Living Our Faith Out Loud

Today’s Topic:

On this Palm Sunday we are invited to wonder together about the meaning of resistance to empire in these times. How are we called, as Unitarian Universalists, to unapologetically model our values in this country where each passing day brings more attempts to limit the full humanity of members of our beloved community? Join Sofía Betancourt, candidate for President of our UUA, to discuss the power of community engagement as we look toward the next six years in our living tradition. 

Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt is the current candidate for president of the Unitarian Universalist Association. She is a minister, educator, scholar, vocalist, poet, fiber artist, and change-maker. She has served as a religious educator, a parish minister, a seminary professor, and interim co-president of the UUA, and in countless volunteer roles within the Association. As the child of immigrants from Panamá and Chile, and grandchild of a seventh-generation Unitarian, she knows the strength that comes from building lasting community at the meeting point of difference. Her work in the world and her practice of Unitarian Universalism are informed by the belief that creating mutual, accountable relationships allows us to live our values more fully every day. She currently lives in the Washington, D.C., area.

Worship Team:

Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt, Pulpit Guest
Rev. Dena McPhetres, Associate Minister
Alissa Rhode, Lead Music Director
Ryan Pawlowski, Worship Associate 

Livestream at 9:00 am:

Join us for the complete service live on our YouTube site at 9:00 am. Find a recording of the service at our YouTube site anytime after 9:00 am.

In-Person at 9:00 & 11:00 am

Masking recommended.

Social Hour:  Join us for coffee or tea in the Leenhouts Common Room after each service to meet friends, old and new.

We offer religious education for children of all ages at 9:00 a.m. 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. 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. Kingshead lot: On Sundays we can also use the gated parking lot on the corner of Van Buren and Knapp Streets. After you park, get a token from an usher in order to exit the lot. 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!