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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join us on Sunday

June 8, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Pride As Liberation

SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGINS: One service only at 10:00 AM Today’s Topic: LGBTQ+ communities have a lot to teach people about... More >

Religious Education

Children & Youth: Religious Education

For Unitarian Universalists, religious education includes all of the ways that children, teens and adults grow toward their potential as compassionate, ethical and fulfilled human beings. Our Religious Education program offers weekly updates on ways to connect with our families, faith, and community. Sign up. More >

August 31, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Sunday Forum on Summer Break

Sunday Forum is on break for the summer and will return shortly after Labor Day. Sunday Forums are recorded and... More >

Upcoming Events

June 4, 2025 | 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 >

June 4, 2025 | 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 >

June 5, 2025 | 7:15 pm - 9:00 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

Retiring with Much Gratitude & Joy

Ministry Transitions

“Great is the art of beginning, but greater the art is of ending,” wrote Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The lasts of… More >

Keep Our Minds Stayed on Freedom for All

Social Justice

Dear First Church, In church, we sing “Oh I Woke Up This Morning” (with my mind / stayed on freedom),… More >

Join Us for Pride Parade 2025!

Social Justice

Come walk with First Church and ZAO MKE for the 2025 Pride Parade on Sunday, June 8th. Line up at… More >