We Give Thanks
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All are welcome for this warm and family friendly service about giving thanks and cultivating thankfulness.
Speaker: Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw
Where Shall We Have Lunch Today?
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As human beings we are tasked with developing ourselves and our understanding of the world throughout our lives. How do we move from the concrete to the abstract, from simplicity to sophistication? What does it … read more.
The Other Shoe
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Election Day happened. So what do we do now?
The Day of the Dead
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We learn from those who go before, and we stand on the shoulders of our ancestors. Who came before you, and how do you honor what they have given you?
Werewolves and Vampires and Zombies, Oh My!
We avoid the Cabin in the Woods, know that anyone wearing a hockey mask in June is probably not our friend, and aren’t quite sure if vampires should sparkle in the sun and attend high school classes. The things that scare us help to define … read more.
Come Out, Come Out
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Coming out of the closet is not just for LGBTQ people. We all hide in closets of various designs. Everyone is welcome in this service as we examine the pieces of ourselves which we feel the need … read more.
The Blessing of the Animals
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Come and join First Unitarian Church of Des Moines in our digital Blessing of the Animals service. All pets are welcome to visit this digital service and there will be time to show them off! Fur, fins, … read more.
Transcending Our Worst (Yom Kippor)
There is a meme that says “If you can’t handle me at my worst, you don’t deserve me at my best.” This isn’t necessarily true, or even healthy. This service explores atonement, forgiveness, and transcending our worst.
Lynn George … read more.
Working in the Water
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Water Gathering/Homecoming Sunday
We come together here in digital community to do the awesome work of discovering and living out our values and faiths. The water we collect on this day, either from somewhere we have been this … read more.
They Would Not Be Moved
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How can we honor and respect human beings if they are not allowed to make a living wage? Join us for this service on financial justice and economic inequality.
Barb Glass is the Pastoral Care Associate available for … read more.
Light for the Way
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Forgiveness is not a shared construct. Think about that for just a minute. When you have been unable to forgive someone for something, how much of that has been because they just wouldn’t admit what they did? … read more.
Roads Taken, Roads Ahead
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How does the idea of travel speak to your heart and soul? Join us for this gentle service dedicated to examining our human need to roam.
Carol Henderson is the Pastoral Care Associate available for the week beginning … read more.
Everything I Need to Know I Learned on Imgur
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Who needs the information highway when you can sail the Cyber-Sea? Memes and reddit, Imgur, and Anonymous- democracy in action, in real time. How can the front page of the internet help you to make your voice … read more.
The Love You Bake
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The need to eat and drink is shared by all people everywhere. Come and join us for this service dedicated to exploring food as a language of love and concern. In the words of Bill Penzey, “Love … read more.
Blanket Forts and Comfy Chairs
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Finding a physical space where you can feel calm and relaxed is essential. This service addresses our human need for place; microspaces which let us soothe our hearts and center our minds.
God’s Debris: An Agnostic Thought Exercise by Scott Adams
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“The best any human can do is to pick a delusion that helps him get through the day. This is why people of different religions can generally live in peace.” These are the words of Scott Adams, … read more.
Passion, Compassion, and the Faith of the Free
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Where do compassion and kindness fit in the quest for freedom? What does “freedom of speech” really mean? If we are indeed a free faith, how do compassion and free speech work together? How do our own … read more.
Dream of Peace, Fight for Justice
“When the mountains are too high, and our equipment too poor, it is easy to stop climbing. When the goals are too large, and the rewards too distant, we back away, break down, and grind to a halt.” … read more.
Times of Fasting Times of Plenty
May 24th this year is Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan. As we continue with this pandemic period, let’s explore what it means to be a community in times of feast and in times … read more.
Changing Horses in the Middle of the Stream
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Everyone deals differently with profound crisis, but one constant is change. Under pressure, some people lose whatever faith they had. Other people find strength in beliefs they never previously explored. Some find mental stances and … read more.