Life Believing In Itself
July 6, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
SUMMER SCHEDULE: One service only at 10:00 AM
Today’s Topic:
We are a nation divided by fear. Some say it is an existential fear of those who have a fundamentally different understanding of truth and reality. Others say it is a manufactured fear, generated by those seeking power playing on the unconscious prejudices of a distracted people. We will explore the various relationships that exist for us in the personal, social, and political dimensions. We’ll take a look at where our current divisions may have originated. We’ll wrap it all up with a reflection on how UU values can become a source for resolving our differences and bringing our nation back to its highest aspirations.
Rev. Mark Richards calls himself a wondering wanderer after seeing much of the world through a business lens. His wandering landed him in Door County providing chaplain services for a local hospice agency. After a few years settling in, Mark’s social justice senses were tickled by an offer to work with the Wisconsin UU State Action Network. Now serving as its President, Mark is promoting UU values throughout Wisconsin to bring about his aspiration of a community that allows all members to nourish the spirit with which they are born. Mark and Christina live in Egg Harbor and last month celebrated 50 years of marriage.
Worship Team:
Rev. Mark Richards, Pulpit Guest
Tristan Strelitzer, Choral Director
Amanda Panciera, Worship Associate
Livestream at 10:00 am:
Join us for the complete service live on our YouTube site at 10:00 am. Find a recording of the service at our YouTube site anytime after 10:00 am.
Social Hour: Join us for coffee or tea in the Leenhouts Common Room after service to meet friends, old and new.
We offer religious education for children of all ages on Sundays. To learn more, please see our Religious Education Web Pages and sign up to receive our RE Weekly Update.
Parking: Our church has no parking lot. Lincoln School for the Arts lot: The entrance is located 1 short block west of First Church, on Marshall, just south of Ogden. Jewish Family Services lot: JFS welcomes us to use their parking lot on Sundays. It is located 3 blocks west of the church, on Van Buren near Knapp St. We also rely on street parking in our neighborhood. Here is a map with details.
First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual community, social justice, and intellectual freedom. Visitors to First Church are always welcome!
