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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines
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Welcoming liberal faith community. Growing ethically & spiritually, serving justly, and loving radically

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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦
Found family can show up in some pretty unique ways. Finding your people not only helps you feel belonging, it can also lead you to sincere gratitude.
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𝐍𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦- 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠!
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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The Chosen Table: Community Holiday Meal with QTAG
Sunday, November 30 from 5-7 p.m. at Mickle Center

We’ll provide meat and vegan main dishes, and we invite you to bring a side, dessert, or dish to share. Doors open at 5pm, meal begins at 5:30pm.

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November 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Join the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus
Come for the harmonies and stay for the homemade cookies after the show. We can’t wait to see you there.
Choose from three showtimes:
Friday, Dec 5 • 7:30 PM
Friday, Dec 6 • 2:00 PM
Saturday, Dec 6 • 7:30 PM

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Silver Bells
Silver Bells The Glitz, Glitter, and Glam of the Holiday Season Silver Bells will showcase the rich tones of the DMGMC, the emotional power of beautiful music, the extravagant melodies that only the ...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
Reality Check
𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.:
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
Meet & Greet with Rev. Steve Sieck

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November 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Did you miss last Sunday's service? No
worries! We've got you!
The podcast of "In a World..." is now live!
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts AND share
it with a friend, too!
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November 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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November 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
In a World...

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.:
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
Homelessness in Polk County
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Did UU know the Worship Web Library is a free and easy way to find prayers, stories, images, music, and lots of other inspiring material?
WorshipWeb provides meaningful, inspiring resources for Unitarian Universalist (UU) worship services and personal spiritual practice.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Did you miss last Sunday's service? No worries! We've got you!
The podcast of "Practice Makes Grateful" is now live!
🎧Listen now wherever you get your podcasts AND share it with a friend, too!

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November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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🌟New Episode! 🌟
🎙It's Great to Meet You- Episode 6: features Melissa O'Neil, CEO of Central Iowa Shelter and Services
🎧Listen Now: www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/epis...
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Winter Weather Reminder
As the temperatures drop, it’s time to think about how we’ll handle inclement weather and its impact on church events and services.

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November 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Did you miss last Sunday's service? No worries! We've got you!
The podcast of "The Last Gift We Give" is now live!
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts AND share it with a friend, too!
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November 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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🎃 It’s Party Time! Join us Sunday, Nov. 2 at 9:30 AM in Griffin Hall for our Annual Faith Formation Halloween Party! Wear your favorite costume and enjoy snacks, activities, and a showing of Coco! Bring gluten- & peanut-free snacks to share. No classes—childcare provided!
October 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
The Last Gift We Give

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.:
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
Estate and End of Life Planning

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October 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Did you miss last Sunday's service? No worries! We've got you!
The podcast of "Cultivating Compassion in a Challenging World" is now live!
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts AND share it with a friend, too!
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October 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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New Episode!
It’s Great to Meet You – Episode 5 features Rev. Sarah Trone Garriott Coordinator of Interfaith Engagement of Iowa.
Listen Now: www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/epis...
It's Great to Meet You, Episode 4: Mark Stringer, Executive Director, ACLU of Iowa. - First U Think
Links from the show:https://www.aclu-ia.org/get-involved/https://onrealm.org/FirstUnitarian/give/ITMAF
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October 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
Cultivating Compassion in a Challenging World:

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.:
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October 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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🌟New Episode! 🌟
🎙It’s Great to Meet You – Episode 4 features Mark Stringer, Executive Director of ACLU of Iowa.
🎧Listen Now: www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/epis...
October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Did you miss last Sunday's service? No worries! We've got you!
The podcast of "Compassion in Community" is now live!
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts AND share it with a friend, too!
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October 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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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!
October 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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🌟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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October 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Meet our guest artist for October: Sarah Bromley!
You can see her work in Griffin Hall during the month of October.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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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.
October 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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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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October 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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 ⏰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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October 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM