First U Think

Holly Near sang "I'm afraid of what you do in the name of your God," but as UUs prove religion is about so much more than individual spiritual beliefs. As the pandemic lessens and we begin the work of finding a new normal, today we're going to talk about the deep value of  religious community.

Francis David founded the Unitarian Church of Transylvania and was the leading figure in the Notrinitarian movements during the Protestant Reformation. Come and learn about the early years of our free faith.

A church is not a building. A church is a community of human hands and hearts. 
2020 and 2021 have been a church year like no other, and today we will honor with joy our beloved community, and recognize that we have come through Fields of Fire to reach this day.

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The Awakening Hearts Sangha of the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines presents this lovely celebration of the Buddhist holiday of Vesak

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Mothers help to shape the lives of their children. For good and bad, it’s a role that never ends. Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw recognizes today all those who share the responsibility for shaping another human life.

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No matter who we are, making sense of our lives and seeking out direction is a profound commonality we share as human beings. It is a journey that many people make in each other’s company, often in religious or spiritual communities. But for a variety of reasons, many LGBTQ people struggle to feel welcome in joining and staying in these communities. Join us as we consider what it means to be LGBTQ and spiritual, religious, or seeking deeper meaning in our lives.

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Join Janice Hawkins, Linda Lemons, and Ron Heideman as they discuss Earth Day and Pachamama Alliance of Iowa

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Come and explore faith and the wonderful world of Monty Python. A lighthearted look at absurdism, religion, and the meaning of life.

 Boys will be boys. Feminism. Womanist. Separatist. Sexist. Misogynist. When images of men and women are often dictated by popular literature and the media, how do we live our values and embrace people of all genders? How do we move beyond “Rape Culture” and reach Beloved Community?

Come and join us for a joyous Easter celebration. The gloom of any tomb can be overcome by the light of hope.