We enjoy and create music in many ways. Adults can join the UU Singers and/or the Bell Ave. Ringers. Hopefully soon, children can participate in music activities as part of the Children’s Chalice Choir. Our Sunday services also feature local musicians as part of our Special Music program. You might hear a woodwind group, a folk singer, or some swinging jazz. We enjoy bringing the diversity of music in Des Moines to our church.
If you have questions about our choir programs, please contact us!
UU Singers
Our UU Singers welcome all adults and high school students with choral experience. The choir provides Sunday service music two times each month and rehearses on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. CT from August to May. In addition, the choir also provides a music-focused Sunday service each year and performs occasionally in special concerts in the community. New singers are always welcome and encouraged to join the choir at any time throughout the year.
Click HERE to watch the choir sing “Sing a Song of Merry Christmas” from our December 15, 2024 service!
To hear the entire service, please visit our Youtube channel.
Contact us if you are interested in bring your singing out of the shower!
Bell Ave. Ringers
This musically motivated group of adult handbell ringers join together to create and perform beautiful music one Sunday each month. They rehearse weekly on Wednesday evenings from 5:45-6:45 p.m. CT from August to May. Though not required, some previous musical experience is encouraged.
Click HERE to watch a video of our bell choir playing alongside our choir to the song “Wonders of Love, Joy, and Peace!
To hear the entire service, please visit our Youtube channel.
Find out more about joining this enthusiastic group by contacting us!
Special Music
One Sunday each month, special music is provided by musicians from within our congregation or invited guest musicians. If you are a musically trained instrumentalist or vocalist interested in sharing your talents by performing in a Sunday service, please contact us!
Espresso Yourself Coffeehouse
A poetry and music extravaganza for all Unitarian members and friends who enjoy an evening of stories, sonnets, and songs! Come and listen, or come ready to entertain! Everyone is invited to enjoy or participate in these seasonal coffeehouse events in Griffin Hall. Please contact us with questions or to be added to the email notification group list.
Progressive Voices Concerts
We’re also proud to host the Progressive Voices Concerts, which bring musicians from around the country to our church to share their unique talents with a Des Moines audience. Since 2010, this music series has promoted compassion for, and celebration of, the universal human condition in all its forms and variations. Contact us for more information.