially damaging props! 
Popcorn will be provided. Bring your own drink.

Join us in Griffin Hall for a more intimate, discussion-based service exploring the same themes and questions in a participatory way. MOSAIC stands for Meaning, Openness, Sharing, Authenticity, Inquiry, and Connection

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

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

Gather in the Auditorium for a full Sunday service featuring readings, hymns, reflections, musical ensembles, and a sermon. Come listen, reflect, sing, and connect.

NOTE: Faith Formation classes for children are offered during the 9:15 a.m. service, and nursery care is available during both services.

Parenting is complex, but we do not need to carry it alone. If you are raising kids, we invite you to join our Parent Support Groups this year. These facilitated discussions will center topics and issues that matter most to parents, creating a space to support and love another on the journey. 

Third Wednesdays of the month. and Fourth Sundays of the month, childcare provided at both. No registration needed; come to any session. 

An Afternoon of Comfort and Healing

Join us for an informative and supportive gathering designed for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Guest speaker Nate McClendon, a nationally recognized presenter and author, will share personal insights, understanding, encouragement, and hope for those navigating the journey of grief.

Whether your loss is recent, occurred years ago, or you are supporting someone who is grieving, you will find a welcoming and safe space for reflection, connection, and healing.

Light refreshments will be provided, and books will be available for purchase.

For more information, contact contact@tcfdsm.org or 515-635-1678.

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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.

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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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.  

Meet up with your peers & friends, we'll brainstorm activities and service opportunities for the coming year. YRUU will meet on the same Wednesday nights as the Wednesday Night Potlucks throughout the year.

Join us in Griffin Hall for a more intimate, discussion-based service exploring the same themes and questions in a participatory way. MOSAIC stands for Meaning, Openness, Sharing, Authenticity, Inquiry, and Connection

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

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

Gather in the Auditorium for a full Sunday service featuring readings, hymns, reflections, musical ensembles, and a sermon. Come listen, reflect, sing, and connect.

NOTE: Faith Formation classes for children are offered during the 9:15 a.m. service, and nursery care is available during both services.

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

Contact: Brenda Trickler/Warren Stine

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The Politics and Policy Study Group meets monthly at the church on the first Monday at 7:00-8:30 pm. (Oct. 5, Nov. 2, etc.)

We’ve read widely and have a contrarian bent to our readings. We’ve read from David Leonhardt’s Ours Was the Shining Future to Oren Cass’s The Once and Future Worker.

This is a great group, and the discussions have been stimulating. We are interested in having more folks join us! 

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.

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

Griffin Hall

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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

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

Gather in the Auditorium for a full Sunday service featuring readings, hymns, reflections, musical ensembles, and a sermon. Come listen, reflect, sing, and connect.

NOTE: Faith Formation classes for children are offered during the 9:15 a.m. service, and nursery care is available during both services.

Join us in Griffin Hall for a more intimate, discussion-based service exploring the same themes and questions in a participatory way. MOSAIC stands for Meaning, Openness, Sharing, Authenticity, Inquiry, and Connection

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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Are you looking for a space where the conversation is as refreshing as a brisk gale? Do you enjoy fellowship that’s a breath of fresh air (and occasionally a bit of hot air)? Then it’s time to harness your enthusiasm and join the WindBreakers!

Our men’s group is gathering to share stories, support one another, and engage in the kind of spirited discussion that UU’s are famous for. Whether you’re a lifelong member or just blowing into town, there’s a seat at the table for you.

Come for the community, stay for the camaraderie, and help us make sure this group is anything but "stagnant." We promise a low-pressure environment where the only thing we take seriously is our commitment to each other.



We look forward to seeing you there—don't let this opportunity pass you by!

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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.

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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All 9th–12th grade students are invited to YRUU's first gathering on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:15 p.m. Pizza will be served!

Meet up with your peers & friends, we'll brainstorm activities and service opportunities for the coming year. YRUU will meet on the same Wednesday nights as the Wednesday Night Potlucks throughout the year.

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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 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

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

Gather in the Auditorium for a full Sunday service featuring readings, hymns, reflections, musical ensembles, and a sermon. Come listen, reflect, sing, and connect.

NOTE: Faith Formation classes for children are offered during the 9:15 a.m. service, and nursery care is available during both services.

Join us in Griffin Hall for a more intimate, discussion-based service exploring the same themes and questions in a participatory way. MOSAIC stands for Meaning, Openness, Sharing, Authenticity, Inquiry, and Connection

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.

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

The UCDSM Board of Trustees

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Parenting is complex, but we do not need to carry it alone. If you are raising kids, we invite you to join our Parent Support Groups this year. These facilitated discussions will center topics and issues that matter most to parents, creating a space to support and love another on the journey. 

Third Wednesdays of the month, 5:30-7 p.m. and Fourth Sundays of the month, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., childcare provided at both. No registration needed; come to any session. 

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 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

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

Gather in the Auditorium for a full Sunday service featuring readings, hymns, reflections, musical ensembles, and a sermon. Come listen, reflect, sing, and connect.

NOTE: Faith Formation classes for children are offered during the 9:15 a.m. service, and nursery care is available during both services.

Join us in Griffin Hall for a more intimate, discussion-based service exploring the same themes and questions in a participatory way. MOSAIC stands for Meaning, Openness, Sharing, Authenticity, Inquiry, and Connection

Parenting is complex, but we do not need to carry it alone. If you are raising kids, we invite you to join our Parent Support Groups this year. These facilitated discussions will center topics and issues that matter most to parents, creating a space to support and love another on the journey. 

Third Wednesdays of the month. and Fourth Sundays of the month, childcare provided at both. No registration needed; come to any session. 

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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.

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.

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.  

Meet up with your peers & friends, we'll brainstorm activities and service opportunities for the coming year. YRUU will meet on the same Wednesday nights as the Wednesday Night Potlucks throughout the year.

Join us in Griffin Hall for a more intimate, discussion-based service exploring the same themes and questions in a participatory way. MOSAIC stands for Meaning, Openness, Sharing, Authenticity, Inquiry, and Connection

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

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

Gather in the Auditorium for a full Sunday service featuring readings, hymns, reflections, musical ensembles, and a sermon. Come listen, reflect, sing, and connect.

NOTE: Faith Formation classes for children are offered during the 9:15 a.m. service, and nursery care is available during both services.

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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.

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

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BNIM

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

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

Gather in the Auditorium for a full Sunday service featuring readings, hymns, reflections, musical ensembles, and a sermon. Come listen, reflect, sing, and connect.

NOTE: Faith Formation classes for children are offered during the 9:15 a.m. service, and nursery care is available during both services.

Join us in Griffin Hall for a more intimate, discussion-based service exploring the same themes and questions in a participatory way. MOSAIC stands for Meaning, Openness, Sharing, Authenticity, Inquiry, and Connection

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

Contact: Brenda Trickler/Warren Stine

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The Politics and Policy Study Group meets monthly at the church on the first Monday at 7:00-8:30 pm. (Oct. 5, Nov. 2, etc.)

We’ve read widely and have a contrarian bent to our readings. We’ve read from David Leonhardt’s Ours Was the Shining Future to Oren Cass’s The Once and Future Worker.

This is a great group, and the discussions have been stimulating. We are interested in having more folks join us! 

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.

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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All 9th–12th grade students are invited to YRUU's first gathering on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:15 p.m. Pizza will be served!

Meet up with your peers & friends, we'll brainstorm activities and service opportunities for the coming year. YRUU will meet on the same Wednesday nights as the Wednesday Night Potlucks throughout the year.

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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.

Join us in Griffin Hall for a more intimate, discussion-based service exploring the same themes and questions in a participatory way. MOSAIC stands for Meaning, Openness, Sharing, Authenticity, Inquiry, and Connection

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

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

Gather in the Auditorium for a full Sunday service featuring readings, hymns, reflections, musical ensembles, and a sermon. Come listen, reflect, sing, and connect.

NOTE: Faith Formation classes for children are offered during the 9:15 a.m. service, and nursery care is available during both services.

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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Are you looking for a space where the conversation is as refreshing as a brisk gale? Do you enjoy fellowship that’s a breath of fresh air (and occasionally a bit of hot air)? Then it’s time to harness your enthusiasm and join the WindBreakers!

Our men’s group is gathering to share stories, support one another, and engage in the kind of spirited discussion that UU’s are famous for. Whether you’re a lifelong member or just blowing into town, there’s a seat at the table for you.

Come for the community, stay for the camaraderie, and help us make sure this group is anything but "stagnant." We promise a low-pressure environment where the only thing we take seriously is our commitment to each other.



We look forward to seeing you there—don't let this opportunity pass you by!

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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.

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