Category: Social Justice

March Share the Plate – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin

Social Justice

by Dawn Blackmore Planned Parenthood Wisconsin is our March Share the Plate recipient, chosen by the teens in our Youth… More >

Marching Towards Justice

Social Justice

by Cesar Cornier, Social Justice Coordinator March is a month with many interesting national days. In fact,   in March we… More >

February Share the Plate – Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism

Social Justice

By Dawn Blackmore. Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU) is our February Share the Plate recipient. Formed in 2015, BLUU’s… More >

“Love is Community”

Social Justice

By Cesar Cornier, Social Justice Coordinator. It all started on a late Thursday night. I was in the office finishing… More >

January Share The Plate – Victory Garden Initiative

Social Justice

By Dawn Blackmore. Victory Garden Initiative is our January Share the Plate recipient. Founded in 2009, Victory Garden Initiative’s slogan… More >

2020 Vision

Social Justice

By Cesar Cornier, Social Justice Coordinator. As we welcome a new year and transition out of this decade, we are… More >

December Share The Plate – We Got This Milwaukee

Social Justice

By Dawn Blackmore. We Got This Milwaukee is our December Share the Plate recipient. We Got This is a grassroots… More >

The Gift of Being Present

Social Justice

By Cesar Cornier, Social Justice Coordinator. Tis the season of love and gratitude…and Starbucks, credit cards, discounts, half-off, retail, advertising,… More >

Holiday Giving Tree & Mitten Tree Begin Nov. 24

Social Justice, Holiday, Personal & Spiritual Development

Holiday Giving Tree Spread holiday cheer by participating in this year’s Giving Tree program! We are thrilled to be paired… More >

Being an Agent of Change During the Season of Change

Personal & Spiritual Development, Social Justice

by Cesar Cornier, Social Justice Coordinator. As we approach this transition into fall, I always look forward to seeing the… More >

Share The Plate – Believe in Students FAST Fund

Personal & Spiritual Development, Social Justice

by Dawn Blackmore. “Believe in Students FAST Fund” is our November Share the Plate recipient. This is a fund to… More >

fruit and nuts, First Church fundraiser

Order Fruits and Nuts for the Holidays Now!

Holiday, Social Justice

Order delicious fruits, nuts, chocolate, and snacks for the holidays and promote Unitarian Universalism. The Southeast Wisconsin UU Congregations (SEWUUC) uses… More >

October Share the Plate – Tricklebee Cafe

Social Justice

Tricklebee Cafe is our October Share the Plate recipient. Since 2016, Tricklebee Cafe has been operating in the Sherman Park… More >

Reflection

Social Justice

By Cesar Cornier, Social Justice Coordinator. As I reflect on last week’s experience with Public Allies, I come back inspired… More >

Rev. Jennifer Nordstrom, First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee

Connecting Across Difference: Beloved Conversations in 2020

Social Justice

In the winter and spring of 2020, you have an opportunity to learn to connect more authentically across difference. The… More >

Welcome New Social Justice Coordinator and Public Ally Cesar Cornier

Social Justice

With great enthusiasm, I would like to welcome to First Church our new Social Justice Coordinator Cesar Cornier! Cesar comes… More >