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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October 11, 2026 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Seeker Session – Making Meaning

Seeker Sessions are a welcoming opportunity to connect, ask questions, and learn about life and community at First Unitarian Society.... 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 >

News and Views
First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee

News and Views

The ministers and other church leaders write inspiring articles monthly that we post in the newsletter and on the News page. Here is the latest post. More >

Upcoming Events

October 8, 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 >

October 11, 2026 | 9:00 am & 11:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Meaning Making: Overcoming Shame Together

Today’s Topic:  As we continue to explore our Soul Matters theme for the month of October, Courage, how might we... More >

October 11, 2026 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Reasonable Ways to Talk about God: Perspectives from World Religions

Daniel L. Leister, Ph.D., Religious Studies, Professor Emeritus Alverno College Division of Humanities This talk is about belief in the... More >

Latest News & Views

Words on the Wind

Personal & Spiritual Development

Dear First Church, Courage, our theme for October, is contagious. Our bodies respond to other bodies around us, so when… More >

Beginnings

Personal & Spiritual Development

I hope this month’s Curiosities and Musings finds you doing relatively well as summer’s ending is not too far in… More >

Kimberlee’s Contemplation

Personal & Spiritual Development

It may not be back-to-school season for all of us, yet one of the joys of belonging to a faith… More >