Our Unitarian Universalist Beliefs

As Unitarian Universalists, we believe in and encourage a free and responsible search for truth and meaning.

First Church is a welcoming congregation, and all who wish to explore what it means to be human are invited to join us.

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First Church Tidings

November 15, 2026 | 9:00 am - 9:30 am & 11:00 am

Healing Demands

Today’s Topic: While we may long for the final product of a healed body, community, and society, sometimes healing is... More >

November 15, 2026 - November 16, 2026

Feast for Funds 2026

THE AUCTION WILL GO LIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2026 Online auction: https://www.32auctions.com/F4F2026 The auction is back. And we would love your... More >

November 11, 2026 | 9:00 am

Poetry Contemplation

Join us on Wednesday mornings. Listen, respond and rest with the words of selected poets and in the company of... More >

November 15, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

The Milwaukee River Greenway: A Wealth of Nature in the Heart of the City

Eddee Daniel, Project Director for Preserve Our Parks The Milwaukee River Greenway, a system of connected parks along the river,... More >

November 15, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Guest House Sandwich Making

On Sunday, November 15, our Faith Formation program is partnering with Guest House to learn about homelessness in Milwaukee and... More >

News & Views

Kimberlee's Comtemplations

Here is the latest post from Rev. Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson More >

Upcoming Events

November 11, 2026 | 9:00 am

Poetry Contemplation

Join us on Wednesday mornings. Listen, respond and rest with the words of selected poets and in the company of... More >

November 11, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Buddhist Study Group

Gathering Waters Sangha First and third Wednesdays of the month,  6:30-8:00 p.m. Meet with us at church or via Zoom... More >

November 12, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Chancel Choir

Join us on most Thursdays in singing as we prepare to perform at Sunday services. The choir sings about once... More >

Latest News & Views

What does the Children’s Faith Formation (CFF) Team Do?

Faith Formation

by Andy Boddyspargo, CFF Team Member Below your very feet most Sundays, the children of our congregation giggle, draw, learn,… More >

Curiosities & Musings

Personal & Spiritual Development

As I sit to begin this month’s “Curiosities and Musings”, the exact temperature outside is 50 degrees, with 51 degrees… More >

Kimberlee’s Contemplations

Personal & Spiritual Development

If there is a recipe for healing, what would the ingredients be? Certainly, time would feature as a dominant ingredient,… More >