Social Justice Overview

In the greater community, members of First Unitarian are engaged in a variety of social justice work that focuses on improving the quality of life for those who are marginalized because of some inherent aspect of who they are. Our congregation has a history of working on social justice issues and we continue to raise our voices against issues of injustice today.

For many years, our congregation supported Faith in Action (FIA) Partners, selecting two local nonprofit organizations each year to receive a portion of our Sunday offering. Nominated by church members and chosen at our annual meeting, these partnerships helped support important work throughout our community. We are grateful for all of the organizations that have been part of this program over the years—see the full list of our past Faith in Action partners.

Organizations We Belong To

Our church is a dues-paying member of four Des Moines-area not-for-profit organizations that align with our social justice intentions.

If you would like information about these organizations, please contact us!

Social Justice Support Team

The Social Justice Leadership Support Team supports social justice activists in our congregation by providing knowledge, connection and encouragement. The team is open to any who wish to join them. They currently meet via Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Contact us to receive an invitation.