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.

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Upcoming Service

The Transformative Power of Attention

When we cultivate our capacity to pay attention, we may start to notice patterns in ourselves or our relationships. How can this practice support us in growing ethically and spiritually together?

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Click here for the Order of Service (updates every Friday afternoon)

Forum: Volunteer Opportunities

Join us for a presentation highlighting several volunteer opportunities in our community. For each organization, a member of our church who actively volunteers there will share about the work they do, the mission of the organization, and how others can get involved. This will be a great chance to learn about meaningful ways to serve and make a difference alongside fellow church members.

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Church Calendar

  • Tai Chi

    March 19, 2026  9:30 am - 10:30 am
    Griffin and Gathering Area

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  • Unity Circle

    March 19, 2026  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Griffin Hall

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  • Small Group Ministry

    March 19, 2026  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Stonewall Conference Room

    Facilitated by Steve Evans

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  • UU Singers Adult Choir

    March 19, 2026  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Griffin Hall

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  • Cleaning Day

    March 21, 2026  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    All Church

    With all the ongoing construction, it’s time to give our church a good refresh! We’re inviting volunteers to join us for a church-wide cleaning day on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. We’ll focus on a deeper clean of the first main floor, offices, and auditorium to get everything ready for regular use again.

    Many hands make light work, so if you’re able to lend a hand for any part of the morning, we’d greatly appreciate it. Thank you for helping keep our church welcoming and ready for ministry!

    If you have any questions, please email the building team at buildingteam@ucdsm.org.

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I’m New Here

Ready to explore Unitarian Universalism and our church? We’re ready for you!

  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Check out our Affinity Groups for adults. We also have programs for children, youth, and adults.
  5. 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.