Hello!
Welcome to the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines! We’re glad you’ve found us and hope you find a church home with us.
At First Unitarian, we’re brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers. We’re people of many beliefs and backgrounds – people with a religious background and people with none; people who believe in a God and people who don’t, and people who simply let the mystery be. And while we represent a diversity of faith, ethnicity, history and spirituality, we agree that we want to do good work in the world.
So we welcome you – your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your worries and your hopes. Let us support you on your faith journey.
Upcoming Service
Church Calendar
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Small Group Ministry
June 11, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
MInister's OfficeFacilitated by Amanda Kruse and Heidi Lackmann
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Capital City Pride
June 12, 2026 - June 14, 2026
East VillageYou can be part of the 2026 PrideFest! The QTAG team will have a booth that needs staffing from enthusiastic volunteers handing out literature & swag, answering general questions about UUs & our church & joining in celebrating Pride!
Schedule:
Friday June 12- Booths & Vendors open 5-9 p.m.
Saturday June 13- Booths & Vendors open 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday June 14- Booths & Vendors open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Peace Justice and Democracy Team/ Tent of Nations Event
June 12, 2026 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Griffin Hall and KitchenFind out more about Daoud and the Tent of Nations here: https://tentofnations.com/
and also through Friends of the Teno of Nations North America here: https://fotonna.org/about-fotonna/A light lunch will be served after the event. For more information, email pjdteam@ucdsm.org. Please sign up using the link below if you plan to attend. If you don't register you are still welcome to come, however it helps to know how many to expect for food. If you can't attend, you can also watch on Zoom at this link. To donate to these groups, please visit this link.
I’m New Here
Ready to explore Unitarian Universalism and our church? We’re ready for you!
- Start by joining us for our Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. CT in-person or via livestream. You can also click here for directions to our building!
- In the front lobby of our church, you’ll be welcomed by a Congregational Life Team member, who will direct you to visitor information and UU information.
- Join us after the service for coffee hour! Enjoy a generous spread of delicious food and take the opportunity to connect, mingle, and meet new people in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Check out our Affinity Groups for adults. We also have programs for children, youth, and adults.
- And finally, explore our website! There’s a lot to see and we encourage you to reach out to the contact people listed throughout the site if you have questions or want to get involved.