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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March 8, 2026 | 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Stop Scrolling and Lock In
Today’s Topic: This Sunday, we invite you to our annual Youth Service, a special time when our young people design... More >
Children's Faith Formation
Children & Youth: Faith Formation
For Unitarian Universalists, faith formation includes all of the ways that children, teens and adults grow toward their potential as compassionate, ethical and fulfilled human beings. Our Faith Formation program offers weekly updates on ways to connect with our families, faith, and community. Sign up. More >
March 8, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Beyond the Headlines: Important Parts of our Justice System That Don’t Make the News
Margo Kirchner, executive director of Wisconsin Justice Initiative, and Craig Johnson, criminal defense attorney and board chair of Wisconsin Justice... More >
Upcoming Events
March 4, 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 >
March 4, 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 >
March 5, 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
Paying Attention
In March, we reflect on paying attention. Our attention is powerful: it focuses us on what really matters; it can… More >
Embodying Resilience
Wintertime in Wisconsin!!! Just two days ago, I opened the blinds in my apartment home to a fresh layering of… More >
Kimberlee’s Contemplations
This past month has been a whirlwind of hope and heartbreak. Somehow, we continue moving through the rhythms of our… More >