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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · 2d

Unity Circle
Thursday, October 16 at 12 p.m.
Our speaker will be Dr. Brad McDowell, a researcher from the University of Iowa who will talk about cancer research in Iowa.

Please bring a dish to share, and your own table service and a cup for your beverage. Looking forward to seeing you there!

First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · 2d

🌟New Episode! 🌟
🎙It’s Great to Meet You – Episode 3 features Max Mowitz and OneIowa.

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It's Great to Meet You, Episode 3: Max Mowitz, OneIowa - First U Think

It's Great to Meet You, Episode 3: Max Mowitz, OneIowaLinks from the show:Oneiowa.orghttps://onrealm.org/FirstUnitarian/give/ITMAF

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · 8d

Meet our guest artist for October: Sarah Bromley!
You can see her work in Griffin Hall during the month of October.
Bluesky- @amethystdripp.bsky.social
Cara- cara.app/amethystdripp

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · 8d

Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m.
What is Compassion with Rev. Steve Sieck
Watch the livestream starting at 9:30 a.m.: Youhttps://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

Forum: Iowa’s First Mini Forest: Iowa's first mini-forest was planted in May 2024 with a lot of support from First Unitarian.

First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · 8d

Did UU know that Soul Matters Sharing Circle specifically curates a playlist for each Soul Matters monthly theme? Listen on Spotify or YouTube!
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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · 9d

⏰Forgot to set your alarm Saturday night?
😴Slept through Sunday service?
We’ve got you.
The September 28 podcast of “Why I Choose to Belong Here” with the Board of Trustees is now live!
🎧Listen now wherever you get your podcast
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Why I Choose to Belong Here with the Board of Directors - First U Think

Four Board of Trustee members will introduce themselves and tell you why they chose to belong to this church, and why they chose to take the leap and landed on the Board.

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · 15d

Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m.-

Why I Choose to Belong Here with the Board of Directors
Watch the livestream starting at 9:30 a.m.: www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/...

FORUM- CO2 Pipelines:

First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

We are Unitarian Universalist and Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, atheist and agnostic, believers in God, and more. On the forefront of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgende...

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · 16d

⏰Forgot to set your alarm Saturday night?
😴Slept through Sunday service?
We’ve got you.
🎧The September 21 podcast of “Limits of Belonging” with Rev. Steve is now live!
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
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Limits of Belonging- Sunday Service with Rev. Steve Sieck - First U Think

In order to build a sense of belonging, we need covenants to keep ourselves safe in community. Hear the stories of Jonah, Jonah, and Karl as we explore the limits of belonging.

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · 21d

Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m.
Limits of Belonging with Rev. Steve
Watch the livestream starting at 9:30 a.m.: www.youtube.com/live/jtrRtx7...

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · 22d

Classes officially start this Sunday! Here is a reminder of start times for classes. Please be on the lookout tomorrow for an email with more information tomorrow from our Faith Formation Coordinator.
Ages 0–4: 9:00–9:30 AM.
Grades K–6: After Children's Benediction
Grades 7–12: 11:00 AM

First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · 24d

"Good Night, and Good Luck" Watch Party
Saturday, September 27, 7:00-9:00 PM // Room 107

Watch the trailer here: youtu.be/hp9vAjvJgNY
Popcorn will be provided. Bring your own drink.
RSVP to [email protected] to let us know you are coming!

CNN will air first-ever live Broadway play | "Good Night, and Good Luck" June 7 at 7p ET

YouTube video by CNN

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Sep 9

⏰Forgot to set your alarm Saturday night?
😴Slept through Sunday service?
We’ve got you.
🎧The September 7 podcast of “Gathering Streams” with Rev. Steve is now live!
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/epis...

First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you, friends, for bringing your beautiful little streams together to form one flowing river. With this collective body of water, we’ll nurture, grow, and thrive together in the year ahead. 🌊💙

First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m.
Gathering Streams with Rev. Steve
Watch the livestream starting at 9:30 a.m.: www.youtube.com/live/jtrRtx7...
NO FORUM: Be sure to join us for the free Capital Campaign Brunch right after service!

First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Sep 4

Did UU Know?

Our annual Water Communion, created by UU feminists 40+ years ago, celebrates how our lives flow together. Join us Sun, Sept 7—bring a small bit of water from anywhere to pour into our communal bowl. All water is beautiful!

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us for games at our Food Fair Event!
Collective Action Game Night on September 6th
$30 -- all proceeds go directly to the church
5:00pm - 8:30pm
To register, email [email protected]

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Sep 3

Fall Ministry Kicks Off in September!
🍁 Get Involved This Fall at First Unitarian! 🍁

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Sep 2

⏰Forgot to set your alarm Saturday night?
😴Slept through Sunday service?
We’ve got you.
🎧The August 31st podcast of “Music in Our Church” with Bruce Martin is now live!
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
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Music in our Church with Bruce Martin - First U Think

Highly selective account of the music in our church from its founding until today. What may it have been like, what have been its purposes, and who were the musicians?

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Aug 28

Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m.
Music in our Church with Bruce Martin

Watch the livestream starting at 9:30 a.m.: www.youtube.com/live/jtrRtx7...
NO FORUM

First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Aug 20

⏰ Forgot to set your alarm Saturday night?
😴 Slept through Sunday service?
We’ve got you.
🎧 The August 17th podcast of “Good Questions!” with Rev. Steve Sieck is now live!
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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Aug 15

Sunday, August 17th at First Unitarian Church:
9:30 AM - Good Question!
11:00 AM - Meeting the Pope!
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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Aug 13

⏰ Forgot to set your alarm Saturday night?
😴 Slept through Sunday service?
We’ve got you.
🎧 The August 10th podcast of “Why We Sing” with Rev. Steve Sieck is now live!

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Aug 1

Sunday at 9:30 am:
Ages from Our Sages

Forum at 11 am:
Lessons Learned from Our Past

Watch the livestream starting at 9:30 a.m.: www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/...

First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

We are Unitarian Universalist and Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, atheist and agnostic, believers in God, and more. On the forefront of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgende...

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌟 Welcome, Rev. Steve! 🌟

We are thrilled to officially welcome Rev. Steve Sieck as our new settled minister at First Unitarian Church, beginning tomorrow, August 1st! 💛

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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines @firstucdsm.bsky.social · Jul 30

⏰ Forgot to set your alarm Saturday night?
😴 Slept through Sunday service?
We’ve got you.
🎧 The July 27th podcast of “Who Is My Neighbor” with Connie Ryan is now live!
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