First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

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Welcoming liberal faith community. Growing ethically & spiritually, serving justly, and loving radically https://linktr.ee/firstucdsm

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5 hours ago
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Did you miss last Sunday's service? No worries! We've got you!
The podcast of “The Work of Attention” with Rev. Steve Sieck is now live!
🎧Listen now wherever you get your podcasts AND share it with a friend, too!
🎙https://www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/episodes/18824858

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5 hours ago
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Did you miss last Sunday's service? No worries! We've got you!
The podcast of “The Work of Attention” with Rev. Steve Sieck is now live!
🎧Listen now wherever you get your podcasts AND share it with a friend, too!
🎙https://www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/episodes/18824858

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4 days ago
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More Info at: www.ucdsm.org/trans-lives-festival/ Questions? Email: translivesfestival@ucdsm.org

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4 days ago
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐻𝑜𝑝𝑒: 𝐴 𝐺𝑎𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝐴 𝑅𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴 𝐵𝑢𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑛
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1 week ago
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Did you miss last Sunday's service? No worries! We've got you!
The podcast of “The Gift of Attention” with Rev. Steve Sieck 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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1 week ago
Square graphic with a dark teal background featuring subtle swirling textures and small gold speckles near the top. Large tan text centered across the upper two-thirds reads: “Who is a woman in UU history who inspires you?” The words are bold and highly legible.

Behind the lower half of the text is a large, semi-transparent Unitarian Universalist flaming chalice logo in a deep maroon gradient. In the bottom left corner, abstract teal line drawings outline a group of women standing together, shown from the shoulders up in simple continuous-line style without facial details. In the bottom right corner, small tan text reads “http://uua.org .”

Who is a woman in UU history, recent or distant, who inspires you?

For generations, women have shaped Unitarian Universalism—leading, organizing, teaching, sustaining community in countless ways.

This Women’s History Month, name one and share why they inspire you! #WomensHistoryMonth #HerStory #UU

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1 week ago
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Did UU Know?
Nearly 90% of our church’s annual budget comes from member and friend pledges! Your commitment helps the Board plan a balanced budget and keeps our congregation strong, vibrant, and growing.
🌱 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟖 | 𝟓–𝟕 𝐩.𝐦.

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1 week ago
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
🔗: www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/...
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝 & 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
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2 weeks ago
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Did you miss last Sunday's service? No worries! We've got you!
The podcast of “Community Resilience” with Rev. Steve Sieck 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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2 weeks ago
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.-
Community Resilience
🔗:https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.-
Stewardship & How to Think About Giving

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2 weeks ago
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Sat, 2/21 11am, Love as Action: Resisting Authoritarianism, Des Moines Quaker Friends Meeting House, @ 42nd & Grand
www.mobilize.us/afsc/event/8...

Sun, 2/22 3pm, “American Wilderness: A Service in Solidarity with Refugees & Immigrants”, First United Methodist Church of Des Moines, 1001 Pleasant St

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3 weeks ago
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Did you miss last Sunday's service? No worries! We've got you!
The podcast of “Embodying Resilience” with Mike Smith and Barb Royal 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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3 weeks ago
Graphic with a teal background and gold accents. At the top, gold text reads: “As the crescent moon rises, Ramadan begins.” Below, large gold lettering reads: “Ramadan Mubarak” with smaller text underneath: “to all who observe.”

On the upper left is a large gold crescent moon with small gold stars. The center of the image features an arched window shape framing a stylized night sky with a gold full moon, small stars, and simple gold clouds. Layered dark teal silhouettes of mosque domes and minarets appear in the lower portion of the arch.

At the bottom center is a black square with the white Unitarian Universalist Association logo (the flaming chalice) and the words “Unitarian Universalist Association.” In the lower right corner, a gold rectangle reads: “http://UUA.org .”

To our Muslim neighbors, friends, and Unitarian Universalists observing: Ramadan Mubarak 🌙✨.

May this month bring renewal, clarity, and strengthened community 🤲🏽💛 We hold you in love as you enter this holy season.

#Ramadan #community #faith #UU

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3 weeks ago
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
Embodying Resilience -
Age, wisdom, experience, with reflections from the congregation
𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
🌟https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm🌟
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
Greater DSM Civil Rights Tour-

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1 month ago
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Our church will be represented at Roads to Religion at Drake University this Sunday (Feb. 15, 3 PM).
This free event features over two dozen faith communities from across the metro. Come explore, ask questions, and learn more about the diverse religious life of our area!

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1 month ago
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Did you miss last Sunday's service? No worries! We've got you!
The podcast of “The Problem with 'Should'” with Rev. Steve Sieck 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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1 month ago
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 '𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝'
As we deepen our exploration of resilience, what role do our expectations play in our ability to adapt and respond to life’s challenges?
🔗https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬

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1 month ago
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𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Looking for childcare this Valentine’s Day so you can enjoy a date night? The Congregational Life Team has you covered!

In Griffin Hall on Saturday, February 14th, from 5:00–8:00 PM.
Please register here by Thursday, February 12th: forms.gle/XiFWWbMN7cUE...

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1 month ago
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.- 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠
🔗https://www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/streams

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦- 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

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1 month ago
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Did you miss last Sunday's service? No worries! We've got you!
The podcast of “Reflections on Resistance” with the Celebrant Team 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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1 month ago
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
Reflections on Resistance
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
What should the financial priorities be in the upcoming church budget?

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 (Service and Forum):
www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm

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1 month ago
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First Unitarian Church of Des Moines We are Unitarian Universalist and Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, atheist and agnostic, believers in God, and more. On the forefront of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgende...

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.-
𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 🚢
𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.:
www.youtube.com/@firstucdsm/...
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.-
𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐨𝐰𝐚 🍞
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2 months ago
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Lars and the Real Girl (2007) trailer, Oscar nominated, Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider YouTube video by Smile Entertainment Nordic

"𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥" 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲
Saturday, December 27 at 7:00 PM
Griffin Hall
Watch the trailer here: youtu.be/tVWXhZz5SAk?...
Popcorn will be provided; bring your own drink.
RSVP to mUUvie@ucdsm.org to let us know that you are coming!

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2 months ago
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Sunday Service December 21st 2025, The Sun Also Rises: The Power of Active Hope YouTube video by First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.:
youtube.com/live/7GyFYuJ...
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

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3 months ago
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New Episode!
It’s Great to Meet You – Episode 9 features Robby Collier, CEO of Urban Bicycle Food Ministry of Des Moines
Listen Now: www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/epis...
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3 months ago
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𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.:
www.youtube.com/live/jtrRtx7...

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚.𝐦.
𝐈𝐨𝐰𝐚'𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭

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It's Great to Meet You Episode 8: Katie Kamienski, Executive Director, YMCA Supportive Housing Campus - First U Think Volunteer: https://www.dmymca.org/locations/supportive-housing-campus/volunteerDonate: https://dmia.recliquecore.com/donate/now/10000003477/350/?_gl=1*18p2jcz*_gcl_au*NDk0NzE2NjU4LjE3NjQwODg0MzMuMTQ5M...

🌟New Episode! 🌟
🎙It’s Great to Meet You – Episode 8 features Katie Kamienski, Executive Director of YMCA Supportive Housing Campus.
🎧Listen Now: www.buzzsprout.com/1609618/epis...

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3 months ago
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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.
www.youtube.com/live/jtrRtx7...

𝐍𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦- 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠!

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3 months ago
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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.

calendar.capitalcitypride.org/event/the-ch...

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3 months ago
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Silver Bells Silver Bells The Glitz, Glitter, and Glam of the Holiday Season Silver Bells will showcase the rich tones of the DMGMC, the emotional power of beautiful music, the extravagant melodies that only the ...

Join the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus
Come for the harmonies and stay for the homemade cookies after the show. We can’t wait to see you there.
Choose from three showtimes:
Friday, Dec 5 • 7:30 PM
Friday, Dec 6 • 2:00 PM
Saturday, Dec 6 • 7:30 PM

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