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

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Church Calendar

  • Women Around the Table (former UU Women's Lunch Bunch)

    March 10, 2026  10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Griffin Hall and Kitchen

    Women’s Monthly Lunch  

    All UU (and UU-interested) women are welcome to join the monthly gathering of the UU Women’s Lunch Bunch (2nd Tuesday of every month at 11:30). 

    There’s always good food and lively conversation. 

    Please be sure to RSVP before the luncheon if you plan to attend:  womenslunch@ucdsm.org

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  • IDALS Grant Meeting

    March 10, 2026  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Stonewall Conference Room

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  • Financial Oversight Committee

    March 10, 2026  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    ZOOM

    Online Only

    First Unitarian is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83292744498?pwd=Y0Q1Q29TclZ3SzNWUm9tSXpZWmVQQT09

    Meeting ID: 832 9274 4498
    Passcode: 465972

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  • Centering Nature Book Group

    March 10, 2026  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Griffin Hall

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  • Wednesday Night Potluck

    March 11, 2026  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Griffin Hall

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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.