Category: Personal & Spiritual Development

Theme Circle Facilitator Application Deadline July 15!
Do you enjoy our monthly worship themes? Can you help create a trusting space for reflection and exploration in a… More >

Farewell from Rev. Jim
Seems like just the other day that Rev. Kimberlee took my picture in the snow in front of church on… More >

Quiet Grace
There is obvious grace and then there is quiet grace. Obvious grace we notice in athletes and dancers. Quiet grace… More >

Diving Into the Wellspring
The Wellspring program is seeking new participants for the 2023-24 church year. An information session will be held on Sunday,… More >

Spirit of Life this Summer
Explore the themes of the Carolyn McDade song we sing every Sunday. The Spirit of Life series, based on the… More >

Consider Becoming a Theme Circle Facilitator!
Do you enjoy our monthly worship themes? Are you called to the ministry of creating a trusting space for reflection… More >

Delight in First Church Community
Delight contains an element of spontaneity. Delight is like a surprise present that life offers just when you need a… More >

Where Do You Find Delight?
As someone who finds comfort, spiritual connection, and inspiration in nature, there is always delight to be found outdoors. But… More >

New Worship Associates 2023
New Worship Associate Cohort Named! We are excited to announce the names of the members who will be serving our… More >

Creativity as Your Playful Companion
I spent fifteen years as an art teacher, instructing children, youth and adults how to express themselves using clay, a… More >

Our Big Art of Life
At what age did your creativity come the easiest? During childhood, I remember finger painting as a preschooler, designing and… More >

Sabbatical Pulpit Guest Rev. Ashley Horan
Everyone wants to be active in Social Justice work and we are so proud of our UU organized approach to… More >

Summer Service Proposals Wanted
Do you have a compelling message for our First Church community that would nourish, engage, and inspire? During the summer,… More >

No One Needs to Resist Alone
In the Soul Matters packet for this month’s theme of Resistance, Rev. Scott Tayler wrote, “None of us resist alone…. More >

Parents as Resisitors
It is the nature of children to push boundaries every day, and all the time. Growing humans learn by testing… More >

Sabbatical Pulpit Guest Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt Rescheduled
Unfortunately, due to a recent COVID exposure, Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt will not be able to visit us in Milwaukee… More >