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

https://linktr.ee/firstucdsm
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
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
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
Reality Check
𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.:
www.youtube.com/live/jtrRtx7...
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
Meet & Greet with Rev. Steve Sieck

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November 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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!
www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/epis...

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November 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
November 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
In a World...

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.:
www.youtube.com/live/jtrRtx7...
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
Homelessness in Polk County
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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.
www.uua.org/worship
November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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
🌟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
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
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!
www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/epis...
November 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
🎃 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
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
The Last Gift We Give

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.:
www.youtube.com/live/jtrRtx7...
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
Estate and End of Life Planning

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October 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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!
www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/epis...
#universalunitarian
#UCDSM
#FirstU
October 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
Cultivating Compassion in a Challenging World:

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.:
www.youtube.com/live/jtrRtx7...
October 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🌟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
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!
www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/epis...
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October 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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
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
October 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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
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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www.soulmatterssharingcircle.com/spotify-list...
October 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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...
September 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
⏰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...
September 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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. 🌊💙
September 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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!
September 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM