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 Meeting ZOOM

    January 6, 2026  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    ZOOM ONLY

    The UCDSM Board of Trustees
    Meets in Stonewall Conference Room 
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81039646421

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  • Bell Choir Rehearsal

    January 7, 2026  5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
    Auditorium

    Contact: Karen Kraemer choir@ucdsm.org

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  • Steering Committee (Zoom Only)

    January 7, 2026  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    ZOOM

    UCDSM Communications is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: Steering Committee (Peace Conference Room)
    Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
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    Meeting ID: 876 6110 7051
    Passcode: STEER

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  • Bent Needles

    January 7, 2026  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Griffin Hall

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  • Recovery Group

    January 7, 2026  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Auditorium

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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.