News & Views
Knowing Without Words
Last weekend I couldn’t remember the word for socks. I knew I was wearing fabric on my feet. I was… More >
Reconciling Types of Knowing
In my preacher files, I have a folder entitled “knowledge,” into which I throw articles and thoughts about knowing. I… More >
Roe v. Wade Overturned-Pastoral Response
June 25, 2022 Dear Ones, We join you in sadness and anger at the Supreme Court’s decision June 24, 2022… 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 >
EJM Joins Plastic-Free Coalition
First Church Earth Justice Ministry (EJM) has joined the coalition Plastic-Free MKE which strives to reduce single-use plastic in our… More >
Share the Plate Summer-HEAR Wis.
HEAR Wisconsin is our summer Share the Plate partner. HEAR Wisconsin is a local nonprofit that helps people of all… More >
Connect at Beer Garden Sundays
Just in time for Summer, our June theme is delight – and heaven knows we need it. The word even… More >
Blessings at PrideFest
I want to share a glimpse of what “Blessed at Pridefest” is, an event I help co-create and host. “Get… More >
Assemblies & Presidencies & Faith, Oh My!
Tis the season to connect with our national Unitarian Universalist faith. Our annual national gathering, where we make decisions about… More >
Reminders to Celebrate Blessings
My mission as a minister is to be a blessing. To be a blessing, I need to receive and celebrate… More >
Volunteer at PrideFest Blessing Booth
Our local congregations are returning to spread love, joy and affirmation at the Blessed at PrideFest booth, June 3-4 in… More >
Mark the Turning Toward Summer
Summer Solstice lands on June 21 this year, marking the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer…. More >
A Conversation with Past Anti-Racism Team Member Ron Oshima
Justice is a word that we hear often at First Church and justice is a value that we hold… More >
2022 Congregational Survey Results
First of all, thank you all who gave of your time to fill out the survey! We had a similar… More >
Thanks for a Great Pledge Drive
Youth, Intention, Connection, Energy …and so much more… we want to remember, rekindle and renew as expressed on our Community… More >
Simple Summer RE Volunteering
No preparation is needed to volunteer, and the gift of your time and energy makes it possible for our children,… More >