First U Think
First U Think is a podcast designed for you, just as you are. We're bringing you weekly talks about the topics that matter. Living with values. Caring about the world and the people in it. Making a difference. Learning about prophetic people and their work. Want to change the world? First you think. First U Think is brought to you by the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines IA.
Episodes
196 episodes
What is Compassion? with Rev. Steve Sieck
What is compassion? What does it feel like to receive compassion? What does it look like to be compassionate? This Sunday we welcome in the October theme of Cultivating Compassion by exploring what it means to be fully present for one another.
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It's Great to Meet You, Episode 3: Max Mowitz, OneIowa
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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Why I Choose to Belong Here with the Board of Directors
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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It's Great to Meet You, Episode 2: Wes Mullins, Executive Director, Capitol City Pride
It’s Great to Meet You, Episode 2: Wes Mullins, Executive Director, Capitol City Pride Links from the Show: Capitol City Pride: Home - Capital City Pride...
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Limits of Belonging- Sunday Service with Rev. Steve Sieck
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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Going Platinum- Sunday Service with Rev. Steve Sieck
What does a college writing class, Doug, and the Platinum Rule have to say about building belonging? Join us this Sunday at 9:30 as we explore the commitments we make to one another to create a community of belonging. And then find your places ...
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It's Great to Meet You, Episode 1: Connie Ryan
It's Great to Meet You, Ep. 1 - Connie Ryan, Executive Director of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa.Rev. Steve Sieck has a new podcast! Welcome to "It's Great to Meet You!" wher...
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Gathering Streams- Sunday Service with Rev. Steve Sieck
with Rev. Steve SieckThe Water Ritual, a tradition we share with UUs around the world, was created by leaders in the UU feminist movement more than four decades ago to help us all remember how deeply we are each connected to one another,...
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Music in our Church with Bruce Martin
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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Visions for 2040- Sunday Service with Rev. Steve Sieck
with Rev. Steve Sieck and CompanyWhat is your vision for First Unitarian Church of Des Moines for 2040? In that future, what do you see? Who do you see? What is familiar, and what has changed? Join us as we look into the future together....
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Good Question!- Sunday Service with Rev. Steve Sieck
It is good to ask questions! Unitarian Universalism believes that wonder is an important spiritual practice, and so we continually support one another in learning and growing.
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Why We Sing - Sunday Service with Rev. Steve Sieck
Why do church services have so much music? Why do people in spiritual communities sing? Join us for this summer service, led by Rev. Steve Sieck, where we explore the intersections of creating community and singing together.
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Who Is My Neighbor
Connie Ryan, executive director of Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, highlights "who is our neighbor" in contrast with the message of Christian Nationalism.
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Food, Glorious Food: or, Potlucks We Have Known
with Louise Alcorn and friendsWhen you think of church potlucks, does your mouth water? Member Louise Alcorn and many hungry friends will explore food and community, reminisce about potlucks we have known, and discuss how food has been inex...
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Our Church as Home and Garden
with Al Powers and Theresa Miller A look at our church home and garden through the lens of history.
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Love at the Center: Confronting Bias, Choosing Courage
with Faithyna LeonardIn a world marked by division and unconscious bias, how can we show up with courage, compassion, and love? This Sunday, join us for a powerful reflection on bystander intervention, the ongoing work of justice, and th...
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Internal Community with Elijah Evans
Member Elijah Evans will comment upon the intersection of mental health and spirituality with a service describing how we can nurture the internal communities of which we are all composed.
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Radical Hospitality with David Yurdin
David Yurnan and Urban Bicycle Food Ministry The Urban Bicycle Food Ministry motto is "Provide radical hospitality one burrito at a time." Every Thursday, all year long, members prepare and deliver hundreds of food and persona...
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Transitions Part II
Rev. Meredith Garmon's last words in the pulpit at First Unitarian Church of Des Moines. Transition: it's not the same as change. Change is always happening. But sometimes we change (externally, superficially) in order to not ...
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You Can't Take It With You
with Meredith GarmonWhat is yours to do? What is your calling — in life? Now? George Kaufman and Moss Hart won't answer that question, but their 1936 play does help frame the question.
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Community
with Rev. Meredith Garmon ft. Church Choir Community is the gift always there — the challenge is to make ourselves able and ready to receive it.
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War, Peace, and Remembrance
⚠️ Volume Warning: The volume increases significantly around the 12 minute mark. with Rev. Meredith GarmonWar has been a significant part of human history — as conflicted as we may feel about that fact. It has sh...
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Coming of Age 2025
This Sunday, our Coming of Age students (7th/8th Grade) share their statements of faith and values with the congregation. Join us to learn about our students’ journeys of understanding themselves and their place in the world. Youth ...
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