News & Views
What Will You Do for Earth Month?
Earth Justice Ministry (EJM) is celebrating Earth Month with the monthly theme of “JOY.” Come ENJOY the Earth Day Sunday… More >
RE Summer Volunteer Schedule 2025
In the summer, Religious Education programs for children over 5 years of age begin at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary…. More >
An Invitation from Our Buddhist Study Group
Central to Buddhist philosophy are the awareness of impermanence and seeing thing as they really are. Contemplation of death is… More >
Child Dedication May 11
The Child Dedication Ceremony will take place during our 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday services on May 11. It… More >
Hearts on Fire 2025
Hearts on Fire is a faith development opportunity for High School Seniors to meet with our minister and church staff… More >
RESIST! Organize & Prep to Protest
Historian Timothy Snyder’s number one rule for resisting fascism is: Do Not Obey in Advance. As a community, we are… More >
Rev. Kimberlee’s Sabbatical
In the hope of ensuring that everyone is informed, included, and reassured, for the past few months I have been… More >
Accessing Joy
A couple of decades ago, my colleagues invited me to make a presentation to our ministers’ chapter on the topic… More >
Beauty that Insists on Flourishing
Dear Beloveds, Spring blossoms are beginning to unfold their beauty around us, oblivious to the worries of our human hearts…. More >
A Message from Rev. Chris Long
Our new Acting Assistant Minister! Dear First Church Members and Friends, First, I cannot begin this newsletter without offering… More >
Announcing Our New Acting Assistant Minister: Rev. Chris Long!
Dear First Church, Our Search Team is thrilled to announce our new Acting Assistant Minister, Rev. Chris Long. Rev. Chris… 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 >
Chancel Choir Interfaith Concert Performance
Our Chancel Choir will be performing in “We Come Together: An Interfaith Concert Celebrating our Music Traditions” taking place on… More >
Apply to Become a Worship Associate by March 31, 2025
Do you love the Sunday morning stories our First Church Worship Associates tell? Do you love story-telling and meaning-making? Consider… More >
Do We Really Need Another Plastic Bag?
The Plastic-Free MKE consortium is a grassroots movement of 45 different non-profits, businesses, and government agencies with a mission to… More >
Are We Working Toward Our Goals?
You Can Make a Difference! Complete this year’s Congregational Survey. The Board of Trustees needs to know about your experience… More >