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
207 episodes
Reality Check with Rev. Steve Sieck
Is the glass half-full, half-empty, or twice the container for the volume required? Join us this Sunday as we explore how gratitude helps us see the world more clearly and shake us from habitual resentment.
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It's Great to Meet You, Episode 7: Amy Landrigan, Executive Director, The Beacon
Donate to 26 For Her: https://thebeacondm.org/26forher/Volunteer: https://thebeacondm.org/volunteer/
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In a World... with Rev. Steve Sieck
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times… Join us for a service that imagines what the world might look like if everyone made gratitude an integral part of our daily practice – and what it might look like if no one did.
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Practice Makes Grateful with Rev. Steve Sieck
What is the difference between feeling gratitude and practicing gratitude? Join us on Sunday as we dive deeper into our theme of Gratitude, reflecting on how the active practice of gratitude helps both the giver and receiver.
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It's Great to Meet You, Episode 6: Melissa O'Neil, CEO of Central Iowa Shelter and Services
CISS donations: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cissgeneralfunddonationsCISS upcoming events: https://centraliowashelter.org/events/
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The Last Gift We Give with Rev. Steve Sieck
This November we explore the practice of Nurturing Gratitude. On this weekend traditionally associated with All Souls Day, we remember those we have lost, and we consider how to express our gratitude for those we love. Come for a heartfelt serv...
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Cultivating Compassion in a Challenging World with Rev. Steve Sieck
What does it mean to cultivate compassion in a challenging world? As national figures debate whether empathy is a sinful weakness, how do we as Unitarian Universalists respond to challenges with compassion? Join us for a service that engages ou...
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It's Great to Meet You, Episode 5: Rev. Sarah Trone Garriott Coordinator of Interfaith Engagement, DMARC
Links from the Show:Donate to DMARCDonate food to DMARC
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Compassion in Community with the Celebrant Team
We would move out of defensiveness, see another's perspective; we would honor silence; be more curious; not keep score.
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Shining Your Light with Rev. Steve Sieck
What does it take to give the same compassion to ourselves as we do to others? What drives our resistance to self-compassion? How do we balance the need to care for ourselves with the need to care for the world? Join us for a powerful service o...
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It's Great to Meet You, Episode 4: Mark Stringer, Executive Director, ACLU of Iowa.
Links from the show:https://www.aclu-ia.org/get-involved/https://onrealm.org/FirstUnitarian/give/ITMAF
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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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Episode 1
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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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