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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Church Calendar

  • Board Game Night

    March 13, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Griffin Hall

                                                                                                                           
    Contact: Gianfranco Berardi, gamenight@ucdsm.org

    Meets: Second Fridays; 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. CT; Griffin Hall

    Welcome: All

    Please join fellow UU friends for a fun night of board games in Griffin Hall. Bring your favorite game as well as any beverages or snacks you might want to share.

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  • Leader's Gathering

    March 14, 2026  8:30 am - 11:00 am
    Griffin Hall and Kitchen

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  • National Pi (Pie) Day- FFF Event

    March 14, 2026  4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Kitchen and Griffin Hall

    Come help celebrate National Pi (Pie) Day on March 14th from 4 - 7 pm in Griffin Hall.

    A team of talented UU pie makers will be baking & serving tempting slices from an assortment of sweet & savory pies! An Old-Fashioned Pie Social! Who knows which flavors might show up! This FFF event is still open.

    Be there or be square! Wait...Pie is round! 😉

    Adults $20, Youth 12 & under $10. Additional slices or carry out = $5 each

    Includes slice of pie, adornments (ice cream, whipped cream) and a beverage.

    

    Hosts: Lynne George, Kerry George, Liz Bredeson, Amanda Kruse, Kay Hertz, Susan Bridgford Koch, Ruth Lindeen, Fern Stewart, Ana Davis, Doug Aupperle

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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.