News & Views

A Message from Rev. Chris Long

Ministry Transitions

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!

Ministry Transitions

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!

Personal & Spiritual Development

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

Music & Art

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

Personal & Spiritual Development

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?

Social Justice

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?

Membership

You Can Make a Difference! Complete this year’s Congregational Survey. The Board of Trustees needs to know about your experience… More >

Write Postcards to Voters for the April 1st Election

Social Justice

You are invited to join the Defend Democracy Team in writing postcards to voters to encourage voting in the April… More >

Trust Makes Church Work

Religious Education

Trust is the key ingredient in making church work. We place our faith in each other, our values and this… More >

Trusting Friends in Times of Trauma

Personal & Spiritual Development

We had hiked to the other side of the island to watch the sunset and tarried long, basking in the… More >

Building Our Community of Trust

Personal & Spiritual Development

Dear Beloveds,  In the midst of this unprecedented attack on democracy and our Unitarian Universalist values, it is hard to… More >

Cheer the First Church Pledge 2-4-6-8!

Stewardship

PLEDGE CELEBRATION SUNDAY IS MARCH 2! Together We Fan the Flame, our 2025 Annual Pledge Drive, kicked off last month…. More >

Ducks in a Row End-of-Life Planning–Register Now!

Personal & Spiritual Development

Many of us think that end-of-life planning is only a concern for the elderly. It is, but anyone who has… More >

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Inspiration at General Assembly 2025

Uncategorized, Social Justice, Personal & Spiritual Development

General Assembly (GA) is the annual national gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct business of the Association, explore the… More >

Apply to Become a Worship Associate by March 31,2025

Personal & Spiritual Development

Do you love the Sunday morning stories our First Church Worship Associates tell? Do you love story-telling and meaning-making? Consider… More >

Getting Your Ducks in a Row 2025 Dates

Personal & Spiritual Development

End of Life Planning Program. Save the Dates! Many of us think that end-of-life planning is only a concern for… More >