First U Think

Conditions for Flourishing with Rev. Steve Sieck

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/fan_mail/new] What are the conditions necessary for flourishing?  How do our pasts – even across generations – affect our capacity to flourish?  Join us as we honor the Summer Solstice, Father’s Day, and the deep work of nourishing and repairing the soil in which we grow Support the show [https://pushpay.com/g/firstunitarianchurchdesmoines?src=hpp]

The Different Faces of Flourishing with The Celebrant Team

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/fan_mail/new] What does it mean to truly flourish? We'll explore three introspective personal stories that reveal the many ways people experience growth, purpose, resilience, and joy. Together, we'll reflect on how flourishing can look different for each of us—and how we might cultivate it in our own lives. Marsha Carty, Jim Carty, Elijah Evans If you notice any differences in sound quality this week, please let us know! This was made using a new system. email- hnotch@ucdsm.org Support the show [https://pushpay.com/g/firstunitarianchurchdesmoines?src=hpp]

Flourishing in Community with Rev. Steve Sieck

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/fan_mail/new] What does it mean to Flourish Together? Join us for Annual Meeting Sunday as we explore the interplay of resources that makes a garden flourish, and celebrate the work our church does to love, grow, and serve. Support the show [https://pushpay.com/g/firstunitarianchurchdesmoines?src=hpp]

Flower Communion with Rev. Steve Sieck

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/fan_mail/new] This Sunday we honor the 103rd annual ritual first designed by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek.  How might this beloved tradition help us become more curious citizens in an interdependent world? Support the show [https://pushpay.com/g/firstunitarianchurchdesmoines?src=hpp]

Gathered in Remembrance: Held in Hope with the Celebrant Team

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/fan_mail/new] Memorial Day is a complicated holiday for many of us. How do we honor those who serve without glorifying war? How do we build a peaceful future for our children? This morning we will hear perspectives on military service and war from a variety of UU voices with Paige Shivvers, Megan Klee, David Witke Support the show [https://pushpay.com/g/firstunitarianchurchdesmoines?src=hpp]