Previous Services

We offer two ways to experience past services.

Watch the full service on our YouTube channel, or listen to just the sermon on the ‘First U Think’ podcast.

Justice

There are many justice issues. How do we decide which justice issue warrants our attention and energies? It might help to notice that there is just one source of injustice.

Zoom at 9:30 a.m. CT.

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Click here for the Order of Service

Forum: Mayoral Election for Des Moines

Join Gene McCracken, as we host the Mayoral candidates for Des Moines. They will be answering your questions previously submitted. Come meet our next potential mayor!
11:00 a.m. in Griffin Hall and via Zoom

Passcode: Griffin

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What is Ethical Growth?

However ethical you may be (or think you are), what can you do to become more ethical?

Zoom at 9:30 a.m. CT.

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Forum: Estate Planning

Join Brynne Howard, an attorney with the Law Offices of Harrison & Dietz-Kilen, P.L.C., for an informal conversation on planning for the future. Brynne will cover the estate planning basics: wills, revocable trusts, living wills, and powers of attorney. She will briefly go over the probate process, as well as tools for avoiding probate, when appropriate. Join us for this lively conversation on dying!
11:00 a.m. in Griffin Hall and via Zoom

Passcode: Griffin

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Being a People of Covenant

We articulate our covenant in various ways — but what ultimately holds us together is something more than words can say.

Zoom at 9:30 a.m. CT.

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Forum: The Interim to Settlement Process

Board Chair Kevin Boeckholt and interim minister Rev. Meredith Garmon will talk about the reason for an interim, what is supposed to happen in the next two years, and how UCDSM will be preparing to recommend a new settled minister in fall 2025.
11:00 a.m. in Griffin Hall and via Zoom

Passcode: Griffin

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